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4456 El Mar Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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4 of 5 stars
City, State
1 Apr 2004
5
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When we first got there it was raining so everything looked nasty. Chipped paint, rough hood, mold, algae in jaccuzzi, greasy floor, stuff like that. THe next day it was sunny and I saw the place for what it was. Not that much mold, the interior of the jaccuzzi was green (not algae), not much chipped paint, so and so.... more

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2 of 5 stars
New Paltz, NY
10 Feb 2004
4
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This motel is very old, not very clean, and has loose fixtures (faucets wobble and light bulbs flicker etc.), but within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurant/bars. Part of the motel is across the street from the beach. It's ok for 1 or 2 nights if you don't want to spend a lot. more

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1 of 5 stars
LINCOLN NE 68510
13 Nov 2003
1
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The resort is nothing like advertised. No tropical garden, jacuzzi or beach bar. The rooms are very small not at all worth the price. The staff is not friendly, the concierge didn't work on the weekend and gave us wrong directions. I had to wash everything when I returned home because it all smelled like mold. Don't waste your money... more

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1 of 5 stars
Rock Hill, New York
26 Aug 2003
3
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We checked in and immediately checked out. The simpliest way to discribe this resort is disgusting. I was embarassed to have brought my steps sons to such a place. Thankfully we were able to find a room next door at High Noon. Not only was it a outstanding room but it was the same price as the shack next door.... more

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1 of 5 stars
United Kingdom
23 Aug 2003
8
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We have just returned from a trip to Florida and this was without doubt, the worst accomodation we stayed in. In fact I am sure it is the worst accomodation we have ever stayed in. First impressions of the 'resort' (I use the term very loosely) were that it needed a complete renovation and a fresh coat of paint. Our... more

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2 of 5 stars
Canal Fulton,Ohio
19 Aug 2003
3
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Villas by the sea needs work our room was a little run down. one of the window AC units did not work and the toilet backed up 3 times during our stay--also 1 window would not close completely. as far as service i feel that it was about average. despite these problems we had a good time. --i must say... more

A nightmare
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1 of 5 stars
Deltona, FL
7 Jul 2003
5
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Those that give this roach motel a good rating must not get out much! We prepaid 8 nights for this dump through Hotels and were promised to be in an oceanfront resort. Truth was our room was across the street from the beach, and was anything but a resort. The management did very little to make us happy or comfortable,... more

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3 of 5 stars
McCook, NE
2 Jul 2003

We stayed at Villas by The Sea. The first thing we found out is there are alot of Villas By The Sea it depends on which one you are staying. We stayed at Villas by the Sea, Sea Queen. Which was right on the beach also we had a view of the ocean from our balcony. Which was wonderful. The... more

Terrible!
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1 of 5 stars
Waco, Texas
1 May 2003
4
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Terrible! Did not feel safe! Door jam had been kicked in at one time...Toilett was nasty...Lots of mold, walls cracked, furniture was glued together in places where once broken...We checked in, then we checked right back out and went to a Hilton for the same price! more

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4 of 5 stars
Quincy, MA
12 Feb 2003

Just came back from Villas by the Sea and had a great time. Our room was great; clean, spacious and quiet. Direct access across the street to the beach and most importantly the Iguana Bar/Ocean Cafe with the best bartenders (Bill & Marty), staff and rum runners. Very convenient to shops, restaurants, bars and on the bus line for any... more

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Address: 4456 El Mar Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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