Name: Comfort Inn Oceanside Deerfield Beach
Address: 50 S. Ocean Drive -- A1A, Deerfield Beach, 33441, US

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Russell

Overall it was ok, clean and a convenient location. They had an extra 15 per day parking charge that wasn't included in the advertised price. Internet had frequent failures and disconnects and had to constantly switch wireless networks. Door card readers took a few minutes of retries each time you came back to the room.

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

James

The room was clean, however, besidesthe water pressure being very weak there was no hot water in both of our rooms. The second room, I rented, the air condition rattled loudly all night. Of course, this started happening after we got in bed and being late, we thought it might settle down and resume to normal. It did not and continue rattling.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Sylvia

Good!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

German

Aquí tienes un review natural y positivo en inglés:

We had a great stay! The hotel is just a short walk from the beach, which made it very convenient. The staff was incredibly nice, welcoming, and always willing to help. The room was clean, and the breakfast was decent with enough options to start the day. Overall, it was a comfortable stay in a great location. We would definitely stay here again!

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Megan

This was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in in my life, and I am a frequent traveler. The hotel property is not well maintained. This is not what I was expecting for a choice hotel. The toilet broke there was mold in the bathroom. Curtain panels were falling down. They have dehumidifiers running in the hallways constantly because they have leaks. The hallway smell, musty and gross. Management was absolutely awful to deal with. Because I left them a bad review on Google. They refuse to refund me. Do your homework and your research before you stay at this hotel. I reached out to corporate and let them know of the conditions of this hotel.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Kenny

My A/C unit was not blowing cold air at 60 degree's my stay, the room was really hot,
I reported the matter to front desk the issue was not resolve before I checked out of the room after a one-night stay.??? .....I should not be charged the full-rate for my stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Joyce

We LOVED spending the July 4th weekend at this Comfort Inn. We were a 2 minute walk from the beach and many restaurants, and got to enjoy the spectacular fireworks which were set off from the end of the pier. We enjoyed the pool and our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was adequate, if unexciting. We LOVED the deli that is adjacent to the lobby. BEST sub ever!!
Our only issue was the door keys. It took multiple tries to get the electronic lock to let us into our room, and we even replaced the key cards twice and still had issues. We noticed other guests up and down the hall having the same issue. Maybe you need to replace your door locks?????
Definitely would book again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

JASON

Clean room. Comfortable beds, friendly staff. Location is a plus.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Sasha

The Bad
-Pee stains on the mattress under the covers
-Unkept landscaping - far from pictures ....almost unrecognizable especially the back patio.
-Pool area- dirty old worn chairs.
-Facilities had popcorn ceilings with little blackholes (possible termites)
-Poor customer service from management
-Extremely loud ice machine in the halls.

The Good
-Air conditioning was good
-Distance from the beach was wonderful
-They serve real eggs at breakfast
-Parking was a decent price
-Front desk reps were pleasant.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Susan

I was on the fifth floor and I had no water pressure or hot water to take a shower… I was very unhappy about that… The breakfast was OK… There really wasn’t a bar was just a hole in the wall, which was kind of deceiving… The pool area wasn’t very inviting… Wasn’t very well maintained just look like that was the only part of the property that wasn’t very well maintained… They had a sitting area in the back, but it wasn’t undercover so when it rained everything got wet… I’m not sure I would stay there again… Most places did not charge for parking but they did

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Karely

More clean and maintain the rooms

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Iosbel

Very Good everything

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Sue

Great location!

