Ready for the over-the-top, booze-and-bikinis side of South Beach? If you caught a show on the CW in 2012 called The Catalina, you pretty much know what’s coming. This centrally located property dates from 1952, and whether or not it is, as it claims, SoBe’s “coolest hotel” young owner Nathan Lieberman is certainly trying his darnedest (for example, free happy-hour cocktails followed by two hours of all you can drink for $25). It’s actually three hotels combined into one, with the “rock star” rooms in the middle building more bare-bones and designed for partying, the rest more stylish and a bit quieter. Similarly, the “bamboo pool” out back is mellow while the rooftop pool is meant for loud music, going topless, and general carryings on. One of the in-house restaurants, Maxine’s Bistro, is open 24/7, and the other, Kung Fu Sushi, stays open after midnight. It’s not everybody’s cup of hooch, but if Snooki and The Situation are your role models, hey, knock yourself out.
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The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732 Collins Ave (btw. 17th and 18th sts.), South Beach, Miami, FL
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Neighborhood
South Beach
Phone
877/762-3477, 305/674-1160
Prices
Winter $225–$300 double; off-season $125–$250 double. Valet parking $32 overnight, $20 day visit. Rates include continental breakfast bar and unlimited happy-hour cocktails daily from 7–8pm.
Amenities
2 restaurants; 3 bars; 2 outdoor pools; complimentary airport shuttle; beach-club access; spa services, nightclub & gym passes; free bikes; high-speed Wi-Fi ($15/day)
Units
190 units
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The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
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Pets accepted (up to 20 lbs.) at no charge
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1732 Collins Ave MiamiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.