With more than 40 million people passing through Miami International Airport each year, it’s a busy hub for travelers in and out of Greater Miami & Miami Beach as well as those catching connecting flights to the Caribbean and Central and South America. Many travelers also fly into Miami for a cruise vacation sailing from PortMiami. Read on for our favorite hotels near Miami International Airport.

Miami International Airport Hotel

If you’ve missed a connection or have a particularly long layover, nothing is more convenient than checking into a hotel that’s actually inside the airport. That’s what you’ll find at the 252-room Miami International Airport Hotel located in the Central Terminal’s Concourse E at the departures level, with direct access to airline ticket counters, departure concourses, public transportation and the rental car center, you can easily make this your headquarters for a brief and convenient stay in Miami. Their Vienna restaurant offers panoramic views of the runways, a bonus for aviation geeks. Miami International Airport Hotel is also pet friendly.

Pullman Miami Airport Hotel

The Pullman Miami Airport Hotel is perhaps the most elegantly appointed, resort-style hotel within minutes of Miami International. Just over three miles away and with free shuttle service from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., the hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and Mediterranean-French cuisine in the Tavolo restaurant — open for breakfast and lunch — and overlooks a lake. Pullman also arranges transportation to PortMiami. Pullman, part of Accor SA, is pet friendly.

EB Hotel Miami

Just a five-minute drive from Miami International, the 103-room EB Hotel Miami is the only property in North America owned by this South American hotel chain and offers a taste of sleek, modern, Latin style with a neutral palette, marble floors and sculptural art pieces. Its amenities include a full-size gym, a sunlit pool, business center and conference rooms. Its restaurant, Miranda, features a pan-Latin menu with an emphasis on Venezuelan cuisine for an authentic taste of Latin America and is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Service animals only.

EVEN Hotel Miami Airport

EVEN Hotels’ properties emphasize wellness, and its EVEN Hotel Miami Airport property includes a well-equipped fitness center, “in-room fitness zones” with workout videos on-demand, a pool suitable for laps, and spa-inspired bathrooms with natural eucalyptus linens. The onsite Cork & Kale restaurant offers healthy fare, including made-to-order smoothies. A free shuttle service takes five minutes to go to and from the airport. Service animals only.

Cambria Hotel Miami Airport—Blue Lagoon

Cambria Hotel Miami Airport, part of the Choice Hotels collection, overlooks Lake Mahar, one of a cluster of lakes in the Blue Lagoon district, and is just a five-mile drive from Miami International. This all-suite hotel offers spacious rooms with a kitchenette, two flat-screen TVs and a fold-out sleeper sofa in addition to a king-size bed or two queen beds. Other features include a full-service restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Service animals only.

Element Miami International Airport

Element Miami International Airport is a part of the Marriott group designed for more-affordable, extended-stay comfort. Spacious apartment-style rooms and suites include full kitchens, desks with ergonomic chairs, complimentary Wi-Fi, soundproof windows and modern bathrooms with rainforest showers. The hotel, an estimated five minutes from Miami International, features a free airport shuttle service, an outdoor pool, and firepits. It is pet-friendly.

Holiday Inn Miami International Airport

The Holiday Inn Miami International Airport couples great service and a convenient location with flexible workspaces and wired internet access in rooms, suites, the business center and public areas as well as free Wi-Fi. Whether you’re there to work or play, take advantage of its 24-hour business center and 24-hour fitness center. Room service and a rooftop restaurant and lounge are available from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and from 6 to 11 p.m. The hotel also offers a spacious outdoor pool area and a complimentary shuttle service to and from Miami International, which is available 24 hours a day. It also will arrange transportation to PortMiami. Service animals only.

Hyatt House Miami Airport

The Hyatt House Miami Airport is an all-suite hotel five minutes from Miami International offering one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Comfort and convenience are paramount here with a complimentary full hot breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m. You can also take advantage of its grab-and-go market and lobby bar, as well as courtesy airport shuttles from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, grills and a fitness center. The hotel is pet friendly.

DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center

Connected to Miami Airport Convention Center and Miami International Merchandise Mart and with its own 138,198 square feet of meeting space, the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center obviously is a popular place to stay for business travelers. With 334 rooms and two dining options on site, it offers both convenience and variety. Other perks include free shuttle service from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the 10-minute ride to Miami International, and an outdoor swimming pool, a barbershop and salon. It is pet friendly.

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