Dee Jay Beach Resort

2-star hotel Great 4617 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, FL 33
Dee Jay Beach Resort

About Dee Jay Beach Resort

Located in Fort Lauderdale, a 2-minute walk from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach, Dee Jay Beach Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Some accommodations at the property have a balcony with a pool view. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Pompano Pier is 3 miles from Dee Jay Beach Resort, while Pompano Beach Amphitheater is 4.1 miles from the property. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 13 miles away.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 174 reviews

The hotel's location is consistently praised for its proximity to the beach and local amenities. However, the property's condition is a common concern, with many guests noting it is outdated and in need of repair and cleaning.

What guests liked
  • Excellent location close to the beach and local amenities
  • Spacious rooms with full kitchens
What could be better
  • Property is outdated and in need of repair
  • Cleanliness is a common issue
  • Yanelis May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Good location!!!

  • Yanelis May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Good location!!!

  • Alfiya Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Robert Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Derek Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Location Older unit

  • Derek Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Location Older unit

  • Sawyer Apr 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Location

  • sawyer Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Location

  • Heydie Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Convince to the beach. I loved it all.

  • Heydie Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    I loved it all.

  • Yelena Mar 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The owner is very sweet and hospitable, I felt welcomed upon arrival which was great after a long travel day. The room was fully equipped with a ton of appliances which were perfect to make breakfast and enjoy outside the room. Bonus points for hammocks and grills on site.

  • Yelena Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The owner is very sweet and hospitable, I felt welcomed upon arrival which was great after a long travel day. The room was fully equipped with a ton of appliances which were perfect to make breakfast and enjoy outside the room. Bonus points for hammocks and grills on site.

  • Amrit Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Walking distance to everywhere

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Great location

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Great location

  • Dominic Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Everything was great

  • Dominic Feb 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Everything was great

  • Debra Feb 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Phillip Feb 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Marc Feb 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Marissa was the best thing about this place. She was extremely helpful, attentive and kind. She's a keeper!!! Needed to be cleaner (the floors), clutter EVERYWHERE in the common area.

  • Marc Feb 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Marissa was the best thing about this place. She was extremely helpful, attentive and kind. She's a keeper!!! Needed to be cleaner (the floors), clutter EVERYWHERE in the common area.

  • Yvonne Feb 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    The room looked nice. It was clean but the air conditioning wasn't working. The air conditioning was not working in the living room. The description of the property as given on Booking.com is very misleading. The grounds of the property were very ramshackle. The balcony was just the walkway outside the room. The swimming pool water looked like soup. It would be fine if you just stayed in your room or off-site. We did not stay at this property and I regret booking it in the first place. There was one lady there at the front desk who kept disappearing while we tried to sort something out with Booking.com. She would not give us a refund for the whole stay. This was very disappointing.

  • Yvonne Feb 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The room looked nice. It was clean but the air conditioning wasn't working. The air conditioning was not working in the living room. The description of the property as given on Booking.com is very misleading. The grounds of the property were very ramshackle. The balcony was just the walkway outside the room. The swimming pool water looked like soup. It would be fine if you just stayed in your room or off-site. We did not stay at this property and I regret booking it in the first place. There was one lady there at the front desk who kept disappearing while we tried to sort something out with Booking.com. She would not give us a refund for the whole stay. This was very disappointing.

  • Myong Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Nice and clean big room. Everything was renewed. Staff also very friendly. Thank you for letting us stayed. None

  • B Dec 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    There was nothing to dislike. Everything was great!

  • Nancy Nov 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Our stay was perfect for us! We came to scuba at a site about 10 minutes away. The place was comfortable, clean, quiet and with places to take the dogs out to walk and potty just across the street - even a waste disposal container was set up over there so we didn’t have to worry about that. Our host was quick to respond when we had a question, and was very pleasant to work with. We will be back the next time we can take a few days to visit Mother Ocean! No complaints here!

  • Carmen Nov 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    It was all excellent. A great price too. Loved it all. N/A

  • Terri Oct 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Apartment was brand new $ cozy No complaints

  • Cynthia Aug 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    She made our stay very pleasant. ? That we were to far from the Pier, to walk.

  • AUGUSTO May 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    some paint , electrical outlets , pool plaster needs resurface

  • Ace Mar 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Real Close to the beach. Spacious apt. Easy to reach staff. Shower needed repair. Owner accommodated us but was a slice inconvenience

  • Christine Mar 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Deejay is in a very desirable neighborhood close to the beach, stores & restaurants. All of these are within walking distance. Pool could have been refinished. It was showing it’s age.

