Name: Tides Inn Hotel
Address: 4628 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale By The Sea, 33308, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Michele

I selected this boutique hotel, it had everything you needed to stay and relax. The pool was nice, even though I wanted to swim in the ocean, but too much seaweed aka sargassum. The boutique had a mini ice machine, provide daily coffee and a ton of pool floats. I would certainly return to this boutique hotel. My only complaint was the bed was low, needs to be little higher. Close to the market, restaurants with a short walk or a quick bus or Uber to major shops.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Miriam

Very lovely place!!!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Shannon

We loved the umbrella and chairs every morning. The room was clean and cool. It was also close to the grocery store and to several restaurants!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Leslie

The receptionist was exceptionally kind, the location is prime, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a walkable distance, very comfortable beds, you can walk right out into the sand on the beach, pool was clean, free paddle board & kayak usage, & parking is included.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Michaela

So clean and staff was so friendly. Great location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Daria

I really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms are clean, equipped with a fridge and microwave, beachfront with umbrellas and chairs, as well as a big publix grocery store just a 5 minute walk away. Everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation at your fingertips. I will definitely be back

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Barbara

Amazing staff, view. Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Ciraida

Clean room and bathroom. Toiletries in bathroom. On the beach. Clean pool. Very comfortable beds. Nice quiet, safe neighborhood. Restaurants and shop within walking distance.
This is my 2nd time in the property. Complimentary parking for 1 car.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

DIGNA

Very good!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Robert

Right on the beach. Everything worked great. Just an old Florida motel but renovated and nice and clean. Front desk staff was amazing lady.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Matthew

The Tides is something that I do not need to advertise.
as the surf rolls
in and out
the Tides
carry on

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

michael

Very nice and clean hotel with an excellent location. Office staff was very friendly upon arrival. Later in the room it was difficult and I could not turn on the TV as it took two remotes that I couldn't figure out how to get the TV to come on. Then the air conditioning was set at 75 and there was a controller on the wall that didn't work. Upon calling the office the next day and tell him staff they told me they were sorry. Then called back and said that the air conditioning works fine and that the controller was inside the closet, which I had no idea that I should look inside the closet. They also said that the TV worked and they went there and got it to come on but it took both remotes to do it. It was a one-night stay for business and other than the air conditioning and television, the air conditioning being the most important, it was very nice. I felt a discount or a discount in the future would be appropriate. However, none was offered. I do come to the area two or three times a month and would love to stay at that hotel again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Dorthea

I would have appreciated a towel change and the waste baskets being emptied midway between our stay. Our room was not serviced the entire time during our stay. I would have really appreciated at least clean washcloths and hand towels, but was not provided with either. The room was very, very clean, but had a very, very strong smell of cleaning products which was very offputting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Bob

Great retro hotel built in 1950. Totally updated. Super cool. Loved everything.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Stephen

Overall, a nice place in a great location. Clean and great access to beach and restaurants. SOme things in the room didn't work. Need to let on the beach later using the resorts umbrellas and chairs.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Jodi

My family and I stayed at the Tides for the third year in a row in April. It is a small fairly quiet very well maintainedproperty. The pool is lovely and it is located on the beach. Parking is right in front of the property, it could not be easier.All of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It is situated less than a mile from Fort Lauderdale by the sea so an easy walk to restaurants, shops bars, etc.. It is where we stay in Fort Lauderdale before venturing down to the keys. We plan to go next year as well.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Lise

Tres bien dans son ensemble et bon service.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Jennifer

Small hotel with a great pool and beach access. The staff is extremely pleasant and accommodating.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Sydney

This is my second time staying here, rebooked because we loved it so much! So quaint and convenient. It’s steps from your room to the beach, and Lauderdale by the sea has a lot of restaurants and shops in walking distance. William was so kind and helpful. We will be back!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Kathleen

Very clean room, beach chairs and umbrellas set up on beach is a plus. The beds are very low to the ground and walls are thin so can be noisy at times. Short walk to the center for restaurants and shops.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Michele

Great place. Clean and staff very friendly.

Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Mary

Very very basic room with thin walls claiming to be ocean view but you couldn’t see the ocean from outside our room. Expected much comfier loungers and warmer reception for the price. We paid $500 for 1 nt..$300 would have been fair.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Lisa

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Great location. The only negative about this place was the extremely slippery shower floor.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Michael

Poor quality

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Jane

Had the penthouse. Staff was very helpful. Confusion over my reservation, but worked out.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Tracy

The Tides Inn was right on the beach, so a great location. Free chairs and umbrellas and staff attendant that brought the chairs was amazing. No ice machine - other than a tiny ice maker in the water dispenser in the tiny lobby. Room was clean and efficient - walls very thin so you can hear people next door. Location is great - I'd go back.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Gina

The room was clean, the beds were OK. Great location. The staff were pleasant and helpful. We needed to stay for 2 extra nights due to our flight being cancelled. The room charge doubled for one of the nights.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

PAUL K

Tides Inn makes you feel like family.

Self

4/10

Poor

09 Feb 2026

Beth

Expedia did not match the lower price charged by the hotel, nearly $400 in overcharges. The marketing of this old run down motel as a “ boutique” is a misrepresentation. No hot water on day 1. Amenities were missing, for example no bathrobe, slippers, or even soap to wash your hands. No screens for the windows. Electric plug hanging out of the wall was a fire hazard. Mattress & bedding was old & uncomfortable. No “premium” bedding to be had as advertised. They even limited towels to one per person & the “free” water was a total of 2 bottles for the entire stay. The closet consisted of wire racks & a drape. No instructions provided for the safe. I would never recommend this motel. The only redeeming quality is the location on the beach, though you had to be located on the second floor to have an ocean view.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Mary

This is not a boutique hotel as advertised and is in fact a low budget, rundown motel. The rooms have no amenities and are minimal with makeshift bathrooms, old furniture, cheap mattresses, and thin walls. You get two bottles of water and one bath towel on check/in. You are charged for everything and it is run like a third world motel. Our room was in disrepair and smelled like strong floor cleaner. It is located on the beach but views are only available on the second floor from the narrow porch.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Barbara

The room was exceptionally clean! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic and we loved being within walking distance of the pier. We will definitely be back again!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Kellie

The room was spotless and the staff was so courteous and friendly. The pool was clean and a good temperature. We were able to swim in January! Loved the view and the location. We would definitely visit again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Frances

Lovely location— right on the beach and walkable to shops and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Olivier

The staff is exceptionally welcoming, kind, attentive and attentive to our needs!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Roxana

I don't give it zero stars because they don't let them, the place the only thing is good is the location in front of the beach, the hotel has terrible conditions the bathroom pipes are rusty and very bad cleaning and why attract the customer's tension horrible

They only have 4 parking spaces in front of the hotel and if someone else supposedly pays for a better room than the yours has priority in those parking lots you will have to park very far from the hotel it seems to me a lack of respect they also gave me a pass that is a literal paper a printed paper so that the city does not tow your car whose paper they do not tell you or that you have to return or what to do with it

When I did my checkout the office was closed and they called me claiming the paper the person who attended me, a woman whose name did not say, clearly told me that it was my responsibility to deliver it when no one really told me anything about it and also she was not at the time of checkout

I WANTED YOU TO PAY $30 TO SEND THEM SAID PAPER, I think it's incredible for a paper that you can reprint, in fact I HAD TO SEND IT ON MY OWN

In the area there are many better places to stay, I don't recommend it at all

My experience was horrible

Ah, then,the checkout is at 11am and from 9:30am they are touching you in the room to know what time you leave

I come back and I repeat I will never go again and I do not recommend it to anyone

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Richard

Nice hotel directly on the beach. Beach is not too busy and they have chairs available. Very relaxing. Bedding low with thinner mattess.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Lisa

Location is great, staff is very accommodating, it is an older establishment, nothing fancy, but everything you need. It’s a quintessential beach motel. The beach is gorgeous and it’s far enough off the beaten path to be nice and quiet, except you can hear people in the neighboring rooms so be aware the walls are thin. Especially if you’re on the lower level and there is someone above you. I recommend getting a second level room if you can. Convenient to everything. Pool is very nice and clean. Steps to the beach. Only downside is the beds need to be higher. They are literally a foot and a half off the floor, which is WAY too low for adults. Fix the beds, make them taller and comfortable, and it would be five stars.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Denis

Great spot on beach.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Leanne

Fantastic place. So clean and wonderful staff. I loved the hammocks. Beach chairs and the lovely pool. Very small with only a few rooms.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2025

Trevor

Let’s just say the linens were stained. Also, the beds were not comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

joe

very nice

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Thomas-Christine

Clean rooms great location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Mary

We enjoyed our stay at Tides Inn. There was so much to do! Corn Hole, sea kyacks, and chairs with beach towels! We only wish the weather had been better. We will have to stay again!

