What’s included at YOTEL Miami — fees, facility inclusions and extras
YOTEL Miami charges a mandatory nightly facility fee that covers core services like WiFi, in-room safe, mobile casting, pool and fitness access and some local benefits; additional mandatory or optional charges you may see include a refundable security deposit at check-in, a nonrefundable pet fee, optional early check-in/late check-out fees, and parking/valet fees. Rooms range from compact Room and Premium Room types to Junior Suite and Suite, 1 Bedroom; dining is not included in room rates (breakfast is available for a surcharge).
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Facility fee — what it covers
YOTEL Miami applies a mandatory nightly facility (resort) fee. The fee is charged in addition to room rates and is described on the hotel's information pages and OTA listings.
Included benefits commonly cited by the property and booking sites are free WiFi in rooms and public areas, use of the in-room safe, in-room mobile casting, pool and fitness access, and local perks such as beach-chair access and discounts on the water taxi.
- Free WiFi (rooms & public areas)
- In-room safe and mobile casting
- Access to Vela Sky rooftop pool deck and hot tub
- Use of MIA Gym (24/7 fitness)
- Two complimentary daily beach chairs in South Beach (Boucher Brothers station)
- 25% discount on the Bayside–South Beach water taxi with your keycard
| Inclusion | Notes |
|---|---|
| WiFi | Free in rooms and public spaces |
| Pool & gym | Rooftop Vela Sky pool deck and MIA Gym access included |
| Local perks | Beach chairs and water taxi discount included as facility benefits |
Mandatory and common fees to expect
In addition to the facility fee, expect a refundable security deposit at check-in and a nonrefundable pet fee if you bring a dog or cat. Payment and deposit practices are published by the hotel and some OTA summaries.
For arrivals and departures there are explicit early check-in and late check-out charges listed by the property that you may want to add to your budget.
- Refundable security deposit charged at check-in (one source cites $75 per room per day; policies may vary by booking).
- Pet fee: nonrefundable $75 per stay for cats and dogs; service animals are exempt.
- Early check-in before 2:00 PM: $55 fee.
- Late check-out options: $100 until 2:00 PM; 50% of best available rate until 5:00 PM; full rate after 5:00 PM.
| Fee | Typical amount (reported) |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | $75 per stay (nonrefundable) |
| Early check-in | $55 before 2:00 PM |
| Late check-out | $100 until 2:00 PM; variable afterward |
Parking and transportation charges
YOTEL Miami does not have on-site self-parking in the traditional sense; valet service is available for a fee and nearby public garages are recommended. The property lists nearby Bayfront Parking (255 NE 1st St) as an option.
Shuttle, rideshare and taxi costs to local points such as the Port of Miami or Miami International Airport are not fixed by the hotel and will vary by provider and time of day; the hotel’s downtown location puts Bayside Marketplace and the Metromover within easy walking distance.
- On-site valet parking is available for a fee (OTAs cite roughly $55–$60/night).
- Nearby self-parking garages are commonly cited around $35/day (rates vary by provider).
- The free Metromover is adjacent to the hotel for Downtown/Brickell transit.
- Water Taxi discount: YOTEL keycard holders get 25% off Bayside–South Beach trips.
| Option | Typical cost / note |
|---|---|
| Valet | Fee charged on-site (OTAs report ~$55–$60/night) |
| Nearby self-parking | Public garages near Bayside; rates vary (~$35/day cited by some sources) |
| Public transit | Free Metromover adjacent to the hotel |
Rooms, suites and what’s in-room
YOTEL Miami offers a mix of compact, technology-forward rooms and larger suites. Room types listed by the hotel include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 1 Queen Bed; Premium Room, 1 King Bed; Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed; Premium Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds; Room (3x3 Shower); Premium Room (Mobility & Hearing); Junior Suite; and Suite, 1 Bedroom.
