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Reviews of Castle by the Sea Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

4520 North Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States of America

#55 of 150 hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 495 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent in every department
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Everything was all good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Good location. Close to the beach, shops and restaurants. Good pool and spacious room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing, will return again !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Location !!! walk to grocery & mini shopping plaza; 3 min to beach, few min to restaurants... all great ! would return for sure, parking a little tight but just ask the office and they'll advise alternative parking spots without paying at El Prado parking. Room was cool upon arrival, and pre-arranging a late check-in was not complicated. AC was comfortable and easy to change temps, bed & pillows comfy. Pool always inviting, clean & warm , and always a shaded area available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have more pillows for bed. Bathroom plug didn’t work. Older property but clean.

    Super close to Aruba beach cafe, right around corner from beach, close to publix, coffee shop, cvs. Amazing lil strip restaurants and stores. They give you beach chairs and umbrella which was a super option to have to spend time at beach. Super A+ for that. Kitchen was nice to have. Pool and sitting area was nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Had everything we needed in a great location. Very friendly staff and accommodating.. we even got early checkin without charge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I had to look for a negative, it would be that there were only 3 loungers around the pool.

    Very close to beach and night-life. Room was very spacious and clean. Pool was lovely and warm. Staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for you. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from the swimming pool area after 10pm.

    The area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed 5 nights and the room was only cleaned once, despite placing the "come on in" sign on the door. Normally, it would not be a huge deal, but we were a family of 4 and we spent every day at the Beach, so there was LOTS of sand everywhere.

    Amazing location. Room was a great size for a family. They were very accommodating with late check in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    We had an excellent stay. Spotlessly clean and staff were very accommodating and attentive both before and during our stay. Great sized room (room 11). Would recommend for sure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    clean. both women we encountered at the front desk were friendly and helpful. short walk to the beach, beach chairs and umbrellas included. also close to many restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to enjoy Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great boutique 1960’s style motel a couple blocks to the beautiful beach in one direction - a couple blocks to center of quaint downtown with restaurants and shops - a couple blocks to grocery store plus just down the block Great area to walk or bike.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Conveniently located, walkable to beach food and grocery. Late check in is easy with lock box
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cleaning service

    Big size with kitchen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was very small

    The location was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    It suited our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There was no balcony / outdoor space attached to the room

    The location & the beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size and the pool

    Location was great! Room was large, kitchen was pretty complete ! Just needed paper towels or more dish towels and a little salt and pepper ! Pool was great !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A couple of our lights did not work. The TV was confusing.

    The location is great! Just a short walk to the beach and to downtown.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had just a standard room. It was too small. Not a foot between the bed and bureau. Very small bathroom. We should have had an efficiency.

    Great location, friendly staff, lovely pool. We stayed on a friend's recommendation. Lots of beach and pool equipment. Minutes walk from restaurants, stores, grocery. The bed and pillows were excellen. Lots of towels.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked an ice machine.

    Nice rooms and comfortable beds. Location is great. Have us towels and beach chairs. Short walk to beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    It was a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed some upgrades , especially in kitchenette area.

    Nice location! Room was spacious!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent location. 5/10 minute walk to Dunkin & Publix, 3 minute walk to the beach. 10 minute walk into town. Pool is in the sun and very nice for the kids to swim. There is also shaded area to sit and relax. They provide beach chairs, umbrellas & towels (as well as random things for the kids that were left behind by others) This is not a fancy place but perfect for a short weekend stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like no table or chairs in room. You either sat on bed or the floor. No security lock on door. More hangers, 5 is not enough. The only plug in bathroom didn't work.

    Location to beach, dining & shopping were awesome, no car needed. Pool area was small but nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Very Nice Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Very nice place. Located close to everything. Staff was very nice too!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Renee was very helpful… helped in getting our suitcase open, recommended a great spot for breakfast and reserved a shuttle for us!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On a noisy road

    The rooms were very comfortable and the pool was right out the door. Easy walk to restaurants and the beach

    Stayed in February 2024

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