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Hotel Information: A Miccosukee Indian statue welcomes guests to this resort located along the southeastern edge of the Everglades. Native American artifacts dot the landscape, and a colorful tribal mural is on display in the lobby. Located eight miles from the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club, and 18 miles from downtown Miami, the resort is popular with leisure travelers and conventioneers.
Amenity highlights: Complimentary airport shuttle service is available upon request. The resort's 24-hour gambling facilities include 1,400 video pull-tab machines, 58 poker tables, and high-stakes bingo. Other amenities include a European-style spa, an indoor splash pool and spa tub, a fitness center, and a 2,000-seat sports and entertainment dome. The resort has 46,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Insider tip: Located 18 miles away, the Miccosukee Indian Village (surcharge) offers a glimpse into the history of the Miccosukee tribe. Among the attractions are alligator-wrestling exhibitions, a museum of Native American artifacts, sewing and crafts demonstrations, and airboat rides through the Everglades.
Rooms
The nine-story hotel has 302 contemporary guestrooms, all of which have minibars, bathrobes and slippers, coffeemakers, and three phones. Other amenities include complimentary premium channels, video games (surcharge), in-room safes, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Bathrooms have phones, scales, and Zephyr bath products. Microwaves and refrigerators are available upon request (surcharge).
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Multi-line phone
- Voice mail
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Shower/tub combination
- Bathroom scale
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Slippers
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Television - Cable service
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
Guests enjoy a fitness center with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and an indoor splash pool with spa tub. The resort's 8,500-square-foot childcare center (surcharge) includes an indoor playground, interactive video games, nature field trips, and water aerobics. A video arcade is also on site.
Complimentary shuttle service is provided upon request to the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club, which offers three nine-hole courses played in three 18-hole combinations. Located eight miles from the resort, the club also has a driving range, lighted tennis courts, and a clubhouse with restaurant, sports bar, and pro shop.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis nearby
- Playground on site
Property Amenities
On-site dining options include an American buffet restaurant, a 24-hour deli, and two lounges. Open 24 hours, the resort's gaming machines and tables include live poker, video pull-tab machines, and Lightning Lotto. Family-friendly facilities include an 8,500-square-foot childcare center (surcharge) and a video arcade.
The resort also has a spa and beauty salon, a fitness center, and an indoor splash pool and spa tub. Sporting and entertainment events are held in a 2,000-seat dome; fees may apply.
There is 46,000 square feet of meeting and event space available, and a business center provides high-speed Internet access and other services; fees may apply.
Complimentary shuttle service is available to and from Miami International Airport and the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club. Self parking is complimentary on site; valet parking is available (surcharge).
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Spa tub
- Full-service health spa
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Sauna
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Room service (24 hours)
- Self parking
- Parking (valet)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Number of rooms: 302
- Multilingual staff
- Security guard
- 24-hour front desk
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Patio
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of floors: 9
- Elevator/lift
- Airport transportation (complimentary) available on request
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wedding services
- Internet access - wireless
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Wireless Internet access: $9.95 per person, per day
- Valet parking: $5-$15 per 24-hour period with in/out privileges
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Empeeke-Cheke - Specializing in exotic meats, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant also offers steaks, seafood, an extensive wine list, fine liquors, and cigars. Open for dinner only. Empeeke Aaweeke - Buffet dining includes steaks, seafood, chicken, burgers, soups, and salads. Open from early morning until late night. Café Hammock - This 24-hour restaurant draws a crowd for its steak-and-lobster special. Live entertainment daily. Empeeke Aya - A 24-hour, deli-style restaurant and coffee bar. Menu items include sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, salads, and desserts. Martini Bar - Overlooking the lobby, this bar serves martinis and other cocktails, fine liquors, and a selection of cigars. Open from mid-morning until late night. Cypress Lounge - Beer, wine, and cocktails are served 24 hours a day. Live entertainment is featured nightly. |
Address
500 Sw 177th Ave
Miami, FL 33194
USA
Nearest major airport:
Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
Area:
South Miami, Florida, United States of America