Family

2/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

nicholas

Horrible place to stay. The absolute worst. Staff is useless, everything is broken….. only one working ice machine for 6 floors, bathroom toilet broken, shower never got HOT, room smelled like stale cigars. Parking is really bad…. Just a bad place to stay- run away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Becky

The staff were all super friendly and my kiddo loved the pool!! We had a great stay! Thank you bunches!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Susan

From rude check in to no air conditioning in the hallways my arrival was only topped off with the most disgusting pool area. From worn out plastic chairs with sun rotted cushions to rusted tables and the fact that people from the beach and off the streets were just walking in to shower off and use the pool and we’re not guest so no
Sense of security at all, as soon as I arrived I asked to cancel for feeling unsafe but was met by a firm NO!!! From both the hotel and Hotels.com . Not one person would help it was terrible

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

German

The carpet los old and is not clean, dark but also not in good condition

Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Annyraquel

Too small

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

David

Definitely will stay here again,

Family

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Karina

Poor room cleaning, old and bad smell

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Marley

Clean Rooms and the fact that the property is so close to the beach.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Rabindranauth

I met some of the most hardworking staff here. Their continued dedication to excellent customer service is impressive. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Mikhail

WIFI didn't working at swimming pool area

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Lisa

I recently stayed at Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach and overall had a pleasant experience. The staff was extremely nice, professional, and friendly throughout my stay, which made a great impression from check-in to check-out.

The beds were comfortable, the linens were clean, and the air conditioning worked very well, which was especially appreciated in the Florida heat. I also liked having a mini fridge and microwave in the room for convenience. The pool area was a nice place to swim and relax, and the beautiful mural added a fun touch to the atmosphere.

The main downside was that the property appeared a little dirty in some areas and could benefit from general maintenance and repairs. While nothing major impacted my stay, the hotel would be even better with some updates and improved upkeep.

Overall, the friendly staff, comfortable room, and relaxing pool made for a good stay, and I would consider staying here again

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

serge

To whom it may concern,
We regret to inform the crew that the building must be exterminated because we found cockroaches twice inside the room where we were spending five days sleeping in the hotel.
We had to inspect our luggages thoroughly outside of our house, before taking them inside of our rooms! Fortunately we didn’t find yet any cockroach inside of our carrying bags. We hope there is none hiding in our bags, because it cost a lot to get read of them.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Arianne

Amazing staff, fantastic room!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

John

Need safety bars in tub

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Michelle

The bedding wasn’t changed it had a brown stain on it. The hotel is not really ocean view almost two blocks away Won’t be staying ever again

Family

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Katia

Very poor cleanliness and no hot water in the shower (bathtub).

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Marilyn

Yes the bed had hairs in it the tv wasn't working , was changed to another room the toilet was dirty and both rooms smelled musty

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Jorge

The shower faucet was not working properly at all,

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Rosa Maria

The plate is very old and need a grave

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Bruce

The place is kind of old definitely needs updating

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

joseph

The staff was very helpful and friendly, parking was convenient but u have to pay to park your car to me is a money grab.the bed was comfortable, but I wasn't happy with the rust stains on the molding and the other stains on the molding on the floor looks like it flooded,the carpet in the hallway needs updating,dont think cleaning it would help,well if u just need to out ur head down I guess it's ok,I didnt have any luck getting hot water for my shower,

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Edward

We have stayed here several years ago. Comments I would make that the pool area and outdoor bar area need to be updated. Other than that the hotel is an acceptable option if you want to stay reasonably priced. Otherwise there are much nicer hotels in the immediate area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Debbie

We enjoyed the stay. Conveniently located made the beach and shops. No fuss hotel with a wonderful staff.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Murfoo

We stayed at the hotel from May 7 to May 9th. It was good experience for us. It would be great to provide two chairs per room for use. The room was nice and comfortable.
We would like to stay there again.

Thank you

Steve and Murfoo

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Griffin Hayes

it was fine

Self

2/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Rebecca

The hotel has not been updated. We were in a handicap accessable room and the floor was not level. I went to get ice for the room and the ice machine on the 2nd and 3rd floor did not work. I stopped looking after that.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Elizabeth

Great little spot close to the beach and within walking distance to many shops and restaurants!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

John

Everything was pretty standard and up to par

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Dena

Checking in was a nightmare charge to confirm reservation then charged again so I had a charge held for 3 business days while on vacation. Then the water was turned off for 3 hours. The location was excellent very close to the beach. But overall the property needs to be updated. They charge for parking even in the off season. There wasn't anyone really in the area where they could of just given us a parking tag for the car.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Lastenia

