81%The Clay Hotel and Hostel

A perfect location. Only 2-5 minutes walk to South Beach. Rooms are quite good and clean with a decent bathroom. You can walk to most things that you'll want.

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by btimms – posted on Nov 8, 2008

23

Staff was not friendly, the room was not clean. Never sleep there again in my live

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by wouterv – posted on Aug 22, 2008

2

Oh boys... It's fun to stay when there is no better place, but for my next visit I'd prefer not to stay there.

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by sergestep7221 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

4

superb hotel, will go back again

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by marijobi – posted on Jun 17, 2008

7

Some staff friendly & helpful, others abrupt & gave impression that guests were an inconvenience. When we booked in we were told room was given to someone else (even though we were given the room number earlier that morning when we dropped our bags off), we were placed in an inferior room... more Some staff friendly & helpful, others abrupt & gave impression that guests were an inconvenience. When we booked in we were told room was given to someone else (even though we were given the room number earlier that morning when we dropped our bags off), we were placed in an inferior room at the same cost, with no apology. The cleanliness of room was poor, we shared the bathroom with a wide array of insects and a gecko!close

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by llu98ems6306 – posted on May 27, 2008

1

We stayed in a twelve berth dorm, it was fairly noisey as expected but not too bad. the staff were helpful and polite. the location is a little far from the action but the subway is just rounf the corner. overall a good hostel.

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by podmore – posted on May 9, 2008

1

This is now a family hotel and not a youth hostel, boring and disapointing, they are clearly changing their target demographics to families.

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by tichae – posted on Apr 27, 2008

3

this is a great place to stay with very friendly and helpful staff. i stayed with my ma who is getting on a bit and when she found the location of our room a bit noisy at night (right above a bar) they moved us straight away to a similar room and basically did all they could to meet our needs.... more this is a great place to stay with very friendly and helpful staff. i stayed with my ma who is getting on a bit and when she found the location of our room a bit noisy at night (right above a bar) they moved us straight away to a similar room and basically did all they could to meet our needs. excellent location, great value, for budget stay it could not have been better, it honestly couldnt.close

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by zensigns4943 – posted on Apr 24, 2008

1

Horrid service. The people are non responsive, rude, unknowledgable. I will NEVER go there again. This is TWICE in a row that I have had this AWFUL experience.

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by jon-anthony7583 – posted on Apr 2, 2008

1

THIS PLACE IS A SCAM! only good thing about this is location. the staff is absolutely sly and conniving. one staff didn't give my friend her $10 deposit back and lied that it was for maintenance fee when there was no such thing. a german girl who stayed here also stated that she accidentally left... more THIS PLACE IS A SCAM! only good thing about this is location. the staff is absolutely sly and conniving. one staff didn't give my friend her $10 deposit back and lied that it was for maintenance fee when there was no such thing. a german girl who stayed here also stated that she accidentally left her wallet at front desk and a moment later it was gone; when she tried to call a germany number for some aid, the staff, immediately afraid that she was going to call the embassy or some officials, simply blurted that international calls do not work. tsk tsk tsk SHADY!!! stay away from this place. i'm absolutely seriousclose

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by jeankim6344 – posted on Mar 27, 2008

1

Overall not too bad. Close to the beach and in a nice enough area. Would stay here again

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by cagnew2453 – posted on Mar 26, 2008

4

Great value for a good little hotel/hostel. I'm sure it was really spectacular when it was first built...lots of history, nice street, great restaurants all around, short walk to a beautiful beach. We were there on February 29th..a Friday night. Not sure what was being celebrated but the street... more Great value for a good little hotel/hostel. I'm sure it was really spectacular when it was first built...lots of history, nice street, great restaurants all around, short walk to a beautiful beach. We were there on February 29th..a Friday night. Not sure what was being celebrated but the street was closed off to traffic, and Latin music was playing as the people dined and partied. This would have been fine BUT our room was DIRECTLY above one of the bars, and the music was played EXTREMELY loud..ALL NIGHT until 5 a.m.!! The bed, lamps, pictures on the wall (Along with our heads!) were vibrating with every drum and bass guitar beat! ALL NIGHT LONG!!! No sleep to be had. We had read the reviews about the hotel being in a quiet location....NOT so on Feb. 29/08 !!The hostel could have warned us about the noise potential. Also, parking is only available 2 blocks away at a shopping centre...cost is $10.00 Also not mentioned in the reviews.close

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by turnbull5145 – posted on Mar 22, 2008

1

Great Hostel! We stayed in a private room and i would have considered it more of a hotel room...it was great. Very clean and you walk outside the front door to heaps of great restaurants. Would definately reccomend!

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by Rylee31 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

5

Great location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The stuff was very unfriendly, except for maybe two of them. Kitchen is absolutely horrible, the worst kitchen I have ever seen in a hostel, and I have been to many hostels all over the world. It is very dirty and there is no stove, just few microwaves that...

