Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews of Villa Italia

4 out of 5
Villa Italia
Washington Avenue ,354, Miami Beach, FL

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 572 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 572 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brad

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John was an amazing host at the villa. He helped us find some great places for food and drink that were less touristy, and was great to visit with during happy hour. Our room was pretty small and was in need of some minor repairs, but was great as a place to sleep and shower. We would stay there again, but would request a king size bed instead of a twin and full size.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Maude on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.We look forward to seeing you soon and we will definitely assign you a king bed size.

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at 3:30, we got into town earlier in the morning. There was a room ready but wasn’t allowed to check in early without a large fee attached. Shampoo bottle had been used, also
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from maude on Apr 13, 2024
Thank you for your feedback,We are very sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience in our hotelIn order to maintain a good regulation and organisation in our hotel.The check in time is at 3:30 pm. We accomodate you by holding your luggage until check out time for free and also allow you the access to beach earlier if you do not want to do the early check in paid.Best regards,

8/10 Good

Mel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel on a quiet street. Easy walk to beach and public transportation. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from MAUDE on Apr 13, 2024
Hi, Thank fot your feedback

4/10 Poor

Lina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I requested a king room and upon arrival did it get that. I also couldn’t charge my phone while I was there. There was also a big leak behind our bed. We didn’t get wet but could hear rain drilling in all night behind our head. No compensation was given for our experience and inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from MAUDE on Apr 3, 2024
Good afternoon,At the check in time, you resquested a room with two beds for you and your daughter. Even if you reserved a king bed. The frontdesk agent specifically gave you a room with two beds to accommodate you for the same price.You informed the frontdesk agent that you were unable to charge your phone due to the outlets that were not working in your room. She went with you to test with her phone and it was working. You tried to charge your phone as well at the frontdesk it was still not working. She tested the frontdesk outlet with her phone and it was working.We are very sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience in our hotel. Our mission is to provide excellent guest experiences.Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Yasushi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute GEM of a property in the middle of South Beach and retaining all of it's architectural small scale charm while providing a safe and quiet place to retreat to at night after great food and entertainment less than 5 mins away in all directions!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from MAUDE on Mar 13, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedbackWe look forward to see you back soon.

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It was all ok ,,, didnt even get wash cloths for shower,,, fridge not very cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Maude on Feb 13, 2024
Wash cloths are already added to the room and ready for guests before the check in time. Please note that the frontdesk is open 24/7 to respond to any of your needs.Thanks for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and nice. Property has a great South Beach location, just 5 minutes walk to Ocean Drive and famous beach, though it’s not in the middle of it, and tuck in the safe corner. If you’re looking for a a quiet place to stay, which is away from busy area with all it’s activities, you’ll like this hotel. Reception lady Jennifer was very accommodating with any our needs, and provided excellent service. I would come back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from maude on Feb 10, 2024
thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Carrie

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from maude on Feb 10, 2024
thank you for your feed back

8/10 Good

Ye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is impeccable, only two blocks away from beach and surrounded by shopping and dinning area. The closets and drawers look need maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from maude on Feb 10, 2024
thanks for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Maude on Nov 1, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We hope to see you soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were exceptionally accommodating. Really cute place and close to everything. Room was sparkling clean with comfy beds. The two staff members we interacted with were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Maude on Jul 26, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback . We hope to see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Mabel, Melbourne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything it was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Maude on Jul 14, 2023
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Michell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that this villa was small and private. The rooms were clean and a nice size and it’s very close to the beach and local dining. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from maude on Jul 14, 2023
thank you for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Milwaukee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A block away from the beach which is perfect and the room was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from maude on Jun 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback

4/10 Poor

Terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Broken outlets, leaking shower door, water damaged furniture and horrible smell of mold. Owner is strict, outlets requre the use of roomkeys to save money and check in is at a very strick 330 on the dot. Front desk staff is very friendly but over all, i would never stay here again. I do have pictures of the faults and moisuture catchers all over the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from maude on May 8, 2023
Good morning The front desk is open 24/7, know that you have the option to switch the room. The hotel is constantly improving with regard to small repairs and housekeepers are also available if needed.

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Provided us with recommendations About activities to do around the area. Extremely hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from maude on Apr 26, 2023
Thank you so much for your review

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a stay
Paid for 2 kids and 2 adults to then having to pay another resort fee for the same kid cause he was 11 not sure what resort fee is for when there is no pool and 2blocks from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from maude on Apr 26, 2023
Hi, The resort fee includes beach access means chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels, unlimited wired and Wifi internet access throughout the property, local dialing and toll-free calls, kids' toys, boarding pass printing, bottles of water, and coffee cups. Thanks for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, York

Traveled with partner
Great location. Reasonable prices!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from MAUDE on Apr 24, 2023
Thanks for your review

2/10 Terrible

VALERY

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very deceiving
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from maude on Apr 24, 2023
The front desk is open 24/7 to respond to guests' needs. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice find on a quiet part of Washington close to Collins and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Maude on Mar 5, 2023
Thanks for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from maude on Feb 21, 2023
Thank you

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

blazej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from maude on Jan 24, 2023
Thank you

8/10 Good

julizara, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place to stay great location I would stay there again with the request of a firmer mattress. Staff is very attentive to customer needs.
Response from maude on Jan 9, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and we will be more than happy to welcome you back again.

