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Plunge Beach Resort

4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Plunge Beach Resort is a 3.5-star beachfront hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, positioned directly on the sand steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach. A 5-minute drive brings you to Pompano Beach, while Fort Lauderdale Beach lies 1.2 miles away. The property sits within easy reach of Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (15 miles) and Pompano Executive Airport (4 miles).

The resort offers 163 air-conditioned rooms, including 8 suites, each furnished with a pillowtop bed and premium bedding. Rooms feature LED televisions, complimentary wireless internet, digital programming, and bathrooms equipped with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Dining options include Bean & Barnacle restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and three separate bar venues: a full bar/lounge, beach bar, and poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 6:30 AM to noon for an additional fee. The property features an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary bicycle rentals, an arcade/game room, and wedding services. Free WiFi is available throughout. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage, and an electric car charging station. The hotel is fully smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, pool facilities, and restaurant areas.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to midnight, with standard checkout at 11:00 AM. Dogs weighing up to 40 pounds are welcome, with a maximum of two pets per room and a $99 non-refundable pet fee per pet. The property welcomes service animals without restrictions. Limited self-parking is available for a surcharge.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll be on the beach, steps from Lauderdale by the Sea Beach and a 5-minute drive from Pompano Beach. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Las Olas Boulevard.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lauderdale by the Sea Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
El Prado Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fort Lauderdale Beach - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Holy Cross Hospital - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Pompano Beach - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Pompano Fisher Family Pier - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Coral Ridge Mall - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Funky Buddha Brewery - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Promenade at Bay Colony Shopping Center - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Pompano Beach Aquatics Center - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Wilton Drive - 7 km / 4.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 20.2 km / 12.6 mi
Boca Raton, FL (BCT) - 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive) - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi
Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 57.1 km / 35.5 mi
Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 59.4 km / 36.9 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy a meal at Bean & Barnacle or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport - FLL (15 mi), Miami International Airport - MIA (36 mi), Palm Beach International Airport - PBI (40 mi), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - FXE (7 mi), Pompano Executive Airport - PMP (4 mi)
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
The hotel offers Self-Parking at a rate of $25.00 per day for one vehicle, join STASH loyalty program and pay $10 per night. Surface parking lot. Oversized vehicles, trailers and motorcoaches are prohibited (per Town of LBTS).

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Woof
  • Woof! We welcome our four legged friends under 45 pounds! There is a $99 non-refundable pet fee
  • per pet
  • (Limit 2 pets) per stay for cleaning to ensure room quality for our next guests.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

  • Resort fee: USD 49.72 per accommodation, per night
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 99 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees<

Know before you go

  • Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-out is available.