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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Plunge Beach Resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach offers a prime waterfront location. Guests love the outdoor pool with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a coffee shop for refreshments after biking. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and beach setting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym

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
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
(120 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Front, King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean Front, King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Suite King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308

What's nearby

  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Prado Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anglins Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

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
  • ‪First Watch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Billy Jack's Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laspada's Original Hoagies By The Sea - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
A beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Plunge Beach Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bean & Barnacle, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 163 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Backflip Bar & Kitchen
  • Bean & Barnacle

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • 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

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Plunge Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 99 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Plunge Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Plunge Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Plunge Beach Resort located?

Located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Pompano Beach is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Plunge Beach Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1232 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. The location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an outstanding stay and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggie Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 4th time staying at the Plunge. Great time & Great hotel…Hoping to be back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay! Near everything you can imagine and great art everywhere!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent! Loved the bungalow adult only pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jennifer and Brian at the bar were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, quality of sunchairs, towels & sheets were excellent. Rooms dated but heard they will be renovating. Location great.
Stayed 5 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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, and fantastic amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fav place to be Best Bartenders at Backflip
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Amenities
Average rooms , good location within a half mile walk about a lot of restaurants and shops. friendly staff. Good bang for the buck.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at The Plunge Resort. We live the location and the friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, the room need improvement, like two chairs, one full body mirror and AC is too noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. Staff is very friendly and the property is well maintained. Rooms are very clean. I booked ocean front view room, and it was stunning. Decks are a little small, but we spent most of our time at the beach or the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean environment. Love easy access to the beach. Food was good and reasonably price. Needs some upgrades but im looking forward to coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very professional and helpful. The room was clean. You have direct beach access. Very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of the staff from the front desk to the backflip bar were incredible. Very helpful and the kindest of folks
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Plunge Beach Resort is tucked away in a quieter part of Ft. Lauderdale. An older hotel, it sits right on the beach and has everything you need. Nice pool, good food, oceanfront bar, beach lounge chairs and towels. Staff were friendly and great! Rooms are clean. There is a Publix grocery store across the street as well as restaurants and a Dunkin’ Donuts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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