What Clevelander Hotel does

Clevelander Hotel is a privately held hospitality and entertainment company operating since 1938 from 1020 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District. The company runs an integrated hotel, food and beverage, and live-entertainment destination targeting adults (21+) seeking a high-energy South Beach experience. Core offerings span eight room tiers (Classic through Rockstar Suite Balcony), four poolside bars plus C-Level Rooftop Terrace, Shuckers Bar & Grill sports bar, the Clevelander Beach Club with three bars, and 15,000 square feet of event space across six venues. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates supplemented by a $49/night resort fee (covering valet, Wi-Fi, beach chairs, bike rentals, welcome drinks), a $100/night incidental hold, F&B across multiple venues, valet parking, beach club/pool cover charges and drink minimums, and structured bachelor/bachelorette and VIP packages ranging from $300 to $2,000.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, centered on the company's own booking engine (Synxis-integrated) with up to 20% direct-book discounts, plus phone reservations, walk-ins, and Tixr-powered event ticketing. Demand is heavily event-driven, with programming tied to Miami Music Week (24 events, 160+ DJs in 2026), World Soccer Tournament 2026 watch parties, Super Bowl events, and weekly recurring parties (BaeWatch Fridays, Vice Nights, PLAY Pool Party Saturdays, Throwback Thursdays, Rockstar Karaoke). The company is operated by Jesta Hotels & Resorts and operates sister property Essex House by Clevelander along with on-site brands Bacon Bitch and Shuckers Bar & Grill. Underlying technology is standard hotel PMS plus Synxis reservation system; no proprietary AI/ML, no public API, and no mobile app are disclosed.

Customers are predominantly individual leisure travelers and small groups (bachelor/bachelorette parties, music and sports fans, weekend celebrants) rather than enterprise or contracted accounts. With 251-500 employees and a single Ocean Drive property plus one sister hotel, the business is asset-concentrated in South Beach, generating revenue through a high-volume, transaction-based mix of rooms, F&B, events, and VIP packages rather than recurring contracts.

Name

Clevelander Hotel

Legal name

Clevelander South Beach

Website

https://clevelander.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Clevelander Hotel is a privately held, adults-only South Beach hotel and entertainment destination on Ocean Drive operating since 1938. It combines hotel rooms, four poolside bars, a rooftop terrace, sports bar, and 15,000 sq ft of event space to serve party-focused travelers, bachelor/bachelorette groups, music fans, and sports tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue stream from guest room rentals. Rooms range from Classic One Bed to Rockstar Suite Balcony with ocean views. Resort fee of $49 per night for valet parking (unlimited in/out), Wi-Fi, beach towels, bike rentals, two beach chairs per day, and welcome drinks. Book direct rate includes breakfast amenities.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining and bar services generating F&B revenue. Includes main restaurant with full menu (brunch, lunch, dinner), Shuckers Sports Bar, poolside bars, C-Level Rooftop Terrace bar, and room service 7 days a week. Daily specials including Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7PM, Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays, $10 Cheers Wednesdays, 50% Off Breakfast daily, Bubbly Bliss Thu-Sun.
3. Beach Club and Pool Access: Clevelander Beach Club features three bars with unlimited food and drink selection for guests. Non-hotel guests pay cover charge. Pool party access generates revenue through drink minimums, bottle service, and cover charges.
4. Private Events and Venue Rental: Event venue rentals across 15,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space including six venues: Pool + Patio, SPF4 Sun Deck, C-Level Rooftop Lounge, Shuckers Sports Bar, Flamingo Rooms, and historic Beach Club. Bachelorette packages from $775-$1,700, Bachelor packages from $775-$2,000, VIP packages from $300-$1,600 minimum spend.
5. Valet Parking: $49 per night plus tax valet parking with unlimited in and out privileges. Additional incidental hold of $100 per night on all rooms for charging restaurant, bar, and room service purchases.
6. VIP Bottle Service and Packages: Premium bottle service and package sales including VIP table reservations, bachelor/bachelorette party packages, and event tickets through Tixr platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clevelander Hotel operates an adults-only beachfront hotel on Ocean Drive in South Beach offering guest room accommodations ranging from Classic rooms to the Rockstar Suite Balcony. The property bundles lodging with on-site dining (Shuckers Bar & Grill and the Clevelander restaurant), four poolside bars, the Clevelander Beach Club, the C-Level Rooftop Terrace, and 15,000 square feet of private event space across six venues. A nightly $49 resort fee covers valet parking, Wi-Fi, beach towels, bike rentals, beach chairs, and welcome drinks, while events and party packages are sold through Tixr and direct booking.

