Riptide Oceanfront Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

John

Highly recommend the riptide hotel. Great staff, great view, overall great vibes and great vaca.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Kelly

Here’s a professional version of your hotel review:

I recently stayed at the Riptide Hotel and appreciated its beachfront location. Being able to walk directly from my room to the beach was a major highlight of the stay. The room was clean and included a small kitchenette, which was convenient. The hotel also provided ice and beach chairs for guests to use.

While the location is excellent, the property would benefit from some updates. The exterior of the building appears to need fresh paint, and the rooms, although adequate, could use some modernization. The bathroom was quite small.

The staff were friendly and helpful during daytime hours; however, services were very limited in the evening. After returning from dinner, I found that the bar, restaurant, and office had all closed by approximately 8:00 p.m. The property felt very quiet and somewhat deserted at night, which did not create a strong sense of security.

Additionally, it would have been helpful to have information available regarding local grocery stores, restaurant delivery options, and area attractions.

Overall, the Riptide Hotel is a reasonable choice for travelers seeking an affordable beachfront stay. If your primary goal is easy beach access and a clean place to sleep, it offers good value for the price.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Paola

Great location, very clean, staff very friendly!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Grzegorz Jan

Great stay. Would return.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Scott

Before I booked I asked about a late check in. They said to notify them and they would have a key ready. I agreed and booked the room right after. Well, I forgot to remind them until 7:30pm that day when we had a layover. I figured it might be in their notes but that was presuming too much. By the time I reached out they were closed. They close at 6pm on a Friday, which was shockingly early. There was no one to call so I sent an email. No response. One would think that they might be looking at their bookings that hadn’t checked in prior to closing up, and reach out to the customer. Again, that must be presuming too much customer service. I was still hoping for the best so we took an Uber to the property. No key, no lights and no one home. There was a sign posted with a phone number to call for emergencies after hours. I called. No one answered. Good thing they posted a line that no one answers. It’s was past midnight at this point. So, we went around the corner to the Marriott and found a very pleasant, very accommodating young lady who helped us book an accommodation there for the night. She said she had heard other people complain about the Riptide. Upon looking at the hotel the next day, I was glad it didn’t work out. It didn’t look like the pictures. Much more run down in appearance. I take responsibility for not confirming the late check-in earlier. I have to own that. I just expect a little more customer service from boutique hotels.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Doug

Great location, cute little short stay spot while waiting for Cruise!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

LUIS

great location, walking distance to entertainment and food, and also at a great relaxing location on the boardwalk

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

luis

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

YAMILLET

I was in love with the location and the Tiki bar in the middle of the property with live music and nice drinks.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Billie J.

Right on the/direct access to beach/boardwalk……..we were only there one night so did not use the cooktop/kitchenette area……overall our room was clean……no headboards on the beds so pillows kept falling between bed and wall….bathroom was extremely small and the ventilation was not the best……not sure I would book again for more than one night

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Ana

The room was comfortable and clean. Good service and fun to be. Live music every day. Right on the boardwalk and beach

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Gladys

Great staycation steps from the beach!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Sherman

The view was absolutely stunning, the location was second to none. The room was huge! A whole kitchen even included. You could hear the upstairs guests, but it is an old hotel, to be expected. A fan would be beneficial to circulate the cool air better. I will stay again, zero complaints!

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Deborah anne

Quaint place with a tiki bar with good vibes. food was good and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The room could use some updates but was clean and had plenty of hot water in shower. I would recommend!

4/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Salvatore

The location is very nice, the hotel is old and run down.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Deborah

Great little place right on the ocean.. Beach chair and towels available were nice to have to walk across the broad walk to the beach. Nice little tiki bar with live music was great

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

James

At registration they tried to double bill me because I used hotels.com, said they did not have double queens and then they did when I called hotels.com
Ocean view only the kitchen window. The shower must have galvanized pipes that are partially obstructed.
Great location and fun palm thatched bar outside but the staff was not welcoming
Nor truthful

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Marlene

Always a nice stay, beautiful sunsets and sunrises...nice live music by the tiki bar.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

MARC

Great service. Clean room.Would definitely go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Laymara

The hotel was amazing, with very good service and very comfortable rooms. I had a beautiful weekend there. Definitely, I will be back!

