Ocean Reef hotel

United States , Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Area - FL
Fort Lauderdale, 4011 N Ocean Blvd
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100 reviews shown

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Lois

It was nothing like the pictures. Floor was filthy I had to wear my shoes and keep them beside the bed in case I had to get up during the night. Bathroom was nasty too. But the bed was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Glauber

I checked out of the accommodation today and was asked for a $50 deposit. I paid with my debit card and haven't received the money in my account yet. Please provide a receipt or an estimate of when it will be deposited. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Kenneth

Great seevice

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Silvestre

Good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Alberto

The room was relatively clean, just some minor dead bugs here and there. Had to search for a few outlets in order to get the lamps to work. Had a bit of a noise issue, but that's not the hotels fault. Overall, it was a pleasant stay. Will come back again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Mike

Everything was great just an older building, we were on the third floor renovated room

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

George

All

4/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Stephanie

Air conditioning was fine but the room had a horrible stinch.

2/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Tiago

Staff great property needs better up keep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Wilbens

Good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Robert

A nice, affordable, motel close to the beach and lots of activities and places to eat. Had a very pleasant there.

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Shawn

It’s old and out dated pictures were deceiving property is dirty pool was small rooms were old and really outdated would not recommend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Alexander

Sue was very helpful, suggested which restaurant to go. Took action right away when it was missed a day with the housekeeping service. Room was pleasant and newly renovated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Kamilah

Could use some minor updates especially in the bathroom but it was clean, comfortable and affordable. Recommended budget friendly hotel.

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Allison

The front desk woman was THE nastiest, most evil and downright sorry excuse of a person. The owner was completely aware and defender her. She opened my door without ANY warning so my dog barked. She then called me \"a stupid bi$@t\" loud and proud in front of the entire staff and other customers, again the owner was aware and claimed that my dog ATTACKED her, he barked. Don't expect to get any mail or packages, she won't be bothered. I watched her scream and hang up on a customer, he was locked out and she flatly told him that she refused to get off of her lazy as$ to walk upstairs to help him. My room was disgusting, I kept getting locked inside and she said that if it happened again she would leave us locked inside. She also tried to throw me out over a dog bark. The owner REFUSED to run my card and tried to force me to pay cash, like that's not odd at all. The ONLY perk to this place is the very nice man that works in the evening. NOBODY got in the nasty pool and I saw rats running around the property

BEWARE OF THIS HELL HOLE AND THE NASTIEST FRONT DESK PERSON YOU'LL EVER MEET

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Davi

Everything was great—the room was clean, and the pillows and bedding had a pleasant scent. An excellent hotel.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

BOSCO

The person who was on duty that day was terrible. She gave us very poor information about how to get to the beach — you have to walk to get there, and they never explained that. We arrived an hour early, and they had a room available, but if we wanted it early we had to pay extra. She was very rude and inconsiderate, just sitting there watching TV. They don’t even have a restroom for guests to use while waiting for check-in, so we had to go find a bathroom at McDonald’s. In short, it was a disaster. The microwave didn’t work, and remember, the beach is not close at all. Bad service and misleading information they don’t tell you about.

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

David

Front of house Staff is amazing!! Place is a dump.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Reiner

The use of the sister hotel lobby & Tiki bar to access the beach is convenient. The sister hotel (Ocean Manor Hotel beach front resort) is across the street and has a large pool. Both are close to grocery stores and fast food (McDonalds & Pizza)

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Daniel

The hotel facade needs improvement but the rooms was 100 percent amazing cleaned with all the necessary things for a traveler. Parking is just outside the room, a short walk to the beach.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Suze

I like the environment.

