Name: Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia
Address: 909 Breakers Avenue, Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Price range: US$188–US$463 per night
Rating: 8.13

What guests think

Across many reviews, Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia stands out for its walk-to-the-beach location and spacious condo-style units with kitchens, while repeated comments note dated decor, inconsistent housekeeping, and occasional maintenance or elevator issues.

Facilities include a small pool, hot tub and game room, plus free parking and a pool bar, though the hot tub or pool are sometimes closed. Rooms are large and functional, often with balconies, but many mention weak in-room Wi‑Fi, noise through adjoining doors, and ocean views blocked by trees or not matching what was booked. Overall, expect a roomy, well-located base that favors convenience over polish.

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Facilities

Facilities include a small pool, hot tub, game room, on-site laundry, elevators, and free parking; the pool or hot tub are sometimes closed, some games need repair, elevators can be slow or down, and beach gear is not provided.

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Karen

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, well furnished and clean. Two bedroom unit was great for us, my daughter, her husband and two grandkids. The grands kids loved the game room. It was walkable to the beach, restaurants and water taxi stop Plus no extra charge for parking. It was great for us

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Ilis

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

I had a great stay overall! The location was incredibly convenient everything you need is nearby, and the beach was just a short walk away, which made the whole trip feel extra relaxing. The view from the property was beautiful, and having free parking was a huge plus. The hotel itself is a bit dated and could use some updates, especially the pool area it’s on the smaller side, and the games section could definitely use some fixing. Cleaning standards could be improved a bit too, but nothing that ruined the experience. What really made it enjoyable was the easy access to restaurants and the beach. If they invest in a few upgrades, this place could easily be a five-star gem.

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Gianfranco

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property was clean and comfortable and equipped with what you need. Hotel cleaning staff was excessively noisy while caring for room cleaning yelling at times back and forth. Property was very close to beach which we liked very much. The hot tub was broken our entire week stay with no repairman in site to fix it! The hotel staff was helpful and accommodating. Overall a nice stay.

6

Shantaye

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing beach view. Elevator broken at property the entire stay and had to wait over 30 minutes everytime elevator was needed. In need of renovations but great location

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Christopher M

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Rooms seemed out of date. Hallways were dirty. Pool is small, paints peeling along edges and hair all over. Sign says 8 max in the pool. One of the Elevators went down for a day which caused us to wait 30 minutes or use the stairs. Had to put a $40 deposit down on pool towels. And there already towels in the room. Did I say the location was great.

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Mr. Anthony

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The position was fine right by the beech the swimming pool was a little small but be aware of the plastic black sun loungers on second floor sun deck very flimsy and poor quality not really for commercial use the hotel for the price was ok but it could do with updating and cleaning properly there is a bad odour everywhere probably from cooking

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Michele

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The layout of the rooms and the views are great! However, the property looks tired and really needs some updates. Also, there are no amenities (chairs, towels) provided for tenants to take to the beach.

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Jason

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a bit rundown, elevator was broken a few days with 15-20 minute wait to just get on. Front desk staff was amazing!

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Valerie

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great experience. We rented the 2 br suite and having the extra space was awesome. Would absolutely stay here again. Really enjoyed the pool, bar, and hot tub!

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John

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We loved this property! We especially enjoyed our time at the pool bar with Ron and Beth! We also enjoyed pool and hot tub. We were able to walk to several dining choices and bars

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found units clean, but recurring reports cite stained or worn furnishings, odors, pests, and dirty hallways or common areas.

