Plunge Beach Resort
Retro beachfront resort with playful charm in Fort Lauderdale
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Plunge Beach Resort is a 40-room hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offering a laid-back oceanfront escape. It blends retro South Florida style with modern amenities, providing direct beach access. The property features three on-site restaurants, a swimming pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests can also take advantage of bike rentals and water sports facilities, with pet-friendly rooms available.
Should you book Plunge Beach Resort?
A retro-styled beachfront hotel with direct beach access and multiple dining options.
Best for
- Beachfront location
- Pet-friendly stays
- Retro charm
Maybe not ideal for
- May lack extensive resort amenities
Retro beachfront style
This 40-room hotel captures a retro South Florida vibe, featuring ocean-inspired graffiti art and playful design touches throughout. It offers direct access to the sand and sea.
On-site dining
Choose from three distinct dining venues. Bean & Barnacle is a casual café, Octopus serves breakfast and hosts evening events, and Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen offers poolside drinks and bites.
Room and suite options
Accommodations range from classic rooms to suites. Many feature kitchenettes, private balconies, or private pools, designed with a touch of playful charm.
Rooms & rates
Classic King
32.0 m²
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi · Free toiletries · Safety deposit box
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
32.0 m² · 1 king bed
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Classic Double Queen
32.0 m² · 2 queen beds
Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Bungalow One King Bed
24.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Private pool · Pool view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
One-Bedroom King Suite
65.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Private suite · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Ocean View King
32.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 king bed
Balcony · Sea view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Ocean View Double Queen
32.0 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 queen beds
Balcony · Sea view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
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Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness center
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
Great for your stay
- 3 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Location
4660 El Mar Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Plunge Beach Resort is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
5 sights nearby, 1 of them within 0.5 mi; the closest is Friedt Park at 0.3 mi.
Things to do nearby
- Friedt Parkpark0.3 mi
- Assumption Churchplace of worship0.6 mi
- Port Royale Marinamarina1.0 mi
- Coral Ridge Presbyterian Churchplace of worship1.1 mi
- Bay View Drive Parkpark1.2 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.2 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 1,468 guest reviews
Plunge Beach Resort earns consistent praise for its prime beachfront location, genuinely friendly staff, and clean, spacious rooms — making it a solid choice for a Florida beach getaway. However, recurring complaints about dated décor, worn fixtures, misleading room-view descriptions for bungalow guests, and opaque extra charges suggest the property needs modernisation and greater transparency at booking. Overall sentiment is positive but tempered by these fixable shortcomings.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 15 · average 9
They wrote about: room, staff, facilities
Reviews scoring 7–9: 15 · average 7.8
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Frequently asked questions
What amenities are available at Plunge Beach Resort?
The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, 3 restaurants, a bar, bike rental, and direct beach access. Free WiFi is provided, and parking is available.
What types of rooms are available?
Room options include Classic King, Classic Double Queen, King Rooms with roll-in showers, Bungalow rooms with private pools, One-Bedroom King Suites, and Ocean View King or Double Queen rooms.
Are pets allowed at the resort?
Yes, Plunge Beach Resort is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their pets.
Does the resort have on-site dining?
Yes, there are three on-site dining options: Bean & Barnacle café, Octopus restaurant, and Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, private parking is available for guests at the resort.
Can I rent bikes at the resort?
Yes, bicycle rental is available on-site for guests to explore the area.
What are the room features?
Rooms typically include air conditioning, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, safes, and small refrigerators. Some rooms also have kitchenettes or private pools.