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Dee Jay Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Motel near Fort Lauderdale Beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

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Beach nearby
Traditional Apartment | Living area | LCD TV
Traditional Apartment | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Balcony view
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4617 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, El Prado Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Apartment | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Traditional Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Basic Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Living area | LCD TV

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Close to the beach.You'll find Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pompano Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lauderdale-by-the-Sea motel. Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and El Prado Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • El Prado Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pompano Beach Station - 16 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Even Keel Fish Shack - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dee Jay Beach Resort

Motel near Fort Lauderdale Beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
As a guest of Dee Jay Beach Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dee Jay Beach Resort also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lauderdale-by-the-Sea motel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dee Jay Beach Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Lauderdale-by-the-Sea motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 149 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

DEE JAY BEACH RESORT Motel
DEE JAY BEACH RESORT Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
DEE JAY BEACH RESORT Motel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dee Jay Beach Resort to the airport?

Dee Jay Beach Resort is 15.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dee Jay Beach Resort?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dee Jay Beach Resort on Jun 14, 2026 start from $157, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dee Jay Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dee Jay Beach Resort.

How close is Dee Jay Beach Resort to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dee Jay Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Dee Jay Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dee Jay Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Harrah's Pompano Beach Casino (13-min drive) and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Dee Jay Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dee Jay Beach Resort?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Dee Jay Beach Resort have a pool?

Dee Jay Beach Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Dee Jay Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Dee Jay Beach Resort to downtown Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Dee Jay Beach Resort is 0.2 mi away from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Dee Jay Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the restaurants and shops and a short walking distance to the beach. Property is very dated though. Our room was very simple with old, worn furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place they are up dating and I can’t wait to see what they do. Very convenient to just about everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy to be here....I feel safe and Sound
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated property, but it was clean. Friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Spacious. Efficient check-in and check-out. Comfortable beds. Spacious apartments. Easy parking. Free beach chairs and towels. Friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is older resort located in a quiet, yet centrally located area. On beach. The amenities and furniture need updating but it was very clean. Great price for locarion. Steps from beach. Pet friendly and a lifeline during hurricane Ian.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet establishment. The rooms were comfortable with a well stocked kitchen and had on site laundry. Short walk to beach with chairs and towels available. Shopping and restaurants were nearby. There was construction in one of the buildings which impacted the pool at certain times of the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and friendly owners

Dee Jay Beach resort is a great place to stay in Lauderdale by the Sea. Not only us it in a great location, our efficiency was comfortable and roomy. The owner was on site and attended to any needs we had. The backyard was a nice respite from the hectic travel and had a pool and lounge chairs to relax and rest. There was a shopping plaza a short distance away, which housed a super market, a diner, and so much more. A short drive, led us to a great area with lots of restaurants and shops. We would stay again the next time we go to that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Beth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room fllooded and than they moved me twice with no air conditioning hoorible
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying at the Dee Jay beach resort apartments. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable. The property management Marissa is amazing, she helps make your stay warm & welcoming. This location is walking distance from wonderful local bars & restaurants and across the street from the ocean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marissa was very friendly to work with but the place had zero amenities, rooms were disgusting and we had daily issues with final charges. Again Marissa was friendly to work with throughout the process, but overall terrible place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NOSLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Muy bien ubicado y limpio
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and adequate but the property is in terrible condition.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place! (1 bedroom apartment, unlike a plain hotel room). 2 minute walk to the beach, free parking, excellent service from the host. Definitely will return here next time I’m in Fort Lauderdale!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel needs a lot of work. The first room we were given was dirty, in the back of the building, a view of a boarded up building and quite dismal. The second room was in the front, in a bit better condition and overlooked a lovely road of palm trees and a nice motel. The room has clearly been worked on with the couch being recovered and the bathroom being spackled but not painted. The bathroom floor tiles all moved. The closet held a heating/cooling system that had massive amounts of dirt build up in the air filter. There was no cleaning service I assume since one day during our 5 days two clean towels were left on a chair on the balcony. The pool was not at all inviting and I never saw anyone using it. The bottom was various colors, either dirty or needed painted. The lounge chairs were toppled over and lined the pool edge lengthwise because there wasn’t room for them. The pool was in a courtyard that lead to the bath building so it was basically used as a walkway. Fresh paint, some plants, chairs that fit might help the space. The beach which was a short two minute walk diagonal from the motel. Marissa offered chairs to use which were perfect for our stay. Overall, I think Marissa was a lovely person. The motel needs a lot of work but could be fixed up with some deep cleaning, paint and elbow grease. We enjoyed our balcony and spent a lot of time in the morning and night sitting there. The location is prime, a walk to the beach and to the busy center.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Maria and Marissa are the best. They made our stay very enjoyable. The property does need updated but they are working on it. Despite the update, the rooms are big and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay there and the location is perfect. Steps from the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021
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4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs a lot

Hate leaving bad reviews but wish I had read this before I booked!! Hotel was not at all as pictured. One of the buildings was boarded up, pool area was filthy room was very dated and in need of repairs and renovation. However the location was perfect to beach and nightlife. If the hotel is updated and repaired we would definitely give it another try.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area clean room over all great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the money. Outdated but clean. Great location. Nothing fancy but rooms have full kitchens and comfortable clean beds and towels as needed. Pool is small but was kept clean No complaints .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating Electric work Pool cleaning needs help
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
With DeeJay Resort what you see is what you get. Older property in the BEST location in El Mar drive for the money. If property were renovated it would cost twice as much to stay there. The Ocean is steps away for real. Maria and Marissa deliver an Old World charm to the expletive - like a bed and breakfast without the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It worked for the time I needed there. Older property, big rooms with kitchens.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023