Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a river, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A child jumping on a sandy beach with the ocean and a pier in the background.
A palm tree with lights wrapped around its trunk.
A pier extending into the ocean with a clear blue sky above.
A city skyline at dusk with a harbor and boats.

Our guide on where to stay in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and people relaxing under umbrellas.

Bel Air

When in Bel Air, you can plan a visit to Promenade at Bay Colony Shopping Center and Sea Ranch Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A marina with yachts docked, a large hotel building, and a sunset over a city skyline.

Terra Mar Island Estates

While Terra Mar Island Estates isn't home to many top sights, Pompano Beach and Pompano Beach Amphitheatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plunge Beach Resort

Plunge Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
4660 El Mar Dr Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
The price is AU$188 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$188
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Nice place to stay right in front of the beach"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Plunge Beach Resort
The Sea Lord

The Sea Lord

4 out of 5
4140 El Mar Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
The price is AU$190 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$190
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"*"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Sea Lord
Tides Inn Hotel

Tides Inn Hotel

3 out of 5
4628 El Mar Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
The price is AU$219 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$219
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Tides Inn Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Key Inn

Coral Key Inn

2.5 out of 5
4601 El Mar Drive Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property ...
Coral Key Inn
Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale

Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale

3.5 out of 5
16461 Racquet Club Road Weston FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Weston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sawgrass Mills and Amerant Bank Arena are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,504 reviews)
"Hotel rooms are old colors are terrible furniture is old beds are uncomfortable and sofa couch is like a brick please update room halls and smell throughout hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale
Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

3.5 out of 5
21 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Marriott's BeachPlace Towers
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Lauderdale-by-the-Sea attractions

A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters, lined with evenly spaced street lamps.

Lauderdale by the Sea Beach

9.6/10 (1,269 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lauderdale by the Sea Beach during your trip to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
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Activities

Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour

Water Taxi All Day hop on hop off Venice of America Boat Tour

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Water Taxi All Day hop on hop off Venice of America Boat Tour
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry

Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry

AU$339
per adult
Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry
Airboat ride in Fort Lauderdale

Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit

AU$44
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Everglades Airboat Adventure with Alligator & Reptile Exhibit
Bimini Bahamas Day Cruise!!

Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup

AU$333
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup
#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!

AU$45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
#1 VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR - Cold A/C 115' LARGEST IN LAUDERDALE!
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale

AU$43
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
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