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Saleta

We were excited about Riptide since the photos of the rooms looked great & it’s right on the beach. The location on the beach is the ONLY positive aspect. They say parking is on site at $20/day, but what they don’t say until the night before you arrive is that there are only 4-5 parking spots. If you arrive late in the evening, you’ll have to park at a “gated” parking lot a few blocks away. By “gated” they mean an open lot with a simple crossing bar at the entrance. If I had been traveling alone I would have found it very dangerous for a single woman to park blocks away and walk alone in the dark to the hotel. The “gated parking” is also TINY. It was almost impossible to get our minivan in and out of the lot. The room was old and musty and not well cleaned. Sheets appeared dirty. Window is old- you can’t see the beach well (photos are deceptive online). Lots of people smoking W and doing other drugs around the property. We were in unit 28 which is upstairs. No elevator. No stairs on that side. Beds are very old/ uncomfortable. The staff are also extremely unhelpful. We lost an item of no real monetary value but has significant personal value. Once we realized the Riptide is where we left it (toddler pushed it under the bed) we asked if they found it. The clerk was less than helpful, obviously annoyed, and said if it was found, they would have just thrown it away (a book). I said it was under the bed so likely not even found yet. She didn’t offer to go look. Not a good place.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Jon

Older Property in Good/ Fair Condition, Excellent Staff and Proximity to Beach made our Stay Very Enjoyable.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

roy

Another wonderful stay at the Riptide Hotel. Room was spotless upon arrival. Staff is always so friendly and welcoming.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Sandra

excellent service.
Very clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

natarish d

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Renato

Best

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Lindsay

Clean rooms, pillows and mattresses should be replaced. Great live music every night and great view of the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Amanda

Great

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Robbin

That property is old and needs to be replaced. There are no amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Claudia

Great location!! Room was outdated but good condition. Very clean!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Michael

Fair price, great location, was on the 2nd floor with great beach & broadwalk view! Will definitely go there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Gabriela

Very nice place

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Kenneth

The bar and close proximity to the beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Hallie Mae

We really enjoyed our stay at Riptide. It’s an outdated building but is kept up well. Check in was a breeze! I was even given a quick tour. The coffee window is quite nice for morning coffee. The amenities are great including beach chairs etc. Would love to stay here again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Lillian

Staff unprofessional. Room old and musty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

kelly

much older property cute place .. but could use some updating . the tiki bar and live music was a great bonus

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Deborah

Riptide has always been our go to when we stay at Hollywood beach. Only complaint we had were very loud neighbors above us.
We will always go back to Riptide!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Nancy

Clean room

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Joey

Chicken wings rule! I had fun thanks yall

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Tammy

I would have given the property a 5-star rating but there are small things they could do to easily improve it. We knew it was an older property but we didn’t want to be in high rise. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. We were on the ground floor and you could walk out your door into the Tiki bar and beach. It was nice sitting at the counter facing the beach each morning and enjoying our coffee.
The rooms are what could use a little TLC. Beds were comfortable. Our party had three rooms. When I say there are small things that could

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Steve

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8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Hazel

Live music most of the day and night was a plus! Loved the tiki bar and the fact that we could hang right outside of our room on the patio with tables. Coffee bar right onsite, too. Beautiful view of ocean and easy access to beach. Rooms are dated with no frills but the other pluses make up for it.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Jesse Lee