  • Tony Jan 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Lourdes Jul 2024 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Easy access to the beach and the area surroundings. It would be nice if the pool area was kept nicer.

  • Steve Jul 2024 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Smelly. Dirty. Not a place to stay.

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

    Dee Jay Beach resort is a great place to stay in Lauderdale by the Sea. Not only us it in a great location, our efficiency was comfortable and roomy. The owner was on site and attended to any needs we had. The backyard was a nice respite from the hectic travel and had a pool and lounge chairs to relax and rest. There was a shopping plaza a short distance away, which housed a super market, a diner, and so much more. A short drive, led us to a great area with lots of restaurants and shops. We would stay again the next time we go to that area.

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

    Dee Jay Beach resort is a great place to stay in Lauderdale by the Sea. Not only us it in a great location, our efficiency was comfortable and roomy. The owner was on site and attended to any needs we had. The backyard was a nice respite from the hectic travel and had a pool and lounge chairs to relax and rest. There was a shopping plaza a short distance away, which housed a super market, a diner, and so much more. A short drive, led us to a great area with lots of restaurants and shops. We would stay again the next time we go to that area.

  • Kerrie Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Dated property, but it was clean. Friendly service.

  • Kerrie Mar 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Dated property, but it was clean. Friendly service.

  • Beth Feb 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    My room fllooded and than they moved me twice with no air conditioning hoorible

  • Beth Feb 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    My room fllooded and than they moved me twice with no air conditioning hoorible

  • Beth Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    So happy to be here....I feel safe and Sound

  • Beth Feb 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    So happy to be here....I feel safe and Sound

  • Mary Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely place they are up dating and I can’t wait to see what they do. Very convenient to just about everything.

  • Mary Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely place they are up dating and I can’t wait to see what they do. Very convenient to just about everything.

  • Vikki Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean. Spacious. Efficient check-in and check-out. Comfortable beds. Spacious apartments. Easy parking. Free beach chairs and towels. Friendly and courteous staff.

  • Vikki Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean. Spacious. Efficient check-in and check-out. Comfortable beds. Spacious apartments. Easy parking. Free beach chairs and towels. Friendly and courteous staff.

  • Verified Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    perfect

  • Verified Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    perfect

  • Gerald Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    There was construction in one of the buildings which impacted the pool at certain times of the day.

  • Gerald Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    There was construction in one of the buildings which impacted the pool at certain times of the day.

  • Antonio Feb 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Great location, close to the restaurants and shops and a short walking distance to the beach. Property is very dated though. Our room was very simple with old, worn furniture.

  • Antonio Feb 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Great location, close to the restaurants and shops and a short walking distance to the beach. Property is very dated though. Our room was very simple with old, worn furniture.

  • Kelly Oct 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    This is older resort located in a quiet, yet centrally located area. On beach. The amenities and furniture need updating but it was very clean. Great price for locarion. Steps from beach. Pet friendly and a lifeline during hurricane Ian.

  • Kelly Oct 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    This is older resort located in a quiet, yet centrally located area. On beach. The amenities and furniture need updating but it was very clean. Great price for locarion. Steps from beach. Pet friendly and a lifeline during hurricane Ian.

  • Natasha May 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoy staying at the Dee Jay beach resort apartments. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable. The property management Marissa is amazing, she helps make your stay warm & welcoming. This location is walking distance from wonderful local bars & restaurants and across the street from the ocean. Highly recommended.

  • Natasha May 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoy staying at the Dee Jay beach resort apartments. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable. The property management Marissa is amazing, she helps make your stay warm & welcoming. This location is walking distance from wonderful local bars & restaurants and across the street from the ocean. Highly recommended.

  • Maureen Apr 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    Marissa was very friendly to work with but the place had zero amenities, rooms were disgusting and we had daily issues with final charges. Again Marissa was friendly to work with throughout the process, but overall terrible place to stay.

  • Maureen Apr 2022 · via expedia
    2/5

    Marissa was very friendly to work with but the place had zero amenities, rooms were disgusting and we had daily issues with final charges. Again Marissa was friendly to work with throughout the process, but overall terrible place to stay.

  • Joseph Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place

  • Joseph Apr 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room was clean and adequate but the property is in terrible condition.

  • Verified May 2021 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room was clean and adequate but the property is in terrible condition.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic place! (1 bedroom apartment, unlike a plain hotel room). 2 minute walk to the beach, free parking, excellent service from the host. Definitely will return here next time I’m in Fort Lauderdale!

