Castle by the Sea
About Castle by the Sea
The total number of guest rooms is 16.
Amenities
- Concierge
- Pool
- Wheelchair accessible
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel is generally well-liked for its cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and convenient location close to the beach and local amenities. However, some guests have expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects such as limited parking, noise, and issues with additional charges.
- Convenient location close to the beach and local amenities
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- Limited parking
- Noise and issues with additional charges
- 5/5
Great location. Great staff. Great value. Perfect for weekend get away.
- 5/5
The room are clean, with basic amenities, also the staff was welcoming and nice. Also the shopping center were just walking distance from the location. It was nice experience staying there.
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Room was clean staff was friendly
- 5/5
Staff was very nice, always making sure me and my family had clean towels and all proper needs. Great place to book at felt very welcomed here. Walking distance to the ocean and a bunch of great food spots.
- 2/5
No hot water. Room was humid. Sheets were horrible.
- 3/5
convenient for walking to restaurants at bars grocery store. Property was OK pool was clean
- 5/5
- 4/5
Good clean but they played with price was annoying don’t know was from Expedia or from hotel itself
- 4/5
Good clean but they played with price was annoying don’t know was from Expedia or from hotel itself
- 5/5
Great list cation, quiet, staff was there if needed
- 5/5
Great list cation, quiet, staff was there if needed
- 3/5
Was charged an extra on arrival they could not explain what it was for. Would not refund it. I had to get refund from Expedia.
- 3/5
Was charged an extra on arrival they could not explain what it was for. Would not refund it. I had to get refund from Expedia.
- 5/5
Great value! For the cost, this was a terrific stay. The room was clean, well situated (a block from the beach) and friendly staff. Beds were comfortable too. We arrived very late and the after hours check in was smooth. There was no room cleaning/fresh towels mid stay, but we only stayed 2 nights.
- 5/5
Great value! For the cost, this was a terrific stay. The room was clean, well situated (a block from the beach) and friendly staff. Beds were comfortable too. We arrived very late and the after hours check in was smooth. There was no room cleaning/fresh towels mid stay, but we only stayed 2 nights.
- 3/5
Staff was present from 10 am to 6 pm, and then office was closed with no one onsite There was homeless person sleeping on the couch next to pool at night Hotel is located on N Ocean drive, no security, no overnight personnel, anyone can walk through the property, felt very unsafe Hotel was not cheap, $315 for 2 nights, I asked for late check out and was told it's $35, but was charged $56, no copy of the receipt was provided Definitely would not stay here next time
- 3/5
Staff was present from 10 am to 6 pm, and then office was closed with no one onsite There was homeless person sleeping on the couch next to pool at night Hotel is located on N Ocean drive, no security, no overnight personnel, anyone can walk through the property, felt very unsafe Hotel was not cheap, $315 for 2 nights, I asked for late check out and was told it's $35, but was charged $56, no copy of the receipt was provided Definitely would not stay here next time
- 5/5
yes
- 5/5
yes
- 5/5
The room was spotless and the young girl at the front dest checked us in was very nice. We will be back again.
- 5/5
The room was spotless and the young girl at the front dest checked us in was very nice. We will be back again.
- 5/5
We loved our stay here and will be returning for future trips. Perfect distance walk to the beach and restaurant. The lady at the front desk we very helpful and kind which goes a long way! Pool was nice, they had lots of toys for my kids to play with. The room itself was also well sized, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was functioning. What more could you ask for? The only thing I would do differently is ask for a ground level room since I had a stroller and there was no elevator.
- 5/5
We loved our stay here and will be returning for future trips. Perfect distance walk to the beach and restaurant. The lady at the front desk we very helpful and kind which goes a long way! Pool was nice, they had lots of toys for my kids to play with. The room itself was also well sized, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was functioning. What more could you ask for? The only thing I would do differently is ask for a ground level room since I had a stroller and there was no elevator.
- 5/5
Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.
- 5/5
Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.
