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Comment on Moulin Rouge Motel in Miami Beach by James Bloodworth

James Bloodworth — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:40:55 +0000

I stayed there in the 1960′s when my Dad was working in Miami Beach, trying to organize the night auditors into a union. He felt like he needed to stay at a place he was not trying to organize. One of my favorite memories was meeting Mohammed Ali who was staying there while training in 1966. They had a gym and he would run in the neighborhoods behind the hotel.

Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Arlene S.

Arlene S. — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:21:58 +0000

I remember going there in 1976 with our family for our very first vacation (that involved taking a plane! We have great memories of the place.The Rascal house was certainly a great place to eat. I also remember Wolfie’s We were all so excited to be in Florida for the very first time.Took in all the sites and rested on lounge chairs at the Waikiki Motel.The weather was perfect and we celebrated my 16th/birthday in style along with my Twin sister and parents and brother.Have not been to Florida in a long while but would like to return there with my children one day to show them all the great places.

Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Benoit d

Benoit d — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:45:02 +0000

My (half sister and half brother) use to work in the restaurant but trying to find them and no trace so if someone know!!polo and suzy!!
was a great resto !!!

Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Lara

Lara — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:32:31 +0000

Would LOVE to see family/any photos from 60s and early 70s, if anyone here has them.

Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Paula

Paula — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:44:29 +0000

My family spent the last two weeks of June there every year from 1964 to 1979. I have wonderful memories also of the Rascal House, Jahn’s, Guido’s Italian Restaurant and Lum’s that was across the street. I made many clay decorations in the craft room and recall the year that hurricane Alice came through and the big window in the craft room blew in and all us kids had to hide in the laundry room. Was there to see when little Mickey Brasic fell down the manhole! It was an awful situation and glad he was ok afterwards. His mom Helen and dad Kenny and brothers Kenny and Gary were great friends of my family. Their cousin Brett also worked there in the summer. Ernie worked the front desk for all the years that I remember. And I believe the lady that cleaned our room was Ellymae….she was great! I recall the calypso bands that played and the guys that would make hats out of palms for men and women. Wow, I could go on….I digress!

Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Jim Arndts

Jim Arndts — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:54:26 +0000

I grew up in the 50′s and early 60′s spending 2 weeks each summer at this motel. I remember the hot fudge sundae’s at the coffee shop. Kenny and his crew on Sundays with their zaney pool show and the hot dogs on the grill. The Royal Castle burgers, Rascal House, and Jahn’swith it’s Kitchen Sink ice cream, and the restuarant down at the pier where every kid got a “prize” when they left. Would like another 2 weeks.

Comment on Beau Rivage by Fred

Fred — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:48:03 +0000

At Christmas time, my band used to play there in the late-mid 1960′s.

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Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Pete

Pete — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:41:38 +0000

We went to the Waikiki for about 7 years in a row in the late 60′s, early 70′s, as a family. It was our yearly treat from my grandfather and we’d stay for at least two weeks. It’s still there, as are the two pools, one fresh water and the big one being salt water. It’s now called the Sunny Isles Beach resort. My sister went o Miami a few years ago and asked if she could go to the back and they let her. She took some shots and not much has changed. The building where they played bingo is still there as is the “craft room”, where we sued to make clay crafts and paint them ourselves. The Aloha Lounge is still there, just not sure what it’s called now. The Pineapple Bowl Coffee Shop building is still there, but not used. Ahhh, the shuffle board we played. The Marco Polo is still next door but I don’t think they have the high divers anymore. I must take a trip one day with my wife and kids. What amazing memories. I think they petitioned a couple of years ago to keep the Rascal House going, but the owner’s may have caved to the almighty dollar. Too bad if they did, that was THE place to eat. Thanks for the memories on this friends, what an awesome time in life.

Comment on Waikiki Resort Motel by Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:44:13 +0000

I stayed at the motel in the early 60′s when I was a kid. It was a great time in Miami Beach with motels and hotels along the beach. Across Collins Ave. it was still very residential with private homes, not hi-rise condos. I remember the shuffleboard and high dive tournaments, the ice cream shop, the movie and bingo nights. Not far from the motel there was the Rascal House and Wolfie’s. I had great memories of my Christmas vacations at the Waikiki Motel.