Very close to the beach, was nice to walk out the door and watch the sunrise on the ocean every morning. The hotel(motel) is ok for the price we paid and being able to cook in our unit. We dont drink and never ate at the bar/restraunt. The bar gets very busy and loud as they have love music and karaoke like 3 days a week minimum, honestly this didnt bother us at all with the A/C running and or TV on you can hardly notice. The karaoke is pretty entertaining actually. Overall id give three stars, the cleaning crew needs to do a better job and used a vacuum as the amound of sand is maddening, a duat pan in the room would have been great, and the kitchen utensils were very bare bones.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

leila

We had ocean view! Room was spacious! Staff was amazing! We will be back! If you painted the building a tropical or even white it would be more appealing 😀 also drinks from the bar could use more flavor and not worth the money. Bathrooms could use a fan. We loved it though!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Ann

Location is unbeatable. The rooms are clean. We had an issue with our toilet, but maintenance came within 10 minutes and fixed the problem. We really enjoyed the tiki bar and the live music! It made for a fun vacation and great vibe!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Stephen

Awesome and fun location, walk to anything you need.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Lisa

We had a great beach view! We arrived very early but Front desk staff held our luggage for us while we sat at the tiki bar and waited for room to be ready. They had room ready for us by 1pm. Will be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Rebecca

Staff was great. Perfect location. All the others guests were super friendly. Would stay again

Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Sandi

The view was the one good thing. The hotel is old and has not been updated in a long time. Old furniture. Our bed spread had cigarette burn holes and stains. The rooms facing the Tiki bar are very loud, there are bands that play all afternoon until 8-8:30 so if you want to relax at all it forget it. Would not stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Diane

Ocean view room. No obstructions!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Garret

The good, beachfront, a Tiki Bar and a good sized room. The bad, pretty much everything else. The parking was difficult, no ice machine, no in room coffee, the beds were too soft, it took the hot water a long time to heat up, the fridge was stuck on the coldest setting and froze all our stuff, I touched a lampshade and it fell off because it was broken, we booked a king room and got 2 queens. For $300 plus per night it was abysmal

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

William

Checkin person was rude and disinterested I helping

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Hazel

Location, helpful staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Ericka

Excellent location, right on the beach. Clean room and friendly front desk staff. Definitely could use some renovation, worn and old, but clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Patrick

Hotel is in a great location. right on the boardwalk and steps from the beach. within walking distance of many great choices for food and beverage. Room/hotel itself is very dated but clean and bug free! Folks that work at the hotel were very accomodating, friendly and overall helpful.

Parking is a challenge especially if you get to the hotel when it is dark when checking in. they gave me great directions, but it took a while to figure it out. then the tightness of the parking spots gets to be a bit challenging. If someone else doesnt park properly or an oversized vehicle is in a spot - Good Luck if most spots are taken. I did figure it out and did not have any issues but it is a reason they do not get a 5 star.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2026

James

This is third time we have stayed at Riptide. The room was clean and large. the location of the property makes it an excellent place to stay and enjoy the Well Maintained Hollywood, Florida beaches.
We made a suggestion regarding adding a safety mat in the shower as it is very slippery.
The staff , especially the bartender who helped us open the locked safe after offic staff had left for the day.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Cynthia

Very convenient and priced well. Beautiful beach access.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Keri

From check in to check out … Annabelle in the office was super!
Another shout out for Brook at the Tiki Bar - she was fantastic and helpful!’

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Feb 2026

Erin

The location of the hotel was amazing but the room was dirty. We arrived after normal check-in hours and walked in to find stained bed sheets on both beds. The floor and chairs in the room were also dirty. Because of the late arrival time there was no one on location at the property to speak to about it. Very disappointed in the customer service and cleanliness at this location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Leanne

Location and entertainment. Shower and windowsill were gross and needs serious attention for cleaning

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Michael

Room was dirty, sheets were dirty. I would not recommend staying here

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

KEN

clean place, nice staff, great atmosphere, great location.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jan 2026

john

Wi-Fi was down the two days we were there also no tv .rooms are getting in disrepair .

