Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool
VIP Access

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Sundeck
View from room
Bungalow Deluxe Jr. Suite Ocean Front King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
View from property
On the beach, beach bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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
VIP Access
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  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Resort View, 2 Queen Beds

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

Resort View, King Bed

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

Ocean Front, 2 Queen Beds

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

Ocean Front, King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow One King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Plunge Beach Resort places you next to Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Fort Lauderdale Beach. This 3.5-star hotel has 163 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

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
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sea Watch On the Ocean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
At Plunge Beach Resort, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a meeting room, an arcade/game room, and a terrace.
50-inch LED TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other amenities include free local calls, safes, and ironing boards.
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.

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Property amenities

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 self 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 99 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

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

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

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.
  • 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 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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at Plunge Beach Resort?

Plunge Beach Resort offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Plunge Beach Resort?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plunge Beach Resort on Mar 8, 2026 start from $272.0, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of Plunge Beach Resort?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, just steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center, and within a short walk of El Prado Park. You'll also find Fort Lauderdale Beach and Pompano Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Plunge Beach Resort?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 25 per day with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Plunge Beach Resort include a casino?

No, Plunge Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Plunge Beach Resort?

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

Is Plunge Beach Resort good for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a beach bar and an outdoor pool.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a hot tub?

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

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Plunge Beach Resort serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bean & Barnacle.

Does Plunge Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Plunge Beach Resort for a fee of USD 99 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Plunge Beach Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Plunge Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Plunge Beach Resort is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL), which is 12.6 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Boca Raton, FL (BCT), which is located 17.5 mi away (25-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Plunge Beach Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Plunge Beach Resort.

Plunge Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1261 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Ann

It was clean, the air conditioner did leak and make funny noises but the convenience of the hotel and location was great and the restraunt there was really good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayaz

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Old property only good as a beach access over priced for non ocean front rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms with a view! All the staff was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s our fifth or six stay pre and post cruises plus a week last year. We’ll be back in Mar 2026 too. Everyone we’ve referred are very satisfied and thought if you liked a walk past their 80 person pool bar to a few feet to your own beach chairs and umbrella delivered to where you want for $20 ! It’s the best value for a day week . Their adults only bungalows have their on quit pools. Moly best beach vibes , morning treats in a Starbucs in lobby. A five min walk is a five unit shopping mall with a PUBLIC MARKRT. Awesome tourist foods and healthy prepared meals and wines. Restaurant in the lobby is famous for excellent breakfasts. We traveled a lot. The plunge always beats anyplace when you just gotta have that kick back feeling. Enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggie Lynn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 4th time staying at the Plunge. Great time & Great hotel…Hoping to be back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and facilities are well kept , staff was good always helpful if needed ,pool was nice , good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upgraded!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, the room need improvement, like two chairs, one full body mirror and AC is too noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing from check in with Shashana who greeted us as soon as we came into the hotel help us with checking in and make sure our stay was going well through our time at the plunge. Juile, Jennifer and Miquel was amazing down at the bar area and beach. They always had a smile and was helpful with helping us select the best food and drinks. Suzette was another person at the front desk who was always welcoming and made sure we were okay. I would recommend this hotel hand down to everyone. Nice location pool, beach and amazing food and drink blocks away form local entertainment and fun. We had a blast. Hotel staff overall was amazing and the rooms and hotel stayed cleaned and smelling great. Housekeeping cleaned room every day we did not have to call service desk for anything. ❤️❤️❤️see ya all our next trip to Ft. Lauderdale.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jennifer and Brian at the bar were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, quality of sunchairs, towels & sheets were excellent. Rooms dated but heard they will be renovating. Location great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fav place to be Best Bartenders at Backflip
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradison

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hallways were dated , rooms mediocre and not worth the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenicel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese, plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great, especially Kent, Suzette and Miguel. I wish I remembered the beach services guys. They do a great job. Great amenities on the ocean. We’ve been here many times and we’ll keep coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025