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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Resort View, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Resort View, King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Ocean Front, King Bed

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

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Suite

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bungalow One King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel, you'll find Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pompano Beach. Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • Anglins Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 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

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
Plunge Beach Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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/game 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.

  • 163 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1976
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: USD 99 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs 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.
  • 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 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'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

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting 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. 779 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1271 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Matthew W, Spokane

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amenities! The resort fee included everything one could need for a perfect beach trip. Walking out to the beach, there were staff to give you a towel and ask where you would like chairs and an umbrella setup. There were free bikes to explore the town, though the Main Street is only 0.5 miles from the resort making for a perfect evening walk on a quiet street.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean. Staff were Super friendly - property wad excelent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANTIAGO

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk associates were very friendly, informative, and helpful. The beach set up was wonderful. The weather and beach could not have been better. Mid 80’s, green flags= Perfect. The location is probably a 12 minute walk to the main strip of Lauderdale by the sea. We walked and had dinner and walked back. It was a wonderful night to walk, the smaller boutique hotels along the way were lit up and we enjoyed seeing all of them. They do have an actual There is an actual coffee shop inside the hotel coffee shop the octopus restaurant offers breakfast in the morning and I feel like the menu said anything from $10-$15. There was no continental breakfast. There is a $49.99 resort fee and a 29.00 parking fee that you must pay above and beyond the Expedia price. $100.00 incidental fee. They do have a wonderful pool. They do have a bar with TVs right on the beach that offers a food menu with items mostly from $12.00-$20.00. The bar does offer happy hour two times a day and you definitely want it because drinks begin around $10.00. The location is great. There’s two separate buildings or maybe three one is not right on the beach and that is where the office is however, it’s right at the beach. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Farmingdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was great. Rooms can use some updating but wouldn’t stop me from coming back. It was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other then the waitress at the restaurant who had serious anger issues hotel was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vidmantas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia, La Mesa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Very accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a great place. The location was perfect to enjoy downtown. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay! The staff is 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous,friendly staff. Clean,comfortable room. Had a problem with no hot water which was fixed quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly , great location .. come to have breakfast, coffee and a beach bar / restaurant on property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

The resort fees and parking fees were a surprise and a shady, misleading way to make the costs per night appear much lower than what they actually are.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, East Falmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. On beach and can walk to everything. Staff in all departments were welcoming and friendly. Cleanliness throughout the resort. Food was delicious at Backflip beach bar and drinks were as well. Love the vibe although rooms and hallways need a refresh but I understand that is about to happen. I wish the restaurant Octopus was open for dinner for a less casual option than the Backflip. It is just open for breakfast until noon. It has a nice bar and ambience that isn’t offered at this time. We love our stays at Plunge and hope to return every November for a pre Thanksgiving break!
A short stroll to LBTS square.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Ann

It was clean, the air conditioner did leak and make funny noises but the convenience of the hotel and location was great and the restraunt there was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayaz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Old property only good as a beach access over priced for non ocean front rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025