Family

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Carl

Only issue i have is the tv only played one channel and the remote didnt work

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Roger

Front desk was attentive to my request for first floor room with a mobility issue. Room was spacious and clean. My only issue was that the hotel descpition says they are a four minute walk to the beach. Simply not true. They have no access. The front desk told me to cross the road and go thru the lobby of the resort and out through their tiki bar to the beach. Upon arrival there are clear signs that there is no public access to the beach it for their resort guest only. So that was a bit sketchy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Davi

It was great staying at this very well-located hotel—just a three-minute walk to the beach. The best part is the price; it’s simple—just a standard hotel—but it’s more than sufficient. 👍👍❤️❤️

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Leslie

Very comfortable stay in a convenient location for an affordable price

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Aliuska

Hotel limpio , tiendas y restaurantes cercas , personal nice

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Phyllis

Seemed secure but not many spaces

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

cassandra

The rooms are dirty. The staff is ghetto.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Jailene

Everyone was so kind and welcoming from the front desk staff to the housekeeping team. I truly appreciated the warm hospitality. The room was beautiful, and my stay was a wonderful experience.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Amy

Room was clean, area was busy and cars noisy.
Very convenient location.
Neighbors were loud, fighting, and playing music loudly, we were grateful we had limited time in our room.
We only spoke to one staff, she was kind and knowledgeable with lots of recommendations.
Encountered lots of cleaning staff and they were really nice, they were working very hard!
Pretty typical for the price point and last minute accommodations.
Wasn’t a bad stay, probably won’t go back, I’d pick a less busy part of the strip

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Kassandra

The room was okay, but I didn’t like how there was a bit of mold inside the shower and the bottom tub was dirty. The sink as well.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Carissa

Scetchy

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Jonathan

The room and hotel is infested with roaches. I had to be moved to another room and again roaches everywhere so i checked out. Stay away from this hotel

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Jennifer

I strongly advise against staying here. The hotel was filthy—rooms had pubic hair on the sheets, which is completely unacceptable and unsafe. The property clearly does not meet basic hygiene standards. On top of that, the customer service was horrible; staff were unhelpful and dismissive when we raised concerns. I would never return and recommend anyone looking for a safe and clean place to stay look elsewhere.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Davi

Clean room
Shops nearby
Great staff

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Tiara

The parking was assessable, ac worked great, staff wasn’t to attentive was handling personal business while guest were trying to check in. There was hair in the bed, pillow cases had hair and dirty marks, sheets were stained, blanket was dirty with burn holes, washcloth dirty marks. When new linens were brought back the was no flat sheet and no blanket. Was a little bit cold at night, barely slept because of it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Kyle

My husband and I stayed here and were pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and amenities. We were a little nervous with other reviews mentioning bed bugs and cockroaches. However, there were NO bugs in our room. Everything about the bedroom and bathroom were clean and well kept.

Staff were very kind and accommodating.

The second day, the staff asked if we wanted our room serviced. We said yes and walked into the smell of bleach. Everything was refreshed, clean, and orderly.

We absolutely loved the pool and garden area and the shared patio area on the second floor. This was the perfect quick trip spot for what we needed.

The room felt very spacious with several outlet options which is always much appreciated. The A/C ran great and was easily adjustable. The water pressure was decent in the shower, and we had no complaints with the temperature adjustment.

We didn’t have a car with us but they had plenty open spaces for guests as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Justin

Parking was good. AC was cool. No issues other then multiple locations nearby with the same or similar name causing confusion for my Uber driver.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Antony

Great

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Dean

Clean room great staff

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2026

Angela

Staff was nice and helpful. Area not
So great. Hotel
Is older and shows its age. Beds were clean and comfortable.

Friends

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Raquel

The room was disgusting. Hair all over the floor and bathroom shower. Stains on the bed sheets. I tried talking to the front desk agent to have room cleaned. She tried to explain to me that that’s how the broom works. It doesn’t actually pick up the hair it just pushes it to the corners. I asked if they could vacuum it up she said they didn’t have a vacuum. The fact that she was trying to justify that that’s how they clean was horrendous! I tried canceling hotel but they would not let me. I have to go to Walgreens and buy both Lysol wipes and spray. I don’t believe this room had been cleaned at all. DO NOT STAY HERE!! Not worth the cheap price.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

Maxine

Bed and pillows were excellent parking great air conditioning perfect staff great

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Tabatha

There was no beach view but it was close by. I was shown two rooms. Both rooms were dirty, smelled of cigarette smoke and a musty smell. The liight didn't work in one room, and there was a hole in the wall of one of the rooms. There was garbage in the pool. I was denied a refund when I canceled my reservation due to the condition of the property.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Trevor

Front office was disgusting when we entered. 3 out of 4 workers we met were extremely rude and not helpful. Room had an awful smell. Bathroom had mold in 4 locations, shower curtain was broken, plus hair on floor/tub.