- 5/5
Definitely would come back to this location. Has a nice place to hangout by pool.location was walking distance to restaurants and beach. Room smelled nice and was Clean . And the bed was so comfortable.Staff was super nice and accommodating ,she even helped us out with things to do and recommend restaurants to go to since we were new to the area. We will definitely be staying here in the future ❤️
- 5/5
Definitely would come back to this location. Has a nice place to hangout by pool.location was walking distance to restaurants and beach. Room smelled nice and was Clean . And the bed was so comfortable.Staff was super nice and accommodating ,she even helped us out with things to do and recommend restaurants to go to since we were new to the area. We will definitely be staying here in the future ❤️
- 1/5
Lots of miscommunication/no communication w/front desk staff made this accommodation very challenging. We attempted to check in at 12:30 on the day of arrival, the office hours 10am-6pm, there was no one there. Waited 20 minutes and left to spend our afternoon sightseeing.We didn’t return until late due to traffic. We received a message from the front desk with instruction for the lockbox to get key.Next morning we left early to explore the Florida Keys.Due to a forrest fire blocking our route back to the hotel we didn’t arrive until 2:30am. Our room key didn’t work, called the emergency line twice and left voicemail.Slept on couches at the pool (had to run to Denny’s in the middle of the night for bathroom). Finally reached someone on the emergency phone number at 7:00a.m.Was informed that our room key was in the lockbox with the same code as before. Was also informed that they’d called Expedia, spent twenty minutes on the phone to get them to convey a message to me about the key in lockbox.Didn’t get that message, because I booked through Hotels.com not Expedia.Finally encountered the front desk staff later that day, to sign paperwork/pay my remaining balance.Quite unfriendly, likely because I’d awakened her at 7am with my phone call.In spite of paying for a room, that I didn’t get to sleep in until 7am, I was calm/courteous.As a large group checked in, they were given car pass for parking,I asked for one, was told I didn’t need it, I insisted, didn’t need car towed!
- 1/5
Lots of miscommunication/no communication w/front desk staff made this accommodation very challenging. We attempted to check in at 12:30 on the day of arrival, the office hours 10am-6pm, there was no one there. Waited 20 minutes and left to spend our afternoon sightseeing.We didn’t return until late due to traffic. We received a message from the front desk with instruction for the lockbox to get key.Next morning we left early to explore the Florida Keys.Due to a forrest fire blocking our route back to the hotel we didn’t arrive until 2:30am. Our room key didn’t work, called the emergency line twice and left voicemail.Slept on couches at the pool (had to run to Denny’s in the middle of the night for bathroom). Finally reached someone on the emergency phone number at 7:00a.m.Was informed that our room key was in the lockbox with the same code as before. Was also informed that they’d called Expedia, spent twenty minutes on the phone to get them to convey a message to me about the key in lockbox.Didn’t get that message, because I booked through Hotels.com not Expedia.Finally encountered the front desk staff later that day, to sign paperwork/pay my remaining balance.Quite unfriendly, likely because I’d awakened her at 7am with my phone call.In spite of paying for a room, that I didn’t get to sleep in until 7am, I was calm/courteous.As a large group checked in, they were given car pass for parking,I asked for one, was told I didn’t need it, I insisted, didn’t need car towed!
- 4/5
Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach
- 4/5
Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach
- 4/5
This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this very walkable neighborhood. Most of the hotels appear to be vintage (1960s?). The location is wonderful- 2 blocks to the beach, 6 minute walk to the restaurants and shops in the town center. There are a Dunkin Donuts and First Watch options for breakfast within an 10 minute walk and a Publix Supermarket in the same shopping center. This hotel also includes free parking for one car. There are no resort fees. Services are limited compared to a fancier hotel. This is a really good option for a somewhat budget accommodation near the ocean.
- 4/5
This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this very walkable neighborhood. Most of the hotels appear to be vintage (1960s?). The location is wonderful- 2 blocks to the beach, 6 minute walk to the restaurants and shops in the town center. There are a Dunkin Donuts and First Watch options for breakfast within an 10 minute walk and a Publix Supermarket in the same shopping center. This hotel also includes free parking for one car. There are no resort fees. Services are limited compared to a fancier hotel. This is a really good option for a somewhat budget accommodation near the ocean.
- 3/5
The woman at the front desk was super helpful but our room was so tiny. It was hard to get around the bed, no hot water and no counter space in the bathroom. The location was great and the pool was nice and heated.
- 3/5
The woman at the front desk was super helpful but our room was so tiny. It was hard to get around the bed, no hot water and no counter space in the bathroom. The location was great and the pool was nice and heated.
- 4/5
Rooms were clean, mattresses were a bit thin, not super comfortable, but sufficient.
- 4/5
Rooms were clean, mattresses were a bit thin, not super comfortable, but sufficient.