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Milena

Ok here's the thing. If you're looking for a fancy modern hotel, do yourself a favor and stay at Margaritaville down the street.
Hollywood Beach has an old South Florida vibe, in a good way. And that's what you get with this hotel - an authentic experience, so we loved it. It's an old building but it has been updated. Well it's actually 2 buildings and ours was away from the live music so it was not loud, but even so the music did not go late into the night. The area is quiet otherwise, since it's not where all the restaurants are. That's about a 5 minute walk down the Broadwalk.
Parking is $20/night and it's either right behind the hotel or in a nearby parking lot, no valet. The hotel provides beach towels, which are already in the room, so there is no hassle to request them anywhere. The hotel does NOT provide beach chairs or umbrellas, however previous guests have bought them for their stays and not been able to take them home, so those will be in your closet for your own use, which is pretty great. Our bathroom and kitchen were small but the room itself was huge, probably twice the size of other hotels I had looked at. Beds were fine, not uncomfortable. Full curtains on all the windows, dark enough so the sunrise did not wake us. The kitchen was quite old but it had a full size fridge with freezer, which was the only thing we used in there. Overall I would definitely stay here again. You'll love it if you go in with the right expectations.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

David

Great staff.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2026

Mary

The room was ok, but the property is very tired. The room was quite cold, and we couldn't get the heat working, or turn down the air. We had two queens and only one extra blanket.
The shower was quite slippery but did have nice amenities. No fan in the bathroom, and the window wouldn't open!
The location and view were spectacular and almost make everything else worth it!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Matthew

Staff were amazing! The room very clean and has everything you need. The only thing issue is that we were in the lower level. There is a door that connects upstairs unit to the lower. Said door lets all sound through. We had a hard time sleeping with the people talking. They were not loud partys but late night conversation.. 😜 you can hear it all. I mean its like being apart of the chats. Makes for an interesting night! Bar staff and food amazing too. Will stay again!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Camille

Awesome location. Staff was friendly and accomodating to our early check in and even stored our luggage for us. Great stay!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Gary

My wife loved it! Great beach location!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Jan 2026

Angel

Very noisy and no customer service

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

marsha

Room dirty. Old hotel. TV didnt work. Black stuff on the bed sheets (had to change them myself. Mattresses were old and very uncomfortable. Food was good. Good location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Monica

Great! We love spending NYE there!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Courtney

Location was amazing. Staff was friendly. Tiki bar shut down at 7pm on a Saturday night but other than that, no complaints.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2026

Yuliya

Great location near the beach. But our room was right outside the bar, A lot of noise from the bar during the day, people smoking and drinking in front of our door. Probably not the best place for a family with children. Room was clean when we arrived, but we stayed 5 nights, and they never cleaned the room. Bathroom needs upgrading.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Christopher

The room was a bit dated, however, the location is great! Great view of the ocean, and located along the Hollywood Boardwalk. There was, however, an issue with the hot water during our stay. They tried to repair and were very nice about it. Great stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Yanarys

Lov it! But this time they charge me $50 extra and parking per room.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Anna

Enjoyed the vibe. Hotel staff is really helpfull

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Aurora

very clean,best location good service i’ll return👍

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Amanda

No staff present when needed in evening. Office closed before 8pm and we did not have appropriate sheets/towels, no info given to us as to who to call.
Beds horrible, sofa bed is barely a bed.
Never got my VIP perk I was supposed to get, either

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

GAURAV

Very nice location and friendly staff. Hotel should update their furniture.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Jina

Pros…All about the location. Beds were comfortable. Music. Cons…the space is small and old, no water pressure, the coil stovetop barely heated.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2026

alejandro

I loved the atmosphere of the place, the staff were also nice, and the location was very, very good and convenient, but the bathroom was terrible. The sink was clogged and really disgusting, and the sheets and the floor weren't clean.

