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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
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Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
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
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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

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

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

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 this property

Plunge Beach Resort

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre or a picnic area.
Plunge Beach Resort offers 163 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Plunge Beach Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar and a poolside bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and a 5-minute drive from Pompano Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Plunge Beach Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A meeting room and coworking spaces are available. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Plunge Beach Resort. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to noon.
Bean & Barnacle – On-site coffee shop.
Backflip Bar & Kitchen – This restaurant is located on the beach. 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

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: USD 99 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 802 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1324 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the place had a great vibe! Very convenient for both beach and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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

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