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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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Sun deck
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, Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center
    ‪3 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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Suite

Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Las Olas Beach.

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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬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. 786 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1281 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Will return. Simple and perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room,friendly staff,pleased with the resort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith, Dedham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection for a beach vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations quite clean. 2 min walk from the beach. Lots of dinning and activities available near by
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scotteana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff, room, accommodations, and location were all wonderful. The rooms and facility were clean and fresh always. This was my first stay and will not be my last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy, West point

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raffy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Beach Awesome staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms. Great customer satisfaction. They were kind and efficient. All was a terrific. I will stay again Kent and Suzette were especially delightful and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views. Lovely room. Direct access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyejeong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Shout out to Luis who delivered my virgin pina colada countless times without a mistake
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax and unwind. Friendly staff, clean, and right on the beautiful beach. Recommend to all my family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was so nice and accommodating. We only stayed one night but will absolutely be going back! Lots of things to do on the property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Loved Plunge Beach. Right in front of a bus stop and a Publix
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place where everyone is so friendly and gets to know you. Suzette at the front desk is wonderful. If I had a business I would have her there. Nothing is too much and she is so friendly. Everything you need is there. The wings are so good at backflip
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the decor - original artwork and eclectic vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025