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Gina marie

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

roaches first night in our kitchen!!! They came and sprayed poison but that's it. We were stuck there

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Jason

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean

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Mr. Anthony

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The position was fine right by the beech the swimming pool was a little small but be aware of the plastic black sun loungers on second floor sun deck very flimsy and poor quality not really for commercial use the hotel for the price was ok but it could do with updating and cleaning properly there is a bad odour everywhere probably from cooking

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Marcella

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was dirty inside and out and it wasn’t cheap. Check in is at 4pm and we had to wait 45 minutes to get our room. The lobby was dirty. The elevator was dirty. The hallway into the room was dirty. All the furniture in our room had stains on it and disgusting and the towels were stained too. We put our beach towels down on the sofa so we could sit down. The latch to the sliding glass door was broken, so it wouldn’t lock. This hotel almost looks as if it sits in an alley when we were walking back from the beach I saw two people smoking something illegal. Did not feel safe at all. Two hours later, I checked us out and had reserved another room about a mile down the coast. Horrible horrible experience would never recommend this place.

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Valerie

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Bugs and roaches crawling in our room and around the hotel. No room service or cleaning offered. You need to go to the basement to get clean towels etc. Will not be returning

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Cheryl

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Property is old and run down. Hot tub was not working…roped off with green water. Our condo smelled like a nursing home. We checked in on a Thursday evening and were given towels and wash cloths for one day. Room service did not replace them so after two days, I went to the front desk to ask for clean ones, only to be told they do not replace towels Friday through Sunday. Our options were to use dirty towels/wash cloths for 4 days, or pay to launder them, so obviously I had to launder them which ended up costing me $10 because that was the minimum amount to add to the online service the hotel laundromat uses (even though the machines themselves only cost $2 per load). If you’re looking for a cheap motel and are ok with a slightly clean rundown place, this is for you. If not, definitely look elsewhere.

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mark

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms beautifully view Friendly staff. Short staff Everything went well

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Sladjana

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property needs some updating, carpet in the bedroom is so old and dirty.

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Miriam

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location and super clean.

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Annelly

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a terrible experience. We went there to celebrate our daughter’s 18th bday and had to cut it short. Booked the 2 br ocean view. One of the beds had dirty sheets, we had no water our first morning there, the rooms are ancient, the staff is not friendly at all, need to say more? Just do yourself a favor, stay away!

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Rooms

Units are very spacious, condo-style and often have balconies and views, but recurring notes cite dated furniture, maintenance quirks, weak or unreliable Wi‑Fi, noise through adjoining doors, and ocean views blocked by trees or not as booked.

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Karen

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, well furnished and clean. Two bedroom unit was great for us, my daughter, her husband and two grandkids. The grands kids loved the game room. It was walkable to the beach, restaurants and water taxi stop Plus no extra charge for parking. It was great for us

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Jason

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The views were amazing! Quick walk to the beach and awesome restaurants. Parking was safe and easily accessible, the room was really clean and kitchen was stocked with dishes and everything you needed to cook. My only drawbacks are a little minor. Furniture was a little dated and scuffed, I had to fix the shower door because the channel was knocked off or something, and I couldn't figure out how to turn on the ceiling fan in the bedroom so it was a little warm unless you turn the ac down further than what is set when you first come in. Otherwise, I highly recommend and will be back!

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Ileana

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room we checked in smelled strong and unpleasant. The bathroom sink was clogged. After calling the front desk, we were moved to another unit that was better. None of the units had beach view which was a big disappointment because that's a big advertisement point.

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Evelin

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

paper walls you hear literally everything your neighbors do

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phil

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All of the staff that we encountered during our stay were very friendly. Our room was huge, we had a full kitchen, living room, dining room table two bathroom’s!! great balcony with ocean view. it was very close to the beach, We could walk there very easily, and the parking was free, most hotels around there were $50 a night just to park! We were very pleased and will stay there again.

