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3030 Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Central Beach)
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The Shell Resort
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed Our stay at the shell. The landscaping and poolside is gorgeous. It is an 80s throw back hotel, but its got the basics, it's clean and the staff is great! Very affordable! Only down side is someone cut our locks and stole our bikes from outside. I recommend putting bikes in your room! However,... More

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Portland, ME
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We stayed at The Shell for a week in April. What a great location! We are a family of five, with kids ages 1, 9, and 11. We walked to the beach everyday. The Ft. Lauderdale beach is very clean and family friendly. There were several restaurants within walking distance some more family friendly than others. There were many more... More

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 1 night after a week cruise vacation. It really is a perfect location, right off of A1A next to all of the other big hotel chains that are $300-$400 a night. We didn't have a car but easily walked to many great restaurants and even figured out the sun trolley that takes you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed at the Shell the weekend of 4/13 and it was excellent. Seconds from the ocean on Ft Lauderdale Beach. You really can't beat the location. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. His is the perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway in South Florida.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Being from NJ, this motel reminded me of a typical Jersey Shore Motel, which was ok for me. Everything was fine, beach across the street, and nightlife was close by. I would stay here again. Room was a little small, but for a late 20's couple we had everything we needed. Shuffleboard was fun and the beach chairs were clutch.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We stayed over at The Shell for a couple of nights before boarding a cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. Main attraction was price: about $120 per night in January. Reservations were handled courteously and efficiently. We arrived after the office closed but had been briefed to use the phone outside to call next door to the "Sandy Shores" where the... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Based on the reviews here I wasn't really sure what to expect, but took the risk on this place for it's cheap rates and proximity to the beach. We (a group of four college students on spring break) stayed in the Shell units (the first building), in a 2 bed single room. The room was not frilly, and was a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

BEWARE!!!! on 2/17/13 after returning from a cruise, i arrived at the hotel expecting to check in. when i arrived they said there was no record of my reservation. when i showed the receptionist that my credit card was charged and i had a room, she checked the records. oops...it appeared that my credit card was in fact charged, but... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Stayed there Jan. 2013 at the Martindale units. Weather was cold and so was the pool.Do any of these places that advertise "heated outdoor pools" actually have heaters, or do they depend on the sun? Our room was called the "Hideaway"( The smallest room we have ever stayed in). My wife and I had to dance around each other to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Now to be honest my first reaction on the Shell was "American Horror story 3 " should be filmed at it. How ever it is just a lovely little piece of old Fort lauderdale , over shadowed by the W and other tower blocks . It not only has one of the warmest pools available to use( Make sure you... More

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Also Known As:
The Shell Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The Shell Hotel
Address: 3030 Bayshore Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Region: United States > Florida > Fort Lauderdale > Central Beach
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Beach Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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#17 On the Beach Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
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