Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. USA hotel reviews
  3. Florida hotel reviews
  4. Fort Lauderdale hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Castle by the Sea Motel

Reviews of Castle by the Sea Motel 2 stars

4520 North Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States

#49 of 151 hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 476 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Will stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Love EVERYTHING about this motel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Perfect hidden gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We LOVE this place. The staff, location and rooms are fabulous. We stay here every time we come to Lauderdale by the Sea and will continue

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower water was cool

    Steps away to Lauderdale by the sea

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are somewhat uncomfortable, we ended up rotating the mattress which helped a lot.

    Well kept and clean and at the perfect location if you are staying within FLBTB. Loved the location and service, Renee is great and provided us with beach chairs a big plus and gave us tips on where the grocery store and the sought out locations where. This is my second time here and definitely would recommend as a great budget stay!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Little gem with all you need!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The prices of the nearby restaurants were too high for mediocre food

    The price was affordable and being so close to beach was grest!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family oriented property that can be a little bit noisy at times, but they're just having fun.

    Great staff, great location Older property but fairly recent redo Great value, but do not expect 5 star level accommodation.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We spend a beautiful time and we are planning to return

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    We had an absolutely wonderful experience, this was a great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking was a little tricky but only because we arrived late at night.

    We loved how close this location was to everything you needed! The beach, store , shops! The beach chairs and towels were such a nice touch, the room was clean and even smelled like it had just been freshly cleaned. Everything was bright and beautiful. Would definitely stay again. The front desk lady was super nice and accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    It was the PERFECT hat away!!! Perfect for a 4/5 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes there is no parking available so you have to go to the pay lot.

    Very clean!! Spacious! Nice pool area. Free beach chairs to borrow. Beach towels available. Very nice staff! Quite! Easy walk to everything!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    9.0
    Other than the above my stay was very nice.I would definitely stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the past they would come in and exchange clean towels and take garbage. They didn’t do that this time. Had to go ask for toilet paper and garbage bags. Even took some bags to the garbage myself.

    I’ve stayed here in the past and very happy with my stay

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was amazing and we'll stay there again

    Friendly staff. Loved the table and 2 chairs outside on the balcony

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Lots of fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great hotel with an "old Florida" feel. Can't beat the location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    We love it here and we adore Renee
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    RENE. what can I say . From the start. She helped me decorate room for my newly retired wife. I mailed her the decor she just put it up. Second stay and we will continue to stay here on our staycations.Because of HER.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful relaxing stay and visit with good friends !!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean great location !!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location. Renee was absolutely wonderful. We had a unique check-in situation and she made our check-in seamless. Great!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Renee WAS Awesome there was an issue with the location of our room and she took care of it and saved the day . GIVE THIS WOMAN A RAISE!! The room was very clean and the pool was nice. There was a short walk to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    Good for the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the fact that you need to wait till 10am in case you need something from reception

    - 5min walk from the beach - the recepcionist and the maid were so kind and helpful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    8.0
    It was a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The building is a bit old and the warm water pipes are not well isolated. In the (early) morning you might need to wait quite some time before the water gets warm. There is a (locked) interconnecting door to the neighboring room, which results in significant noise from the other guests being easily audible. There are some points of attention in the bathroom: * The towel rack above the toilet is loose and not firmly attached to the wall. * The window cannot be opened.

    The location is excellent near shops, restaurants and easy access to the beach. The room was very clean and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Very cute and quaint little town on the ocean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives

    Just a five minute walk to the beach. What a bonus having access to beach chairs, and an umbrella. The room was spic and span clean and the kitchen was pretty well stocked.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not bathroom out off

    All clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Absolutely loved this place. While it’s on the older side it is very clean and very well maintained Renee at the front
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough parking spots

    The property was clean, well maintained. A bit on the older side, but it was still perfect!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location was TOP. A few days we had bad weather, so the heating swimming pool was great. It was clean with very nice terrace. Kitchen very well equipped. Very kind people there. Late check out was perfect. Very close to the beach. It was not possible to swim in the sea, it was very windy. Close to the publix. We feel very safe there.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Very good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency (1 King Bed)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Lack of parking spaces. None available when returned home Saturday night.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Great weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard (2 Full Beds)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was a little warm

    Very reasonably priced. Close to lots of restaurants, shops and beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: