Best Western Hotels in Miami: A Guide to Where to Stay
Miami's Best Western portfolio covers a few distinct pockets of the metro area, from the beachfront to the mainland suburbs south of downtown. This guide breaks down what each area offers, how to plan your stay, and how to get the best deal by booking direct.
About Miami and Its Neighborhoods
Miami is really a collection of separate towns and districts stitched together, and where you sleep changes the trip. Miami Beach and the barrier islands are about sand, walkability, and nightlife. North Miami and Bal Harbour sit further up the coast, quieter and more residential, with easier parking and a slower pace than South Beach. Coconut Grove, on the mainland south of downtown, is leafy and low-rise, known for its marina, bayfront parks, and a village-like commercial strip.
Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort puts you close to the coastline and the beach-town rhythm of daytime sun and evening dining without the density of South Beach.
Best Western Plus North Miami/Bal Harbour works well if you want proximity to the upscale shopping around Bal Harbour and a calmer base than the main beach strip, with reasonable access to both the coast and the mainland highways.
Arya Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove, part of the WorldHotels Distinctive collection, is suited to travelers who want a residential, tree-lined neighborhood with marina views and easy driving access to downtown Miami, Coral Gables, and the Grove's restaurants.
Planning Your Stay
Most first-time visitors do well with a minimum of three to four nights: one or two for the beach, one for downtown or Coconut Grove, and a day for a side trip such as the Everglades or the Keys if time allows.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the main gateway and sits roughly between the beach and Coconut Grove, so both areas are workable without an extreme commute. If you're staying in North Miami or Bal Harbour, factor in more time to reach the airport, especially during rush hour or event traffic.
A rental car is useful if you're based in North Miami/Bal Harbour or Coconut Grove, since public transit coverage is uneven outside the beach corridor and downtown. If you plan to stay only on Miami Beach and don't intend to explore the mainland, you can often manage with rideshares and walking.
Weather matters: summer brings heat, humidity, and the chance of afternoon storms, while the winter months (roughly December through April) are Miami's high season, with better weather but busier hotels and attractions.
How to Book the Best Rate
Rates in Miami move with season, events (Art Basel, Miami Music Week, major conventions), and even day of the week, so check current pricing directly on bestwestern.online rather than relying on a number you saw elsewhere.
Booking direct through the hotel avoids third-party markups and the account creation, extra fees, or restrictive cancellation terms that some booking sites add.
If your dates are flexible, compare a few nearby check-in days — Miami hotel pricing can shift noticeably even a day earlier or later, particularly around major events.
For longer stays, ask about extended-stay or multi-night terms when booking direct, since flexibility on cancellation and length of stay is easier to arrange without an intermediary.