Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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Relax by the oceanfront pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in a tranquil outdoor space surrounded by palm trees and a play area for kids, with comfortable seating under shaded umbrellas.
Enjoy a sea view from the balcony, featuring two beds and a comfortable workspace.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from our rooftop terrace.

Popular amenities

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

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4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pompano Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Bungalow One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(119 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and a picnic area.
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.

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.

Plunge Beach Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, and a poolside bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, bike rentals, and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Pompano Beach and 5 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to noon.
Bean & Barnacle - Onsite coffee shop.
Backflip Bar & Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Backflip Bar & Kitchen
  • Bean & Barnacle

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Handrails in stairways (97 centimetre high)
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Plunge Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1183 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liliana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect for a relax getaway. You can have your own drinks and food or use their restaurant where the food is really good with good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that the hotel offered free bikes and beach lounge chairs/umbrellas - very friendly staff they truly seemed to love their jobs - property showing its age - glad to see that they plan renovation on the buildings and room - I would definitely come back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Plunge and we love everything about it. It’s the perfect laid back beach vibe with access to a ton of great bars and restaurants under a mile away. Walkable and also a great little golf cart service for rides. The resort is very clean and comfortable. The pool is as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Beach access couldn’t be easier and the pool bar has delicious food and drink options at affordable prices. Breakfast in the lobby is also affordable and delicious. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Stayed in the Bungalow section right on the beach. Loved that you could go to your room from beach, pool or beach bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the service and quality of the pool, bar and beach area. I traveled with my children and they had a fantastic time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan, new york

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this property. We got an upgrade but hard to say if it was worth it as we paid for added parking that we didn’t use and room was not exactly what I expected. Staff was excellent and beach bar was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Outdated property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this hotel! You can't beat the amenities. It's great that the beach chairs, umbrella, and towels are all included with your stay. They will even set everything up for you which is so convenient. I've stayed at other Florida hotels where the chairs and umbrellas are not included and charge so much. I love Plunge and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence Zablonski

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very casual but clean hotel. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy Walsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Low key, calm vacation spot - on the water!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family vacation location. Close to center of town and resort has good food and beach bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre stay at Plunge

You can't beat the location of the Plunge, right on the beach with food and drink service. The pool was really nice and relaxing. The servers were extremely pleasant and helpful. The complaints we had were with the front desk and housekeeping. There was always a line at the front desk to talk to someone and we had to alert them twice that our room was in need of housekeeping. We stayed there three nights and housekeeping came once, only because we requested it. The hotel is worn but we did see signs that they are beginning a refresh of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Mickleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to shops and dining options. Love the beach and the included chairs and umbrella. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Didn’t care for the breakfast in the octopus restaurant, overpriced and underwhelmed. The elevator is slow and there is only 1 in the main building so took a long time to get to floor 4. Otherwise great place and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025