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by kpsot – posted on Mar 10, 2008

1

Perfekt location and friendly staff

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by miss-88-5476 – posted on Mar 9, 2008

1

The private rooms are like hotel rooms

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by janrieder6164 – posted on Mar 1, 2008

2

Rather basic, but good value for the price, spacious and prime location.

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by poksanen2511 – posted on Feb 27, 2008

5

Don't expect anything spectacular for this price. Nice location though.

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by jandirkmax – posted on Feb 26, 2008

2

The only good thing about this hostel is the free soap

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by e-moodie893241 – posted on Feb 18, 2008

25

Excellent Hostel, the best i've stayed in since my time in America. Located centraly to Miami hot spots and a few blocks away from the beach. The rooms are big and are cleaned and beds made daily. All round pleasant experience.

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by felice-96518 – posted on Feb 16, 2008

3

not AC !!! not acceptable in miami !! you can't sleep since it's too hot

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by oupascal4645 – posted on Feb 4, 2008

1

A great deal for the price! Excellent location and awesome parking.

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by thelast9436 – posted on Feb 3, 2008

10

Need better maintainence of bathrooms and some of the beds need to be upgraded.

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by ltobin6030 – posted on Jan 30, 2008

2

Nice quiet place to stay away from younger backpacers. Location in a great area for couples dinning.

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by slgregory17217 – posted on Jan 27, 2008

17

Since the new owners there is not a kitchen for the hostel guests.

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by marcoburgman6440 – posted on Jan 24, 2008

1

I would definitely stay at the Clay Hostel again if I am ever in South Beach.

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by knoelk3163 – posted on Jan 23, 2008

2

I am a member of YHA but did not get a discount. I was wondering how I go about getting a discount in future? Aside from that The Clay hostel was one of the best, friendliest and best located hostels I've ever had the pleasure of staying in. Thank you to the staff and other 'stayers' for...

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by jennyvanmens7468 – posted on Jan 8, 2008

1

Perfect Location!!

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by violinist88335539 – posted on Jan 3, 2008

1

We stayed in one of the private rooms, and they were just like hotel rooms. The rooms are quite small, but we had a TV, a clean bathroom, a mini-bar and a balcony. I can really recomend this hostel!

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by utejl – posted on Jan 2, 2008

2

The location and staff were completely amazing!!!!

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by llindah5661 – posted on Jan 1, 2008

1

Great hostel if you're travelling in a group but if you're alone, it's not the best lace to meet people. Staff are very helpful and the hostel is clean and in a GREAT location two blocks from the beach and shops on Lincoln. The hostel/hotel used to be a monastery as well so interesting layout.... more Great hostel if you're travelling in a group but if you're alone, it's not the best lace to meet people. Staff are very helpful and the hostel is clean and in a GREAT location two blocks from the beach and shops on Lincoln. The hostel/hotel used to be a monastery as well so interesting layout. Would recommend as long as u're not looking for a party hostel. Miami can sort that out for you ;-)close

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by sebkb – posted on Dec 24, 2007

33

Although I put security as good, I would like to stretch the point that throught the side walk restaurant anyone could enter the building and easily walk up the stairs (which were not visible from reception) to the rooms. I never felt scared though but I am not sure what to think about that.... more Although I put security as good, I would like to stretch the point that throught the side walk restaurant anyone could enter the building and easily walk up the stairs (which were not visible from reception) to the rooms. I never felt scared though but I am not sure what to think about that. Regarding cleanliness, I stayed in a private room with a bath. The bathroom was clean, however the carpet in the bedroom was quite dirty and did not invite to walk around barefoot.close

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by beahanselmann3729 – posted on Dec 21, 2007

1

Great location! Needs lockers in the room but.

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by lachs – posted on Apr 5, 2007

12

Really comfortable, good location in Miami, lovely restaurant downstairs ("Oh Mexico") which we made our local. Plus good value. Recommended.

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by fergus70 – posted on Mar 17, 2007

1

Very nice and good location, Staff must show a nicer attitued, I arrived very late at night, and when check inn, was advice no more blankets were available. they gave me a adtional sheets and towels, I choosed this hostel from others in the area, since they claim there was parking available, but...

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by GermanCastro – posted on Mar 6, 2007

2

a bit noisy, you hear the music from the street as well as what is the people in the other rooms watching on tv or simply doing

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by Jmafoto – posted on Feb 24, 2007

2

we were treated very bad at the front desk. It takes a long time to get help and no one ever smiles. for that price i expect more.

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by nasti7812 – posted on Feb 22, 2007

9

If you don't need to sleep then this is the perfect place to stay in South Beach - right in the heart of things. Unfortunately we did need to sleep but as it is located above a nightclub it felt like we were in the nightclub until the music stopped at 4:45am.

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by michelle7241 – posted on Feb 19, 2007

1

Nice hostel clean safe. Its ran like a hotel so unlike a lot of hostels you probably won't meet many people here

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by Cormacmcdo – posted on Feb 16, 2007

2

Black mold on the bathroom ceiling nearly drove me out of the place. Room was filthy. Next time I will book a private room - they are clean. Roommates nice. Location is great.

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by carolynruns – posted on Feb 13, 2007

2