We stayed at this property for 4 nights after seeing it featured on Tripadvisor. It received great reviews and that motiviated us to book it. We really liked the location as it was near to the beach and to Los Olas Blvd. which had many interesting but expensive restaurants and shops. I was a bit disappointed upon arrival as I had pictured the place as more elegant than it turned out to be. I have to admit that sometimes pictures do not truly represent a property. Kira Mar was "old Florida". The rooms did not have private decks but chairs out on the public balcony. The furnishings in our place had seen better days. I would describe it as cottage like. The floors were laminate which gave it a clean appearance. Our bathroom was extremely retro with pink tiles and bath. We didn't have an electrical outlet in the bathroom. On the plus side, there was a lovely pool area with comfortable chairs and a covered area with a grill and tables and chairs for hanging out or eating. The hosts were friendly and accomodating and the other residents were very friendly. There was a continental breakfast everyday but Sunday near the pool and it was adequate. In closing I would say don't expect too much and you will be extremely satisfied.

My family and I stayed here for a weekend getaway in January. We booked here because of its excellent reviews. What everyone else says is true--it is a small family-run place that is dated but very clean and charming. The courtyard/pool is lovely and there is a big outdoor grill with a table next to it that guests are welcome to use.
Three negative comments (just so you know, doesn't mean not still a very good place):
The owners do all the cleaning of the rooms themselves. They take Sunday off, so there is no room cleaning on Sundays at all. Not even fresh towels. Might want to ask for extra on Saturday.
The breakfast is just packaged cereals and pre-wrapped pastries. There is coffee, milk, and orange juice. No fresh fruit or anything like that.
The air conditioners are window-type units and loud. Even though we thought it was nice enough in January to just open the windows, we could still hear loud hums from our neighbors' units.

After reading all the good reviews I booked Kira-Mar the weekend
before our cruise on the hotel`s website. Yes, the building is dated but spotless clean. Every effort is made by Reggie and Natalie to make you feel at home. The location could not be better. next to a waterway, in walking distance (20 min.) to the
beach and restaurants.
I already booked again!

We booked at the Kira-Mar having read the reviews on Tripadvisor. We also normally stay at big/chain hotels, but deciced to give this a try, and were pleased we did.

Although the property looks a little dated (it's 'old style' compared to the new builds which have gone up around Ft Lauderdale), it was nonetheless comfortable and provided a good home from home.

We stayed in a one bedroom unit (#7), which had a good king sized bed, a lounge with sofa and dining table, a small (but suffiiently well-equipped) kitchen and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom suite was dated and the tub small, but it did the job.. it almost seems picky to complain about it. For the price, and the for the general convenience, we found the place very comfortable. Room was cleaned / serviced daily (and the place was clean). The only problem we had (a faulty air conditioning unit) was quickly resolved, with no fuss whatsoever.

The pool was very nice; clean and warm.

We spent two half days by the pool; if more than a few people decide to do the same thing, the area round the pool may get a little crowded; so I'd say it's not the place for people who want to spend a lot of time lying by the pool.