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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglins Fishing Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Resort View, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Resort View, King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(120 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Ocean Front, King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean Front, King Bed

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

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One Bedroom Suite King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bungalow One King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

On the beach.Your stay at this Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and El Prado Park. Also, Anglins Fishing Pier is within half a mile (1 km) and Fort Lauderdale Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Anglins Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪First Watch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Billy Jack's Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laspada's Original Hoagies By The Sea - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
Plunge Beach Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A meeting room and coworking spaces are available. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Plunge Beach Resort. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 163 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1976
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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 offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 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 concierge desk
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 99 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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.

  • 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

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; 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
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Plunge Beach Resort to the airport?

Plunge Beach Resort is 12.6 mi (22-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 Plunge Beach Resort?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plunge Beach Resort on Nov 30, 2025 start from $98.68, excluding 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 Plunge Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Plunge Beach Resort.

How close is Plunge Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Plunge Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Plunge Beach Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Plunge Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (20-min drive) and The Casino at Dania Beach (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Plunge Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Plunge Beach Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a pool?

Plunge Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Plunge Beach Resort is 0.4 mi away from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Reviews

Plunge Beach Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1218 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, the resort was decent but had some drawbacks. The staff was friendly and accommodating, but the cleanliness of the property and rooms was just alright—not as great as expected. Unfortunately, our original room had no hot water, and we weren’t made aware of this until the next day, after we had already gone through cold showers. Once the issue was acknowledged, we were moved to another building where hot water was available, but the new room did not have the same pool access as our original booking, which was a bit disappointing. The room itself was fine, but nothing particularly special. With a little more attention to communication and upkeep, the experience could have been much smoother.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering the plunge you instantly realize that this is a motel and not a resort, the staff at the front desk was rude and aggressive. Once we got through the check in process they made us aware that there are parking fees to park your car in the driveway next door. 25$ a day. The staff said if I booked direct instead of through Expedia it would have been 10$ a night. We booked there king room ocean view on the 5th fl. This is a motel charging resort rates the room had old carpeted floors with outdated furniture the balcony was rickety. The walls were freshly painted which were nice expect they never took down any of the paintings on the wall and painted around them it looked trashy and unkept. Well we came for the beach so I took my wife and my 3 yr old down to beach to make the best of the next 4 days. We arrive at the beach they have a volleyball net and other games set up. As we are walking through we notice trash in all the grassy areas in the beach in front of the hotel. Cigarette butts strewn throughout the beach. I couldn’t enjoy the beach because I was to busy chasing my kid around trying to keep him away from the garbage and cigarette butts. So now that we know what the beach is like we go check out the pool. The trash bins are full to the top with garbage on the ground. We walk past the bar and the bartender is throwing the limes lemons and any other drink condiments out onto the beach in the walkway. Waste of money
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Amazing!!

This was a perfect stay from the moment I walked through the door. I arrived at 10am, hoping to drop my bags and change for the beach before my 4pm check-in. They let me check in 6 hours early!!!! No fee. I didn’t even have to ask. Then I sat down to an absolutely delicious breakfast served by the delightful Cynthia, before settling into my big fluffy bed for a much needed nap after my 6am flight. It just kept getting better from there. The entire staff is unbelievably warm, friendly, and genuine. The food was excellent, and the accommodations on the beach (complimentary lounge chairs, towels, umbrellas, side tables and sunscreen all set up for you by a friendly beach attendant) made my time on their gorgeous beach feel totally luxurious. The beach bar and pool area were equally fabulous. I also really enjoyed Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. It’s laidback, unpretentious, quiet, and exactly what I was looking for in a getaway. I can’t say enough about this gem of a resort and I cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, Agawam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants are walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort was pretty nice, the rooms were good, with a great view in the ocean view room. I wished the inside bar was open, the bar by the pool had great staffing, but the drinks were a little overpriced. The food however was really good. Had a great stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique wirh
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and free bike rental! Our room smelled like mildew and ended up giving us both a stuffy nose, but it was clean and we were only staying one night so we didn’t request another room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alida

Traveled with group
For the price older Hotel expected different.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariadna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bhrett

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was very old but had been refurbished at some point. Signs instructed that an additional upgrade was coming. Everything cost extra here. More than one guest….pay more. Want to park a car…..pay more. “Resort fee”…..pay more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly, Orlando

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk Teria was amazing checked us in and out I also asked about staying in bungalow and we were able. We love staying at the Plunge this is are 5th time.Love the beach, pool and having a beach bar with food was awesome. We stay here alway now during football season. Rooms are alway clean so many other things that are great here. FINS^UP
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth, CONCORD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast space and menu. . Pillows seemed to slip in a gap between the headboard and the mattress. Beds were very comfy though. Staff was great, friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kathy

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

Plunge resort.

All in all was great. The rooms were clean and good sized. Beds were comfortable. Pool was spotless too. Cons: No microwave or coffee maker in the rooms. Never been to a resort that didn’t have that in the rooms. No ice machine on any of the floors in our building. Had to go to the bar to fill our cups with ice. Staff were pleasant and extremely pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

daniel michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyree

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third time staying at this hotel. Very friendly service, very comfortable beds, and great drinks at the bar. We really enjoyed our stay. The bars are within walking distance, and Pompano Beach is a 15-minute bike ride away. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lauren

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I I stayed last Friday and Saturday at plunge resort unfortunately there were German cockroaches in our room the first night they did move us to another room but I feel I should be reimbursed for the resort fees or some part of this vacation.. I took the risk of bringing roaches into my home and that's not what vacation is supposed to be about
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025