Plunge Beach Resort, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States, 33308

Right on the sand

Perfect

8.5

8.7

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4.0

Loved by guests

Pleasant surprise
Prime location
Beach access
Clean room
Amazing staff
Good breakfast

"Loved that beach chairs and umbrella with towels was included."

Nicole from United States

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"Your resort fee includes towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, unlimited cold bottles of water and access to bikes."

April S from United States

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"I love the beach front, pool and free bicycles."

Sherry from United States

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Guest Rooms

Plunge Beach Resort provides 163 guest rooms and suites. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, surf-themed art, white beds, and tie-dyed pillows. Some rooms include balconies with water views and direct beach access. Bathrooms include rainfall showers and Korres bath products. Bungalow Island View 2 Bedroom Suites have two bedrooms each with a Queen bed, a full kitchenette, and a 50' LED HD wall-mounted TV in each room. Bungalow King rooms include a King Bed and a 50" LED HD wall-mounted TV. Bungalow King with Kitchenette rooms also feature a kitchenette with a microwave, kitchen supplies, cook top, fridge, sink, dining table, and a 50" LED HD wall-mounted TV. Retro Chic Resort View King Rooms include a King Bed, a 50' LED HD wall-mounted TV, in-room safe, mini fridge, and built-in closet. Breathtaking Ocean View King Bed rooms, located in the Beach Tower, feature a furnished balcony with ocean views, a King Bed, a 50' LED HD wall-mounted TV, in-room safe, mini fridge, and built-in closet. Some rooms also have air conditioning and ceiling fans.

Dining Choices

The hotel includes Bean & Barnacle, a coffee shop serving Starbucks coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, pizza, and gelato. Octopus Gastro Pub offers specialty drinks and seafood. Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen serves tacos, burgers, and salads. Guests can savor the Best Breakfast in Town at Octopus. There are island-style natural rattan chairs and tables.

Leisure and Activities

Plunge Beach Resort features two swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. One swimming pool is reserved for Bungalow guests. The hotel also provides beach service. Guests can engage in activities like snorkeling and diving. Other options include weekly beach yoga and beach games. The hotel has loaner bicycles for exploring Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (18+ to use bicycles).

Location Highlights

Plunge Beach Resort is oceanfront, near Anglin's Fishing Pier and Anglin's Commercial Boulevard. It is minutes from the bars, restaurants, and beach boutiques of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Coral Ridge Country Club is 2.5 km away, while Anglin's Square and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are 1 km from the property. The hotel is 15 km from Fort Lauderdale Executive and 8 km from Cypress Creek.

Resort Services

Plunge Beach Resort provides Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. A lobby art gallery showcases local artists. The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible restaurants and pools with lifts and ramps to the pool decks. There is handicap and wheelchair-accessible parking. The hotel also offers onsite parking. Reusable items such as pens and notepads have been removed from guest rooms, and are available upon request at the front desk. Housekeeping services are provided every other day for our standard rooms and every day for our ocean front rooms.

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Highlights from guests

Sports & FitnessBikes!

Free bikes are available! It was great exploring local shops and eateries along the beach.

Kevin from Canada

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Guest ParkingGrocery nearby

A Publix grocery store is right across the street, very convenient.

Megan from United States

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DiningOctopus Rocks!

Breakfast at the Octopus restaurant was fantastic all three mornings. I especially loved the beach bar.

Jessica from Australia

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Room FeaturesOcean Views

The ocean view rooms offer breathtaking scenes of the beach and coastline. The view was awesome.

Carlos from Spain

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bungalow One King Bed Adults Only 21

2 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Private pool

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Resort View Two Queen Beds

2 persons

32 m²

2 King Size Beds

Resort view

Shower

Heating

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Resort View King

2 persons

32 m²

1 King-size bed

Resort view

Shower

Heating

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Ocean Front King Bed

2 persons

32 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 9.3 km

Airports

Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) 10.4 km

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (FLL) 23.6 km

Train

Johns Siding Railroad Station 3.8 km

Cypress Creek Station 5.6 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Electric vehicle charging station
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Diving
Snorkelling
Cycling
Yoga class

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Dining Onsite

Plunge Beach Resort offers a delightful blend of local flavors and fresh seafood, all set against the backdrop of Fort Lauderdale's sun-kissed beach atmosphere. Enjoy unique dining experiences that promise to satisfy every appetite, from casual bites to delightful dinners accompanied by stunning views.

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Backflip

Local

Ambiance

Seaside beach bar with a laidback vibe, perfect for casual dining.

Key Offerings

Relish freshly made dishes while sipping tropical rum punches under the golden sunshine and gentle beach breeze.

Reservation

Not needed.

Open for lunch and dinner.

