| pets are permitted for a surcharge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded suites include sofas. this unpretentious hotel is 2 miles from the gold coast railroad museum, 3 miles from zoo miami and 18 miles from miami international airport simple suites offer complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as kitchenettes, dining areas and sitting areas. amenities include a lounge and guest laundry facilities
Miami International Airport 25 min
Coral Castle (18 min)
Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral. The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden (27 min)
Lush botanical garden with flowering trees & tropical fruit, including more than 50 types of mango. Zoo Miami (7 min)
Spread over 300 acres, this zoo contains rare species, exhibits, tropical plants & children's area. Monkey Jungle (16 min)
Rainforest setting with monkeys & other animals, plus shows & 10,000-year-old artifact display. Deering Estate (16 min)
444-acre preserve & historic site offering tours, events & programs including artists in residence. The Barnacle Historic State Park (28 min)
A former Victorian estate, this 5-acre bayfront park hosts a mangrove forest & an Old Florida house. Gold Coast Railroad Museum (8 min)
Indoor/outdoor museum of historical train cars, offering tours of the old-fashioned interiors. Santa's Enchanted Forest (18 min)
Seasonal amusement park with rides, acrobats & magic shows, plus traditional carnival food. Venetian Pool (23 min)
Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (24 min)
Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit. Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum (19 min)
Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists. Fruit & Spice Park (26 min)
37-acre botanical garden & park containing over 500 varieties of fruit, vegetables, spices & herbs. Pinecrest Gardens (22 min)
City park with a water playground & petting zoo for kids plus a botanical garden & outdoor theater. ZWF Miami (22 min)
This appointment-only zoo specializes in intimate, guided wildlife tours with hands-on interactions. Matheson Hammock Park (29 min)
Breezy sheltered beach with a man-made atoll pool that accommodates new swimmers & kiteboarders. | 
