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Castle by the Sea

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#14 of 27 hotels in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
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Located in the town of Lauderdale-by-the-sea, this hotel is a 2 minute walk from the beach with many restaurants, eateries and shopping. It features an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi in all areas. A microwave and refrigerator come standard in each room at Castle by the Sea. Select rooms feature fully equipped kitchens. A flat-screen TV is included. Beach towels and sand chairs are available to guests at Castle by the Sea. Guests will be 5.4 miles from Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport and Port Everglades and only 30 minutes from Miami Beach.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pool
Pool / beach towels
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Express check-in / check-out
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
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Air conditioning
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
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English
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Alyvia S wrote a review 8 Mar
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My mother recommended this place after her and some friends stayed here a while back. We had a great stay! The rooms were very clean. The pool was heated, well kept and had privacy from the road. Best of all it was a very short walk to the beach and downtown! Nice and accommodating staff too!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Thank you, it was our pleasure having you.
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Te B wrote a review Feb 2023
Arlington, Virginia23 contributions27 helpful votes
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Boyfriend and I stayed here for a relaxing week in early Dec '22. Stayed in Room 10 (get this room!) King size bed (new mattress) small kitchenette and a nice bathroom. Reni, manager, who is terrific and very efficient, checked us in and explained the rules of the place clearly. The pool is very nice, though we went to the beach mostly (as it's so close) but it's nice to have. Other guests were very friendly and would always say hello. There is parking in front but limited to about 10 spots (and it's right on the main street, so watch for cars.). A Publix grocery store is within walking distance and was a def plus! Checkout the First Watch restaurant next to it, with healthy food options. Castle by the Sea is very close to Aruba's Beach Shack (def go here!) and other lively restaurants, some with live music. We had a wonderful and relaxing time staying here and would definitely enjoy it again. For your next vacation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea choose Castle by the Sea!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Renee Allison, General Manager at Castle by the Sea
Responded 4 Feb 2023
Hi, thank you so much for an amazing review. It was really our pleasure having you. Thank you again for choosing Castle by the Sea.
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Austin L wrote a review 8 Mar
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The staff is extremely friendly, they accommodated us very well. The walk to the beach is only about 3 minutes. The beach is extremely clean. The pool was great, the room was very clean, the hotel in general was super clean. Seriously cannot beat this spot.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Thank you so much, you guys were amazing.
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Sheryl W wrote a review Feb 2024
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Booked this place because family and friends suggested it. We paid almost 800 for 3 nights. This room is not pictured in their listing...it is room #1...all it has is a bed a bureau ...no chairs...a frig..a very small bathroom...no closet...not worth the money...it has a locked door attached to the office...it was probably attended for the help.. We booked this many months in advance.. Very disappointed.... definitely not worth the money and not what we expected...
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Renee Allison, General Manager at Castle by the Sea
Responded 4 weeks ago
Hello. Thank you for staying with us. I am sorry you were not happy with your room choice. The suggested room (1) is our cheapest room, does explain the square footage, and is pictured on all websites. If you decide to come back to our area I would love the opportunity to make things better.
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Angela J wrote a review Jan 2024
Columbus, Ohio13 contributions13 helpful votes
This is my Castle by the Sea dream stay. No complaints. Everything and I mean everything was so comfortable and clean. Beautifully decorated and remodeled. Amenities galore. Staff super accommodating and friendly. Extremely close to the beach. Wonderful pool and covered seating areas. I will choose this spot moving forward. You won't be sorry.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 17 Jan 2024
We enjoyed having you. It is always our pleasure seeing our guest have such a great time. Thank you.
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Auntie Carmen wrote a review Jan 2024
14 contributions11 helpful votes
We stayed at Castle by the Sea for 2 weeks and our stay was very pleasant. Our suite had a small kitchen with a full sized stove and oven. The motel has about 16 units with free parking right out front. We slept well as the bed was very comfortable. We appreciated the excellent heating/air conditioning unit and ceiling fan. We especially enjoyed the cozy pool area. It had lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a couple of tables with umbrellas. The pool was heated. Our son enjoyed using the BBQ grill. Shout out to the wonderful staff! Valentina checked us in and seemed genuinely interested in helping us get settled. Manager Renee was great! She was polite, kind, accommodating and helpful. Renee lent us some beach chairs and an umbrella which really enhanced our beach time. The motel is situated on a busy street but is a very quick walk to a beautiful beach, restaurants and a great walking path along quiet El Mar street. Lauderdale by the Sea is a charming laid back beach side town. Lauderdale by the Sea
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Office hours are 10AM to 6 PM. If you are arriving after office hours make sure you let office...
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Responded 14 Jan 2024
Hi, we really appreciated having you. It was such a pleasure watching your family have a great time. We hope to see you again.