- 3/5
We put a note on the door of our room and the maid came in anyway!!! Next year we are staying at the PLUNGE RESORT!!!
- 3/5
We put a note on the door of our room and the maid came in anyway!!! Next year we are staying at the PLUNGE RESORT!!!
- 5/5
Great location, clean and quiet
- 5/5
Great location, clean and quiet
- 5/5
Super nice stay, clean
- 5/5
Super nice stay, clean
- 5/5
I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.
- 5/5
I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.
- 5/5
Stayed in room 10. Really big, spacious and bright. Beaches were wide and groomed. Publix nearby to stock up the kitchen. Lots of restaurants and shops about a block away.
- 5/5
Stayed in room 10. Really big, spacious and bright. Beaches were wide and groomed. Publix nearby to stock up the kitchen. Lots of restaurants and shops about a block away.
- 5/5
had a great stay....my room was small butvwell appoi
- 5/5
had a great stay....my room was small butvwell appoi
- 5/5
This was our second visit and we will always return here whenever we visit Lauderdale-by-the-sea. The manager is wonderful and helpful. The location is walking distance to anything you may need and the beach is right around the corner. It’s so hard to have to leave…
- 5/5
This was our second visit and we will always return here whenever we visit Lauderdale-by-the-sea. The manager is wonderful and helpful. The location is walking distance to anything you may need and the beach is right around the corner. It’s so hard to have to leave…
- 5/5
Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice
- 5/5
Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice
- 5/5
Friendly and helpful
- 5/5
Friendly and helpful
- 5/5
Staff is very friendly and always available to make your stay comfortable. Would definitly come back!
- 5/5
Staff is very friendly and always available to make your stay comfortable. Would definitly come back!
- 5/5
What a hidden gem!!! Staff very friendly close to everything parking available a ton of restaurants a block walking distance and beach also about a block walking distance!! Hotel provides beach chairs and umbrellas !!!!
- 5/5
What a hidden gem!!! Staff very friendly close to everything parking available a ton of restaurants a block walking distance and beach also about a block walking distance!! Hotel provides beach chairs and umbrellas !!!!
- 5/5
Everything was perfect. The staff is so nice and accommodating. We will be back!
- 5/5
Everything was perfect. The staff is so nice and accommodating. We will be back!
- 5/5
Clean and comfortable room, clean pool area, would definitely recommend this place, I hope to be back even for a staycation.
- 5/5
Clean and comfortable room, clean pool area, would definitely recommend this place, I hope to be back even for a staycation.
- 4/5
Small rooms comfortable and clean friendly staff.
- 4/5
Small rooms comfortable and clean friendly staff.
- 4/5
This is a small quaint motel. It is an older property as are many in the Ft Lauderdale and Lauderdale by the sea areas but this motel has been updated and was perfectly adequate, especially for the price. We had a basic room but it was still equipped with a small coffee maker and a dorm room sized refrigerator. The property was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a small pool with a nice lounging area around it. The property is within walking distance of the pier and beach and there are plenty of shopping opportunities along with bars and restaurants. My only issue would be that the water in the bathroom sink had a slight yellowish tint to it and i didnt ask the staff about it so I'm not sure what the cause was for that. Overall this is a nice property(again, especially for the money-we stayed in a basic king room and paid just over $100/night)and we would definitely stay here in the future.
- 4/5
This is a small quaint motel. It is an older property as are many in the Ft Lauderdale and Lauderdale by the sea areas but this motel has been updated and was perfectly adequate, especially for the price. We had a basic room but it was still equipped with a small coffee maker and a dorm room sized refrigerator. The property was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a small pool with a nice lounging area around it. The property is within walking distance of the pier and beach and there are plenty of shopping opportunities along with bars and restaurants. My only issue would be that the water in the bathroom sink had a slight yellowish tint to it and i didnt ask the staff about it so I'm not sure what the cause was for that. Overall this is a nice property(again, especially for the money-we stayed in a basic king room and paid just over $100/night)and we would definitely stay here in the future.
- 5/5
Great place to stay, very close to the beach and good restaurants.
- 5/5
Great place to stay, very close to the beach and good restaurants.
- 4/5
Rene was wonderful, very professional, very friendly
- 4/5
Rene was wonderful, very professional, very friendly
- 4/5
Great location, cozy out door atmosphere. Out door furniture could use an upgrade, as well as bbq was very small. House keeping did not come in to do light clean towel bedding change unless requested. Overall good value for your money. Renee was very accommodating.
