Plunge Beach Resort

United States , Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Area - FL
FORT LAUDERDALE, 4660 El Mar Dr
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10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Miguel

Clean room, heated pool, beach front. Great price.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

April

Our stay was fabulous, the staff and the accommodations were very clean and very organized. The staff is very helpful. The beach and the pools were fabulous, we stayed in the bungalows. They had a lounge area where you could get ice, popsicles, and water at all times.
The downtown area we walk to every night tons of restaurants and ice cream, places and coffee shops. Everything that you need, cross the street from the plunge is a Publix , dollar store and restaurants to eat.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Gym was not well equipped, very small with poor ventilation

Rugs throughout the hotel were very dirty
Furniture in the lobby was dirty and stained

Staff was nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Iwona

Great place to stay! Property is located right by the ocean. They have private beach, bar and restaurant. Close to Lauderdale by the sea downtown.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Michele

Beautiful room, enjoyed our stay! Brian, the bartender was great!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Nichole

Staff across the resort was great! Beach was convenient, pool and lobby very nice. Some of carpet and chairs were shabby. Overall a good experience and fabulous location.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Suzanne

Clean and convenient to down town

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2026

Nancy

Check in we were told that we were eligible for an upgrade on our room but none were available. Why tell us? We tried to check in at 4pm (check in time) room wasn’t ready. Ate everyday at the pool restaurant. Lynn the server was very rude I told her there was no dressing on my salad. She argued there was. Then charged me .50 cents for extra dressing. Ridiculous

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Mario

Great location however we were notified that our beach front rooms were closed less than 12 hours prior to boarding. Tried in vain to call the listed telephone number to arrange for new accommodations. Had ti back door my way to customer service to finally get a hold of the reservations team. Vacations are meant to be fun, not suddenly thrust into customer service.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Juan

Our room didn’t over look the beach because hotel is across the street from beach. But it was a wonderful place. Great staff at the front desk. Very accommodating and the pool was heated so it was a pleasure if you like to hang by the pool. We sat in the beach every day. They will set up your umbrella and if you like chairs and give you towels. Would def recommend and stay again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Christine

No we couldn't see the beach, but the room was clean. The staff was extremely friendly.

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Jeffrey

Pool and beach fantastic. Bar and lunch great. Rooms need work. Carpeting has been being replaced for 2 years now. Disgusting!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Susan

held ourluggage, and could use pool and beach chairs and umbrella prior to check in which was very nice being we got off our cruise ship early a.m. A wonderful place to stay right on beach with cute tiki bar with food.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Linda

Room overlooked a parking lot

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

erin

We traveled to Plunge Beach resort during a beautiful sunny week in March. The main resort building (main entrance) is set back, but a very short walk to the beach. Note: we were informed when we arrived that the beach front building had sustained damage from a broken sprinkler system so it was not able to be occupied while under renovation. The lobby area of the main building is modern and welcoming—hosting a display of local art work. There is also a great coffee shop that had fantastic coffee and breakfast sandwiches (and a super friendly and accommodating staff)!! Off of the open lobby is a bar area that hosts breakfast in the morning and drinks in the afternoon. There is a shopping center a 1 minute walk from the hotel if you need a grocery or drug store. The hotel is a 10 minute (easy) walk to all of the downtown restaurants and bars. My only complaint is that the hotel hallways and rooms looked very tired and worn. You walk from this very open, modern lobby off the elevator to hallways that have worn carpet and walls that were in desperate need of fresh paint. The rooms themselves were clean, but again somewhat worn and in need of a refresh. The hotel staff was ever present and extremely friendly! We never made it to the pool as the beach was the gold star of this resort! I would love to return back to Plunge after it completes all of its renovations and gets a refresh. With a little TLC I think this place could easily be a 5 star rating!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2026

Tami

I have stayed here on multiple occasions and the last time I stayed I wrote a review telling them the property was in bad shape and needed painting/new carpet and I was told they had plans to renovate. Well, a year later....still the same tired hallways, elevator and common areas. And the rooms are just ok, very tired and NO lenghthview mirror!!! And the staff at the cafe in the lobby area was a joke - you might want to look into that! Then, to end things, I asked for a receipt because I didn't stop at the desk to check out (because I had no additional charges) and discovered they overcharged me by $80 for parking yet I DIDN'T even have a car!! It took me 5 separate phone calls just to reach someone and then I was forgotten on hold so had to call back!!! I still haven't seen the credit on my account but I will be checking!! Other than having the restaurant and cafe on site, I would not recommend staying here. The day we left my husband did see a sign that said they were renovating....not that we could see anywhere!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Stacy

Beautiful ocean view. Every staff member was super friendly. We had a wonderful time and would stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Patricia

We love this place. Couldn't ask for any better.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Pamela M

I ocean was visible from our room, which was on the side of the bldg not facing the water directly. But the view was pleasant.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

David

No Ocean View and the Hallway Carpet needs to be replaced and freshly painted walls. Otherwise we loved the place.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Barbara

Great location right on the beach!