Check the beds before… I found hair. I had to clean the bathroom by myself because is like maintain but not deep clean.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Vyacheslav

nice place - highly recommend

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Ariana

Close to the beach, but not a beach front property. Thus, the “ocean view” rooms are not really what is expected of an ocean view room. You see a little bit of the ocean from far away and through the corner of the window if you are in room 508.
The room was not available when we checked in at 3:00 pm so we had to wait.
Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was the typical breakfast offered in all hotels: waffles, sausage, egg, juice and coffee. You also get to choose yogurt and cereal.
The beach a a short walk from the hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Robb

Great location, cute little hotel .Nothing fancy but friendly, pool area is older but serviceable with a little bar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Scott

Good stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Juan. Carlos

Everything amazing. Thanks

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

marcel

DO NOT STAY HERE. DO NOT STAY HERE
This was the worst hotel we’ve ever stayed. Everything is broken, the elevator, the ice machine, the ac, the pool, the doors. The managing staff was rude and not helpful at all. We had a baby and they planed to offer a room on the 4-6 floor with no elevator, can you imagine. The Housekeeping team really tried to help (only positive).

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Rossy

I had a very disappointing experience & would not recommend it. Upon arrival, we were informed the elevator was out of service, something that should have been communicated ahead of time.We were originally assigned a room on the 6 floor, and while the front desk clerk did move us to the 3 floor after we requested it, this was still extremely difficult for our group, especially since my 85 year old aunt was traveling with us.
I had reserved an ocean view room through Expedia, but Diana claimed the hotel never received that information from Expedia and refused to offer any refund or accommodation. I then asked to speak to the manager & a person by the name Gail also said the same thing and did not offer a solution. This was frustrating & felt dismissive.The condition of the property was also concerning. The pool slide looked unsafe, as if it could fall apart at any moment. Housekeeping was another major issue, I confirmed with Gail what their housekeeping policy was and she said full service every third day however, we could request garbage and fresh towels, which I did not only once but had to request garbage pickup &towel replacement 4 times in a single day before it was addressed by Sunny who came from the front desk and brought me fresh towels and took the garbage.These issues are unacceptable.To make matters worse, the front office staff was rude & unhelpful throughout our stay, & no effort was made to resolve these issues or offer any form of compensation.Unacceptable.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

Jose

The elevayor is out of service and the hotel has 5 floors. Very dificult to stay there

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Roger

Disappointed cause elevator broken. Saw few roaches in room while there. Paid for ocean view and saw trees and building out my window. Really misleading.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

James

The Comfort Inn is in a good location a block from the beach and within walking distance of several restaurants and shops. However, the elevator didn’t work during my stay, and I had to go up and down four flights of stairs several times a day, sometimes with luggage and other items.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2026

Juan

Rooms are nice but there was snot on my sheets and stains all over them. I requested them to change and they still left the dirty stain sheets after my request. The hallways smelled moldy. Might not stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Casey

Good spot

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Casey

The staff is a bit rude until you get to know them. It’s a bit weird. But overall it’s all good

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Cheri

Staff was amazing. Property needs updates. Pool area not very nice. The outside bar was amusing.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

jesus

Excellent property! Very clean!

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Thomas E

Lots of parking, very run down building. Great food on site and open late. Pool only open until sunset. Pool bar didn’t open until 6.

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Sonja

Parking fees $15 per night old bathroom falling apart terrible shower just plan old grounds dirty beds comfortable had family emergency only place available for descent price only nice thing walkable to beach restaurants and stores Stay away

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

emmanuel

Great

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Christian

Great service

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Nirvana

The property felt friendly. We really enjoyed our stay in Comfort Inn, and we recommend the hotel without a doubt

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

edd

arrived at 1 pm and even though the hotel was less than half full, they made me sit in the lobby until 2:30 because of house rules. What happen to customer. Breakfast was terrible, no cream cheese, no apple juice, no more bisquits and gravy. This hotel going down each month.