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Kathryn

I love staying at Tides Inn. We have been there several times. It’s quiet and the beach access makes it the perfect spot for early morning coffee and sunrises. The rooms have everything you need but a little updating (specifically the beds) would make it the perfect place to stay. Tides will always be one of my favorite hotels in this area.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Ryan

👍

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Sharmon

This is a very basic little place but William and Scarlet are amazing and the location can't be beat. You're just far enough away from the larger hotels to avoid a crowded beach, yet close enough to walk to amenities. They put out the beach chairs and umbrellas for you(no charge) and they have bikes you can also use at no charge. We really enjoyed our stay!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2025

Adam

First the positives. It’s a great location and just a few steps to the beach. Also the hotel will provide you with chairs and an umbrella on the beach. The pool is very nice. And the staff are friendly. Plenty of parking available.

Now, for the not so positive. The room itself left a lot to be desired. The bed is a very low to the ground frame and has a super soft mattress and poor quality, ill fitting sheets and duvet which meant for uncomfortable sleeping. Also the rooms have those connecting doors for housekeeping and you can clearly hear the conversations of the people in the next room. Attempted to iron a shirt and the iron leaked water all over the shirt and floor. The room lacks quality for the price point.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2025

Lisa

The rooms showed a lot of wear, crumbling ceilings and bathroom doors didn’t lock/close and smelled very musty.-Time for some updates. Beach service gentleman was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Bernard

Susana is a sweetheart 😘

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Troy

Everything was so clean and the beach access was amazing. Got to enjoy the sunrise just walking out our room to the beach

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Tracey

second time visiting here and this is my favorite spot
love this place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Julia

This was the perfect hotel. Staff was wonderful and very helpful. We will definitely return

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Charlotte

Only place I’ll stay!! Wonderful!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

George

Great place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Ana

Great staff, location and overall stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

michael

The Tides was simply charming......we will definitely be back. Everything about it was perfect. Scarlet and William were so helpful and friendly as well. Can't wait to see them again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Maria

The staff, in particular Susana and William, were extremely attentive to making sure our stay there was A+! Very friendly and accommodating to our needs! I love the Tides Inn and will continue to come back year after year! My family loves the Tides Inn Lauderdale by the Sea!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Anna

Excelente ubicación y muy atento todo el personal

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Stephen

I liked this place so much that I don't want to give it a good review, so there will be a vacancy the next time I want to go to Florida.

Truly a special place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Joy

This ia a beautiful property, right on the ocean. It is close to

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

John

Very nice location

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

The staff is so friendly and welcoming! The location couldn't be better. Our daughter spent every minute in the pool!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Marilyn

An amazing stay!!! Scarlett and staff were so accommodating. Grounds are beautiful. Publix and Dunkin’ Donuts are walking distance.
A quiet peaceful environment to keep in mind.
Would love to come back!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Allison

Loved the hotel. It was clean and close to everything but the AC in my room didn’t work properly the entire time I was there. We had to sleep with the fan on and it was very uncomfortable. Other guests were complaining about the same thing. We reported it but they couldn’t do anything about it. The staff was very helpful and I would go back if they correct that issue.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

miladys

Peace and quiet!! Great weekend!!

Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2025

Mendy

Our stay at The Tides Inn in Fort Lauderdale was unfortunately, a very disappointing experience. One of the biggest issues was the lack of parking. The hotel had rented out its own parking spaces, leaving guests like us scrambling to find somewhere else to park. We were told to “just park” at a nearby hotel across the street, even though it wasn’t allowed—which we chose not to do. Instead, we had to pay to park in a public parking lot, which was inconvenient and added unexpected costs.
The room itself was also a letdown. It was very small, and the beds were extremely low to the ground and uncomfortable. It felt more like a budget motel than a relaxing beach getaway.
Overall, this was not the experience we hoped for. Between the parking situation and the uncomfortable accommodations, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this hotel to others.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Jessica

We had a wonderful stay at the Tides Inn. The rooms are renovated and you’re steps from the sand/beach. The pool and deck area were great, we traveled with young children and they were very happy to play in the pool.

