Castle by the Sea

2-star hotel Great 4520 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308
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

4.1 / 5
Great 264 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.

What guests liked
  • Convenient location close to the beach and local amenities
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
What could be better
  • Limited parking
  • Noise and issues with additional charges
  • William May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location. Great staff. Great value. Perfect for weekend get away.

  • Malvin Apr 2026 · via expedia
    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.

  • Garry Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Room was clean staff was friendly

  • Karolina Mar 2026 · via expedia
    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.

  • Danielle Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    No hot water. Room was humid. Sheets were horrible.

  • Heather Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    convenient for walking to restaurants at bars grocery store. Property was OK pool was clean

  • Karen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

  • Shirin Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good clean but they played with price was annoying don’t know was from Expedia or from hotel itself

  • Shirin Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good clean but they played with price was annoying don’t know was from Expedia or from hotel itself

  • Jeanne Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great list cation, quiet, staff was there if needed

  • Jeanne Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great list cation, quiet, staff was there if needed

  • donald Jan 2026 · via 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.

  • donald Jan 2026 · via 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.

  • Kim Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Kim Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Nelli Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    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

  • Nelli Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    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

  • Steven Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    yes

  • Steven Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    yes

  • Richard Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Richard Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Sarah Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Sarah Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Tamara Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.

  • Tamara Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.

  • Ashley Jun 2025 · via expedia
    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 ❤️

  • Ashley Jun 2025 · via expedia
    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 ❤️

  • Gretchen May 2025 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • Gretchen May 2025 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • Sean Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach

  • Sean Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach

  • Marlene Mar 2025 · via expedia
    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.

  • Marlene Mar 2025 · via expedia
    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.

  • Martin Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Martin Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • johnmark Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Rooms were clean, mattresses were a bit thin, not super comfortable, but sufficient.

  • johnmark Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Rooms were clean, mattresses were a bit thin, not super comfortable, but sufficient.

  • linda Jan 2025 · via expedia
    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!!!

  • linda Jan 2025 · via expedia
    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!!!

  • Tiffani Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, clean and quiet

  • Tiffani Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, clean and quiet

  • Maria Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super nice stay, clean

  • Maria Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super nice stay, clean

  • Evenie Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.

  • Evenie Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.

  • Thomas Dec 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Thomas Dec 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Luis Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    had a great stay....my room was small butvwell appoi

  • Luis Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    had a great stay....my room was small butvwell appoi

  • Debra Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    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…

  • Debra Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    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…

  • tamra Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice

  • tamra Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice

  • Helen Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly and helpful

  • Helen Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly and helpful

  • Eric Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is very friendly and always available to make your stay comfortable. Would definitly come back!

  • Eric Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is very friendly and always available to make your stay comfortable. Would definitly come back!

  • robert Jul 2024 · via expedia
    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 !!!!

  • robert Jul 2024 · via expedia
    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 !!!!

  • Thomas Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was perfect. The staff is so nice and accommodating. We will be back!

  • Thomas Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was perfect. The staff is so nice and accommodating. We will be back!

  • Verified May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean and comfortable room, clean pool area, would definitely recommend this place, I hope to be back even for a staycation.

  • Verified May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean and comfortable room, clean pool area, would definitely recommend this place, I hope to be back even for a staycation.

  • Garrett May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Small rooms comfortable and clean friendly staff.

  • Garrett May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Small rooms comfortable and clean friendly staff.

  • Brian May 2024 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Brian May 2024 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • eber May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay, very close to the beach and good restaurants.

  • eber May 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay, very close to the beach and good restaurants.

  • Kathleen May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rene was wonderful, very professional, very friendly

  • Kathleen May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Rene was wonderful, very professional, very friendly

  • Jacqueline Apr 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Jacqueline Apr 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Carolyn Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and friendly staff

  • Carolyn Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and friendly staff

  • Nicholas Apr 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Nicholas Apr 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • robin Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • robin Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • Virginia Mar 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The property is kept clean but the rooms need updating.

  • Virginia Mar 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The property is kept clean but the rooms need updating.

  • Tammy Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very accommodating.

  • Tammy Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very accommodating.

  • Stephen Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Booked last minute so wasn’t sure how it would be but overall we were very satisfied with Castle by the Sea.

  • Stephen Feb 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Booked last minute so wasn’t sure how it would be but overall we were very satisfied with Castle by the Sea.

  • Rena Jan 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Rena Jan 2024 · via expedia
    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.

  • Vishal Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Value for the money I paid.

  • Vishal Jan 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Value for the money I paid.

  • Kim Jan 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This place was spotless. Divine mattress Well stocked Close to everything. Walkable. I was happy. That rarely happens 😂😂

  • Kim Jan 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This place was spotless. Divine mattress Well stocked Close to everything. Walkable. I was happy. That rarely happens 😂😂

  • Matthew Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Matthew Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Heather Dec 2023 · via expedia
    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.

  • Heather Dec 2023 · via expedia
    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.

  • Ana Dec 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

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    4/5

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  • Kader Dec 2023 · via expedia
    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...

  • Kader Dec 2023 · via expedia
    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...

  • Vincent Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location, location, location!

  • Vincent Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location, location, location!

  • Karen Nov 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Parking is available but it is a bit tight.

  • Karen Nov 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Parking is available but it is a bit tight.

  • Larry Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thanks!

  • Larry Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thanks!

  • Brianna Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everyone was fantastic and attentive! The lady at the front desk was very kind!

  • Brianna Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everyone was fantastic and attentive! The lady at the front desk was very kind!

  • lawrence Jul 2023 · via expedia
    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 …

  • lawrence Jul 2023 · via expedia
    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 …

  • Brenda Jun 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love this place. Renee was beyond helpful. Very clean and close to everything.

  • Brenda Jun 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love this place. Renee was beyond helpful. Very clean and close to everything.

