These five hotels are within 1 mile of loanDepot park at 501 Marlins Way in Little Havana, making each one a walkable option for Marlins games and concerts. Walking distance to the ballpark's main entrance determined the order, with star rating and sustainability credentials separating hotels at similar distances. Every property on this list is bookable and operating under the name shown.
How we ranked these hotels
Distance to the ballpark drives this ranking.
- 1. Walking distance to loanDepot park's main entrance on Marlins Way, with closer hotels ranking higher.
- 2. Where two properties are within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating moves up.
- 3. Verified sustainability credentials settle any remaining similarity.
Little Havana has limited hotel inventory, so this list draws from SW 4th Street, SW 7th Street, and NW 1st Street, all within a 15-minute walk of the gate. Properties in downtown Miami or Brickell were excluded because their listed distances do not reflect realistic walking routes to a ballpark located 1.5 miles west of downtown.
Quick comparison: hotels near loanDepot park
| Hotel | Stars | Distance | Walk time | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin Quarters | 0 | 0.31 mi | 5 min | 4.5/10 |
| Casa Agave Miami | 2 | 0.43 mi | 6 min | 8.2/10 |
| Tower Hotel Little Havana | 3 | 0.64 mi | 10 min | 8.0/10 |
| Life House, Little Havana | 4 | 0.79 mi | 12 min | 8.2/10 |
| SpringHill Suites Miami Downtown/Medical Center | 3 | 0.94 mi | 14 min | 8.1/10 |
Game-night logistics at loanDepot park
- The ballpark's retractable roof and air conditioning mean summer heat inside the stadium is not a concern, but the walk from nearby hotels on SW 4th Street or SW 7th Street is fully exposed, so plan for Miami humidity on evening walks.
- Post-game rideshare pickup is congested on Marlins Way for 20-30 minutes after the final out. Guests at the closest hotels can walk back faster than waiting for a car.
- The nearest Metrorail station is Culmer (Orange Line) on NW 7th Avenue, roughly 0.5 miles from the main gate. Trains run south to Brickell and north toward Hialeah.
- Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) is 0.4 miles south of the ballpark and has Cuban restaurants, bars, and cafes open before and after games. Hotels on SW 7th Street put you one block from that strip.
- loanDepot park has on-site parking garages, but driving out after a sellout game adds significant time. Hotels within walking distance remove that variable entirely.
Getting around Little Havana on game day
Little Havana's street grid makes walking to loanDepot park straightforward. From SW 4th Street, you head north on SW 12th Avenue or NW 7th Avenue and reach Marlins Way in under 10 minutes. From SW 7th Street, you walk north along NW 7th Avenue past Culmer Metrorail station and arrive at the third-base side of the ballpark. Rideshare drop-off works well before games but backs up after the final out, so guests staying within half a mile consistently get back to their rooms faster on foot. Parking in the neighborhood fills on game days, and the ballpark garages charge a premium. Guests who skip the car entirely and walk from SW 4th or SW 7th Street avoid both problems.
The hotels
Latin Quarters -Free Dinner - All Women Rooms - All Men Rooms - Free WiFi - Coffee Parking - Lockers
1174 Northwest 1st Street A
4.584 reviews
0.31 miles from loanDepot park's main entrance, the closest bookable property on the list, a budget-tier stay with a 4.5 guest score.
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Casa Agave Miami
1440 SW 4th St
8.249 reviews
0.43 miles from loanDepot park, at 1440 SW 4th Street, with an 8.2 guest score. A mid-budget pick two blocks south of the ballpark.
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Tower Hotel Little Havana
1450 Southwest 7th Street
8.0504 reviews
0.64 miles from loanDepot park on SW 7th Street, one block from Calle Ocho dining. A 3-star option for before or after a game.
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Life House, Little Havana
528 SW 9th Ave
8.2416 reviews
0.79 miles from loanDepot park, a 4-star stay with Life House's published carbon-reduction program for sustainability-minded travelers.
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SpringHill Suites Miami Downtown/Medical Center
1311 Nw 10th Ave
8.1639 reviews
Within 1 mile of loanDepot park, 3-star with an 8.1 guest score, complimentary breakfast, and Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability program.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to loanDepot park's main entrance?＋
Latin Quarters at 1174 NW 1st Street A is the closest property on this list, located 0.31 miles from the ballpark's main entrance on Marlins Way, a 5-minute walk heading south on NW 7th Avenue.
Can you walk back to these hotels after a night game?＋
Yes, and for the three closest hotels it is faster than waiting for a rideshare. Post-game traffic on Marlins Way backs up for 20 to 30 minutes after the final out. Guests at Casa Agave Miami or Tower Hotel Little Havana are back in their rooms in under 15 minutes on foot.
Is there a Metrorail station near loanDepot park?＋
Culmer station on the Miami-Dade Transit Orange Line is on NW 7th Avenue, roughly 0.5 miles from the ballpark's main gate. From Culmer, trains run south to Brickell and north toward Hialeah. The walk from Culmer to the gate takes about 8 minutes.
Which hotel near loanDepot park has the strongest sustainability credentials?＋
Life House, Little Havana operates a carbon-reduction program with published energy and water tracking across its properties. SpringHill Suites participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program, which sets property-level targets for energy, water, and waste. Both are within 1 mile of the ballpark.
Are there 4-star hotels within walking distance of loanDepot park?＋
Life House, Little Havana at 528 SW 9th Avenue is the only 4-star property within 0.8 miles of the ballpark. It is 0.79 miles from the main entrance, a 12-minute walk north through Little Havana.
What is the best area to stay for Calle Ocho access before a Marlins game?＋
Tower Hotel Little Havana at 1450 SW 7th Street puts you one block north of Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street), where Cuban restaurants and bars line the strip. You can eat on Calle Ocho and walk 10 minutes north to the ballpark gate without needing a car or rideshare.
