| the polished rooms feature flat-screen tvs, minifridges and sitting areas, plus balconies. room service is available. other amenities include 2 18-hole golf courses, a gym and a spa, plus a water park with pools and slides. highway 1 is less than a mile away. set opposite a sprawling commercial development, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from aventura mall and 2 miles from horse racing at gulfstream park racing and casino. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast (fee) is served at 1 of 4 restaurants, and there's also a bar. upgraded rooms offer ocean views; suites have separate living rooms
Miami International Airport 37 min
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