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Maria

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Everything was really goo, the apartment, amenities, close to the beach (1 block) PARKING INCLUDED Only thing that was really bad was WI FI. Featured as an amenity, WiFi was so poor that we NEVER could use our computer inside our room, it didn't even work with the TV, so we could not watch Netflix for instance. An time we needed to use a computer, we had to get down to te Lobby

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Tiffani Angel

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The location was on point. So close to the beach!! Groceries and lots of dining options very close by!! The grounds were well landscaped and maintained. Lots of parking available on site. Staff were friendly. The building was a little outdated as far as decor but clean and very “beachy” feel. The room was exactly as advertised and perfect!! All appliances operational and clean. Amazing balcony/ocean view!! My only issue with the room is that the Murphy bed and fold out couch bed would be on top of each other if both utilized/pulled out. Not very user friendly if actually fully needed. We would have had to fully rearrange all of the furniture/dining table to be able to use both but luckily we didn’t rely on both. We had a very good experience and would highly recommend staying here!!

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Michael

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is not an 8.4 out of 10 per reviews. It was clean beds comfortable but Wi-Fi was so weak we could not use. Dishwasher needs new racks badly microwave did not work. Older tired property needs to be flipped by HGTV.

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Jason

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beach view was obstructed by trees could definitely be cut down and plant new ones or at least trim the tops was on the 7th floor could not see beachfront tv wifi did not work tv outdated could do with new ones parking is a lil tight but there is plenty to choose from.shops ice cream and food just on the other side of the Rd overall satisfied with the resort quite and clean would stay there again

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Carrie

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Requested ocean view and was given an ocean peak view. Make sure when booking your room is above the trees and you will have an ocean view.

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Service

Many guests praise friendly, accommodating staff, yet others report rude or unresponsive interactions, limited or no daily housekeeping, strict check-in/checkout times, and occasional service mishaps such as room access issues or mistaken checkouts.

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Marianna

28 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Check out is at 10. We had an employee literally get in our condonwhile we were still there

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Robert

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Overall, our stay at this resort was great, especially for the price. Many small restaurants and bars are withing a 2-minute walk, and the main strip of Fort Lauderdale beach is only about a 25 minute walk straight south. The condition of the property was good, but it could use some updating. The service was excellent, the front desk was very helpful in providing everything necessary for the stay (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher pods, etc.). It was very nice having a kitchen in the room, pots, pans, cooking utensils, etc. were all present in the kitchen.

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JOSE ANTONIO

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

checkin time is too late

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Mina

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The whole resort felt very outdated and the staff in the reception not serviceminded at all, they did barely look att you when you was trying to talk to them.

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Magda

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was pleasant, room was clean and very close to a lot of restaurants and bars and 2min walk to beach, will definitely be back again.

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Denise

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

They are extremely nice and very accomidating. The gentleman at the desk, Juan, was incredible and went above and beyond to help me check in early because of hurricane Milton. I cannot thank them enough.

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Rita

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The house keeping ladies are the rudest poeple there .

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Wendy

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Originally scheduled for 10 days Day 1 and 2 - toilet would not flush. Had go report issue twice before it was resolved. Day 3 to 4 Roaches. Maintenance came quickly and sprayed the kitchen buy they were in the livingroom and bathroom. On day 5, I received a call asking did I check out. I said no and postponed my plans and decided to go back. We walk in my stuff was gone. I went to the office and they were apologetic and reimbursed me but this is an experience I never want to experience again.

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sofia

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very outdated. No housekeeping. Got attitude back every time we asked for clean towels. No one picked up trash or anything. We requested housecleaning while we spent a night away at key west- did not happen. Location is nice. Beds are fairly comfortable. Overall a very basic hotel with a good location

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Annelly

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a terrible experience. We went there to celebrate our daughter’s 18th bday and had to cut it short. Booked the 2 br ocean view. One of the beds had dirty sheets, we had no water our first morning there, the rooms are ancient, the staff is not friendly at all, need to say more? Just do yourself a favor, stay away!

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Location

Excellent, walkable location a short stroll from the beach, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and the state park; a few guests felt the surrounding area looked somewhat run down or sketchy at times.

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Betty

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location

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Vikki

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Lanna Jean

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The location to the beach is amazing!! We could walk there in a few minutes. On the way to the beach there were places to eat. There is a very good pizza place, ice cream parlor, oyster bar and an Irish pub. The room was clean and the little game area was fun. We will be back for sure!!