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

ELIZABETH TERESA SOCHA

I wanted to Thank a few people that made my stay very comfortable. I was there for 5 nights.
Starting with \"Jasmine at the front desk\", she has the warmest smile, and offers much effort to help, thank you Jasmine!

Suzette also at front desk was a dear, Kent the supervisor is a real gentlemen, AJ at the coffee shop awesome, made the best cappuccino I had every morning, and Bianca at Octopus resto. is great! The avocado toast for breakfast was very good.
Eugene, the new bellman, very friendly and helpful.
(Unfortunately, there was a lady with glasses, at the front desk, that was very rude, never smiled, and moody, her name might start with Mar--. A smile and being kind to guests is important if you're working front desk. No rudeness needed.

The room was fine, surprised and disappointed to find no basic coffee machine? I travel quite a bit, there's always a coffee machine. And, wow, no micro-wave.
Buyer beware, 'resort view' will probably be facing parked cars and a parking area.My first room had a depressing view, after 2 days a better view, more sunlight, higher floor, helped with the parking view.

The team at Backflip resto on the beach is great!
Food is good, happy hour fun, the wings are the best!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2026

Antonino

Our room overlooked a parking lot but you could see the ocean over the beach buildings. It is due to be renovated and it certainly needs it. Even though the king bedroom suite was spacious with 2 bathrooms, it lacked furniture.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Renee

No the mere was no visible view from our room. The staff was top notch and very personal. Staff were accomomdating and couldn’t be nicer

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

SARAH

Stayed in the bungalows and they should be shut down and totally revamped. No bureaus at all. Rooms so small - not fit for more than one person. Furnishings are gross. Bathrooms are tiny with no room to place anything. Bed and pillows uncomfortable. I always felt like I was stepping in sand when walking in the room. The ocean front tower was shut down for renovations so figured I’d try the bungalow. Don’t do it! Staff friendly. Great location on the beach with better pools than most hotels on el mar. Next time I’ll try BVR
Or High Noon. This place needs a total rehab.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Doreen

We loved our stay only complaint is that it wasn’t long enough! The beach, pools, food and drinks so convenient. We would definitely return.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Donna

Expedia is a 3rd party to book with. For some reason there was an issue with my booking? Only 2 nights the hotel said. Was forced to call Expedia because front desk said it was a 3rd party problem. Thankfully, Susette answered and handled the mishap !!! Being told I don’t have a room for 7 of my 9 nights was very stressful. Disability concerns - you need to talk to someone b4 u book to make sure everything is set…. And your not sent to a bungalow w stairs etc

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Joanne

Friendly staff, clean rooms, in room safe

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2026

Scott

Didn’t get our room until 7:30 pm the night of our check in. Claimed they were having issues with the new computer system. Paid for a king bed and got 2 queens. They did waive the resort fees, but it has gone down the last couple years. Rooms need a major facelift too.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Marty

Rooms were clean! Staff was friendly!

2/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Marlene

The room was not clean.the bathroom so bad .the service was poor..

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Katja

Great staff, great location. Super comfortable beds and pillows.
Something different than the average hotel. Enjoyed the little “sip and paint for Valentine’s Day.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Karl

Front desk staff was patient, helpful, and very friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Barbara

Yes

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Ann

The beach is beautiful. The rooms are clean; it is posted that the common areas are scheduled for renovations. I found the staff to be very friendly.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Barbara Townsend

The staff was very courteous and the room was cleanish. The room was carpeted and it just seemed moist the entire stay. There were limited outlets for our group of 4. I slept next to the a/c unit and there was no way to adjust the vent. The air blew on me all night long - otherwise it would've been a sauna in the room. The location was nice - just a walk across the street to the beach.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Alex

Hotel seemed run down and needs to be updated

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Jennifer

We love Plunge Beach Resort, have stayed several times before and this trip was another wonderful trip. The staff is always very nice, courteous and helpful. Our suite was beautiful and clean with an amazing view. The amenities make this such an easy, effortless vacation. Big shoutout to Lynn, Grego, Cindy, Brian and Lewis at Backflip for keeping us hydrated all week! 😊 Thank you so much Plunge Staff we can't wait for our next visit. ❤️

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Joseph

Had an issue with air conditioning in room they were very responsive and fixed it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Mona

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Angela

Yes and yes

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Christopher

The room was ok the locations was awesome and the staff was so amazing I will definitely be back!!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Alyssa

The staff was amazing and the place had a great vibe! Very convenient for both beach and pool.