4/10 Poor

Julie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was horrible! There was only a sheet to sleep with, I was afraid to put my head in the bed. The soap holder fell off the shower wall while in the shower. There was some goop all over the mirror. Awful!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from maude on Dec 9, 2022
We have housekeepers who provided room service every day. They are always available if you have any requests. We also always make sure that the rooms are perfectly clean before check-in time.

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like a refund there was no ac in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from maude on Oct 7, 2022
Hello The AC usually works. Or we can change the room. I believe you say NOSo we can t refund.Hope you stay was great.Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff very well maintained always offering to help asking if I needed anything. Location was wonderful. Very wonderful time would definitely recommend to everyone!!! 5 STAR!!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Response from MAUDE on Sep 3, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Great staff very modern interior all around great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from MAUDE on Jul 26, 2022
Thank you soo much for your feedback

8/10 Good

Almarex

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service by the office staff upon checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from maude on Jun 23, 2022
THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK

4/10 Poor

Volodymyra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a disappointing place!!! Photo and reality absolutely do not correspond to each other. Very shabby furniture, a terrible smell of mold, rust on metal things. Everything is old and ugly. They pretend to be a good hotel with bathrobes and their own beach, but it would be better if they paid attention to the appearance of the rooms and the smell. The rating is obviously screwed up. We paid for 3 nights at this hotel, but could not stay there even for a couple of hours and left it. Definitely do not recommend this place to stay. The only positive thing about this place is the management. But, this is clearly not enough for a good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from MAUDE on Jul 14, 2022
ALREADY RESPONDED

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!!! If you are looking for a trip to south beach and aren't going to be in your room too much this place is perfect. The Room serves it purpose but my TV didn't work and you only get a thin sheet for bedding. Front Desk was extremely nice and helpful and you also get to use umbrella and chairs on beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from MAUDE on Jun 9, 2022
Thanks for choosing Villa Italia Hotel. Come back again!! Maude

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water pressure was way too low, the sheets were so thin and when we asked for a blanket we were given a fitted sheet... The attitudes of the manager and an employee were also unappreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from maude on Jun 10, 2022
Thanks for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Victoria was great and offered lots of activity options check in was easy, the location was within walking distance from beach I liked that we had beach chairs and umbrellas would highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from MAUDE on Jun 11, 2022
Thanks for choosing Villa Italia Hotel. Come back again!!

2/10 Terrible

Leeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from MAUDE on May 14, 2022
Thanks for choosing Villa Italia Hotel. Come back again!!

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so convenient to everything, beach, shops, restaurants. they parked our car and we walked everywhere. friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from MAUDE on May 9, 2022
Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it.!! Come see us again!!

6/10 Okay

Orlando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location was very close to the beach. Restaurants everywhere but are pricey. The towels, beach chairs and umbrellas worked but could of used updating. Beach was very nice. Staff are all very friendly! No breakfast anymore should that needs to come off the advertising. Rooms were cute and a/c worked great. TV lost signal all the time, they must use an internet connection. Rooms mostly quiet esp being in a busy street. Stains on lamp, curtains and towels. Iron with burnt bottom. Bathroom door did not close. They left the used small samples all in a pile on the sink from previous use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from MAUDE on Apr 28, 2022
Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it.!! Come see us again!!

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Quiet clean property. It could be more updated. Overall good place to stay with family. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from MAUDE on Apr 28, 2022
Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it.!! Come see us again!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t Stay Here
Totally run down property. Bathroom door didn’t shut. TV didn’t work. Found dead bug in bed. Pictures of hotel and room were NOT accurate. Ordered taxi that front desk dismissed and ordered “their partner taxi”, which charged us more money than we were quoted from original taxi. Best thing about the place was the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from maude on May 10, 2022
I m sorry that your experiance with our hasn t been like you expected. All our TVs are working and if you don t know how to use them you can always ask for help at the front desk. The housekeepers always check every room before the check-ins. We don t have any partners with taxis. We only call taxis when its requested by the guests. Thanks

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
They charge a 30$ per person resort fee. Clearly not a resort. Room needs some attention and the TV wasn’t working correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from maude on Apr 9, 2022
Thanks for the feedback. The tv works and if you did not know how it works, You can always call the front desk from your room for assistance. open 24h/24h.

