Fodor's Expert Review Villa Paradiso

This hotel is one of South Beach's best deals for budget travelers (and for those who don't plan on lingering in their rooms all day), with huge rooms with kitchens and a charming tropical courtyard with benches for hanging out at all hours. There's even another smaller courtyard on the other side of the rooms. Peeking out from a sea of tropical foliage, the hotel seems at first to be a rather unassuming piece of art deco architecture. But for all its simplicity, value shines bright. Rooms have polished hardwood floors, French doors, and quirky wrought-iron furniture. They are well suited for extended visits—discounts begin at 10% for a week's stay.

room

More like an efficiency beach apartment than a hotel room, accommodations offer wrought iron beds, French doors, and kitchenettes. Each sunny, yellow room offers cable TV, wireless internet, and a coffee maker.

bathroom

No-frills bathrooms are small, but clean and offer complimentary bath products.

lobby

Since this is a more of a guesthouse, the lobby serves as a place to check in only.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Don't expect lavish hotel bars or a swanky lobby scene.