The South Beach Wine and Food Festival runs February 25-28, 2027, with its signature Grand Tasting Village on the sand off Ocean Drive. Every hotel on this list is within a 12-minute walk of it, chosen for proximity first, then star rating. Two are four-star and three are three-star, so you can save a bit and still walk.
How these hotels were selected for SOBEWFF
Walking distance to the Grand Tasting Village on Ocean Drive determined the order. Hotels at the same distance were ranked by star rating, with higher-rated properties listed first. All five are bookable, named hotels, not apartment rentals or unrated units. The list covers both four-star and three-star tiers so you have a real choice on price point without sacrificing location.
Hotels near SOBEWFF at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Distance to Grand Tasting Village | Walk time | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Victor | 4 | 0.30 mi | 6 min | 8.6 |
| Ocean Reef Suites | 3 | 0.34 mi | 7 min | 8.4 |
| Kenmore Village Hotel, South Beach | 4 | 0.51 mi | 10 min | 8.2 |
| Moxy Miami South Beach | 3 | 0.55 mi | 11 min | 8.8 |
| Hotel Chelsea | 3 | 0.58 mi | 12 min | 7.9 |
Getting around during SOBEWFF
- The Grand Tasting Village is on the sand off Ocean Drive.
- All five hotels are close enough that you can walk back to drop bags or change between sessions.
- The City of Miami Beach's South Beach Loop trolley runs along Washington Avenue with stops near all five hotels, about every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Parking on South Beach during festival weekend fills fast. If you drive in, park in a city garage early and walk the rest of the day.
- SOBEWFF events also run in Coconut Grove and the Design District. For those, rideshare is the practical option from any South Beach hotel.
Each hotel, for SOBEWFF attendees
The two four-star options on this list, Hotel Victor and Kenmore Village Hotel South Beach, are quite different from each other.
- Hotel Victor: faces Ocean Drive and is the closest property to the Grand Tasting Village, about a 6-minute walk.
- Kenmore Village Hotel, South Beach: on Washington Avenue, about a 10-minute walk.
For three-star value, Ocean Reef Suites on Collins Avenue offers suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, useful if you want to store wine purchases or skip a restaurant meal, and it's only about 7 minutes from the tasting village.
Moxy Miami South Beach on Washington Avenue has a rooftop pool for hotel guests that works well before an evening event. Hotel Chelsea, also on Washington Avenue, is the farthest of the five at about a 12-minute walk.
The hotels
Hotel Victor
1144 Ocean Drive
8.6192 reviews
Two blocks from the Washington Ave and 12th St trolley stop (South Beach Loop)On Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th Streets, facing the beach, and the closest of the five to the Grand Tasting Village.
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Ocean Reef Suites
1130 Collins Avenue
8.42,410 reviews
A block from the Washington Ave and 11th St trolley stop (South Beach Loop)Kitchenette suites, handy for stashing what you buy or making your own meals, and the Grand Tasting Village is a 7-minute walk.
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Kenmore Village Hotel, South Beach
1050 Washington Avenue
8.21,371 reviews
Near the Washington Ave and 11th St trolley stop (South Beach Loop)0.51 miles on foot from the Grand Tasting Village, about 10 minutes.
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Moxy Miami South Beach
915 WASHINGTON AVENUE
8.81,242 reviews
Near the Washington Ave and 9th St trolley stop (South Beach Loop)An 8.8 guest score, the best on this list, plus a rooftop pool for guests and an 11-minute walk to the Grand Tasting Village.
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Hotel Chelsea
944 Washington Ave
7.9533 reviews
Near the Washington Ave and 9th St trolley stop (South Beach Loop)A three-star on Washington Avenue, about a 12-minute walk to the Grand Tasting Village.
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Evenings near South Beach this week
Here’s what’s on within a 20-minute walk of South Beach over the next few nights.
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Listings by Outgoing. Times and prices can change, so check the listing before you go.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Grand Tasting Village from these hotels?＋
The Grand Tasting Village is on the sand off Ocean Drive. The closest hotel on this list, Hotel Victor, is 0.30 miles away on foot, about a 6-minute walk. The farthest, Hotel Chelsea, is 0.58 miles, about 12 minutes on foot.
When does SOBEWFF take place?＋
The South Beach Wine and Food Festival runs February 25-28, 2027. South Beach hotels fill up during festival weekend, so book early.
Is there public transit between these hotels and the festival?＋
The South Beach Loop trolley runs along Washington Avenue, with stops near all five hotels, about every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. For the Grand Tasting Village on Ocean Drive, walking from any of these hotels is faster than waiting for a trolley.
Do any of these hotels have rooftop bars or pools for pre-event gatherings?＋
Moxy Miami South Beach has a rooftop pool and bar. Hotel Victor and Hotel Chelsea both have pools. Ocean Reef Suites focuses on suite-style rooms with kitchenettes rather than social amenities.
Are SOBEWFF events only at the Grand Tasting Village on South Beach?＋
The festival spans multiple venues across Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, and the Design District. The Grand Tasting Village on Ocean Drive is the signature anchor event, but other dinners and tastings take place elsewhere. For those off-site events, rideshare from any South Beach hotel is the practical option.
Which hotel is best for someone attending multiple sessions in one day?＋
Hotel Victor at 1144 Ocean Drive is the closest at 0.30 miles, making it the easiest base for returning between sessions. Moxy Miami South Beach adds a rooftop pool for guests, which makes it the better pick if you want somewhere to decompress mid-day.
