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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5-star property
4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 1-855-201-7819
3.9 out of 5
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"This place was PERFECT! We will definitely be back! Great price point - Everything was clean, staff was great, awesome location! Thank you so much! " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 07 Jun 2021

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Hotel Description

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach

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).

Poolside dining

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the beach bar and enjoy perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A poolside bar, a 24-hour front desk, and a bar/lounge are also provided.

Free WiFi, comfy beds

Boasting comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, the 163 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and LED TVs with digital channels. Other amenities include free local calls, in-room massages, and safes.

Resort View, King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$159* Per night/room Oct 25 - Oct 26

Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Ocean Front, King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Resort View, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Bungalow 1 Bed without Kitchenette

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Plunge Beach Resort ratings based on 36 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Plunge Beach Resort

Everyone (15) Couples (8) Family (14)
1 out of 5
This property misrepresented itself from the moment we got there! I called ahead and was told I would be in the rooms on the beach side and I was put in the hotel across the street, I could have gotten a hotel on the other side of the street much cheaper to walk a block to get to it!!! NO ROOM SERVICE the entire trip! Complained got nothing! Beach chairs etc are only available until 7 and staff said they would physically remove them from you! They said View of the water I got the air conditioner on the roof! Then at check out the cleaning staff stole my cooler from my room BEFORE check out time. I was told the too bad...sorry!!!! ABSOLETLY HORRIBLE PLACE! Staff only knows how to say sorry,,,It wasnt me...

Posted by on Jun 18, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 19, 2021 by Joe, Director of Guest Excellence

I am very sorry your stay was not more excellent. We would like to hear more about your stay if you are willing to give us a c all

5 out of 5
This place was PERFECT! We will definitely be back! Great price point - Everything was clean, staff was great, awesome location! Thank you so much!

Posted by on Jun 7, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 9, 2021 by Joe, Director of Guest Excellence

Thank you! I'm stoked that you had an excellent stay with us and I really appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon!

3 out of 5
The staff was great and the lobby, bar and pool were clean. The room was disappointing. The air conditioning blew right the bed and the room smelled damp. And you can't get anything to eat on the premises except fast food and sandwiches.

Posted by on May 10, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 12, 2021 by Joe, Director of Guest Excellence

Thanks for the review and I'm sorry your stay wasn't more excellent. Let me know if you would like to talk about your experience in more detail. In any event, I do hope you'll stay with us to give us another chance.

4 out of 5
Pool and beach attendants were very friendly and helpful. Located right on the beach was wonderful for a early morning run. Close to restaurants and bars. Easily walkable.

Posted by on Mar 17, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 18, 2021 by Joe, Director of Guest Excellence

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us and that our Pool & Beach associates made it even better! We can't wait to welcome you back to Plunge!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 18, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 28, 2021 by Joe, Director of Guest Excellence

Thanks for the excellent rating! Please drop in to see us again very soon!

3 out of 5
I wish the the food and drink was included, but the stay was great.

Posted by on Feb 5, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 5, 2021 by Joe - Director of Guest Excellence

I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please drop in to see us again soon!

1 out of 5
The room never got cleaned in 3 days food gross mgr joe rude... Food boiled not prepared properly everthing closed at 6pm

Posted by on Mar 13, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 13, 2020 by Director of Guest Excellence

Hi there and thanks for your review. I'm sorry that your stay with us wasn't more excellent. While we made every effort to address your concerns in a professional and respectful manner while you were here, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly if we can be of further assistance.

5 out of 5
The location was great! The proximity of the pool and beach was perfect.

Posted by , from Katonah, NY on Feb 12, 2020

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5 out of 5
Property was right on the beach! Not far from food, bars, etc. Our room was nice and spacious too. Nice and clean. Definitely going back again!

Posted by on Jan 22, 2020

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4 out of 5
Room service was slow. Second day we didn't receive service and third day by 5:00 PM we still hadn't received room service. Talked to manager and room was cleaned immediately, next day room service arrived by 9:00. Management corrected issue quickly.

Posted by on Jan 6, 2020

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About the Plunge Beach Resort

Location 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

Property Features

Plunge Beach Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/café, 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 terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Plunge Beach Resort. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Plunge Beach Resort was completed in March 2017. This 3.5-star Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 163 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1976
  • Dining venue
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • 1 conference room
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station (7.6 km / 4.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Plunge Beach Resort offers 163 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. 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 complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to noon.

Bean & Barnacle Starbucks - Onsite coffee shop.

Backflip Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

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

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

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

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

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 40 lbs)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club; 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

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.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. 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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-out is available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 36 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Beach towels
  • Fitness center access
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Parking
  • Additional inclusions

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.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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