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Explore63558089197 wrote a review Dec 2023
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This was one of the worse experiences at a hotel due to the extreme unfriendliness and rudeness of the main staff/customer “service” rep. Even before coming, I asked a question about restaurants, and right away the responses took a few days and were cold and not actually answering the question. I took it as “don’t bother me”, but with all the good reviews, I have the place the benefit of doubt. And then when we arrived at exactly the check in time of 3pm, the staff member had apparently just left and wrote to us very rudely that we were late and she could not stay etc etc so she had left the key in a small box. There were phone numbers to call, neither of which had a response. And then the day after when she was there, she was so rude and made us feel as though we are imposing staying there. Our key was actually deactivated and she forced us to “check” in to pay an extra deposit… I don’t know if the lady was having a horrible day and was taking it on us or was racist… but we travel extensively and I’ve never had such a rude customer service rep or owner. Plus, we are Canadian! We felt so unwelcome. On top of it, although the room was big and clean, there was never any hot water, not enough towels or change of towels during our stay and the wifi never ever worked. And when we advised the lady, she gave a whole explanation of how basically we are wrong to make these assumptions… and at the end of the stay, she almost shewed us to leave, when I asked about my deposit she very cruelly was like… “you leave your keys and once we do a thorough verification of the room and pillows and towels… and if all is good and you haven’t ruined anything we will refund you”. Which basically makes you feel like, although you are the paying guest who is actually a highly educated and well to do person with a sweet family… that you are a criminal! I could not wait to be away from the bitterness that was this woman and out of a pretty much motel with pretty pillows you need to remove so you don’t ruin and pay a steep price for! If you want to be ignored and then treated like a criminal… then this is your place. But if you are a decent person and are kind to others…. And want to be treated the same way, and really, like a normal human, do not stay here, especially not when you are on vacation.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Too expensive for amenities. Just location is good. No customer service, just cruel and bitter rep.
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Responded 2 Jan 2024
Hello, your review was not a good one. We apologize but we are not a 24 hour service motel and it was Christmas so our staff was able to leave early. If my memory services me correctly you do not celebrate. Our templet letter for our arrivals (when the office is closed) is not inconsiderate at all, as many people appreciate it. Our staff is firm not rude and some of the statements are incorrect or false. This may have stemmed from trying to collect payment and I am sorry but it is policy to make a room key for only one day especially since the room was not paid for. I am sorry you felt the way you did but we have a great staff nor do we discriminate. Every room has four sets of towels, if you needed more we would of gladly given them to you. There is also a housekeeping sign that could of been placed on the door for any room service. We have plenty of hot water and if there was an issue we could of rectified the situation at that time. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you
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Lo K wrote a review Dec 2023
32 contributions18 helpful votes
This hotel is less than two stars in my opinion. The linens were soiled. The bathroom was not cleaned and the hotel Staff are extremely rude. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. I attempted to resolve the issue several times through Expedia and it was not resolved.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Bring your own cleaning supplies
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Responded 17 Dec 2023
Hello, thank you for your opinion. I highly doubt you would use soiled linens or a dirty bathroom. This was never brought to our attention during your stay and no dispute (as mention) via Expedia. If you had any issues and informed us we would of took care of this immediately. It was not brought to our attention because, the soiled linens were created during the stay. The issues were resolved (with proof) that the soiled linens were in fact created during the period of your stay. Thank you
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Aidan W wrote a review Dec 2023
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Staff was amazing! Everything was better than expected and I will be recommending this to others. Great staff, clean rooms and excellent accommodations all contributed to this being an excellent value for your money.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Renee Allison, General Manager at Castle by the Sea
Responded 3 Dec 2023
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure having you. See you again, tell dad hi and good job!
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Roam15882935787 wrote a review Jun 2023
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Rooms are very clean . Very reasonable. Location one bock in from the beautiful beach. Service representatives there are friendly and made sure we had plenty of towels and lounge chairs for the beach. Whoever we needed our rooms cleaned we just put the sign on the door nd they were done within the hour. This is the second year staying there and it is our home away from home. Will be back next year for another fun vacation.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip: Great location . One block in from the beach . Clean rooms , comfortable beds with lots of...
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Response from Renee Allison, General Manager at Castle by the Sea
Responded 18 Jun 2023
Thank you so much. It is always our pleasure having you. We appreciate you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle by the Sea
Which popular attractions are close to Castle by the Sea?
Nearby attractions include Coast Boutique (0.2 miles), Anglin's Fishing Pier (0.3 miles), and El Prado Park (0.05 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Castle by the Sea?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Castle by the Sea?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
Is parking available at Castle by the Sea?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Castle by the Sea?
Conveniently located restaurants include Jan's Homemade Candies, Kilwin's, and El Mar Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Castle by the Sea?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Castle by the Sea located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
Are there any historical sites close to Castle by the Sea?
Many travellers enjoy visiting History Fort Lauderdale (6.0 miles), Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum (5.9 miles), and Bob Marley Home Tour (6.3 miles).