2/10 Terrible

Rita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communicating with the hotel was led to waiting for responses, or receiving no response at all. Our security deposit was never returned and when I inquired about it, I received no response. One of the staff was friendly and kind. The bathroom required some maintenance and my husband actually repaired a shelf that fell off. I was not comfortable at this hotel. The only beneficial part is having direct access to the beach which is a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Maude on Apr 12, 2022
Good afternoon, We are sorry to hear that. The deposit is held and it goes back to your account automatically in one month. Before that, we use to void all deposits after check out. When something happens in your room we have a hand man, you just have to alert the front desk. Regards,

2/10 Terrible

dedra

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
do not stay here
This was a terrible hotel. Could not watch tv as they had no cable. there were two lamps in the room and that was the extent of the light with one bulb burned out in the bathroom. Very dark. The front desk was ok but the maintenance man was very very rude. They charged a resort fee of 60 dollars which I feel we certainly didn’t receive anything to justify that. Would not stay there again and most certainly would not recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from maude on Mar 31, 2022
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we do have a tv with all your entertainment in one place - You can watch live and free TV, play video games, and stream music. The resort fee includes a lot of services like beach access, room service, bottles of water, coffee, happy hour with wine, and maintenance...for free every day ...

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Villa Italia is a small, quiet hotel just on the other side of 5 and Washington. It's out of the way from the fray of the beach, meaning a good spot for R&R, and not too far away from the beach (you can reserve a chair and umbrella at the beach, and the hotel provides a beach towel). The staff is super and the hotel is very clean. The kingsize bed was extremely comfortable. The furniture in the room is showing its age however and should be upgraded, and more practical furniture (like a clothes dresser) would have been helpful rather than working out of a suitcase. There was a lot of wasted space in the room - a desk with no chair, a built in suitcase stand, etc. - that could be repurposed. It would also be helpful to provide instructions on how to use the Nespresso machine and TV. Overall I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel and would return. If you're looking for more restaurant choices and more accessibility to the hotels and clubs up by Lincoln Mall, then you will pay $7 for an Uber to get up there - although the walk is nice, it can be a bit far to go every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from maude on Mar 31, 2022
Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it.!! Come see us again!!

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my first stay in south beach Miami and it was a very nice stay. The hotel was in close proximity to many things and the people providing services answered my questions and resolved problems promptly. I wish the hotel had more to offer than a place to lay my head and being in a great location. Overall it’s a nice place and I would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from maude on Mar 19, 2022
Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it.!! come see us again!!

2/10 Terrible

Joanna, San Francisco

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed. This place is about as clean and put-together as a cheap motel. Our toilet's flush buttons were broken so we had to reach inside the tank to flush it. When the concierge first showed us to our room, she claimed that the previous occupants had broken it, and that the manager would have it fixed during our stay. The manager never showed up, even after we checked again later with the concierge. In general, our room had terrible insulation and was poorly maintained: everything was damp and sticky from the humidity, and there were even little (dirt?) stains visible on the sheets when we arrived. Not the experience we were hoping for and expecting, based on the reviews here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from maude on Mar 8, 2022
Dear Guest thank you so much for your review. Your comment is helpful to grow up for the guests better. Sorry for the inconvenience with the flush button, we ordered one but we don t control the delivery time. Our hotel get a good review because most of our guests have a good experience of their stay.

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at Villa Italia. It’s right in the middle of everything we wanted to do, reasonably priced but still very nice. I cannot say enough about both the girls at the front desk. They were above and beyond helpful and just overall wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from maude on Feb 24, 2022
We really enjoyed having you with us. Thank you for the review and hope to see you again. MAUDE :)

8/10 Good

julizara, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Yuan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid at ALL cost!
Travelers must avoid this place at all cost. The room is dirty, smells of mold, and really a general lack of attention to anything in the room. There are rust to the shower curtain rod! There are footprints on the arm of the chair! Both of the lamps were broken and were dirty! And worst of all, the room was ill-insulated when it comes to noise from other rooms. The night time host, literally just gave me an attitude when I had questions about the fee. Rude. So dirty, small, arrogant, rude summarize this place. Can't believe that I paid ~300-400/night for this kind of place. The owner's also very rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Enzo on Feb 7, 2022
Dear Customer, You must make truthful reviews and not tell lies. You paid only $ 165, The rooms are as you saw them and appreciated at the time of check in the frontedsk staff if the room is not to your liking can leave the hotel without charge .... .but you know perfectly well if he did he would have to shell out over $ 400 a night for his weekend to sleep with cockroaches, so I end by saying that you must book in the hostells.

10/10 Excellent

chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little hotel, two blocks from Ocean Street. Nothing fancy, but great access to South Beach. Victoria at the front desk was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from MAUDE on Feb 2, 2022
Dear Guest thank you so much for your review. Your comment is helpful to grow for the guest better, we look forward to seeing you soon for a new stay in Miami. Villa Italia will be ready for you on the next trip

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from maude on Feb 2, 2022
Dear Guest thank you so much for your review. Your note is helpfully to grow for the guest better we look forward to seeing you soon for a new stay in Miami. Villa Italia will be ready for you on the next trip.

8/10 Good

Althea

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022