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Janet

We had a pretty good experience. The staff was very nice and the rooms were nice. The elevator was slow, the pool was a little too cold, the washer and dryer were okay despite needing a lot of quarters along with losing some, vending machine was a problem, and fixtures inside were outdated. But it was overall a good experience. Very close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. Very nice staff and a cute ice cream/deli attached to the hotel.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

Richard

Rooms are clean but the rooms and the building needs to be remodeling and updating. Try not look it to it too much .

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Leo

The conditions were completely unacceptable and, in my view, a serious violation of basic health and safety standards. During my stay, I encountered roaches and other bugs both inside my room and in the hallway. Additionally, the hallway had a strong, unbearable odor, creating an extremely unpleasant and unhealthy environment.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

Felicite

Ac was good.
Room was clean and welcoming.
Fridge was working but in poor condition.
The TV not Ok.
But,over all it was a good experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Patricia

Pleasant. Loved being so close to the beach. Great area.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Natalia

Location and staff is the only good thing about this hotel, the rooms are bare minimum comfort with rusted fridges, non draining tubs, hallways are super smelly.
The breakfast was okay, the lady who serves it is a sweetheart.
If you are coming with your kids please don’t tell them there is a pool because it is green.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2026

Amanda

Location of property was wonderful. All amenities at hotel were closed. We requested a room clean and all they did was make our beds, nothing with the floor or the bathroom. Would stay for location if you don’t care about anything else.

Friends

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Sergii

Very old hotel

Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

Elizabeth

Room was ok. Location was good. The rest of the place was grubby dated, and you couldn’t use the pool it was gross

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Booked hotel because pool looked great for kids . Only one slide is functional and it was still questionable if safe . Bathroom was unclean , toilet wasn't prevent cleaned , bathmat was warped and unsafe . When turned on faucet to bath water was yellow for a few seconds . Shower had no hot water . Floor was dirty and turned our feet brown walking on it barefoot .
On a positive note , front desk staff was very helpful and had amazing customer service .

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

Eric

This is a rundown hotel in a nice neighborhood. Hotels.com should look into whether their rooms live up to the basic standards. In our experience the room we got was very poor. When we complained we were \"upgraded\" to what we consider a normal room—on the 6th floor. We suspect the 6th floor is the only floor that doesn't have the likes of cabinets with water damaged doors too swollen to close.

To its credit the hotel does have excellent staff who are working to the best of their abilities with conditions that will disappoint many customers.

The free breakfast is decent enough, and on the weekend a raucous boozy smoking crowd gathers for poolside music in the form of singers performing to karaoke tracks. Thankfully it doesn't go too late if you're an early-to-bed type.

We would stay there again if the 6th floor is available at the normal price. Otherwise, Deerfield Beach has many other nicer rooms in the 150 to 250 range.

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Glenn

We stayed just one night. We got up early in the morning to take our showers and there was no hot water. It was cold showers for us all. Brrrr! We called the front desk and they recommended turning the lever to the right---which is of course the real cold water. At checkout there was no offer to make amends in any way.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Pat

Case is opened. Expedia closed and requested it be reopened. Waiting on a response

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

David

Room a bit dated. Floor was a bit dirty. The cable outlet was out of the wall. The bed was good. Bathroom was good. Location great

Pet

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Dave

Busy, Busy, Busy. If you want a nice place near the beach but have lots of time to spend in traffic, stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Traci

Very clean rooms and the staff was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

arlette

The rooms were cleaned but the staff were cold

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Harry

Very Dated. Charge for parking that wasn’t advertised on the website
Shower walls had mold

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Michael

The staff was very nice The hotel seems run down

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Josee

The place needs cleaning up it’s old but the location is perfect

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Dorian

Friendly staff. Clean facility. However, the ac unit stopped working during my stay.