  • Paul Jun 2023 · via expedia
    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

  • Paul Jun 2023 · via expedia
    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

  • Angeida May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Super clean and friendly staff. We’ll definitely stay here again.

  • Angeida May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Super clean and friendly staff. We’ll definitely stay here again.

  • Etleva May 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    I like the area is everything walking distance.

  • Etleva May 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    I like the area is everything walking distance.

  • Despina Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect stay, clean bright room, walk to everything, nice hostess

  • Despina Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect stay, clean bright room, walk to everything, nice hostess

  • Miguel Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing stay in one of the best hidden areas of fort lauderdale. Will definitely stay again.

  • Miguel Apr 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Amazing stay in one of the best hidden areas of fort lauderdale. Will definitely stay again.

  • James Mar 2023 · via expedia
    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 .

  • James Mar 2023 · via expedia
    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 .

  • Kevin Mar 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room to small.

  • Kevin Mar 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room to small.

  • Mary Jan 2023 · via expedia
    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!

  • Mary Jan 2023 · via expedia
    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!

  • Eugenio Jan 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    The place clean and so close to the beach. The staff was lovely. I highly recommend it location location.!

  • Eugenio Jan 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    The place clean and so close to the beach. The staff was lovely. I highly recommend it location location.!

  • Lusidio Nov 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Will re-visit.

  • Lusidio Nov 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Will re-visit.

  • Anne Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We loved our stay here. The location is excellent. A short walk to the beach and the town square.

  • Anne Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We loved our stay here. The location is excellent. A short walk to the beach and the town square.

  • Chassie Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was wonderful! Place was amazing with great outdoor seating! Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars

  • Chassie Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was wonderful! Place was amazing with great outdoor seating! Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars

  • Roch Sep 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Built in another era. Furniture says it well. Lacking working people commodities. Pool needs to be refreshed. Otherwise thumbs up.

  • Roch Sep 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Built in another era. Furniture says it well. Lacking working people commodities. Pool needs to be refreshed. Otherwise thumbs up.

  • Stephanie Jun 2022 · via expedia
    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.

  • Stephanie Jun 2022 · via expedia
    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.

  • Susan May 2022 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • Susan May 2022 · via hotels.com
    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!

  • Michelle Mar 2022 · via expedia
    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!

  • Michelle Mar 2022 · via expedia
    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!

  • Delores Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean. Professional and courteous staff

  • Delores Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean. Professional and courteous staff

  • ARNO Mar 2022 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • ARNO Mar 2022 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Jayne Jan 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Cute place ~ clean & decorated nicely. Walkable to beach, weekend farmers market, etc

  • Jayne Jan 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Cute place ~ clean & decorated nicely. Walkable to beach, weekend farmers market, etc

  • Shari Jan 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice, close to shopping, beach and restaurants.

  • Shari Jan 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice, close to shopping, beach and restaurants.

  • Michael Dec 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was a quaint well kept little place albeit the older style. Comfortable and didn’t have any issues.

  • Michael Dec 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was a quaint well kept little place albeit the older style. Comfortable and didn’t have any issues.

  • Luke Dec 2021 · via expedia
    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!

  • Luke Dec 2021 · via expedia
    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!

  • Jennifer Dec 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Jennifer Dec 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Taquiesha Dec 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    My friend enjoyed our stay and would stay again in the future

  • Taquiesha Dec 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    My friend enjoyed our stay and would stay again in the future

  • Linda Nov 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Like: Walking distance to the beach, beach chairs and towels available, nice pool area

  • Linda Nov 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Like: Walking distance to the beach, beach chairs and towels available, nice pool area

  • Verified Nov 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Verified Nov 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Tavares Sep 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel staff was wonderful and great service and the room was clean. The pool area was such a delight!

  • Tavares Sep 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel staff was wonderful and great service and the room was clean. The pool area was such a delight!

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our little gem

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our little gem

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Jul 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Heather Jun 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Overall stay was awesome. The only downside was the bed. Need a more comfortable mattress.

  • Heather Jun 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Overall stay was awesome. The only downside was the bed. Need a more comfortable mattress.

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very quaint motel, very nice to stay, clean and updated nicely.

  • Verified Jun 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very quaint motel, very nice to stay, clean and updated nicely.

  • ROBERT May 2021 · via hotels.com
    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).

  • ROBERT May 2021 · via hotels.com
    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).

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    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

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    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

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    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!! :-)

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    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!! :-)

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice. Clean and the staff was pleasant.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice. Clean and the staff was pleasant.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    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!

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    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!

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Love the location. Room was nice. No cleaning of room due to Covid disappointing

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s a cute little hotel with a very friendly environment. Anything you could need is right within walking distance

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    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!

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Jody Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    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

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Renee was a great host! The use of beach chairs and an umbrella was very helpful.

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice little spot within walking distance to LBTS, Renee at the front desk wasn’t great! Looking forward to coming again!

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    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!!

  • Lorraine Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    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.

  • Verified Feb 2021 · via expedia
    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.

  • Verified Feb 2021 · via expedia
    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

  • Verified Feb 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location near beach and restaurants. It’s a little gem

  • Hellen Jan 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Ac was not working after 5 pm office is closed.

Frequently asked questions about Castle by the Sea

Does Castle by the Sea have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Castle by the Sea offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Castle by the Sea offer parking?
Yes, Castle by the Sea offers free parking on-site.
Does Castle by the Sea have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Castle by the Sea does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, see business hotels in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Does Castle by the Sea have a fitness center?
Castle by the Sea does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Castle by the Sea located, and how walkable is the area?
Castle by the Sea is located at 4520 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308. With a Walk Score of 65, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available