,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-80.11463,26.029366)/-80.11048514395952,26.06490231033942,10.530245650382705/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Lago Mar Beach Resort & ClubvsSea Downs and the Bougainvillea
Both Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club and Sea Downs and the Bougainvillea are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club ranks significantly better than Sea Downs and the Bougainvillea. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club is ranked #6 in Fort Lauderdale with approval from 7 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, concierge.com and Rough Guide.
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
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."
i
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
OysterUpscale
"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
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