- 4/5
Great location, cozy out door atmosphere. Out door furniture could use an upgrade, as well as bbq was very small. House keeping did not come in to do light clean towel bedding change unless requested. Overall good value for your money. Renee was very accommodating.
- 5/5
Clean and friendly staff
- 5/5
Clean and friendly staff
- 5/5
Our room with a kitchenette was clean, comfortable and perfect for our 2 day stay. The kitchen was well supplied with everything. The only thing I would suggest is to have a comfy chair and another luggage rack. Also, the mattress needed to be replaced or flipped and rotated.
- 5/5
Our room with a kitchenette was clean, comfortable and perfect for our 2 day stay. The kitchen was well supplied with everything. The only thing I would suggest is to have a comfy chair and another luggage rack. Also, the mattress needed to be replaced or flipped and rotated.
- 5/5
Renee was great! We rented the king studio. Our room had everything we could have needed. The hotel is small and inviting. The pool area had a great vibe. The beach was a block away and all the area restaurants and night life just 3 blocks down. They even had umbrellas and chairs you can barrow for the beach!
- 5/5
Renee was great! We rented the king studio. Our room had everything we could have needed. The hotel is small and inviting. The pool area had a great vibe. The beach was a block away and all the area restaurants and night life just 3 blocks down. They even had umbrellas and chairs you can barrow for the beach!
- 3/5
The property is kept clean but the rooms need updating.
- 3/5
The property is kept clean but the rooms need updating.
- 5/5
Staff was very accommodating.
- 5/5
Staff was very accommodating.
- 5/5
Booked last minute so wasn’t sure how it would be but overall we were very satisfied with Castle by the Sea.
- 5/5
Booked last minute so wasn’t sure how it would be but overall we were very satisfied with Castle by the Sea.
- 5/5
It was a very nice, stay.... only concern was no hot water in my room. I am sure they will fix that soon.
- 5/5
It was a very nice, stay.... only concern was no hot water in my room. I am sure they will fix that soon.
- 5/5
Value for the money I paid.
- 5/5
Value for the money I paid.
- 5/5
This place was spotless. Divine mattress Well stocked Close to everything. Walkable. I was happy. That rarely happens 😂😂
- 5/5
This place was spotless. Divine mattress Well stocked Close to everything. Walkable. I was happy. That rarely happens 😂😂
- 5/5
Very good value considering its location and overall quality of the rooms. This was our second stay and it has been very consistent.
- 5/5
Very good value considering its location and overall quality of the rooms. This was our second stay and it has been very consistent.
- 5/5
Beautiful, super clean, nice and cold, 1 block from the beach. Renee had beach chairs available and beach supplies if needed for guest use. Felt very safe even walking downtown after dark. Police Station right across the street. Will definetly stay here again.
- 5/5
Beautiful, super clean, nice and cold, 1 block from the beach. Renee had beach chairs available and beach supplies if needed for guest use. Felt very safe even walking downtown after dark. Police Station right across the street. Will definetly stay here again.
- 4/5
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- 4/5
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- 4/5
Would have greatly appeciated a little table to write on or lay on my laptop ! The 10PM - 8AM quiet period is not respected (some customers get pretty noisy). No enforcement service...
- 4/5
Would have greatly appeciated a little table to write on or lay on my laptop ! The 10PM - 8AM quiet period is not respected (some customers get pretty noisy). No enforcement service...
- 5/5
Location, location, location!
- 5/5
Location, location, location!
- 4/5
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Parking is available but it is a bit tight.
- 4/5
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Parking is available but it is a bit tight.
- 5/5
Thanks!
- 5/5
Thanks!
- 5/5
Everyone was fantastic and attentive! The lady at the front desk was very kind!
- 5/5
Everyone was fantastic and attentive! The lady at the front desk was very kind!
- 5/5
We enjoy this particular place because it’s well kept property, very clean room, and easy walk to the major shopping center as well as the dinning and pier area … our second time there and will be back again …
- 5/5
We enjoy this particular place because it’s well kept property, very clean room, and easy walk to the major shopping center as well as the dinning and pier area … our second time there and will be back again …
- 5/5
Love this place. Renee was beyond helpful. Very clean and close to everything.
