Plunge Beach Resort

4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308 US near Exit 33b a on I-95 (~3.0mi)

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3.5 Star Property Near Lauderdale by the Sea Beach

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Pool umbrellas
Free WiFi
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Fitness facilities
Pool hoist on site
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Stair-free path to entrance

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11/24/2025 - 11/25/2025

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Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Relaxing Great People."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

It’s the people that work at the Plunge that makes the stay enjoyable. The convince of the poll the ocean and the breakfast and bar is great but it’s the people there and there hospitality that makes it a vacation.

Robert H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

11-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 04 to Mon Jun 09 2025 at a $166.99 average nightly rate.

"Great location, beach and pool. Service on beach 4+."

Overall Score3.0/ 5

Badly needed is better lighting in rooms. Remote for TV not always working, no guide. 1950’s decor. Nevertheless it was a relaxing, stress less vacation.

Michael L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

03-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Feb 26 to Sat Mar 01 2025 at a $319.00 average nightly rate.

"Clean, great customer service and great staff."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Clean hotel, in a convenient location, great friendly staff, especially Bianca, she makes it for a return visit.

Peggy S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

12-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 06 to Fri Jan 10 2025 at a $191.99 average nightly rate.

"Great holiday service was very good. Best Margarita 's ever thanks to Michael at the bar."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Best Margarita's thanks to Michael. Front desk very helpful.

Adele H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

24-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Nov 14 to Sun Nov 24 2024 at a $275.99 average nightly rate.

Property Description

When you stay at Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll be on the beach, a 5-minute drive from Pompano Beach and 5 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach. This beach hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Las Olas Beach and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Las Olas Boulevard.

Enjoy a meal at Bean & Barnacle or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Anglins Fishing Pier - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Fort Lauderdale Beach - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Holy Cross Hospital - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Pompano Beach - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Pompano Fisher Family Pier - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Coral Ridge Mall - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Funky Buddha Brewery - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Pompano Beach Aquatics Center - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Wilton Drive - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Chase Stadium - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 20.2 km / 12.6 mi
Boca Raton, FL (BCT) - 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive) - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi
Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 57.1 km / 35.5 mi
Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 59.4 km / 36.9 mi

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.

Green Sustainability

We have a water saving program in place and do participate in quarterly beach clean-ups and sea oat replanting in partnership with Youth Environmental Alliance.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Parking (limited spaces)
Pool umbrellas
Coworking spaces
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of beach bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Braille or raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Wheelchairs available on site
Electric car charging station
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Bicycle rentals on site
Uncovered parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Health or beauty spa nearby
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Pool hoist on site
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Year Built - 1976
Number of buildings/towers - 3
Total number of rooms - 163
Number of floors - 5

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
By ocean

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Windsurfing nearby
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Arcade/game room
Well-lit path to entrance
Picnic area
Garden
Stair-free path to entrance
Wedding services
24-hour fitness facilities
Boat tours nearby
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 84
Elevator door width (inches) - 41
Off-street parking
Registration desk height (inches) - 33
Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 38
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 104
Luggage storage
Coin laundry on site
Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 97
24-hour front desk
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Terrace
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
ATM/banking

Airport & Shuttle Information

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport - FLL (15 mi), Miami International Airport - MIA (36 mi), Palm Beach International Airport - PBI (40 mi), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - FXE (7 mi), Pompano Executive Airport - PMP (4 mi)

Local Shuttle Info: Hotel can arrange local transportation (cost to be paid directly to transportation company) or Uber/Lyft/Taxi is available (Approx. $35 from FLL and $75 form MIA)

Breakfast Information

We serve a delicious a la carte, full breakfast in Octopus Kitchen and Bar from 6:30am - Noon daily. Also, pick up breakfast sandwiches, pastries and specialty coffee and snacks at Bean & Barnacle, our coffee shop and market & now adding sandwiches and freshly baked Pizza.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Woof, Woof! We welcome our four legged friends under 45 pounds! There is a $99 non-refundable pet fee, per pet, (Limit 2 pets) per stay for cleaning to ensure room quality for our next guests.

Parking Info

The hotel offers Self-Parking at a rate of $20.00 per day for one vehicle, which may be waived with a group. Surface parking lot. Oversized vehicles, trailers and motorcoaches are prohibited (per Town of LBTS).

Internet / WiFI

WIFI throughout the Resort is included in the Resort Fee

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 99 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 49.72 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Beach access
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Fitness center access
Health club access
Phone calls
Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Hand Sanitizers are available in all public areas. Sanitized with a Viruscide (kills bacteria in 1 minute), All major surfaces and misc. items in guest rooms are cleaned.

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO