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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 149 hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 497 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: June 5, 2023

    7.0
    Staff and cleanliness were phenomenal, distance to the beach and other activities was great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bed was not very comfy.

    very clean and the price was very family friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2023

    8.0
    great! i would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very close to the beach

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was almost perfect other than the late night partying at the pool outside our door.
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Guests did not respect pool hours and stay up late talking/laughing loudly. Our room was right by the pool. Smoking also took place regularly in the pool area.

    The property was very clean and so close to El Prada beach park. The room was very comfortable and nicely decorated.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    9.0
    Overall, it was wonderful and I would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not secure no gate/etc although cops are right next store so that helped

    the pool

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2023

    9.0
    Our stay was wonderful and we'd definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bright LED light on the AC unit made it very difficult to sleep.

    Location! Was able to walk to the beach and downtown very easily (~5 minutes). About 8 minute walk to the grocery store. Perfect price for location / amenities. LOVED that they provided beach towels, chairs and umbrella.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    9.0
    Nice, good located hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from the road

    Location, pool area

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2023

    8.0
    Great short or long stay accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room had a blocked connecting door to room next door, which was not sound proofed so even normal talking could be heard.

    Good size room with kitchenette and full facilities. Arrived after reception closed but full instructions provided for easy access to room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed my stay visiting friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the cost

    The staff are awesome. Location perfect. The room was quiet

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

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

    good location to restaurants

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and clean. Would stay here again. Our plane was delayed, and I couldn't reach anyone at the hotel at first, but once I did, everything was taken care of.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    7.0
    Location and pool area great. Limited parking and office hours.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking when we arrived was a nightmare. We knew we were going to arrive late (about 10pm) and did get a message through to explain how to get our key etc. However nothing was mentioned about parking so thought it would be ok. However, when we arrived every space was taken. The hotels and the apartments next door have spaces but signs up warning they would tow car away if parked in wrong place. Tried the parking lot close by but very expensive and we had a trip arranged for the next morning so might not have been able to move the car until the afternoon which would have cost around $150! Tried a few car parks but all were extremely expensive. Eventually, we arranged to park the car on a garage forcourt for $7 but was rather stressful after a long day and by the time we got to bed it was gone midnight. We spoke to a lovely young lady the next day to confirm check-in and explained about the parking. She was very apologetic and told me we could get reimbursed for the parking by the owner/manager the next day, so the following afternoon I went to see them, especially as we would be leaving early the next morning before the office opened at 10am. She was not as apologetic and didn't even say sorry for the stress caused but did reimburse me. The office itself is only open very limited times and even when it was supposed to be open we found it closed twice so you are pretty much on your own if something goes wrong.

    Location was great! Very close to the beach and to a vibrant restaurant and bar area. The motel even offers free beach chairs and beach towels to borrow. Room nicely decorated and had a fridge and microwave in it which was handy. Pool was great to dip into when hot and area around pool nice with loungers, chairs and a gazebo in case it rains.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    did cleaning ourselves and staff never at office when u needed something towels toilet paper etc

    location and property

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    8.0
    overall needs more staff for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very short staffed cleaned up garbage around pool ourselves no one ever available for any assistance such as needing clean towels or toilet paper

    location and the actual property

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    9.0
    We had a great stay at Castle-by-the-Sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Nice and spacious room, comfortable bed. Location is great, close to the beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2023

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

    Loved the location and staff were extremely friendly. Our room wasn't ready at check-in, so we were given the choice to wait or upgrade.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    8.0
    Would stay again if needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no tissues, no cups or mugs for coffee

    Bright, clean, 1st floor

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    clean rooms comfortable beds great location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    9.0
    The courtesy of staff was worth the stay. They were great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were no vending machines on the property for a quick pop or water. Our room did have a coffee machine and kitchenette.

    The property was a block and a half from the beach and conveniently located within 3 to 4 blocks of the city center. The room was very nice nice, large, updated and clean!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    7.0
    Definitely worth the price due to location and cleanliness of the rooms and pool area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owners daughter was very accommodating at times and very rude at other times. Had to work around her mood at the moment

    Location is very close to beach access and an easy walk to lots of restaurants and bars

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay - great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location, nice room!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2023

    7.0
    great place, 20 minutes from the airport, close to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    smokers all around the pool, which was disgusting. couldn’t enjoy the pool when they were around. we would go in the pool while they went to dinner. these were mostly 65+ people and they were loud and could be heard on site through the night. I was on the ground floor room five next to the pool.

    was clean, great location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    coffee pot was very small. would be nice to have some small amount out dishes and such available

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2023

    9.0
    Had a great time doing my favorite thing - visiting the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    My room was tiny. I wish it was less expensive to stay near the beach, but I don’t think their prices are out of line with competitors.

    Great location and service.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    8.0
    Quaint motel, good location
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dated, location was very close to everything, however view of apartment within arms reach was odd

    Clean rooms, pool area. Renee and staff very friendly and accommodating

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    9.0
    Great value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Probably a bit noisy, but nothing to worry about.

    Very friendly staff. Rooms are exceptionally clean and also very well equipped.

    Stayed in January 2023

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