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

thomas j.

The hotel shows a lot of years over. The elevator is very slow

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Michael B

The rule was spotless, the location is sublime. The pool is wonderful. The beach is magnificent. The hallways need improvement very dated. I am odd décor but there was a sign saying that they were going to update them. I would say this resort is a hidden treasure hidden

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

James

Clean room. Great access to beach.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

Stefanie

The extra charges are insane. Nearly $500 per NIGHT for a simple room with one uncomfortable bed. With an additional $80/day for a resort fee and parking. Everything costs extra.
Staff is rude. In 3 days I haven’t encountered anyone who seemed to enjoy working there. We went to their cafe for breakfast and the woman who works there was so nasty that I drove to other places for breakfast for the rest of the stay. Also by 8 am all the breakfast food was sold out.
Restaurant food was gross. The salad didn’t come with dressing. Room was ok. Needs renovations. Hallway carpeting is gross. Bathroom smelled. No microwave on the premise. No laundry.
The backflip cafe food is good, staff is rude. The only acceptable interaction was the towel guy by the beach.
It was my second stay here and I had a great experience a few years ago, but the hotel has gone downhill in appearance, staff, complete ripoff in extra charges. I will never go back.
You can stay for half the price at a low budget Chain hotel for a much more comfortable experience. Mattress was hard and lumpy. How they are operating at this level is shocking. One of their elevators was constantly broken, and the other one is a long walk and you have to compete with the cleaning services. Getting to our room at the 5th floor took 20 minutes sometimes.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Feb 2026

Rosaria

Staff was very courteous. Rooms need upgrading although they were very clean.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Rich

Great staff great location

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Jeanne

I think what makes this a great stay is the people who work here. So customer service orientated. The hotel is one not a five star but who needs that for a beach vacation! Two chairs and an umbrella on the beach everyday. Restaurant and bar service. Feels like a family old time Florida resort. Breakfast great. Walkable areas to downtown area. Safe!!! I would stay here alone. Clean room. As soon as you walk in you are greeted with kindness. A great place to slow down for a few days.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Laura

Everything at the plunge is always great. This was our seventh time staying there and the staff (especially Suzette at the front desk) is always friendly always helpful. We stay in a suite every time and it’s worth the money, you can walk to town and honestlyeverything about Lauderdale by the sea is great! N

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

Kristin

A few water bugs in room

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

anthony

Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Kevin

Nice hotel and location. We were there during cold snap no heat in room.

Restaurant was good.

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Whitney

Staff friendly, pool was heated, multiple resort events during stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Jeanne

The only drawback was no elevator. We had to drag luggage up and down from 2nd floor.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

karen

Clean rooms, nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Marjory

Enjoyed the room, nice and large pool and beach great .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Richard

Conveniently located , rooms are clean. However trying to reach them by phone, email or text left a lot to be desired

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2026

Tracie

Excellent food and beverages close to the beach. Stayed overnight before departing on a cruise. The staff were helpful and friendly but the accommodations were a bit basic for the price.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

Steve

Staff was very friendly and courteous. We stayed on 5th floor of the main building. The carpet and walls were tired and in need of replacement/updates. A small sign was on the floor indicating that they planned to do updates, but that sign could have been there for months or years to placate customers. Don't put a sign out - just get it done. Room was plain, but clean. Room cleaning was good.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2026

Laura

We were disappointed in our 1BR suite. The furniture in our room was very dirty and stained. Also, there was only one lamp in the sitting room and it was extremely dark. It was an expensive room and not in any way worth the money we paid. The hallways were also very dark with extremely dirty carpeting. Very disappointed.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Keith Tyler

Mediocre overboard

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Carrie

Perfect everything

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Carol

It’s a great location. Clean. Staff is wonderful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

GEORGIANNA

Location and atmosphere.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2026

Nicole

It wasn’t my favorite place but it served fine for the night. The beach staff were wonderful though. Some of the front desk staff were stuffy. Place is cute but halls are old looking .

