Most snowbirds searching for rentals near Miami end up looking at Miami Beach hotels. That is the wrong starting point. Miami Beach is expensive, high-rise heavy, and built around resort-fee hotel rooms that do not work for a one to three month stay. The better snowbird base on the South Florida Atlantic coast is Hollywood Beach, FL, 20 miles north of Miami Beach on the same ocean, at a fraction of the price.
The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd and Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St are the two best snowbird rental options in Hollywood Beach, FL. Both have full kitchens, no resort fee, and book direct at ultra-spaces.com.
This guide covers why Hollywood Beach beats Miami Beach for snowbird stays, which units work best for a monthly or seasonal rental, and what to expect from a winter on the Broadwalk.
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Miami Beach vs. Hollywood Beach for Snowbirds
Snowbirds who search for "rentals near Miami" usually have the right general idea, wrong specific location. The Miami Beach hotel strip, Collins Avenue, and South Beach are built for weekend tourists and luxury resort stays. They are not built for someone who wants to live on the beach for two or three months, cook most of their own meals, and take a daily walk without navigating resort lobby crowds.
Hollywood Beach is 20 miles north of Miami Beach on the same Atlantic coastline. The ocean is identical. The weather is identical. But the experience is completely different. Hollywood Beach is low-rise, walkable, and quiet in the way that a proper snowbird base needs to be. The 2.5-mile Broadwalk gives a daily walking or cycling route with ocean views on one side and restaurants on the other. There are no skyscraper shadows across the beach.
The price difference matters even more on a month-to-month basis. Miami Beach hotels add resort fees of $25 to $45 per night on top of already-higher room rates, and most rooms have a mini-fridge rather than a real kitchen. On a 90-day snowbird stay, that resort fee alone adds $2,250 to $4,050 to the total cost, before accounting for the rate premium. Hollywood Beach, with no resort fee and a full kitchen in every Ultra Spaces unit, makes the math work in a completely different way.
Snowbird Season in Hollywood Beach, Florida
Snowbird season in Hollywood Beach runs October through April. Most snowbirds arrive between October and January and stay for one to three months, typically returning north in March or April. The weather from November through March is the reason: temperatures hold between 65 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity and very little rain, which is about as reliable a winter climate as you will find anywhere in the continental United States.
October and April: Slightly warmer with occasional afternoon showers. Good value months with lower rates.
Ocean temperature: 72 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit in winter. Swimmable for most of the season.
FLL Airport: 15 to 20 minutes from Hollywood Beach. By far the easiest airport for snowbirds flying into South Florida.
Miami Beach as a day trip: 30-minute drive south on A1A or I-95. Close enough to visit, far enough to avoid living in the middle of it.
The Mariner Suites: Best Snowbird Hotel in Hollywood, FL
The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL 33019 is the best snowbird hotel option in Hollywood, FL for a solo traveler or couple. Suites start from $119 per night. 4.9-star rating from over 900 guests. Every suite has a full kitchen, not a kitchenette. It sits directly on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk with Atlantic Ocean views from the balcony. No resort fee, booked direct.
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For an extended snowbird stay, Room 21 and Room 23 are the two corner suites listed specifically for extended stays. Both have a king bed, full kitchen, covered parking, and pool access. At a 90-day stay from $119 per night with no resort fee, the monthly cost compares very favorably against anything in the Miami Beach area.
Best snowbird units: Room 21 and Room 23 (extended stay, covered parking)
All units: Full kitchen, pool access, AC, free Wi-Fi, Roku TV
Starting rate: From $119/night direct
Rating: 4.9 stars from 900+ guests
Resort fee: None
Book at: ultra-spaces.com or book.themarinersuites.com
The Mariner Suites
702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL 33019 · From $119/night · No resort fee · 4.9 stars
Book Now →Ultra Blue Apartments: Best for Snowbird Families Near Miami
Snowbirds traveling with a partner, adult children who join for part of the season, or a group of friends need more than a single suite. Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL has three two-bedroom apartments, each with a full kitchen and space for up to 6 guests, from $149 per night. 4.9-star rating. No resort fee. Three minutes on foot to the Broadwalk and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Best snowbird units: Apt 2 and Apt 4 (2 bed, 2 bath, 6 guests, 4.9 stars)
All units: Full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, beach access, no resort fee
Starting rate: From $149/night direct
Rating: 4.9 stars on top units
Resort fee: None
Book at: ultra-spaces.com or book.ultrablueapartments.com
Ultra Blue Apartments
315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL · From $149/night · Sleeps up to 6 · No resort fee
Book Now →Daily Life on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a 2.5-mile brick-paved oceanfront promenade that runs directly in front of both Ultra Spaces properties. For snowbirds, it is the practical anchor of the daily routine: a morning walk or cycle with the ocean to one side, coffee and breakfast available at any of 50 plus restaurants on the other side, and nothing to navigate except other walkers and cyclists.
