La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Cutler Bay

This place is the grossest hotel I’ve ever been too. It’s dirty and smells horrible. The people hanging in the front of the hotel drinking and smoking are disgusting. This place needs a total make over…

I’m giving this hotel five stars because of the incredible staff. Everyone is so helpful and caring and they really went out of their way to make sure that I was taking care of. I was there for five nights while I was looking for a place to live. I enjoyed my time there because it was clean, there is a laundry room, it’s close to a shopping mall with restaurants, and they provided free breakfast every day. While the establishment is not worth $ 115 a night necessarily, all the hotels within 50 miles of Miami are super expensive and this one is clean and the rooms are spacious. One thing to keep in mind is that the free Wi-​Fi connection is spotty at best.

Worst wifi I’ve ever had in a la Quinta. Or any motel for that matter. Traveling Florida for work and staying in multiple la Quintanas. This is prob the worst one

The hotel itself is nice. The room was comfortable, and we had a fridge and micro inside. The complementary breakfast is small, and could have used warm foods. Warning: Stay away from this hotel as it is a den for prostitution and the area around it is seedy/​not safe. Read on for the story…
We stayed for 1 night, because we were taking a cruise in the morning. The day we got there, we walked around the area. The streets around the hotel are pretty seedy. We did not feel comfortable walking around in the day-​light when we got there.
The next morning when we were in the lobby, a well-​dressed man came in and told the receptionist that he wants a room for the day, but a woman is going to come in later to pay for it. Strange…
We grabbed an Über driver to take us to the port. He asked why we were staying so far south. He then told us he is retired from security, and this La Quinta is well known for prostitution. The entire 4^th floor is rented out constantly to pimps. The La Quinta was one of only a few places the security company cancelled its contract with because there were so many problems. This is why someone mentioned below that a security officer was the first thing they saw.

3 Stars for a perfectly acceptable place to rest your head for a night or two at a very reasonable price.
I was looking for an inexpensive option in the area for a wedding I went to in Homestead and ended up at La Quinta. The first thing to note is that you will likely pass the hotel and have to circle back as the sign was not lit when we were there and the hotel isn’t visible from the street.
Once inside, the woman at the front desk was very friendly and let us know that the wifi is free (yay!) and they offer complimentary breakfast in the lobby/​dinning area.
The room was meh~ what I’d expect for what I paid. Our window looked out to the parking lot out front (which had broken wooden palates on one end) and just beyond that, the highway. It looked like there was construction on the highway and hopefully they get some plants to act as a visual and sound barrier as we kept the shades closed to avoid the view.
I liked that they had a care package of toothpaste, coffee, etc on the bathroom sink– it’s odd to me when nicer hotels charge for these oft-​forgotten toiletries so I appreciated La Quinta thinking ahead (when I didn’t… yes, I habitually forget to travel with toothpaste). What was odd is when you walk into the room you immediately see the kitchen sink on the left and the door to the bathroom on the right. So, the sink is actually in the hallway to enter the room. Odd, but also convenient when we were 4 people staying in a room with two queen sized beds.
The bathroom was a bit of a bummer– with patches on multiple spots of the tub that must have been damaged. There were also odd splatters of what looked like dirty water that had dried above the shower (probably past the read of whomever cleans the rooms).
Finally, breakfast. We went during the early morning rush but found a seat luckily. Yes, there’s a bottleneck at the kitchen section that houses the buffet (the highlight of which is are the waffle makers). The line was long since people stayed to make multiple waffles for their families, but that’s to be expected.
Overall, not far from what I anticipated for the price, and a comfortable stay despite a few ‘meh’ moments.

For the price the rooms are fine. Elevator broke down and maid staff kept opening door without knocking.

We ended up staying here last minute and I have to admit, my expectations were quite low. But, the check in was pleasant and the working elevator to our fourth floor, spacious room with fridge and microwave was appreciated. Our bed had five pillows bringing it up that minimum level for nice hotels. I mean, who can sleep with only four pillows anyway?!
Things were starting off great!
Then, we attempt to access the wireless internet. No go. It’s non-​functional. The front desk explained cheerfully… «Yea, it doesn’t work down here either!» Multiple days later, it *still* doesn’t work.
Then, I decided to do our laundry as I had a few moments. I asked where the advertised laundry facility was and they admitted they are «Still waiting for their washer and dryer.» An empty laundry room with washer and dryer hookups but no actual equipment doesn’t qualify in my book. Or, am I unreasonably harsh?

Some of the amenities/​features that earned this hotel the 4-​star rating: Dog-​friendly, pleasant reception folks, clean rooms, fast wireless internet, refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, sink separate from bathroom, good breakfast selection, located a stone’s throw from Dixie Highway, and room access is from inside the hotel rather than from the outside like at a motel (this is important for controlling biting bugs that could get into and colonize a room).
Some things that kept it from getting 5 stars: No workout equipment, the grounds do not have much room to exercise dogs (but it’s not a big deal to cross the street to the mall’s grassy areas), and at $ 99−124/night for a room, it is a bit pricey.
Overall, this was quite a decent place to stay (I was there for 5 nights), and I would consider staying here again next time I’m in Miami. If you do end up staying here, make sure to visit the Sweet Delights key lime pie shop that is located just 5 minutes’ drive south on the Dixie Highway. It is a true hidden gem of Miami.

So far, really happy with this place. Rooms are comfortable, clean, and will kept. In room microwave, and refrigerator. Small gift bag was also nice. Water pressure was low but hot. Good value for the price.

Ghetto… one word sums up this spot

We stayed here as a place to crash after flying into Miami before heading onto the Keys and it fit the bill as a cheap room under $ 60 that was clean and convenient as it was right off of the highway. It was a little disconcerting to have a security guard posted outside as the first thing we saw, but there was nothing scary in the neighborhood or on the property that made it apparent why he was necessary. The public areas are starting to see some signs of wear and abuse by the guests, but the room itself was very nice and comfortable. You also can’t beat wi-​fi and a breakfast being included in the price.

This is the 2^nd property of La Quinta we stayed at. In general, happy with these properties.
The Cutler Ridge, however, cost a bit more than the other units we’ve stayed at. I guess being in Miami, we paid $ 79 (prior to tax) for a room, as opposed to $ 50 – 55 at other locations.
Free internet access, breakfast, newspapers. Frig and microwave in the room (i think it’s pretty stnd in most of their properties). Sinks are outside the bathrooms and you have a spacious counter to lay out your toiletries.
One thing i didn’t like is that it’s really close to the freeway. While this could be a big plus in convenience, i am a light sleeper so i prefer it to be not right outside the freeway. This location is very close to the Everglades. (30 min to the South entrance). Very convenient if you want to go to the Everglades or Biscayne park the next day.
Bulky TVs.