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Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Fort Lauderdale Beach offers the perfect oceanfront getaway where travelers can enjoy both relaxation and adventure while experiencing genuine hospitality

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Plunge Beach Resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach offers a prime waterfront location. Guests love the outdoor pool with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a coffee shop for refreshments after biking. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and beach setting.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$421
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(122 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Bungalow One King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower | Bathroom

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located on the beach, Plunge Beach Resort is in a walkable area with great shopping. Bahia Mar Marina and Pier 66 Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Lauderdale Beach and Lauderdale by the Sea Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pompano Beach Aquatics Center, or check out an event or a game at Chase Stadium. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308

What's nearby

  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • El Prado Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anglins Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 9 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 14 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sea Watch On the Ocean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Billy Jack's Shack - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Plunge Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Lauderdale by the Sea Beach
A beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Plunge Beach Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Bean & Barnacle, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, ATM/banking services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 163 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
  • 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

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 99 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 18 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 49.72 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • Health club access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Does Plunge Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 16 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plunge Beach Resort on 22 Jan 2026 start from AU$347.02, 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.

Is Plunge Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 99 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Plunge Beach Resort?

Self-parking is available for USD 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Plunge Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Plunge Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Plunge Beach Resort located?

Located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Pompano Beach is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Plunge Beach Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1249 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Excellent staff, beach was beautiful our stay was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay on the beach, friendly warm clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big comfortable room and bed Friendly staff Great little cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean, Nice beach
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and nice people
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room,friendly staff,pleased with the resort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The room was so cute and quaint. Access to beach and amenities were unbeatable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raffy

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Good for kids and adults. Convenient for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always an amazing time at the plunge and staff always friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great but l did not have a beach view
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. The location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Christian

Clean, accommodating friendly staff, great amenities. Very good food, bar, breakfast, premium coffee on site. Grocery store and many food other options in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here and I will be back! Everything you need is right there, including grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. The pool and the beach are literally right outside the lobby doors. The beachfront room and balcony was well worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent! Loved the bungalow adult only pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay! The staff is 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

It was confusing an doing but they are super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, and fantastic amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

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