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jan 2026

bridget

The carpet in the hallways were disgusting. Along with the slapped on pictures. Elevator is very slow. Bar was not open while we were there. Coffee shop close at 1 pm. Even thou web page said both were open.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

John

We had a great stay! The location for the pool wnd beach was so convenient!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Karra

Great location and wonderful service!

Leisure

4/10

Poor

21 Jan 2026

Danny

Cons: They advertise beachfront property when you book on Expedia, but it is a two part resort. They own the part across the street, and the part on the beach… you will likely be staying across the street like us. To book it here to find out it wasn’t directly on the beach was beyond disappointing, but we get a typical DEI hire saying “we unfortunately cannot give you your money back due to you booking through Expedia.” Then she says “there is a $50 a night resort fee” I said “For what? There is nothing here.” They don’t highlight that on Expedia so be ready to fork out $50 A NIGHT FOR A RESORT FEE! Then parking they charge… $25 A DAY!

Yes, you pay an additional $75 each day!
on top of what Expedia says.

The Hallway carpet looks like someone puked on it every 5 feet, disgusting. Stains everywhere on that Hallway carpet. The shower took forever to get hot, and the knob used for the turning of the temp popped off, so had to keep popping it back on to use it.

To too it off, someone brought their dog there and it barked allllll nighhhht looooong. We called and complained and said we wanted a credit and they said someone would be in contact with us and it has yet to happen.

Pros: You do have access to the beach. The other staff there were extremely friendly, and the towels, rooms, and beach were super clean. Pool was clean (just a little too small and wasn’t heated. Way too cold.) When you stay at the pool, the resort staff give you free popsicles so that was a cool surprise!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Jerald P

Nice place, on the beach, Tiki bar, pools, great time

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Diane

We had a wonderful stay. The staff was amazing and the rooms were always very clean. We will definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Keli

Service

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Breda

It was relaxing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Eugene

Very cordial and attentive staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Michelle

Easy check-in. Very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Angie

Awesome staff!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Richard

Excellent beach front bungalows! Great room service great free parking great bars and restaurants great beach chairs and umbrellas all set up for the guest. Overall an excellent run property within a 15 min beach walk to the main action downtown Lauderdale by the Sea. CVS $1.25 store food market across the street 1 min walk. Book a bungalow you won’t regret it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Joyce

Beautiful location! The room was clean. The staff was very nice and professional. Great beach access.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Ludmilla

Our stay was great! Staff was amazing and we really enjoyed the bar and easy access to the beach.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

James

Great Room. Needs an update.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Lena

The hotel is right across the street from the beach. I loved everything about this place!!! It was just what a cute south Florida hotel should be. I stayed 2 nights solo trip. I walked to Publix which was right behind it. I got a drink at the bar in the lobby and got a drink last evening at the Backflip bar. I didn’t use service while on the beach because I’m a light eater but I heard them with other guests and they were great and attentive.
There’s also a cafe in the lobby.
If I was the type to stay at the same places, I would definitely come again!!! I loved everything!
Also as an Expedia VIP member, I received 2 free drinks upon arrival AND I was granted a before noon early as heck check in. I was really grateful for that!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2026

Natalino

Room was adequate. Tiny little bugs everywhere.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Jeanne

House keeping timeliness could improve. Also, room anemity refills and pick up could be better, tidier.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

Martha

Clean

4/10

Poor

07 Jan 2026

Gloria

The hotel was under renovation , the hallway was not clean , the walls cover with plastic staff, the location is the ideal place but you didn’t let’s know about the renovation when I booked the room . I ‘m ver desapo

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Brooke

The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The room was so cute and quaint. Access to beach and amenities were unbeatable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Judy

Breakfast was great but l did not have a beach view

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

robert

nice expereince

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

Robert James

Room was clean, Nice beach

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Jenny

I loved the laid back vibe of this resort. All the staff were nice and the coffee shop was good. Great location with grocery store and eatery’s close walking distance. And

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Anastasia

Excellent staff, beach was beautiful our stay was perfect

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Deborah

Big comfortable room and bed
Friendly staff
Great little cafe

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Richard

We had a great time. Good for kids and adults. Convenient for all.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Chandra

Clean room and wonderful beach access and staff support.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

02 Jan 2026

Joseph

Rooms were dirty, one of our rooms were smelling terrible and it has pee on the carpet and they didnt even care to clean except after 2 days of our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Kathleen

The staff was very welcoming! Clean excellent amenities and location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Cindy

Location and nice people