- 5/5
Love this place. Renee was beyond helpful. Very clean and close to everything.
- 1/5
Charged Unheard fees checked in 3 hrs earlier charged $35 not like they could rent room for those 3 hrs also got charged $30 don’t no for what I never got a receipt
- 1/5
Charged Unheard fees checked in 3 hrs earlier charged $35 not like they could rent room for those 3 hrs also got charged $30 don’t no for what I never got a receipt
- 5/5
Super clean and friendly staff. We’ll definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Super clean and friendly staff. We’ll definitely stay here again.
- 4/5
I like the area is everything walking distance.
- 4/5
I like the area is everything walking distance.
- 5/5
Perfect stay, clean bright room, walk to everything, nice hostess
- 5/5
Perfect stay, clean bright room, walk to everything, nice hostess
- 5/5
Amazing stay in one of the best hidden areas of fort lauderdale. Will definitely stay again.
- 5/5
Amazing stay in one of the best hidden areas of fort lauderdale. Will definitely stay again.
- 1/5
Declined our credit card and refused to try again. It was a cc I used all weekend. Too lazy to come get $500 .
- 1/5
Declined our credit card and refused to try again. It was a cc I used all weekend. Too lazy to come get $500 .
- 4/5
Room to small.
- 4/5
Room to small.
- 4/5
The staff were helpful and welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable. It was an easy walk to a beautiful beach and there was a wonderful warm, clean, and well maintained pool!
- 4/5
The staff were helpful and welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable. It was an easy walk to a beautiful beach and there was a wonderful warm, clean, and well maintained pool!
- 5/5
The place clean and so close to the beach. The staff was lovely. I highly recommend it location location.!
- 5/5
The place clean and so close to the beach. The staff was lovely. I highly recommend it location location.!
- 5/5
Will re-visit.
- 5/5
Will re-visit.
- 5/5
We loved our stay here. The location is excellent. A short walk to the beach and the town square.
- 5/5
We loved our stay here. The location is excellent. A short walk to the beach and the town square.
- 5/5
The staff was wonderful! Place was amazing with great outdoor seating! Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars
- 5/5
The staff was wonderful! Place was amazing with great outdoor seating! Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars
- 3/5
Built in another era. Furniture says it well. Lacking working people commodities. Pool needs to be refreshed. Otherwise thumbs up.
- 3/5
Built in another era. Furniture says it well. Lacking working people commodities. Pool needs to be refreshed. Otherwise thumbs up.
- 3/5
It was on a busier street than I anticipated. The room I was in had no windows facing anything but storage and property maintenance areas. It was ok but it wouldn’t be my first choice.
- 3/5
It was on a busier street than I anticipated. The room I was in had no windows facing anything but storage and property maintenance areas. It was ok but it wouldn’t be my first choice.
- 5/5
Very Friendly, Make their guests feel very comfortable, met great people at the pool, close to everything within walking distance, already booked another stay there!
- 5/5
Very Friendly, Make their guests feel very comfortable, met great people at the pool, close to everything within walking distance, already booked another stay there!
- 5/5
It was easy to check in after hours, was very pleased with service plenty of towels and beach towels and beach chairs supplied! Kitchen was well stocked with needed materials. Bathroom outlet did not work, no staff available after 6pm but when available very helpful! Property was older but well taken care of I would stay here again!
- 5/5
It was easy to check in after hours, was very pleased with service plenty of towels and beach towels and beach chairs supplied! Kitchen was well stocked with needed materials. Bathroom outlet did not work, no staff available after 6pm but when available very helpful! Property was older but well taken care of I would stay here again!
- 5/5
Very clean. Professional and courteous staff
- 5/5
Very clean. Professional and courteous staff
- 5/5
This Hotel is a rare jewel in today's world!!! If one is looking for a relaxing beach vacation this is the place to go!!! The best value for your $$ in the Fort Lauderdale / Lauderdale-by-the-Sea region.
- 5/5
This Hotel is a rare jewel in today's world!!! If one is looking for a relaxing beach vacation this is the place to go!!! The best value for your $$ in the Fort Lauderdale / Lauderdale-by-the-Sea region.
- 5/5
Cute place ~ clean & decorated nicely. Walkable to beach, weekend farmers market, etc
- 5/5
Cute place ~ clean & decorated nicely. Walkable to beach, weekend farmers market, etc
- 5/5
Very nice, close to shopping, beach and restaurants.
