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Plunge Beach Resort

Property class: 3.5

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A beachside bar with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a view of the beach.
A reception area with a 'DIVE IN!' sign, a colorful reception desk, and a chair.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the beach and ocean, and a tiled pool.
A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
The current price is $145
$128 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, a desk with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

Classic Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with artwork.

Classic King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(139 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean View Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a phone, and a painting.

Ocean View King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, a door, and a small stool.

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a balcony with a pool view, and a door.

Bungalow One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Bungalow One King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a wall with abstract art.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with artwork.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

With a stay at Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll be on the beach, steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and a 5-minute drive from Pompano Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Las Olas Beach.

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
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Umberto's Restaurant And Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Even Keel Fish Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at Bean & Barnacle or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and noon.
Bean & Barnacle - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Backflip Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant is located by the pool. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Backflip Bar & Kitchen
  • Bean & Barnacle

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site 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 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

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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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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. 961 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1561 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun place with access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our prefer hotels in USA
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vianney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family with kids and a lot of fun for the adults too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, great ocean front views, AC was great , Front desk , beach and bar staff were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was nice. It was in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pool,beach, bar,restaurants, all available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was wonderful, the beach area is the crown jewel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and property was amazing! I can’t wait to go back! Suzette, Eugene and all the wait staff at breakfast were #1!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for families!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the rooms were clean. There are plenty of restaurants to walk to. Overall, it was fantastic and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our fifth time staying at plunge. We did a beach bungalow this time and were very impressed. We like this hotel so much we don’t even bother looking for any place else to stay when we come to LBTS .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. The AC was a bit underwhelming but overall a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was great, location was awesome, staff was friendly. Wouldn’t stay again but we enjoyed ourselves for our honeymoon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shereida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick little staycation. Little gem of a getaway. My husband & I will absolutely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super awesome boutique feel and really good prices
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlenes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really love this hotel!! It is our second stay here. 100% recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and pool area were clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place / will be back !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Step outside and it’s feet in sand!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Very clean. Only thing is they need new bikes lol other than that it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been going for years, love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026