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Emily

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We absolutely loved the Fort Lauderdale beach resort. Especially for a weekend festival with the space of the room, the kitchen to cook. Walking distance to coffee shops, food, and a rooftop bar. Would definitely stay again.

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scott

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is perfect for beach access (just a block away). From the hotel, it is easy to walk elsewhere up and down A1A. The pool and hot tub are also clean and inviting.

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Mr Craig L

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant location close to the beach with free parking! The rooms are certainly a bit dated, but the proximity to the beach and some great local places makes it worth it.

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Keith

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Short walk to beach

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Thomas

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, bug rooms clean and comfortable.

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Lisa

17 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location great, room was nice and easy access to the beach and restaurants

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Laura

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We truly enjoyed our stay in Fort Lauderdale. The resort was quiet and nice, and there was no charge to park. The short walk to the beach was close, but the area seemed a little sketchy at times. Other than that, we felt safe while we were on property. There were plenty of towels and washcloths. The bed was comfortable, and so was the Murphy bed. The ocean view from our balcony was beautiful. Another thing that probably goes unnoticed by some is that the elevators are super fast. Overall a great stay!!

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Dining

On-site dining is mainly a pool bar with occasional grill items and no complimentary breakfast; many restaurants and cafés are within easy walking distance, though pool bar hours or offerings can be limited.

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nancy jean

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It's an older resort but right by the beach. The one bedroom is definitely worth it. If you just need a room and small kitchen no belcony but nice view go with the smallist. Super easy to get extra things from room service. Restaurants are wonderful.

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Lanna Jean

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The location to the beach is amazing!! We could walk there in a few minutes. On the way to the beach there were places to eat. There is a very good pizza place, ice cream parlor, oyster bar and an Irish pub. The room was clean and the little game area was fun. We will be back for sure!!

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Hilary

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our visit was above and beyond what we expected given the price point. Our room was huge and view was amazing. The pool was great and the options at the bar

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Franco

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The property and staff were great. The room was clean , the bed was confortable and you are just by the beach. The only downside is that there aren't too many restos and bars close by, you need to go about a mile north.

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Mike

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lots of places to eat 1 block from The beach. Cool bar at the pool!!

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Tiffani Angel

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The location was on point. So close to the beach!! Groceries and lots of dining options very close by!! The grounds were well landscaped and maintained. Lots of parking available on site. Staff were friendly. The building was a little outdated as far as decor but clean and very “beachy” feel. The room was exactly as advertised and perfect!! All appliances operational and clean. Amazing balcony/ocean view!! My only issue with the room is that the Murphy bed and fold out couch bed would be on top of each other if both utilized/pulled out. Not very user friendly if actually fully needed. We would have had to fully rearrange all of the furniture/dining table to be able to use both but luckily we didn’t rely on both. We had a very good experience and would highly recommend staying here!!

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Bradley

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It was a relaxing week with no stress, just wish they had complimentary breakfast

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Suzanne

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved our room with an ocean view. As a former resident of Ft. Lauderdale, THIS is the location where I wanted to be- it is perfect for walking to the beach and having access to the event that was taking place that weekend on the beach. The amenities were run down- nice concept to have a game room for the family, but some of the games were broken. The hot tub was out of order, but the pool was fine. I love the nostalgia of this property, and the parking. If they just fix up the game/family room area, it would be great.

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Ovsanna

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was excellent. We loved the idea of staying in a condo-style hotel room with an ideal location. It featured a comfortable bedroom, two bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additionally, it was within walking distance to the beach, grocery stores, and restaurants, making it incredibly convenient.

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John

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We loved this property! We especially enjoyed our time at the pool bar with Ron and Beth! We also enjoyed pool and hot tub. We were able to walk to several dining choices and bars

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18 $217	19 $235	20 $235	21	22 $227	23 $332	24 $349
25 $273	26 $292	27 $342	28 $349	29 $345	30 $450	31 $463

Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Vacatia

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