- 5/5
Very nice, close to shopping, beach and restaurants.
- 4/5
It was a quaint well kept little place albeit the older style. Comfortable and didn’t have any issues.
- 4/5
It was a quaint well kept little place albeit the older style. Comfortable and didn’t have any issues.
- 5/5
The property is clean and had everything we needed. Perfect location; close to shops, restaurants and beach. All in walking distance. Staff is very friendly and helpful! Will stay again!
- 5/5
The property is clean and had everything we needed. Perfect location; close to shops, restaurants and beach. All in walking distance. Staff is very friendly and helpful! Will stay again!
- 5/5
Our only complaint was how easy it was to hear our neighbors as they were talking and moving their stuff around (however they were speaking and yelling very loudly to begin with) and any construction/repairs right outside our door that woke us up. That only occurred 1 day out of our 3 day stay though. Other than that, I highly recommend this place and I definitely plan on future stays.
- 5/5
Our only complaint was how easy it was to hear our neighbors as they were talking and moving their stuff around (however they were speaking and yelling very loudly to begin with) and any construction/repairs right outside our door that woke us up. That only occurred 1 day out of our 3 day stay though. Other than that, I highly recommend this place and I definitely plan on future stays.
- 5/5
My friend enjoyed our stay and would stay again in the future
- 5/5
My friend enjoyed our stay and would stay again in the future
- 4/5
Like: Walking distance to the beach, beach chairs and towels available, nice pool area
- 4/5
Like: Walking distance to the beach, beach chairs and towels available, nice pool area
- 5/5
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was a beautify room and hotel. We especially loved the fact that we could walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Once we parked the truck we did not have to move it again till we left for home.
- 5/5
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was a beautify room and hotel. We especially loved the fact that we could walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Once we parked the truck we did not have to move it again till we left for home.
- 5/5
The hotel staff was wonderful and great service and the room was clean. The pool area was such a delight!
- 5/5
The hotel staff was wonderful and great service and the room was clean. The pool area was such a delight!
- 5/5
I enjoyed staying here. It’s a nice place and not tons of people. We enjoyed swimming in the pool without tons of people in it and walked to the beach. The lady that manages the place is very helpful and friendly.
- 5/5
I enjoyed staying here. It’s a nice place and not tons of people. We enjoyed swimming in the pool without tons of people in it and walked to the beach. The lady that manages the place is very helpful and friendly.
- 4/5
The rooms were perfect for two of us. Very clean and bright and had a microwave and small refrigerator. The shower had been recently renovated with time and glass doors. The only thing we didn’t like was that our room was by the main walkway by the pool and you could hear people through the closed windows. Luckily we were really only there to shower and sleep. Otherwise it was a great place to stay, convenient to the beach, inexpensive and clean.
- 4/5
The rooms were perfect for two of us. Very clean and bright and had a microwave and small refrigerator. The shower had been recently renovated with time and glass doors. The only thing we didn’t like was that our room was by the main walkway by the pool and you could hear people through the closed windows. Luckily we were really only there to shower and sleep. Otherwise it was a great place to stay, convenient to the beach, inexpensive and clean.
- 3/5
I liked the location, this is our 3-4 time staying in lauderdale by the sea. We love the town. The place was a little frustrating to stay at. Got a lecture on towels if they had makeup on it we would get charged, understandable. But if we needed fresh towels we had to ask but it wasn’t a guarantee. If the towels were to soiled you’d get charged? What’s that about?! It’s Florida, the tile in the hotel made our feet black and when we would stand on a towel to clean the dust/sand/crumbs off our feet the towel would naturally get dirty. Also no broom was provided per room. You had to go downstairs in the outside hallway and use that one without a pan and when you were done take it back downstairs. Try doing that 2-5x a day with two small kids. Trash bags, you were given two at a time and always had to go and ask for more. Need a frying Pan, ask the front desk. They aren’t provided at the beginning of your booking, only if asked for. The beds were springy. Got a few jabs in the ribs. Handles were falling off on at least one thing of everything. Great location.. but otherwise eh. Rather spend a little more money and go elsewhere. And not that it was entirely ‘cheap’ either. Otherwise wouldn’t expected to get what we pay for. Until next time Florida.
