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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
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Bungalow Deluxe Jr. Suite Ocean Front King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
  • Place, Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Classic Double Queen

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Classic King

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

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Ocean View Double Queen

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

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Ocean View King

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

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One Bedroom Suite King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Suite King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bungalow One King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Gold Coast Scuba - 12 min walk - 0.7 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

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 securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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 Mar 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plunge Beach Resort on Apr 19, 2026 start from $278, including 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?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and it's just steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach. 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 parking spaces, an electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking 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 a beachfront restaurant.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does Plunge Beach Resort have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Plunge Beach Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony/patio and a patio where guests can enjoy ocean and 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. 785 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1280 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an issue with air conditioning in room they were very responsive and fixed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Faith, Dedham

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection for a beach vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locations quite clean. 2 min walk from the beach. Lots of dinning and activities available near by
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scotteana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff, room, accommodations, and location were all wonderful. The rooms and facility were clean and fresh always. This was my first stay and will not be my last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy, West point

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raffy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Beach Awesome staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean rooms. Great customer satisfaction. They were kind and efficient. All was a terrific. I will stay again Kent and Suzette were especially delightful and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views. Lovely room. Direct access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyejeong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Shout out to Luis who delivered my virgin pina colada countless times without a mistake
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax and unwind. Friendly staff, clean, and right on the beautiful beach. Recommend to all my family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was so nice and accommodating. We only stayed one night but will absolutely be going back! Lots of things to do on the property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Loved Plunge Beach. Right in front of a bus stop and a Publix
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place where everyone is so friendly and gets to know you. Suzette at the front desk is wonderful. If I had a business I would have her there. Nothing is too much and she is so friendly. Everything you need is there. The wings are so good at backflip
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the decor - original artwork and eclectic vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pokój czysty. Obsluga miła. Na szczególne wyróżnienie zasługuje Susan z recepcji.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025