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantastic place! (1 bedroom apartment, unlike a plain hotel room). 2 minute walk to the beach, free parking, excellent service from the host. Definitely will return here next time I’m in Fort Lauderdale!

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    This motel needs a lot of work. The first room we were given was dirty, in the back of the building, a view of a boarded up building and quite dismal. The second room was in the front, in a bit better condition and overlooked a lovely road of palm trees and a nice motel. The room has clearly been worked on with the couch being recovered and the bathroom being spackled but not painted. The bathroom floor tiles all moved. The closet held a heating/cooling system that had massive amounts of dirt build up in the air filter. There was no cleaning service I assume since one day during our 5 days two clean towels were left on a chair on the balcony. The pool was not at all inviting and I never saw anyone using it. The bottom was various colors, either dirty or needed painted. The lounge chairs were toppled over and lined the pool edge lengthwise because there wasn’t room for them. The pool was in a courtyard that lead to the bath building so it was basically used as a walkway. Fresh paint, some plants, chairs that fit might help the space. The beach which was a short two minute walk diagonal from the motel. Marissa offered chairs to use which were perfect for our stay. Overall, I think Marissa was a lovely person. The motel needs a lot of work but could be fixed up with some deep cleaning, paint and elbow grease. We enjoyed our balcony and spent a lot of time in the morning and night sitting there. The location is prime, a walk to the beach and to the busy center.

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    This motel needs a lot of work. The first room we were given was dirty, in the back of the building, a view of a boarded up building and quite dismal. The second room was in the front, in a bit better condition and overlooked a lovely road of palm trees and a nice motel. The room has clearly been worked on with the couch being recovered and the bathroom being spackled but not painted. The bathroom floor tiles all moved. The closet held a heating/cooling system that had massive amounts of dirt build up in the air filter. There was no cleaning service I assume since one day during our 5 days two clean towels were left on a chair on the balcony. The pool was not at all inviting and I never saw anyone using it. The bottom was various colors, either dirty or needed painted. The lounge chairs were toppled over and lined the pool edge lengthwise because there wasn’t room for them. The pool was in a courtyard that lead to the bath building so it was basically used as a walkway. Fresh paint, some plants, chairs that fit might help the space. The beach which was a short two minute walk diagonal from the motel. Marissa offered chairs to use which were perfect for our stay. Overall, I think Marissa was a lovely person. The motel needs a lot of work but could be fixed up with some deep cleaning, paint and elbow grease. We enjoyed our balcony and spent a lot of time in the morning and night sitting there. The location is prime, a walk to the beach and to the busy center.

  • Ron Apr 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Maria and Marissa are the best. They made our stay very enjoyable. The property does need updated but they are working on it. Despite the update, the rooms are big and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay there and the location is perfect. Steps from the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants.

  • Ron Apr 2021 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Maria and Marissa are the best. They made our stay very enjoyable. The property does need updated but they are working on it. Despite the update, the rooms are big and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay there and the location is perfect. Steps from the beach and a short walk to shops and restaurants.

  • Leslie Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Hate leaving bad reviews but wish I had read this before I booked!! Hotel was not at all as pictured. One of the buildings was boarded up, pool area was filthy room was very dated and in need of repairs and renovation. However the location was perfect to beach and nightlife. If the hotel is updated and repaired we would definitely give it another try.

  • Leslie Mar 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Hate leaving bad reviews but wish I had read this before I booked!! Hotel was not at all as pictured. One of the buildings was boarded up, pool area was filthy room was very dated and in need of repairs and renovation. However the location was perfect to beach and nightlife. If the hotel is updated and repaired we would definitely give it another try.

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice area clean room over all great place to stay!

  • Verified Mar 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice area clean room over all great place to stay!

  • Verified Feb 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nothing fancy but rooms have full kitchens and comfortable clean beds and towels as needed. Pool is small but was kept clean No complaints .

  • Verified Feb 2021 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nothing fancy but rooms have full kitchens and comfortable clean beds and towels as needed. Pool is small but was kept clean No complaints .

Frequently asked questions about Dee Jay Beach Resort

Does Dee Jay Beach Resort have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Dee Jay Beach Resort offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Dee Jay Beach Resort offer parking?
Yes, Dee Jay Beach Resort offers free parking on-site.
Does Dee Jay Beach Resort have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Dee Jay Beach Resort offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Dee Jay Beach Resort have a fitness center?
Dee Jay Beach Resort does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Dee Jay Beach Resort located, and how walkable is the area?
Dee Jay Beach Resort is located at 4617 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL FL 33308. With a Walk Score of 62, 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 1:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available