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Castle by the Sea

2.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Private kitchen
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Front of property
Travelers find tranquility at this serene retreat with an outdoor pool and comfy sun loungers for leisurely afternoons. The beach is nearby, and amenities include billiards and barbecue grills. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi enhance the relaxing atmosphere.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard (2 Full Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Living area

Efficiency (1 King Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Efficiency (2 Full Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Small Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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4520 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, 33308

What's nearby

  • Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anglins Fishing Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pompano Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek Station - 8 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Billy Jack's Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪101 Ocean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BurgerFi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Castle by the Sea

Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
Castle by the Sea provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Beach towels, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, barbecues and a billiards/pool table
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guest rooms at Castle by the Sea boast comforts, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Castle Sea Inn Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle Sea Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle by the Sea Hotel
Castle by the Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Castle by the Sea Hotel Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Does Castle by the Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castle by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Castle by the Sea?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Castle by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Castle by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle by the Sea located?

Located in the heart of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Pompano Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Castle by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 245 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice stay, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

eber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very recommended

Great place to stay, very close to the beach and good restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, clean bright room, walk to everything, nice hostess
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay Immaculate nicely renovated manager Renee was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evenie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. It was comfy and clean. The office staff was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderful! Place was amazing with great outdoor seating! Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Little Gem

Clean and comfortable room, clean pool area, would definitely recommend this place, I hope to be back even for a staycation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

johnmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place on busy road

Nice place, decent rooms and made reasonable accommodations to our needs coming in late and switching rooms mid-trip. The heated outdoor pool was nice, very warm at first but we were able to adjust that easily enough. Rooms were clean, mattresses were a bit thin, not super comfortable, but sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Liked: Staff & service
We put a note on the door of our room and the maid came in anyway!!! Next year we are staying at the PLUNGE RESORT!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sister and I enjoyed our stay at Castle By the Sea. The staff were helpful and welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable. It was an easy walk to a beautiful beach and there was a wonderful warm, clean, and well maintained pool!

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem!!! Staff very friendly close to everything parking available a ton of restaurants a block walking distance and beach also about a block walking distance!! Hotel provides beach chairs and umbrellas !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Parking is available but it is a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen M

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited toiletries, Rene was wonderful, very professional, very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Virginia

The property is kept clean but the rooms need updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice, stay.... only concern was no hot water in my room. I am sure they will fix that soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Declined our credit card and refused to try again. It was a cc I used all weekend. Too lazy to come get $500 .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

This is a small quaint motel. It is an older property as are many in the Ft Lauderdale and Lauderdale by the sea areas but this motel has been updated and was perfectly adequate, especially for the price. We had a basic room but it was still equipped with a small coffee maker and a dorm room sized refrigerator. The property was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a small pool with a nice lounging area around it. The property is within walking distance of the pier and beach and there are plenty of shopping opportunities along with bars and restaurants. My only issue would be that the water in the bathroom sink had a slight yellowish tint to it and i didnt ask the staff about it so I'm not sure what the cause was for that. Overall this is a nice property(again, especially for the money-we stayed in a basic king room and paid just over $100/night)and we would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness
Charged Unheard fees checked in 3 hrs earlier charged $35 not like they could rent room for those 3 hrs also got charged $30 don’t no for what I never got a receipt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are comfortable, pool is nice and Renee is always a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would come back to this location. Has a nice place to hangout by pool.location was walking distance to restaurants and beach. Room smelled nice and was Clean . And the bed was so comfortable.Staff was super nice and accommodating ,she even helped us out with things to do and recommend restaurants to go to since we were new to the area. We will definitely be staying here in the future ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Challenging

Lots of miscommunication/no communication w/front desk staff made this accommodation very challenging. We attempted to check in at 12:30 on the day of arrival, the office hours 10am-6pm, there was no one there. Waited 20 minutes and left to spend our afternoon sightseeing.We didn’t return until late due to traffic. We received a message from the front desk with instruction for the lockbox to get key.Next morning we left early to explore the Florida Keys.Due to a forrest fire blocking our route back to the hotel we didn’t arrive until 2:30am. Our room key didn’t work, called the emergency line twice and left voicemail.Slept on couches at the pool (had to run to Denny’s in the middle of the night for bathroom). Finally reached someone on the emergency phone number at 7:00a.m.Was informed that our room key was in the lockbox with the same code as before. Was also informed that they’d called Expedia, spent twenty minutes on the phone to get them to convey a message to me about the key in lockbox.Didn’t get that message, because I booked through Hotels.com not Expedia.Finally encountered the front desk staff later that day, to sign paperwork/pay my remaining balance.Quite unfriendly, likely because I’d awakened her at 7am with my phone call.In spite of paying for a room, that I didn’t get to sleep in until 7am, I was calm/courteous.As a large group checked in, they were given car pass for parking,I asked for one, was told I didn’t need it, I insisted, didn’t need car towed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Florida tour 25

Very friendly, accommodating and informative staff. Great location to explore the area being close to restaurants and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed here 4 nights. Our room with double beds on the 2nd floor was extremely clean and well maintained. It took a good 5 minutes to get hot water in the shower and the toilet was just flushable due to low water pressure. The room had a walk-in closet outside the small bathroom. The mattresses seemed pretty new and although a bit soft were fine for us. This is the 2nd time we have stayed in this very walkable neighborhood. Most of the hotels appear to be vintage (1960s?). The location is wonderful- 2 blocks to the beach, 6 minute walk to the restaurants and shops in the town center. There are a Dunkin Donuts and First Watch options for breakfast within an 10 minute walk and a Publix Supermarket in the same shopping center. This hotel also includes free parking for one car. There are no resort fees. Services are limited compared to a fancier hotel. This is a really good option for a somewhat budget accommodation near the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Cottage, not Castle

The woman at the front desk was super helpful but our room was so tiny. It was hard to get around the bed, no hot water and no counter space in the bathroom. The location was great and the pool was nice and heated.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025