Best Western Hotels in Miami: Where to Stay and How to Plan Your Trip
Miami is a sprawling metro area, and picking the right neighbourhood matters more than picking the right brand. Best Western's Miami properties sit in distinct pockets of the city, from the beach strip near Bal Harbour to the leafy, boat-filled streets of Coconut Grove. This guide walks through what each area offers, how long to stay, and how to lock in the best direct rate.
About Miami: a city of neighbourhoods, not one downtown
Miami isn't a single walkable core. It's a string of distinct districts connected by causeways, highways, and a lot of traffic at peak hours. Where you sleep shapes your trip more than in most cities: a beach-facing room near Bal Harbour puts you close to sand and the Atlantic Ocean, while a base in Coconut Grove feels more like a residential village with marinas, parks, and a slower pace.
Miami International Airport (MIA) sits roughly in the middle of the metro area, which means travel times to any given hotel depend heavily on which part of town you've chosen. Ride-share and rental cars are the most flexible options; public transit exists but doesn't cover every neighbourhood well, especially the barrier islands and the northern beach communities.
Weather is warm most of the year, with a hurricane season running June through November that can bring heavy rain and occasional storm disruption. Winter and spring (roughly December through April) are the busiest and driest months, drawing both snowbirds and conference travellers, so book early if you're targeting that window.
Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort and Bal Harbour: beach-first stays
Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort and Best Western Plus North Miami/Bal Harbour both sit in the northern beach corridor, within reach of the sand and the upscale shopping at Bal Harbour Shops. This part of Miami is quieter and more residential than South Beach, with a mix of condo towers, mid-rise hotels, and local restaurants rather than nightclubs.
Staying here suits travellers who want beach time without the density and noise of South Beach. It's a reasonable base for day trips south into Miami Beach proper or north toward Fort Lauderdale, though a car or regular ride-share use is practical since public transit options thin out the farther north you go.
If direct beach access and a laid-back pace matter more to you than being in the middle of the action, this stretch of coastline is worth prioritising over South Beach.
Coconut Grove: a greener, quieter base
Arya Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove sits in one of Miami's older and leafier neighbourhoods, known for its marina, waterfront parks, and tree-lined streets. It's a different experience from the beach hotels: fewer high-rises, more boutique shops and sidewalk cafés, and a generally slower rhythm.
Coconut Grove works well as a base if you plan to split time between downtown Miami, Coral Gables, and Key Biscayne, since it sits roughly between those areas. It's not a beach destination itself, so pair it with a day trip to the coast if sand and swimming are priorities.
This area also tends to attract travellers who want a residential feel in the evenings after a day of sightseeing or meetings, rather than a bar-and-club scene.
Planning your stay: how many days and when to go
Three to four days is enough to cover one area properly, add a day trip, and see a couple of Miami's signature sights, whether that's the Art Deco district, the Everglades, or the museums downtown. A week lets you split time between a beach-area hotel and Coconut Grove without feeling rushed.
If your trip centres on beach time, build your schedule around the northern beach hotels and treat downtown or Coconut Grove as day-trip territory. If you're here for meetings, a conference, or a quieter base with easy access to Coral Gables and Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove is the more practical anchor.
Traffic is a real planning factor. Causeways and highways connecting the beaches to the mainland back up predictably at rush hour, so leave extra time for airport transfers and cross-town trips, especially in winter high season.
How to book the best rate
Rates on Best Western's own booking channel change with demand, season, and how far ahead you book, so there's no fixed number to quote here — check current rates directly on the hotel's page when you're ready to commit.
Booking direct through bestwestern.online means no third-party account requirements and no added middleman fees layered on top of the room rate. It also means your reservation details and any changes go straight to the hotel rather than through a separate agent.
Weekday rates and weekend rates can differ noticeably in Miami, particularly around the beach-area hotels, so it's worth comparing a couple of date combinations before settling on travel dates if your schedule has any flexibility.