The Sea Lord

4.0 star property

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A beach scene with a hammock, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a white vase with purple flowers, and a mirror with a lighted frame.
Outdoor seating with striped umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a balcony with chairs.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a wine rack, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $185
$164 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7

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4140 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gold Coast Scuba
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 599 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 675 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (East Fort Lauderdale), The Sea Lord is within a 10-minute drive of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Coral Ridge Mall. .This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.

What's nearby

  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Prado Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 11 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Even Keel Fish Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Sea Lord

The Sea Lord offers 47 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (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.

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

Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and wedding services.
At The Sea Lord, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
Domus - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Domus

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 1 to December 1:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older 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 1.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Restaurant and bar hours vary seasonally.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Sea Lord
Lord Sea
Sea Lord Hotel
Sea Lord Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-sea
Sea Lord Lauderdale-by-the-sea
The Sea Lord & Suites
The Sea Lord Hotel Suites
The Sea Lord Hotel & Suites (Adults Only) Hotel
The Sea Lord Hotel & Suites (Adults Only) Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

The Sea Lord Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view from room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very large and spacious with an amazing view of the ocean We were greeted by the owner and he was very nice and friendly Richard is also an amazing cook!! Definitely try his dishes if you stay at his resort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner and wife just amazing! Views were great Nice boutique hotel Loved it
Sunrise from balcony
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent; the facilities and staff were very welcoming. The only suggestion I would make is to include fresh seafood options on the menu—such as ceviche, for example—but otherwise, everything was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and Marco was very personable. The food was excellent and room was clean.Being right on the beach is the best and it was very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean room. Lovely property right on the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an oceanfront room. It was very roomy and the staff was very accommodating.
View from my oceanfront balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from my room, room was clean and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes-excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Very peaceful and the beach view is spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms with kitchenettes. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient parking in front of property. Great location on the beach and near downtown. Liked the pool and private beach. Only downside was that you had to pay a daily rate to use beach lounge chairs and umbrellas and there were no lounge chairs or umbrellas by the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall we had a great stay. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. We also really enjoyed that the hotel is adults only, which made the atmosphere very relaxing. The only issue was the AC in our room, it didn’t cool enough, and other guests mentioned it had been like that for a few days. Hopefully that gets fixed soon because everything else about the hotel was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property! ITs quiet- nice pool and beach area- the onsite restaurant has very personal service- the chef, who is the owner- comes out to visit with you, and prepares especially for you. The food and wine were excellent! We asked to upgrade from a standard room to a balcony room, and they were very helpful, and we moved to a top floor, corner king suite. I would strongly recommend booking a king suite- there's plenty of room, a full kitchen- balcony overlooking the ocean, and very quiet. This was an all around great find! We definitely will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Low water pressure in 5th floor room but not big deal. Staffing was light but Marco was on point. Beautiful property. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have done our fair share of traveling but this hotel was the exception with the welcoming feeling from beginning to end! We Highly recommend this adult only hotel for convenience, beautiful rooms, beach front views, amazing food made to order and a home away from home feeling! We are definitely planning on this being “ our place” to return to for upcoming trips in the near future and beyond!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular view
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and fresh, and very spacious. We had everything we needed. The staff was super kind and friendly. Perfect location, nice and calm, direct access to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so nice, great hotel location on the beach. Walking distance to bars and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property. Great views, amazing staff, clean room, nice pool and beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and Richard the proprietor, was very engaging. The setting is idyllic, directly on the beach and the view from our balcony was framed by palm trees and the sounds of the surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lakisha

Liked: Cleanliness
The property itself was decent, nothing spectacular. Food options on property were limited but there were plenty options available within a few minutes walk. Overall I enjoyed my stay. It was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the first 2 mornings there was coffee in the bar for free at a table. The other 5 mornings the coffee was behind the bar and $2 a cup. Some mornings there was no one behind the bar so we just had to get someone to pour a $2 cup. Richard (the owner) didn’t come in until about 8:30. It’s a small thing getting a cup of coffee, but why would he start charging us?
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025