We are over nighting in Miami enroute to Bonaire this year.Can anyone recommend a place to stay for one night in the Miami area?Looking to be on a beach somewhere.We have been looking at Miami Beach and South Beach but there are soooo many places.We arrive early on a Friday in Miami and get the Insel flight on Sat at 1500 for Bonaire.

I've stayed here-it's beautiful, just like the pix. http://www.nationalhotel.com/

But usually, if I have to overnight, I stay at the MIA Hotel right in the airport, because it's so easy: http://www.miahotel.com/

My favorite area in SoFla is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (about 35 min from MIA, no high-rises-lots of boutique hotels right on the beach): http://lbts.com/

Thanks Ruth.....