4/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Ada

The check-in lady was not friendly she barely said anything no greeting asked for ID and card. Placed the room keys on the counter and that was it she looked miserable. The towels had hair on them as did the cooler the walls and bathtub. One of the towels had a drop of blood. The beds were ok we didn’t spend much time on property besides to sleep shower. Was in a good location just needed to be more clean and friendly staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

luca

Laundry service and cleaning staff was great, convenient access to food within walking distance as well.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

James

Room had dated furniture, warped floors, stained tub, toilet and sink. Very noisy next to busy road.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Darius

The room was clean. But I cleaned it to my liking. Yes, the laundry was right down stairs. And plenty of shops near by.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Cassandra

Yes

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Neisa

Front desk staff is great. Hotel room was old but okay. Bathroom could have been cleaner; there was hair all over the tub. Could not use microwave without tripping the circuit shutting off the refrigerator. Very noisy. No soundproofing at all. Could hear everything, people, traffic, elevator, etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Amy

This was great we had travel issues with our flight and stayed here it was great!!!! The mattress was awesome!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Michael

would not recommend for families

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

brandi

Room wasn’t cleaned very good, even forgot towels (luckily I had my beach towels) very noisy, walls very thin, air blow right into our face very small room ever.

Was fine for one night but probably wouldn’t stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Dennis

Returned from 3 weeks ago and would go back again

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

tedd

the pictures are completely misleading. The shots take. are no where near the location. This is a typical, built in the early 80s run down motel. The pull is a small embarrassing puddle and there are no views. Felt a bit ripped off from the pictures.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Douglas

Newer floors/no carpet, kind & courteous, \"old school\" hotel, efficient, food options nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

David

Clean room and staff we're pleasant.

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Carmen

Dirty floors, dirty bathroom, hair everywhere and loud.
Only one good thing to say about it is the location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Chelsey

The room was extremely clean, the bed and pillows very comfy, and the staff were a pleasure.

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2026

Anthony

Not good at all too loud too old

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2026

jane

After checking in I called Expedia to have the balance of my reservation canceled. They said they needed to check with the hotel. The hotel refused I was put in a room right outside the elevator. Everyone who got on and off the elevator could look into my room, the room also stunk like smoke, even though it was supposed to be a non-smoking room. The hotel was kind enough to move me to another room, which was slightly better. The hotel is old rundown dirty, and I contacted Expedia again asking them to take this property off their listings because it’s disgusting. This hotel wasn’t even worth $50 a night.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Davi

All Great!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Marlon

Best betting I've slept in a hotel in a very long time. Staff with great parking small but I wasn't driving great proximity of stores and dining. We'll definitely stay here again

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

Esther

Bathroom had dirty floors and corners. Beds were nice.
Walk to the beach was 25 minutes as most beach is gated off by large hotels.

Family

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Andrea

No one went into the pool including us so I cannot rate it. Air condition was so loud we had to turn TV on 32 to hear it. There was a party outside our door from 310 am till 440am. Never get a room right across from the elevator.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Rob

Does not look like the pictures on line rooms are very out dated safe didnt work and bathroom was moldy smell. Staff were friendly but i wouldnt recommend anyone staying here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Ramneet

I stayed at the Ocean Reef Hotel from Feb 13 to Feb 14, and the highlight of the stay was definitely the location. It’s close to the beach, restaurants, and everything you’d want easy access to while in Fort Lauderdale. Very convenient and walkable.
The room itself was comfortable enough, but it could use some maintenance and updates. A few fixtures and finishes showed signs of wear, and refreshing these would really improve the overall guest experience.
Despite that, the staff were pleasant, the price was reasonable, and the location made the stay worthwhile. With some room improvements, this property could be an even stronger option for future visits.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Ryan

Great experience! Awesome customer service!

Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Shawn

The staff was nice and helpful. However, the sink was clogged. The tables were dirty, and the TV didn’t work.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Matthew

Nice hotel, very friendly staff, great location across the street from the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Charles

Roaches leaking ac

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Charles

Room dirty air conditioner leaked I slipped and fell could have been electricuted

2/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Patrick

My techs arrived to find, drugs in the room, poop all over the floor. Techs mentioned staff was nice and friendly, lobby was clean and smelled good. Rooms a completely different story they checked in a check right back out.

Business

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Stephanie

The room was not clean. Bathroom had hair in the sink and on the floor. I threw away my socks after walking on the carpet they were black. The hotel would be great with a deep cleaning

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Jen

Excellent bedding and beds! 5 plus stars.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Antony

Also an incredible place clean and great value

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Javier

Quick check in, easy to find and handicap accessible

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Jaclyn

Great location.
Easy check in with pleasant worker.
Room was large and clean.
Some renovation.
Air conditioner worked very well.
Bathroom and water pressure and temp needs work

Friends

2/10

Poor

25 Feb 2026

Sean

We stay

2/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Melinda

Checking in and checking out was such a time consuming process. They moved slow took their time and barely spoke. Room had a roach in it and mold on the roof in the bathroom. Absolutely unbelievable that they rent a room for the price I paid $360. Sheets and towels didn’t seem clean, looked like they were reused.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Morgan

Pros- room was clean, bed was soft, staff was very nice, ac unit worked, and the shower was hot. For the price, it was a good place.

Cons- the hotel is a little run down looking. Our door was hard to shut, the refrigerator leaked water when we first got there but then stopped. The remote didn't work very well. And the windows were thin, so I could hear traffic all night while I was trying to sleep.

Basically, if you're looking for a cheap place to stay and aren't concerned with appearance, or a bunch of extras, this place checks all the important boxes, just understand what you're paying for. If you are unsure about going with a cheap place, this place might not be for you. Most of the places around it look nicer and you might not be happy with your decision. But all in all it's a nice place for the cost.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Alex

Rude front desk staff. Dirty room, giant air gap under door. Smells in room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

eduardo julio

Empty

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2026

Charles

The room was a good value for the time of year. The gentleman that checked me in was personable and efficient. Great location obviously. A pleasant, although short, stay!

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Ersel

It desperately needs some attention.
Outdated, dirty & too noisy!

Family

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Kenneth

Never got room housekeeping service as stayed two days and tub was dangerous as the tub membrane was filled with water underneath leading to un stable standing for shower. Sand got into beds from not having swept from normal housekeeping . Run down facilities as pictures showed a false look to hotel . I said good morning to staff many times no response . Tv was not working however manager was helpful to fix.

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Dennis

It was a comfortable overnight stay and we have no reservations about a future booking when we return from our cruise in a couple weeks

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Kevin

It did its job for my stay. The location is convenient. The beach is also very close. It takes about a 15 minute walk. The street is mostly quiet and the walk is very nice

Self

2/10

Poor

03 Feb 2026

KEVIN

Property is run down and it kept. It should not be available in this site. We didn’t even stay based on the conditions of the exterior of building alone.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

Thomas

The element that raises this experience to an average rating was the staff was genuine and polite. Otherwise I would have rated the experience lower. I would say the property needs some general work to rate it any higher. It was OK.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

pamela del carmen

The person in reception was terrible, insects in the room. Is a MOTEL

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Maureen

Our room was absolutely deplorable and we did not feel safe staying there.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

John

Yes

2/10

Poor

27 Jan 2026

Mohamed

Not pleasant at the front desk at all

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Marlene

The checkin experience was terrible. It took 3 hours! The clerk on duty at the time was rude. After that it was fine, the other staff we encountered while there were really terrific especially the manager.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

James

Room was immaculate! Front desk staff was very friendly and efficient! Very pleased with my stay so far.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

William

Great spot. Super staff.

10/10