Octopus

Seafood, Local

Ambiance

Relaxed setting with ocean views, ideal for a cozy dinner experience.

Key Offerings

Indulge in freshly caught seafood dishes that celebrate local flavors, perfect for a romantic evening.

Reservation

Recommended.

Open for dinner.

Bean and Barnacle

American

Ambiance

Casual yet vibrant atmosphere, perfect for a laidback breakfast or lunch.

Key Offerings

Enjoy hearty American classics that cater to all tastes, from breakfast favorites to lunch staples.

Reservation

Not needed.

Open for breakfast and lunch.

Location

4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States, 33308

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4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States, 33308

City landmarks

Beach

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

630 m

Landmark

Beach Pavilion

1.4 km

Landmark

Anglin's Square

800 m

Landmark

Beach Pavilion@ Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

800 m

Landmark

Florida Collectors Gallery

910 m

Landmark

SS Copenhagen Shipwreck

1.4 km

Landmark

Bay View Park

2.1 km

Landmark

Knoll Ridge

2.2 km

Landmark

Indian Mound Park

2.8 km

Golf Course

Coral Ridge Country Club

2.7 km

Landmark

Imperial Point

2.5 km

Shopping Area

Pompano Marketplace

2.5 km

Landmark

Galt Mile

2.6 km

Landmark

Lake Santa Barbara

2.9 km

Landmark

On The Beach Water Sports

3.0 km

Landmark

Oakland Park Beach Access

3.3 km

Landmark

Temple Bat Yam of East Fort Lauderdale

3.4 km

Harbour

Pompano Beach

4.3 km

Landmark

McNab Park

3.9 km

Church

Saint Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church

3.8 km

Market

Living Green Fresh Market

3.6 km

Landmark

Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier

4.3 km

Church

First Congregational Church of Christ in Fort Lauderdale

3.9 km

Landmark

Garman Sculpture Works

4.1 km

Landmark

The Great Lawn

4.0 km

Landmark

Leche-Vitrines Art Alliance

4.0 km

Nearby

Park

El Prado Park

490 m

4600 El Mar Dr

Laura Ward Park

250 m

Mall

Sea Ranch Center

350 m

Ocean Drive

Itzchak Kornfeld

540 m

Restaurants

Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen

70 m

4660 El Mar Dr Plunge Beach Hotel

Carina's

170 m

4743 N Ocean Dr

First Watch

290 m

4715 N Ocean Dr

Jasmine Garden

360 m

4739 N Ocean Dr

Aruba Beach Cafe

780 m

1 Commercial Boulevard

101 Ocean

800 m

101 Commercial Boulevard

Village Grille

790 m

4404 El Mar Drive

Village Grill Sushi Bar

740 m

4406 El Mar Dr

Sea Watch On the Ocean

1.0 km

6002 North Ocean Boulevard

El Mar Cafe

790 m

4405 El Mar Dr

DelacaSeas Cafe

930 m

4404 Bougainvilla Dr

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at USD 25 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

Spanish, Russian

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

163

Questions of the users

About Plunge Beach Resort

Are there any rooms that come with a sleeper sofa?

5 December 2024

Only the one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites are available with either a futon or sleeper sofa. Standard rooms do not include this feature.

What is the travel time to the nearest airport?

15 January 2025

The hotel is approximately 30 to 45 minutes away from the airport, depending on traffic conditions.

Is the resort fee charged daily or just once during the stay?

22 October 2024

The resort fee is currently $35 plus tax per room, charged per day.

Is the bungalow pool exclusive to the specific room or shared with other guests?

13 March 2024

The bungalow pool is semi-private and shared among guests who have booked one of the 26 bungalow rooms.

Are there any complimentary drink offerings for guests?

3 April 2024

Complimentary bottled water is available at the front desk, and happy hour prices can be enjoyed at the beach bar every weekday from 4 PM to 7 PM.

Does the hotel still have any indoor mask requirements?

6 July 2024

Currently, there are no mask mandates in place, but guests can inquire for any specific updates upon arrival.

Can guests bring their pets to the resort?

10 February 2025

Pet-friendly accommodations welcome up to two dogs per room, each weighing up to 18 kg. A non-refundable pet deposit of $75 per dog is required for the stay.

What are the parking costs at the hotel?

14 November 2024

Parking is included in the daily resort fee, which is currently $36 plus tax per room, per night.

Are beach chairs and umbrellas provided for guests?

28 August 2024

Beach amenities, including beach chairs and umbrellas, are included in the nightly resort fee of $41 plus tax.

What activities and events are available for guests during their stay?

15 May 2024

There is a unique schedule of weekly events including beach BBQs, yoga sessions on the beach, live music, and pet-friendly happy hours, ensuring fun for all guests.