Standard in-room amenities cited across the hotel materials and OTAs include free WiFi, an in-room safe and in-room mobile casting. Bathrooms are typically compact with frosted or glass partitions in many room types; some photos and room descriptions show open-plan or glass-walled baths in Premium and suite categories.
- Room types (examples): Room, 1 King Bed; Premium Room, 1 King Bed; Premium Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds; Junior Suite; Suite, 1 Bedroom.
- In-room basics included with the facility fee: WiFi, in-room safe, mobile casting.
- Larger room categories (Junior Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom) offer separate living/dining or seating areas.
| Room name | Bed type (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Premium Room, 1 King Bed | 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed |
| Premium Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 2 Twin Beds |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 King Bed |
Pools, gym and other facility access
The rooftop Vela Sky pool deck is on the 12th floor and includes a covered pool area, hot tub and sun loungers/cabanas with views toward the city and Biscayne Bay. Pool-deck hours are published on the hotel page as 'sunrise to sunset'; third-party sites list varying daily windows, so check with the property for exact hours on your stay dates.
The fitness center, branded MIA Gym, is open 24/7 and lists Technogym and Peloton equipment. Pool access and the gym are included among the facility-fee benefits.
- Vela Sky rooftop pool deck (12th floor) — covered pool, hot tub, loungers and cabanas.
- Pool hours: listed as 'sunrise to sunset' by YOTEL; some OTAs list fixed hours (varies).
- MIA Gym: open 24/7, with Technogym and Peloton equipment and a mix of cardio and strength pieces.
| Facility | Access / hours |
|---|---|
| Vela Sky pool deck | 12th floor; hours listed as sunrise–sunset (confirm locally) |
| Hot tub | Located on the rooftop deck; access included |
| MIA Gym | Open 24/7; included with facility fee |
Dining, bars and what’s not included
YOTEL Miami has on-site dining at Vela Miami (ground-floor restaurant) and Vela Sky (rooftop bar and light bites). Both venues have stated hours on the property site; Vela Miami lists breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM and an all-day menu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM, while Vela Sky hours are listed as 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Room rates do not include meals unless you specifically buy a package that lists food. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast for a surcharge (reported by OTAs in the USD 25–33 range for adults and children).
- Vela Miami — ground-floor restaurant: breakfast (7–11 AM), all-day menu (11 AM–10 PM), bar (7 AM–10 PM).
- Vela Sky — rooftop bar: light bites and island-inspired cocktails, open roughly 7 AM–10 PM (confirm locally).
- Breakfast buffet available for a surcharge (adult/child prices are reported around $25–33 on OTA listings).
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Vela Miami (restaurant & bar) | Breakfast 7–11 AM; all-day 11 AM–10 PM; bar 7 AM–10 PM |
| Vela Sky (rooftop) | 7 AM–10 PM (hours listed on property site; may vary) |
Meetings, events and business facilities
YOTEL Miami offers small meeting rooms on the second floor: Hub 1, Hub 2 and Hub 3, plus a Meeting Lounge (Komyuniti). The three Hub rooms can be combined into a 650 sq ft space; total event space across rooms is about 1,046–1,049 sq ft depending on the source.
Capacities listed by meeting-space aggregators and the property show each Hub holding up to 10 guests (8 in boardroom) and the Meeting Lounge up to 25 guests. Meeting rates and AV/refreshment options are handled through the hotel’s sales team or third-party booking partners.
- Hub 1 / Hub 2 / Hub 3: each ~216–234 sq ft; capacity ~10 guests (8 boardroom).
- Combined Hub 1+2+3: ~650 sq ft for groups up to about 30.
- Meeting Lounge (Komyuniti): ~396 sq ft, capacity up to 25 guests.
- Total function space: ~1,046–1,049 sq ft across rooms.
| Room | Sq ft | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Hub 1 | 234 | 10 (8 boardroom) |
| Hub 2 | 216 | 10 (8 boardroom) |
| Meeting Lounge | 396 | 25 |
