If you’re part of the New England contingent making the trip down for the November 1 matchup between the Patriots and the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, you’ve got better options than splitting your group across a few stadium-strip hotel rooms. More visiting fan groups are booking one shared home base for game weekends instead, and Hollywood, FL — a short drive north of the stadium — is one of the easier spots in South Florida to pull that off.
The Matchup
The Patriots visit Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, November 1. If you’re flying down from New England, Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airports are both workable, and either one puts you within easy reach of Hollywood for the weekend.
Why Hollywood Beats a Stadium-Strip Hotel
Staying right next to Hard Rock Stadium sounds convenient until you check hotel rates on an NFL Sunday. Hollywood sits roughly 25 to 30 minutes north and gives your group an actual beach town to enjoy beyond the game itself — the Broadwalk, local seafood spots, and a quieter place to land after a loud afternoon in the stands.
Total Oasis: Room for the Whole Travel Party
If your group is bigger than two or three hotel rooms can comfortably hold, Total Oasis is built for this kind of trip: five connected units sleeping up to 30 guests under one roof. That means one kitchen for a pregame breakfast, one pool to unwind in afterward, and no herding half your group across three different hotel floors. Smaller travel parties can book one of our individual units — Oasis, Sunrise, or Sunset — and still be just as close to the stadium and the beach.
Make a Weekend of It
Early November in New England means bundling up; in Hollywood, it still means beach weather. Fly in a day early and your group can trade the Gillette Stadium chill for a Saturday on Hollywood Beach before heading to Miami Gardens for kickoff.
A couple of practical notes for game day: book your rental car and rideshare ahead of time, since Hard Rock Stadium’s lots and the surrounding streets fill up fast for a matchup like this one, and give yourself extra time getting out after the final whistle.
Whether it’s a few friends or a full extended-family trip, Kismet Getaways has hosted plenty of visiting fan groups over the years, with more than 1,600 guest reviews across our properties. Check availability for November 1 before the units closest to kickoff book up.
Patriots fans: use code PATRIOTSFAM at checkout for 10% off your stay at Total Oasis. Valid for check-ins Oct. 29–Nov. 3, 2026, just in time for the Nov. 1 game. Book Total Oasis now.