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I STAYED IN MIAMI BEACH AND IT COST…

Mrleethatsme
Mrleethatsme
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👁️ 42K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 28:31

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The creator explores various accommodations and experiences in Miami South Beach to test common negative reviews regarding safety, pricing, and cleanliness. The journey begins at the Fair Wind, a hotel priced at 170 dollars per night, which the creator finds surprisingly comfortable despite some noise and a lack of a safe. The stay then moves to the Breakwater, a 250 dollar per night hotel located directly on the beach. While the location is ideal, the creator notes issues with staff leaving room doors open and finds the overall value lacking compared to the previous stay. The final accommodation is the Cavalier Hotel, which the creator identifies as the best of the three due to its superior room quality, cleanliness, and food, despite a noisy air conditioning unit. Throughout the video, the creator examines the cost of amenities, noting high prices for beach chairs and alcohol. After walking through various sections of Ocean Drive at night to assess safety concerns, the creator concludes that while the area is expensive and has some service fee issues, the claims of extreme danger are largely exaggerated. Ultimately, the creator prefers the Cavalier Hotel but suggests that future visits to Miami should focus on downtown instead.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's all the bad things that he said about Ocean Drive Miami Beach it's all false it's a lovely place

the Cavalier only just wins it for me and the only reason it only just wins it is because the airon wasn't great and it was really noisy at night

if I was going to come back here again I wouldn't actually come back here again I would go to here in downtown Miami

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid paying for beach chairs and umbrellas; use free towels from hotels instead.
Buy drinks from CVS instead of hotel bars to save money.
Check for resort fees and service charges before dining out.

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Safety at nightOcean Drive is lively but not dangerous; stick to well-lit areas and avoid back alleys.
High costsUse CVS for cheap drinks and avoid hotel rooftop pools with overpriced beverages.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs South Beach as dangerous as online reviews claim?
QAre the hotels in South Beach overpriced and worth the cost?
QWhat are the best ways to save money while staying in South Beach?

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