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Blue Seas CourtyardvsSea Downs and the Bougainvillea
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Blue Seas Courtyard is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sea Downs and the Bougainvillea. Blue Seas Courtyard comes in at #14 in Fort Lauderdale with approval from 3 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
Blue Seas Courtyard
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
4525 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
From $194/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's "Husband-and-wife team Cristie and Marc Furth run this quaint Mexican-themed motel across the street from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's family-friendly beaches." Full review
OysterBudget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Blue Seas Courtyard is a special boutique hotel with just 12 rooms." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With a hacienda-style roof of clay barrel tiles, a bright yellow exterior and hand-stenciled decoration, Blue Seas seems to embody the sunny, laid-back disposition of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea." Full review
Sea Downs and the Bougainvillea
Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
2900 N. Surf Rd., Hollywood, FL 33019-3704
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Frommer's "This bargain lodging is often booked months in advance by return guests (mostly Europeans) who want to be directly on the beach without paying a fortune." Full review
Fodor's "Facing the boardwalk and ocean, this no-frills, three-story lodging is a good choice for families looking for budget accommodation, as one-bedroom units can be joined to create two-bedroom apartments." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This cozy, unpretentious little spot has dated charm, featuring tidy studios and one-bedroom apartments equipped with everything you need to roll out of bed in the morning and stroll along the beach and promenade" Full review