Family

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

mary

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10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Scot

Great location. Close to the beach and night life. But not in the middle of the night life. Staff was wonderful

2/10

Poor

15 Dec 2025

Jodi

This hotel did not reflect the description and pictures on Expedia. Front desk help was rude and not friendly. Our room was grimy, not well cleaned and extremely run down. The a/c was not adequate. Terrible night stay. We would have changed hotels if it had been more than one night that we needed. I don’t recommend this hotel

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Icilda

Rooms need updating

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Timothy

The staff was extremely kind and helpful, particularly the woman that checked us in (We cannot remember her name).

The room was dated, and keyed locks were annoying but this was overlooked with the proximity of the beach, boardwalk and restaurants/ entertainment.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Christopher

The location was perfect. Right across from the ocean and within walking distance of many beachfront restaurants.
The room was quaint and the bed was comfortable.
The caretakers were very friendly and hospitable.
I’d stay there again 🤗

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Kyle

Fantastic location right on the boardwalk, steps away from the beach. Older building with no thrills older style room. Live music every day at the outdoor bar on the property but the noise stops early. Great vibe. Jose cleaning service was not great but good enough.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Robert

Did not receive Platinum/VIP service or upgrade.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

James

Rooms dated and not the cleanest. Doors old and difficult to open. Public washroom disgusting. Bar and patio area five star as well as first class entertainment.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Christopher

This place has character and characters. The tiki bar draws a fun local crowd. The staff is nice and helpful. We were there for Halloween, what fun! You can’t beat the views and plenty of walkable bars and restaurants nearby.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Dave

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Great location being steps away from the sand. We stayed in the 2 queen w/ sofa bed (Room #27). Pictures on the site made it look like it was 1st floor, but it was actually on the 2nd level with the same basic layout. Sofa bed looked like it had seen better days. Had a nice cover on it that we kept on and just had our kids take turns sleeping on the cushions for a night each. The queen beds were very nice and plenty of extra pillows. Checked in late the first night after the office closed. Extra blanket had sand all over it, but they were quick to wash it the next morning. Shower takes about 3 minutes (no exaggeration) to get warm. Water pressure is fairly low, but not terrible. The weather didnt cooperate [riptide warning all 3 days - fitting given the name 😀], so we made a 2 hour drive to the West coast (Marco Island) for some swimming. Highly recommend for calmer waters. Unfortunatley, we didn't get to take in much of the tiki bar festivities or boardwalk due to the weather.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Megan

Located on the beach- as in open the door to your room and walk in to the water. But it also has some local flare - live entertainment at the bar in the hotel that the locals seem to flock to. But quiet at night when everyone is ready to sleep. We only stayed one night but it was really close to the airport and plenty of options to keep us busy

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Laura

A great beachfront stay. Friendly front desk and bartenders. Beautiful view of beach. Loved the tiki bar! Also loved the iced coffee in the morning at coffee shop. Room was clean and comfortable. Had a fridge, microwave, ice in the room, cups and plates! Perfect for our little romantic beach weekend getaway.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Addys

Overall the property is in a great location. It does need a little maintenance, but since it’s right in front of the beach I will say it’s difficult to maintain it. I also think they can put a little more effort in the cleanliness, some areas of the room were not 100% clean. The staff were amazing!! And the parking is not difficult either. Will recommend it for a weekend of fun.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Jeremy

Great beach view, tiki bar, and cozy beachfront rooms

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Valerie

I originally was booked for a room with a view but was moved due to construction going on in the tower I was booked in. We could walk out of our room and see the beach! As well as the tiki bar which unbeknownst to us has live music every Friday! What a treat. I felt very safe at this location. Bed was comfortable. I loved the unit had its own AC so we could keep it as cool as we wanted. It was a great trip and if we ever find ourselves down here again we plan to stay in the same place!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Yanarys

I have stayed here 2 times and i love this place. Will come back again in december.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Laura

Beautiful view