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Heather

Room smelled musty and moldy and the sheets smelled of strong bleach. The room walls and furniture was dated. The staff was friendly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Della

Yes staff nice. The hot and cold water was wonky in the shower. Oveanvirw not worth the money. Pool okay in need of repair.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Scott

Great location for the money

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Rick

Hotel owners need to recognize, and react to how very important front desk employees are to a guest's initial impression. I was dying to use the bathroom when I walked in and when I asked where it was located - was very abruptly told by \"Sunny\", \"the bathroom is only for guests\". Eventually I was given the \"code\" (why is that even necessary?). I tried to check in 2 hours early because I had a cat in my car who had been traveling for 7 hours. I was told that wasn't possible unless I wanted to pay more money. I explained that I called days before and requested an early check in - at that point the other employee yelled out \"that's only a request - not a guarantee\". I said, \"I am not talking to you\", and she replied, \"Well I am the manager\"...I would be ashamed to have that person represent my company as a manger. The whole check in process took forever - finally I agreed to pay $30 just so I could check in 45 minutes early because I was concerned about my cat in the car. It felt like they had never checked in a guest before. I have signed less paperwork when purchasing a house.The elevator was disgusting - as were the luggage carts and the halls - I didn't want to touch anything.There's no place to hang your bathroom kit - but yet there's room in the bathroom for ugly, old pictures. The bathroom had 1/2 a roll of TP - with no spare. Breakfast was a joke - the waffle maker had a handwritten sign that said OUT OF ORDER - which looked like it had been there for a while!

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Lorri

The room was great! It has a wonderful view. It was clean, except the floor, which needed mopped. The bed was very comfortable. It was a short walk to the beach so we loved it very much! We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Priscillia A

The room was severely outdated for the price we paid nightly, our two nights came out to over $800 and the rooms were worse than a motel and not worth it. There were little roaches in the outlets in the bathroom. The location was in a great spot but the rooms listed online looked nothing like the room we stayed in. Will not stay again. We were very disappointed

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Latonya

Room staff, room was small and dirty, and dusty and the hotel staff was very rude!

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Alexandria

The entire hotel was so outdated and old. There was blackened walls, chipping paint, and damaged baseboards throughout. The particale board of the credenza was showing because it was in such bad shape. My vehicle was hit on property, and the staff was sp unhelpful and actually acted like i was the problem. They were unhelpful with law enforcement when i filed a report and just seemed like they didnt care. The chairs were in such poor condition, and the hotel was overall not the same quality it was advertised as and way too expensive for what it is.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Phyllis

The rooms are always dirty , especially the floors. My feet get black just walking around so I wear flip flops. Gail at the desk seems like the sweetest woman until you see her darkside. She always has excuses when in fact she is the problem and is very shrewd. My water in my shower had no pressure whatsoever and I told her and she said I am not using it correctly !!!! umm no that was not the case. The place is falling apart and needs renovations desperately. The best thing about this place is the location.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Feb 2026

Ian

Our stay at the Comfort Inn Oceanside Deerfield Beach was nothing short of a horrible experience. While booking the hotel online it seemed like a very nice establishment from pictures of the hotel; however, on arrival it was not what it seemed. The staff was negligent and the tenants were suspicious. Our friends car was literally struck by another vehicle while parked in the parking lot and the staff stated their front hotel cameras were not even working. On top of everything else, our room keys barely worked half of the time. This is probably one of the worst stays I’ve ever experienced in a hotel and am looking to get some form of reimbursement due to our terrible stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

wendy

The room felt neglected, they were roaches in the room, services weren't great.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

Jeffrey

No heat in 30 degree weather. Broken plumbing requred repair and ultimately a room change. The front desk tries to keep a secret that there is no housekeeping unless specfically requested. Place is crawling with cockroaches. Ruined our vacation.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Robbie

Very loud paid for ocean view and it was trees and a run down patio no ocean and the hair dryer was broken

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

kenneth

place needs to be updated

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2026

Loredana

I arrived at 1:30 pm but check in was at 3 pm.
Was told to either pay an extra fee of $30 for pre check in, or come back at 3.
I went for a walk and I came back at 4:30.
I guess all the best ocean view room were given away, and I ended up with one with a slice of a pie view.
On my way out, I asked why they would give a room with no even partial ocean view to someone who paid for ocean view room.
I asked if they could at least give us a break on the parking, since we had two cars for one night.
The lady at the reception said they could not do that or anything else about it.
I do not think it was fair, but I did not insist.

Friends_and_family Friends