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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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On the beach, beach bar
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Prado Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Classic Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Classic King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(130 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View Double Queen

Ocean View Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View King

Ocean View King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Bungalow One King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

With a stay at Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll be on the beach, steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and a 5-minute drive from Pompano Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Las Olas Boulevard.

What's nearby

  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Prado Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 9 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sea Watch On the Ocean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

Plunge Beach Resort offers 163 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at Bean & Barnacle or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and noon.
Bean & Barnacle - Onsite coffee shop.
Backflip Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant is located by the pool. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Backflip Bar & Kitchen
  • Bean & Barnacle

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 99 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 49.72 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 99 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Plunge Beach Hotel Lauderdale By The Sea

Plunge Beach Hotel

Plunge Beach Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Plunge Beach Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Plunge Beach Hotel

Plunge Beach Resort Hotel

Plunge Beach Resort Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Plunge Beach Resort Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Plunge Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 810 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1334 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

thomas j.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel shows a lot of years over. The elevator is very slow
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael B

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rule was spotless, the location is sublime. The pool is wonderful. The beach is magnificent. The hallways need improvement very dated. I am odd décor but there was a sign saying that they were going to update them. I would say this resort is a hidden treasure hidden
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James, Waterville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great access to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stefanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The extra charges are insane. Nearly $500 per NIGHT for a simple room with one uncomfortable bed. With an additional $80/day for a resort fee and parking. Everything costs extra. Staff is rude. In 3 days I haven’t encountered anyone who seemed to enjoy working there. We went to their cafe for breakfast and the woman who works there was so nasty that I drove to other places for breakfast for the rest of the stay. Also by 8 am all the breakfast food was sold out. Restaurant food was gross. The salad didn’t come with dressing. Room was ok. Needs renovations. Hallway carpeting is gross. Bathroom smelled. No microwave on the premise. No laundry. The backflip cafe food is good, staff is rude. The only acceptable interaction was the towel guy by the beach. It was my second stay here and I had a great experience a few years ago, but the hotel has gone downhill in appearance, staff, complete ripoff in extra charges. I will never go back. You can stay for half the price at a low budget Chain hotel for a much more comfortable experience. Mattress was hard and lumpy. How they are operating at this level is shocking. One of their elevators was constantly broken, and the other one is a long walk and you have to compete with the cleaning services. Getting to our room at the 5th floor took 20 minutes sometimes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosaria

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very courteous. Rooms need upgrading although they were very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think what makes this a great stay is the people who work here. So customer service orientated. The hotel is one not a five star but who needs that for a beach vacation! Two chairs and an umbrella on the beach everyday. Restaurant and bar service. Feels like a family old time Florida resort. Breakfast great. Walkable areas to downtown area. Safe!!! I would stay here alone. Clean room. As soon as you walk in you are greeted with kindness. A great place to slow down for a few days.
Bar and brekfast
Reception area
Hammock
Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Buchanan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at the plunge is always great. This was our seventh time staying there and the staff (especially Suzette at the front desk) is always friendly always helpful. We stay in a suite every time and it’s worth the money, you can walk to town and honestlyeverything about Lauderdale by the sea is great! N
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few water bugs in room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeriy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and location. We were there during cold snap no heat in room. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kayla

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Whitney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, pool was heated, multiple resort events during stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback was no elevator. We had to drag luggage up and down from 2nd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marjory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the room, nice and large pool and beach great .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located , rooms are clean. However trying to reach them by phone, email or text left a lot to be desired
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todor Gueorguiev

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026