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The Away Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Fort Lauderdale Beach

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A nighttime swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
A pink building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a computer, a printer, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a dining table with chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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North Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a closet, and a small table with chairs.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a dining table with chairs.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea .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. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Gold Coast Scuba are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • El Prado Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 14 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Even Keel Fish Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Away Inn

Family-friendly stay near Fort Lauderdale Beach
As a guest of The Away Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly The Away Inn also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. The hotel can provide concierge services, limo/town car service, and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Away Inn offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with unspecified sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Lauderdale-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Away Inn
Away Inn Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Away Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Away Inn
The Away Inn Hotel
The Away Inn Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
The Away Inn Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Away Inn to the airport?

The Away Inn is 15.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Away Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Away Inn.

How close is The Away Inn to the beach?

This hotel 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 The Away Inn offer free breakfast?

The Away Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Away Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrah's Pompano Beach Casino (12-min drive) and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Away Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at The Away Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Away Inn have a pool?

The Away Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does The Away Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Away Inn to downtown Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

The Away Inn is 0.3 mi away from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

The Away Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 142 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, grounds and pool were nice. Next door is plaza with Publix supermarket,Cvs,etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Alles o.k. Busverbindung direkt am Motel. Teilweise was super renoviert z.b. die Dusche.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jhonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy the customer service was great and the place was clean, close to shops and everything that you need for the beach was on hand.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff rooms, home away from home....steps from the beach walking distance to many restaurants stores etc.Have been staying here for years... love this place !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wir waren schon mehrfach im away inn, was ja schon für das Hotel spricht und haben uns auch in diesem Jahr dort wieder sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Zimmer und die Anlage sind sauber und gepflegt und man kümmert sich, allerdings ist alles schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is great, the place is clean, comfortable and welcoming. We've been going there for years and we will continue to do so.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good hotel to stay. 3 line of the beach. Recommend

Noise from the street not heard. 3 line of the beach. There is no boardwalk on the beach thus it's a quiet piece of the beach. So, hotel is conveniently located. 20 min to FLL. Room is roomy for this price. No problems with staff or amenities. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

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

Perfect Anniversary

The reviews I have read about Away Inn are accurate. Ifound my new family. The owner?/supervisor was the real reason she treated us like family even made us Thanksgiving dinner for everyone staying there. Delicious it was. Plus it was a truly international experience so many guests were from other parts of the world & never experienced Thanksgiving. Our room was very large separate kitchen with all the utencils& pans you need,bedroom,living room good size & ceiling fans in both also air conditioning worked well, & the shower worked very well, good hot water which was very nice. The bed is a little hard but we got used to it. Very clean everywhere. Heated pool wonderful, a little library with a table & chairs, laundramat,toys for the kids to play with by the pool even a little kitchen. Also chairs,coolers,fishing rods for the beach plus beach towels & umbrellas. The beach,restaurants & grocery store were less than a 5 min. walk,we hardly used the car.I really enjoyed staying in the safe town of Lauderdale by the Sea, it was small & quaint with very nice people living there. Thank you Away Inn it was so wonderful staying with you for our 30th wedding anniversary & Thanksgiving. I wish I could come every year. One last thing great value for your money.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Location

Typical of the Inns in the Lauderdale by the Sea area. Not 5-Star, but nothing wrong either. Older place that has been updated to modern standards. Great Pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Over night sleep only

this hotel have a very nice pool with warm water open all night and day, the staff are nice, unfortunately the rooms are not very clean and bed smell .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Très déçu

Nous sommes allés 2 nuits dans cet hotel après avoir lu des très bon avis sur expédia. nous avions réservé pour une chambre avec 2 lits doubles. nous avons eu droit à une sorte de 2 pièces avec une chambre séparée et un canapé lit dans le salon. le canapé lit était très inconfortable. nous avons demandé à changer de chambre à la réceptionniste très désagréable puis à annuler la seconde nuit mais elle a refusé. ensuite la porte de la chambre donnait directement sur le boulevard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel close to beach and restaurants

I had a very pleasant stay. One block from beach. Close to restaurants, supermarket, and shops. Room was cleaned. The air conditioning makes some noise when it starts but it is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dani

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

Forte cheiro de mofo

Quarto antigo, lençol surrado, ar condicionado barulhento. Não limparam o quarto no primeiro dia. Fortíssimo cheiro de mofo, cheiro impregnado no quarto. Pedimos 1 hora de late de check out e uma senhora da recepção muito inflexível disse que não, insistimos em outros turnos até que conseguimos 1 hora de flexibilidade
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Supersix

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

COMFY & CLEAN!!!

I truly ENJOYED staying at Away Inn - my room CLEAN and well equipped with everything I needed including dishes (WOW). I would DEFINITELY stay here again if the opportunity presents itself. The location was perfect as well very quiet and safe. In case that wasn't enough there is so much to see and do on Commercial Blvd especially the scenery at night!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

S.G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location was good, that´s all.

Room very dark, air conditioning in the room was loud as a compressor and switched on every 30 minutes, also at night. It was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Iliana

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

Horrible

Horrible, horrible, horrible!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Staff & service

I you want to be mistreated book this hotel

Terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Great beach motel.

Very nice property. Well taken care of...we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable Boutique Hotel

The woman at the front desk was very friendly and made us feel welcomed. The room was perfect for our stay. Fully supplied kitchenette (dishes, cookware, utensils, etc) and bathroom with all toiletries. Gas grill on site for guests to use. We only stayed one night so we didn't get to go to the beach or use the pool and hotel offers free use of beach chairs and coolers! Location is great and easy to find plus there is a food store and mini strip mall across the street while the beach is just across (1 block) the main road (A1A). Nice little place for a get-away. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hous

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

Nice location

We enjoyed our stay. The room was nice and comfortable with a short walking distance to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great and the location is perfect for relaxation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

Beautiful and convenient

We needed to stay in FLL for one night after a cruise for a flight the next day.. I found this hotel on Expedia , and it looked descent & reasonably priced.. First, the area is amazing .. I'd never heard of "Lauderdale by the Sea"... great resteraunts and shops. Second, the hotel clerk was so kind and accommodating .. she let us check in early, loaned us her personal beach umbrella (all the hotels were being used), and was just a pleasure.. Lastly, our room was clean & well kept, the beds were super comfortable , the mini kitchen had a mini fridge, microwave , stove top, coffee pot and dishes! The pictures do not do this place justice.. I'd stay again if ever in the area..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karina

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

Kan anbefales for et par dage

Fint og hyggeligt hotel. Vi troede, at der var en lille gård eller balkon til hvert værelse, det var der ikke, men fine fælles områder. Vi fik et værelse med en grim lugt, men fik byttet det til et andet uden problemer. Super betjening i receptionen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Motel in ottima posizione

Ottimo motel vicino al mare. Pulito, camere spaziose e confortevoli. Bella piscina, sempre pulita e personale disponibile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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