Groceries are covered by a Publix and a Winn-Dixie within a short drive. Miami Beach is a 30-minute drive south on A1A for a day trip. The Everglades and Key West are each accessible on a full day out. Fort Lauderdale is 15 minutes north for dining, events, and the airport.
The Hollywood Beach Theater runs free outdoor concerts Wednesday through Sunday evenings from 7 to 9 PM. Charnow Park in the middle of the Broadwalk has public restrooms, shaded seating, and a fountain area. Bike and surrey rentals are available along the strip for guests who want to cover more of the Broadwalk without walking the full 2.5 miles every day.
Snowbird Rentals Near Miami: Full Comparison
| Feature | The Mariner Suites | Ultra Blue Apartments | Miami Beach Hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting rate | $119/night | $149/night | $$$ + resort fee |
| Resort fee | None | None | $25 to $45/night |
| Full kitchen | Yes, every unit | Yes, every unit | No (mini fridge only) |
| Daily walk | 2.5-mile Broadwalk | 3-min walk to Broadwalk | Collins Ave / beach |
| Scale | 14 units, boutique | 7 units, boutique | 300 to 500 rooms |
| Distance from FLL | 15 to 20 min | 15 to 20 min | 40 to 50 min |
| Extended stay units | Room 21, Room 23 | All units | Rarely |
Also Read
Snowbird Rentals in Hollywood Beach, FL: Monthly and Winter Stays (2026) Hollywood Beach, Florida: Complete Guide (2026) The Mariner Suites Hollywood Beach: Complete Guide and Review (2026) Ultra Blue Apartments Hollywood Beach: Complete Guide and Review (2026)Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best snowbird rentals near Miami? +
The best snowbird rentals near Miami are in Hollywood Beach, FL, about 20 miles north of Miami Beach. The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd offers oceanfront suites from $119/night with no resort fee. Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments sleeping up to 6 from $149/night. Both book direct at ultra-spaces.com.
Is there a snowbird hotel in Hollywood FL with a full kitchen? +
Yes. The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL has a full kitchen in every suite, starting from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St has a full kitchen in every apartment, starting from $149/night. Neither charges a resort fee.
Why is Hollywood Beach better than Miami Beach for snowbirds? +
Hollywood Beach has lower prices, no resort fees, a walkable 2.5-mile Broadwalk for daily exercise, a quieter low-rise environment, and full-kitchen apartments and suites for monthly stays. Miami Beach resort fees alone add $2,250 to $4,050 to a 90-day snowbird stay, and most Miami Beach hotel rooms have no real kitchen.
What is the snowbird season in Hollywood Beach Florida? +
Snowbird season in Hollywood Beach, Florida runs October through April. Peak season is November through March, with temperatures of 65 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, low humidity, and minimal rain.
Are there monthly snowbird rentals in Hollywood Beach FL? +
Yes. Room 21 and Room 23 at The Mariner Suites are listed specifically for extended stays, with full kitchens and covered parking. All seven units at Ultra Blue Apartments are suitable for monthly stays, with 2-bedroom apartments sleeping up to 6 guests. Both properties book direct at ultra-spaces.com.
How far is Hollywood Beach from Miami? +
Hollywood Beach is about 20 miles north of Miami Beach, roughly a 30-minute drive via I-95 or A1A. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 15 to 20 minutes from Hollywood Beach, making it the practical airport for snowbirds flying into South Florida.
Is Hollywood Beach FL good for snowbirds? +
Yes. Hollywood Beach, FL is one of the best snowbird destinations in South Florida. It has the Atlantic Ocean, a 2.5-mile oceanfront Broadwalk for daily walking, warm winter weather, full-kitchen apartments available for monthly stays, and prices that are significantly lower than Miami Beach with no resort fees.
Book Your Snowbird Stay in Hollywood Beach, FL
The Mariner Suites from $119/night for couples. Ultra Blue Apartments from $149/night for families and groups. Both near Miami, on the Atlantic, no resort fee, full kitchen, book direct.