Product overview

Clevelander Hotel is an iconic South Beach entertainment destination offering a unified hospitality experience combining hotel accommodations, dining venues, and nightlife entertainment. The core product is a party-focused hotel with multiple accommodation tiers (Classic, Pool View, Ocean Front, Rockstar Suite), backed by integrated venues including Clevelander Beach Club (pool and beach access), Shuckers Sports Bar (dining and sports viewing), C-Level Rooftop Terrace (upscale nightlife), SPF4 Sun Deck (4th floor outdoor space), and Flamingo Rooms (private event space). Additional offerings include weekly entertainment events (pool parties, DJ nights, karaoke), private event packages for groups and celebrations (bachelor/bachelorette packages, VIP experiences), and promotional stay packages. The property operates as a single integrated destination where guests can stay, dine, and experience Miami's nightlife without leaving the venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodations Art Deco hotel rooms and suites on Ocean Drive ranging from Classic One Bed and Classic Two Beds to Pool View Two Beds, Ocean Front (one and two beds), Ocean Front Balcony, and the Rockstar Suite (one bed and balcony), with in-room amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, rain showers, HD TVs, in-room safes, and welcome drinks.
• Clevelander Beach Club Oceanfront beach club on Ocean Drive featuring three bars, pool access, live DJs, and entertainment from 11 AM to late night, available to hotel guests at no charge and to non-hotel guests via cover charge.
• Shuckers Bar & Grill Sports Bar On-site high-energy sports bar with wall-to-wall screens serving American fare, cocktails, beer, and featuring a private event space for up to 80 guests at the Clevelander property.
• Clevelander Food and Dining On-site restaurants and bars including the main restaurant serving American cuisine (brunch, lunch, dinner), C-Level Rooftop Terrace bar, poolside bars, and 7-day-a-week room service, plus daily specials such as Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7PM, Tacos and Tequila Tuesdays, and Bubbly Bliss Thu-Sun.
• Private Events and Group Venue Rentals Rental of 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across six venues (Pool + Patio, SPF4 Sun Deck, C-Level Rooftop Lounge, Shuckers Sports Bar, Flamingo Rooms, and Beach Club) for private events, corporate functions, and group bookings.
• Weekly Pool Parties and Entertainment Events Recurring ticketed and open-entry entertainment including BaeWatch Pool Party (Fridays), PLAY Pool Party (Saturdays), Vice Nights (Hip-Hop and Reggaeton Fridays and Saturdays), Throwback Thursdays, and Rockstar Karaoke on Tuesdays.
• Bachelorette and Bachelor All-In Packages Pre-packaged celebration bundles including Final Fling Bachelorette ($775 up to 6 guests), Beachin' Bride ($1,300 up to 10), Bride's Last Ride ($1,700 up to 15), Farewell Tour Bachelor ($775 up to 6), Chad's Last Ride ($1,400 up to 10), and Goodbye Life Hello Wife ($2,000 up to 15).
• VIP Bottle Service and Table Packages Premium VIP experiences including Pool Side Table ($300 minimum for up to 4 guests), VIP Couch for 6-10 guests ($700-$1,200 minimum), and VIP Couch for 15 guests ($1,600 minimum).
• Promotional Stay Packages Seasonal and ongoing room promotions including Book Direct and Save (up to 20% off), Linger Longer (book 2 nights get the 3rd at 50% off), and Florida Residents Staycation (15% off).
• World Soccer Tournament 2026 Watch Party Package Special event package offering 15% off hotel rooms booked June 10-July 19, 2026, with a complimentary Matchday Bag including branded items and a welcome drink, hosted in partnership with the tournament at Hard Rock Stadium.
• Valet Parking and Resort Fee Services $49 per night plus tax valet parking with unlimited in/out privileges and a $49 resort fee covering Wi-Fi, beach towels, bike rentals, two beach chairs per day, welcome drinks, and a $100 per night incidental hold for restaurant, bar, and room service purchases.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Essex House by ClevelandercoreOthersSister property offering quieter alternative for guests seeking relaxed boutique-style experience. Provides complimentary coffee and croissants every morning for Clevelander guests. Also houses Bacon Bitch restaurant accessible to Clevelander guests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fontainebleau Miami Beach: Iconic luxury resort in Mid-Beach with multiple pools, nightclubs (LIV), and F&B venues; competes for music week, bachelor/bachelorette, and event demand at the higher luxury tier.
• 1 Hotel South Beach: Lifestyle luxury oceanfront hotel with multiple pools, restaurants, and wellness programming, representing the premium-segment direction Miami Beach is heading and the ceiling for Clevelander's aspirational guests.
• The Setai Miami Beach: Luxury Art Deco district hotel with premium F&B and rooftop scene; competes for high-end leisure and group business, defining the upper bound of pricing Clevelander can capture in the same neighborhood.
• Loews Miami Beach Hotel: Large full-service South Beach resort on Collins Avenue with multiple F&B outlets and meeting space, competing for a broader mix including groups and conventions overlapping Clevelander's event business.

Direct peers

• Dream South Beach: Boutique Ocean Drive hotel with rooftop bar/pool and event programming, directly competing for walk-in, bachelor/bachelorette, and music-week demand on the same South Beach strip.
• W South Beach: Marriott's lifestyle/party-positioned South Beach property with a pool scene, multiple bars/restaurants, and a younger/celebration demographic that overlaps Clevelander's target customer.
• The Goodtime Hotel: Newer lifestyle/party hotel in South Beach from David Grutman and Pharrell Williams, directly competing for the same experience-driven nightlife customer base with strong F&B integration and Instagram-first branding.
• SLS South Beach: Lifestyle/party hotel on Collins Avenue in South Beach, owned by sbe. Targets the same high-energy, experience-driven bachelor/bachelorette and millennial crowd with nightlife programming, multiple F&B venues, and design-forward rooms.
• Colony Hotel: Historic Art Deco hotel directly on Ocean Drive, comparable Art Deco heritage positioning and mid-tier South Beach experience, often cross-shopped with Clevelander for the same Ocean Drive demographic.
• Mondrian South Beach: Bayside lifestyle hotel with rooftop pool, multiple F&B venues, and a party/nightlife orientation, competing for the same group celebration and music-week travelers in Miami Beach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clevelander
• Instagraminstagram.com/clevelandersobe
• Xx.com/clevelandersobe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clevelander-hotel

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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