OverviewThis beachfront property is situated among restaurants and shopping on Lauderdale Beach. This property is well located for guests who are looking to explore the beachfront on foot.
This property offers rooms in two buildings. One building provides direct beach access, while the other building is located across from the beach. This hotel is 100% smoke free and all 147 rooms include a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, a safe, a TV and air conditioning.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations with separate kitchen, living and bedroom areas. Select rooms and suites offer an ocean view, poolside views and/or a private balcony.
Rooms and suites are furnished with one double bed, two double beds, one queen bed or one king bed. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and is included in the $7 daily resort fee.
Free parking is available on site (included in the daily resort fee) and pets are not permitted. The on-site poolside Tiki Bar and Grille serves snacks and beverages. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, but a free breakfast is also included in the daily resort fee.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool and conference/banquet space.
The Sea Ranch Village Shopping Centre is 2 minutes away on foot and there are several restaurants within a 5-minute walk. The Anglins Fishing Pier is 11 minutes away on foot, while Gold Coast Scuba, offering scuba charters and diving courses, is a 15-minute walk away.
Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, which is the largest drive-in and largest daily flea market in the world, is a 17-minute drive away. Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science are both 19 minutes away by car. The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale is a 20-minute drive away. The Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is about 25 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests thought that the beachfront location was the highlight of this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. One guest said that this beach is one of the best in the area, while another reviewer described the beach as gorgeous. Several guests found shopping, restaurants and nightlife within walking distance.
Many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Several reviewers found their rooms to be clean, while several other guests complimented the staff for their friendly service. However, a few other reviewers were disappointed with the customer service they received.
The Bad
Many guests expressed concerns about the condition of their rooms, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. Reviewers described their rooms as poorly maintained, in need of upgrades, and in a "state of disrepair". Several of these guests specifically mentioned worn bathroom fixtures and dated appliances.
A few reviewers thought that some of the staff were inattentive and unfriendly.
It's important to note that this hotel has two different buildings. A couple of guests were disappointed when they learned they had inadvertently booked a room in the building across from the beach, instead of on the beach.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.9 out of 5, with 63% of 605 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #111 out of 135 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 392 reviews.