- 3/5
I liked the location, this is our 3-4 time staying in lauderdale by the sea. We love the town. The place was a little frustrating to stay at. Got a lecture on towels if they had makeup on it we would get charged, understandable. But if we needed fresh towels we had to ask but it wasn’t a guarantee. If the towels were to soiled you’d get charged? What’s that about?! It’s Florida, the tile in the hotel made our feet black and when we would stand on a towel to clean the dust/sand/crumbs off our feet the towel would naturally get dirty. Also no broom was provided per room. You had to go downstairs in the outside hallway and use that one without a pan and when you were done take it back downstairs. Try doing that 2-5x a day with two small kids. Trash bags, you were given two at a time and always had to go and ask for more. Need a frying Pan, ask the front desk. They aren’t provided at the beginning of your booking, only if asked for. The beds were springy. Got a few jabs in the ribs. Handles were falling off on at least one thing of everything. Great location.. but otherwise eh. Rather spend a little more money and go elsewhere. And not that it was entirely ‘cheap’ either. Otherwise wouldn’t expected to get what we pay for. Until next time Florida.
- 5/5
Our little gem
- 5/5
Our little gem
- 4/5
I love this hotel to stay with my family for Fourth of July weekend. What I didn’t like about my stay is that they didn’t do any housekeeping the whole weekend.
- 4/5
I love this hotel to stay with my family for Fourth of July weekend. What I didn’t like about my stay is that they didn’t do any housekeeping the whole weekend.
- 5/5
Overall stay was awesome. The only downside was the bed. Need a more comfortable mattress.
- 5/5
Overall stay was awesome. The only downside was the bed. Need a more comfortable mattress.
- 5/5
Very quaint motel, very nice to stay, clean and updated nicely.
- 5/5
Very quaint motel, very nice to stay, clean and updated nicely.
- 2/5
Manager was very helpful and volunteered to get our boarding passes on the motel computer for us. The motel is old but has been remodeled and done pretty cute. Bed was an older firm king mattress, no breakfast, pool was clean and nice, location is very good (1 block walking to good beach), police dept. across the street (safe area), free parking in front of motel (everywhere else you go, parking is metered - we didn't know and got a ticket!). There are mostly older small motels in the area (some redone and some not), next time we will probably go with a motel chain if we can. Note: manager attempted to get a resort fee of $16 cash only (?!) but I had all my paperwork from Hotels.com that stated the amount we had prepaid included all taxes and fees - so we didn't have to pay the extra charge (ie - bring your paperwork).
- 2/5
Manager was very helpful and volunteered to get our boarding passes on the motel computer for us. The motel is old but has been remodeled and done pretty cute. Bed was an older firm king mattress, no breakfast, pool was clean and nice, location is very good (1 block walking to good beach), police dept. across the street (safe area), free parking in front of motel (everywhere else you go, parking is metered - we didn't know and got a ticket!). There are mostly older small motels in the area (some redone and some not), next time we will probably go with a motel chain if we can. Note: manager attempted to get a resort fee of $16 cash only (?!) but I had all my paperwork from Hotels.com that stated the amount we had prepaid included all taxes and fees - so we didn't have to pay the extra charge (ie - bring your paperwork).
- 5/5
I liked that it was quiet my room was clean and the lady at the office was nice. I wouldn’t mind booking again in the future
- 5/5
I liked that it was quiet my room was clean and the lady at the office was nice. I wouldn’t mind booking again in the future
- 5/5
Renee and Alva are fantastic... The Castle by the sea was everything we hoped for. The room although a bit small for 4 was updated, comfortable beds and the AC worked great!! The hotel is perfectly located close to the beach, bars, shopping and restaurants. The pool area was very nice and provided the perfect amount of shade nearby. My friends and I had a lovely 4 days in Lauderdale-by-the-sea celebrating my grad school graduation and another's birthday. The hotel provided ample beach and bath towels as well as beach chairs and umbrellas. A wonderful time was had by all, will certainly return.
- 5/5
Renee and Alva are fantastic... The Castle by the sea was everything we hoped for. The room although a bit small for 4 was updated, comfortable beds and the AC worked great!! The hotel is perfectly located close to the beach, bars, shopping and restaurants. The pool area was very nice and provided the perfect amount of shade nearby. My friends and I had a lovely 4 days in Lauderdale-by-the-sea celebrating my grad school graduation and another's birthday. The hotel provided ample beach and bath towels as well as beach chairs and umbrellas. A wonderful time was had by all, will certainly return.
