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Castle by the Sea

Property class: 2
Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

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A covered outdoor area with a pool, seating, and potted plants.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A hotel named "Castle by the Sea" with a signboard, a parking lot, and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of palm trees, and a large window.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4520 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, El Prado Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard King Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard (2 Full Beds)

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a view of palm trees, and a large window.

Standard (2 Full Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Efficiency (1 King Bed)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Efficiency (1 King Bed)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Efficiency (2 Full Beds)

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen area, and a ceiling fan.

Efficiency (2 Full Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Small Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.

Small Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Gold Coast Scuba. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Holy Cross Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • El Prado Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 8 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Umberto's Restaurant And Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zuckerello's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Even Keel Fish Shack - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Castle by the Sea

Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
As a guest of Castle by the Sea, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Castle by the Sea also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Castle by the Sea offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle Sea Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Inn Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Inn
Castle Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Hotel
Castle Sea
Castle by the Sea Hotel
Castle by the Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle by the Sea Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castle by the Sea to the airport?

Castle by the Sea is 12.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castle by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Castle by the Sea.

How close is Castle by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castle by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Castle by the Sea does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castle by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrah's Pompano Beach Casino (12-min drive) and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Castle by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castle by the Sea?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Castle by the Sea have a pool?

Castle by the Sea features an outdoor pool.

Does Castle by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Castle by the Sea to downtown Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Castle by the Sea is 0.1 mi away from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Castle by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 268 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room are clean, with basic amenities, also the staff was welcoming and nice. Also the shopping center were just walking distance from the location. It was nice experience staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, always making sure me and my family had clean towels and all proper needs. Great place to book at felt very welcomed here. Walking distance to the ocean and a bunch of great food spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
convenient for walking to restaurants at bars grocery store. Property was OK pool was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
I had an amazing time, even though it was so cold in Florida that week! Room was nice clean, staff was amazing. Mellissa was amazing getting us, helping getting us checked in was do easy! We only found out that there was a whole beautiful area of shopping and eating right around the corner! Can't wait to come back and stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great list cation, quiet, staff was there if needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean but they played with price was annoying don’t know was from Expedia or from hotel itself
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. Room was humid. Sheets were horrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and the young girl at the front dest checked us in was very nice. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value! For the cost, this was a terrific stay. The room was clean, well situated (a block from the beach) and friendly staff. Beds were comfortable too. We arrived very late and the after hours check in was smooth. There was no room cleaning/fresh towels mid stay, but we only stayed 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice stay, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here. The location is excellent. A short walk to the beach and the town square.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms comfortable and clean friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angeida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super clean and friendly staff. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Amazing stay in one of the best hidden areas of fort lauderdale. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, clean bright room, walk to everything, nice hostess
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very recommended

Great place to stay, very close to the beach and good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Florida tour 25

Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value considering its location and overall quality of the rooms. This was our second stay and it has been very consistent.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Love this place. Renee was beyond helpful. Very clean and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024