Lago Mar Beach Resort & ClubvsIsland Sands Inn
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club and Island Sands Inn are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club scores significantly better than Island Sands Inn. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club is ranked #9 in Fort Lauderdale with accolades from 9 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
1700 South Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $255/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"A charming lobby with a rock fireplace and saltwater aquarium sets the tone of this utterly inviting resort, a casually elegant piece of Old Florida." Full review
Concierge
"Lago Mar's location is unbeatable: a private oceanfront property with its own 500-foot beach."
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Make sure to ask for a room with an unobstructed sea view.
Fodor's
"The sprawling, kid-friendly Lago Mar, owned by the Banks family since the early 1950s, retains its sparkle and a refreshed old Florida feel thanks to frequent renovations." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Occupying its own little island between Lake Mayan and the Atlantic, Lago Mar is a charming resort with a beach."
Rough Guide
"A luxury resort located a little away from the action, with two pools, several restaurants... and its own private patch of sand."
Star Service
"In a tony residential area removed from Fort Lauderdale's hubbub, this hotel stays out of the limelight, which suits its loyal clientele just fine." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"All rooms have kitchenettes, and some have balconies with ocean views. Lago Mar provides a quieter vacation away from the hustle and bustle of downtown." Full review
Time Out
"This lavish resort boasts its very own private beach, a huge spa and an upscale Italian restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel is well-priced, especially for the amount of space that you get, and it offers so much to do for every type of guest: There are very few reasons to venture beyond the resort at all." Full review
Island Sands Inn
2409 NE 7th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Ultrathick beach towels, the luxurious bed and bedding, the thoughtful attention to details...utterly unpretentious ease." Full review