- 5/5
What an adorable place! I was a little weary at first because it was a motel but boy was I surprised. The room was HUGE! Super bright and clean, full kitchen, separate walk in closet from an updated bathroom with a GREAT double shower head. There was only one wonderful woman on staff and she was a superstar. She gracefully came at 1:30 am when I lost my key and was so kind and understanding. The pool was very clean and 8ft deep on one end, which is deeper than most hotels I've been to. It's 2 blocks from the bars and restaurants, 2 blocks from a shopping square and 1 block from the beach. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone. Make sure to use those little blue envelopes and tip your housekeeping, they deserve it!! :-)
- 5/5
What an adorable place! I was a little weary at first because it was a motel but boy was I surprised. The room was HUGE! Super bright and clean, full kitchen, separate walk in closet from an updated bathroom with a GREAT double shower head. There was only one wonderful woman on staff and she was a superstar. She gracefully came at 1:30 am when I lost my key and was so kind and understanding. The pool was very clean and 8ft deep on one end, which is deeper than most hotels I've been to. It's 2 blocks from the bars and restaurants, 2 blocks from a shopping square and 1 block from the beach. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone. Make sure to use those little blue envelopes and tip your housekeeping, they deserve it!! :-)
- 5/5
Beautiful
- 5/5
Beautiful
- 4/5
Very nice. Clean and the staff was pleasant.
- 4/5
Very nice. Clean and the staff was pleasant.
- 5/5
I loved the quaint personal feel of this property. The woman in the office was beyond kind, very thoughtful and accommodating. We loved our stay!
- 5/5
I loved the quaint personal feel of this property. The woman in the office was beyond kind, very thoughtful and accommodating. We loved our stay!
- 4/5
Love the location. Room was nice. No cleaning of room due to Covid disappointing
- 5/5
It’s a cute little hotel with a very friendly environment. Anything you could need is right within walking distance
- 4/5
We stayed in the deluxe studio which was a very nice updated room, looks just like the pictures! It also has a small kitchenette with a full size refrigerator. The only two complaints we have about the room was the bed was very noisy and there is no exhaust fan in the bathroom. We started leaving the door open while taking a shower. Other than that we were very pleased and would definitely stay here again!! Renae at the desk is awesome as well! Within walking distance to the beach, many restaurants and bars!
- 5/5
Cute, clean. Two minute walk to the beach. Fully stocked kitchenettes. Friendly staff. Pool with cool cabana and comfortable shaded lounge chairs. Quiet. Everything seemed freshly painted and decorated and was bright and cheerful.
- 3/5
Our room was clean. At first glance we were very aprihensive. Our door frame was broken, and could probably have been pushed in. Noone on site, we had to call when we checked in. The lady that checked us in was very nice, she let us see the room first because we weren't sure if we wanted to stay. The pool was good and close proximity to town and the beach.
- 5/5
We loved our stay at Castle by the Sea! Very quiet stay. Not too many other guests. We have recommended CBTS to our son and his family as they will be staying in April 2021. I will be making my reservations for next year with CBTS
- 5/5
Renee was a great host! The use of beach chairs and an umbrella was very helpful.
- 5/5
Nice little spot within walking distance to LBTS, Renee at the front desk wasn’t great! Looking forward to coming again!
- 5/5
This is a hidden gem in Lauderdale by the Sea. Our room was clean and comfortable with no issues. The outside pool area is a good place relax, kind of looks like a little tropical paradise. Just a short walk to the beach, and all of the restaurants, it is the perfect location. Renee, did a great job of making us feel welcome and helped us with whatever we needed. Thanks for making our stay wonderful!!
- 4/5
We had a great experience. Room was clean and smelled nice and fresh. Floor could have been cleaner socks were dirty walking from walking on floor other than that room was clean and fresh. Pool area could use a good cleaning some mold on patio. Overall we had a great time we would stay there again.
- 5/5
Our only feedback is that there is no maid service during the stay. You can request clean towels if need be. All in all, very happy with our stay at castle by the sea.
- 3/5
La propiedad tiene lo justo, nada de mas, no hay recepcion todo el dia, no hay a quien reclamar algo despues de las 5 de la tarde
- 4/5
Great location near beach and restaurants. It’s a little gem
- 5/5
Ac was not working after 5 pm office is closed.