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Castle by the Sea

2.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach

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Efficiency (1 King Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
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Efficiency (2 Full Beds) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4520 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglins Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Standard (2 Full Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Efficiency (1 King Bed) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Efficiency (1 King Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Efficiency (2 Full Beds) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Efficiency (2 Full Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Small Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Small Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Castle by the Sea places you next to Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Fort Lauderdale Beach. Each of the 16 rooms at this hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • El Prado Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Anglins Fishing Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 8 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Laspada's Original Hoagies By The Sea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Billy Jack's Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪BurgerFi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Castle by the Sea

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
Guests of Castle by the Sea enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. A stay here includes free offsite parking. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with pillow menus and down comforters ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, microwaves, and safes are other standard amenities. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 major credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Castle Sea Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Inn Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Inn
Castle Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Hotel
Castle Sea
Castle by the Sea Hotel
Castle by the Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle by the Sea Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Castle by the Sea?

Castle by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Castle by the Sea?

This hotel is located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a short 16-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and also 2 minutes on foot from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach. You'll also find El Prado Park and Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Castle by the Sea?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Castle by the Sea have a casino at the property?

No, Castle by the Sea doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Castle by the Sea?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Castle by the Sea?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a comfy mattress, a hydromassage showerhead, and bathrobes.

Does Castle by the Sea have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Castle by the Sea have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Castle by the Sea doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Castle by the Sea allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Castle by the Sea though service animals are welcome.

Does Castle by the Sea have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Castle by the Sea?

The closest major airport to Castle by the Sea is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL), which is 12.2 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Boca Raton, FL (BCT), which is located 17.2 mi away (22-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Castle by the Sea?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Castle by the Sea.

Castle by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 248 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here and will be returning for future trips. Perfect distance walk to the beach and restaurant. The lady at the front desk we very helpful and kind which goes a long way! Pool was nice, they had lots of toys for my kids to play with. The room itself was also well sized, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was functioning. What more could you ask for? The only thing I would do differently is ask for a ground level room since I had a stroller and there was no elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would come back to this location. Has a nice place to hangout by pool.location was walking distance to restaurants and beach. Room smelled nice and was Clean . And the bed was so comfortable.Staff was super nice and accommodating ,she even helped us out with things to do and recommend restaurants to go to since we were new to the area. We will definitely be staying here in the future ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

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

Challenging

Lots of miscommunication/no communication w/front desk staff made this accommodation very challenging. We attempted to check in at 12:30 on the day of arrival, the office hours 10am-6pm, there was no one there. Waited 20 minutes and left to spend our afternoon sightseeing.We didn’t return until late due to traffic. We received a message from the front desk with instruction for the lockbox to get key.Next morning we left early to explore the Florida Keys.Due to a forrest fire blocking our route back to the hotel we didn’t arrive until 2:30am. Our room key didn’t work, called the emergency line twice and left voicemail.Slept on couches at the pool (had to run to Denny’s in the middle of the night for bathroom). Finally reached someone on the emergency phone number at 7:00a.m.Was informed that our room key was in the lockbox with the same code as before. Was also informed that they’d called Expedia, spent twenty minutes on the phone to get them to convey a message to me about the key in lockbox.Didn’t get that message, because I booked through Hotels.com not Expedia.Finally encountered the front desk staff later that day, to sign paperwork/pay my remaining balance.Quite unfriendly, likely because I’d awakened her at 7am with my phone call.In spite of paying for a room, that I didn’t get to sleep in until 7am, I was calm/courteous.As a large group checked in, they were given car pass for parking,I asked for one, was told I didn’t need it, I insisted, didn’t need car towed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

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

Florida tour 25

Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed here 4 nights. Our room with double beds on the 2nd floor was extremely clean and well maintained. It took a good 5 minutes to get hot water in the shower and the toilet was just flushable due to low water pressure. The room had a walk-in closet outside the small bathroom. The mattresses seemed pretty new and although a bit soft were fine for us. This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this very walkable neighborhood. Most of the hotels appear to be vintage (1960s?). The location is wonderful- 2 blocks to the beach, 6 minute walk to the restaurants and shops in the town center. There are a Dunkin Donuts and First Watch options for breakfast within an 10 minute walk and a Publix Supermarket in the same shopping center. This hotel also includes free parking for one car. There are no resort fees. Services are limited compared to a fancier hotel. This is a really good option for a somewhat budget accommodation near the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cottage, not Castle

The woman at the front desk was super helpful but our room was so tiny. It was hard to get around the bed, no hot water and no counter space in the bathroom. The location was great and the pool was nice and heated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

johnmark

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

Nice little place on busy road

Nice place, decent rooms and made reasonable accommodations to our needs coming in late and switching rooms mid-trip. The heated outdoor pool was nice, very warm at first but we were able to adjust that easily enough. Rooms were clean, mattresses were a bit thin, not super comfortable, but sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We put a note on the door of our room and the maid came in anyway!!! Next year we are staying at the PLUNGE RESORT!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice stay, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evenie, Davenport

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in room 10. Really big, spacious and bright. Beaches were wide and groomed. Publix nearby to stock up the kitchen. Lots of restaurants and shops about a block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a great stay....my room was small butvwell appoi
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit and we will always return here whenever we visit Lauderdale-by-the-sea. The manager is wonderful and helpful. The location is walking distance to anything you may need and the beach is right around the corner. It’s so hard to have to leave…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and always available to make your stay comfortable. Would definitly come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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