Good communication with the front office, very friendly, accommodating and helpful. Proximity to restaurants was ideal.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Barbara

Near everything , front beach , warm pool and nice staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

maureen

This property is clean and there is maid service. The beach chairs are uncomfortable and hurt your back. There is no foot rest They advertise robes and you do not get them. Room smelled of mold and clothes did upon returning home. The beds were comfortable but very low to the ground.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2025

Kelly

I arrived early at 1:40pm (check in is from 3-5) and was approaching the office to see if by chance my room was ready. The lady working office could not have been more rude. When I was reading reviews on places to stay, almost every one spoke of great/friendly staff. NOT my experience..at all. Was told yes room was ready but I would be charged $75 for early check in. I left saying I would return between 3-5pm. I received a call at 4:10 from same lady telling me I needed to be back before 4:30 because she was leaving. Hotel itself and location are really nice but absolutely will spend my money at a different hotel next trip to the area.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Martin

Very clean, friendly staff, great location close to shops, restaurants and bars. I’ll put this hotel in my saves!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Richard

Nice location easy walk to beach and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Boba

Clean, quiet, right on the beach. Staff is the best part of the property !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Cheyenna

All things Fun in the Sun

The Tides Inn is an excellent location for all things beachy. Love it and stay there every time we visit family in Florida.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Todd

I liked everything this property is a little hidden gem. The whole staff makes you feel welcome.. you walked out the back gate right onto the beach they give you umbrellas and cheers you don't have to rent them you want to lie in a hammock they have that you want to barbecue grill they have that bean bag toss, you want to go bike riding they have that a beautiful view of the ocean and beach they have there you want to go kayaking they offer you that no charger close to everything. I plan on going back again and I recommend it to anyone else to try.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Mary

Excellant

4/10

Poor

06 May 2025

Jeri Jo

Right on the beach with a pool. Could be amazing if they cleaned the rooms and upgraded the beds and aging furniture.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Sarah

This hotel was small, cute, and clean. It was well maintained and the staff was very helpful and friendly. It sits right at the beach and walking distance to the restaurants and shops. Would recommend if your going to visit Lauderdale by the sea.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Nathan

This was our 3rd stay, lovely property and William is the best!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Lori

We arrived early and we greatly appreciated being able to check in ..very nice staff! We will definitely recommend this place..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Cristin Leigh

We really enjoyed our time on the island! The condos are very clean and the location is perfect. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. The pool and the grounds were immaculately clean and beautiful. You can’t beat being right on the beach. Area is very quiet and walkable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Charlotte

This was the cleanest hotel! Staff was fantastic! Will definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Jennifer

Tides Inn was an exceptional property in a perfect location! So happy with our stay!!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

James Michael

The staff was amazing. The location is prime!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2025

Sabrina

Such a great spot. Right on the beach and a smaller property so it’s not crowded will definitely visit again. The only downfall due to its size I couldn’t get late check out and had to book a day room else where.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Laura

This property has a fantastic location - can walk to many restaurants and shops - easy check in and love the coded doors where you don’t have to carry a key!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

LISA

I loved that it was small and private. Perfect location right on beach and close to everything. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful!! Our second time staying at the Tides inn!!! Loved it!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Karen

The location is right on the ocean. It was immaculate and the staff was so friendly. I would stay again with no qualms.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Elizabeth

The only thing I didn't like is the small ice maker that is unavailable after 6 pm

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Kathleen

Very nice place right on the beach. Fantastic location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

amber

Oasis

I really enjoy the peacefulness of this Resort. It feels like you have your own private beach. The beds are very comfortable. The water pressure is strong and very hot. I've stayed here previously with my family and we love it. Will definitely be back in the future once again. The only downfall is that there is not more than one parking space if you have more than one vehicle.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

cynthia

Complimentary kayaks!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Justin

This place is fantastic. 5 stars all day. Clean Rooms, Staff is on another level. William busts his tail!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

Shelley

The location is amazing. My room opened directly onto the beach with a huge balcony. Very nice place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

David

The staff is phenomenal. They manage it very well.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Everything was perfect

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Kamila De

Excellent!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Davis

The staff was the best. Short walk to beach.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2024

Steven

Check-in is a bit awkward. They supposedly sent an email they gave you a code I didn't receive I've been had to find staff by calling the number on the door and then they were very offended that I didn't have the code. It seemed the property is OK otherwise nothing special

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Erin

We loved our stay and will be back.

Leisure Partner