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Castle by the Sea

2.0 star property

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Gazebo
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Standard King Room | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

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.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Standard King Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Standard (2 Full Beds)

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

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Efficiency (1 King Bed) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Efficiency (1 King Bed)

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

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Efficiency (2 Full Beds) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Efficiency (2 Full Beds)

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

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Small Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Small Queen Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

With a stay at Castle by the Sea, you'll be centrally located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and a short 2-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale Beach. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Las Olas Beach and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Las Olas Boulevard.

What's nearby

  • El Prado Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Even Keel Fish Shack - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Castle by the Sea

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Castle by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 265 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

6/10 Okay

donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Was charged an extra on arrival they could not explain what it was for. Would not refund it. I had to get refund from Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderful! Place was amazing with great outdoor seating! Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and always available to make your stay comfortable. Would definitly come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evenie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024