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3 out of 5
Tides Inn Hotel
4628 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 398 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 15 May 2024
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 15 May 2024
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Woodstock

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Beach is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you Neil!

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff provided excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you Nelson

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Zionsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little gem! It’s right on the beach and also has a pool. They provide chairs, umbrellas, bikes & a few water sports gear like kayaks. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are simple but clean and perfect for a beach stay. The long porch is an excellent place to sit any time of the day or night. Rooms have a mini kitchen. It’s walkable to everything in town and is safe at all hours. Loved it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you Jennifer!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is definitely a hidden jewel. Within walking distance to dining. Not sure why they take up the hammocks before dusk as it would have been nice to lay in them and look at the stars by the ocean. Just a question I forgot to ask. Very close to walk to beach. Updated rooms and smelled very clean. Definitely will come back when back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 24 Mar 2024
Thank you Cindy

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very responsive if you had questions. Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you Casandra!

10/10 Excellent

LISA M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Tides inn Hotel on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel on the beach. Room was spotless. Beautiful pool. Awesome ocean view. Easy access to beach. Parking close to room. Lots of amenities. The staff was so great especially Ronaldo. Safe neighborhood. Close to Lauderdale by the sea. Will definitely stay again. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 19 Mar 2024
Thank you Elizabeth

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 24 Mar 2024
Thank you Jeanne

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 out of 3 ain’t bad
Great location! Helpful staff. Paper-thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you Nancy!

10/10 Excellent

Marielena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing. Cozy, very clean and walking distance from Lauderdale by the Sea. Definitely going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you Marielena!

10/10 Excellent

jeremiah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you Jeremiah!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel right on the ocean! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you Barbara!

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager -Ronaldo made our stay very pleasant. We enjoyed the beach location and the friendly staff at the hotel. We would definitely recommend the hotel and we look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the property. The location was great, right on the beach and walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you!

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you John

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 8 Nov 2023
Thank you Amanda!

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel with personal touch
Wonderful little hotel right on the beach. Immaculately maintained. Friendly front desk. I will definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 4 Nov 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Yainelis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 12 Nov 2023
Thank you Yanelis!

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 18 Oct 2023
Thank you Maria

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and the views of the Ocean are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 5 Oct 2023
Thank you Edward!

10/10 Excellent

Bibiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you Bibiana!

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you Dana!

10/10 Excellent

jana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Jana!

10/10 Excellent

Yuraimys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Arlhine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tides Inn is a lovely hotel with an excellent location. Before arrival, they sent us instructions about our room number and provided us with a code to enter. Then, the next day we did the check-in. Reynaldo welcomed us and explained to us the amenities the hotel has. The hotel is spotless. Their personnel made sure the hotel was clean all day long. The beach is within walking distance from the hotel. We are delighted with the hotel and can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

sandra, Underhill Center

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful little place. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Entire property is immaculate. Lots of restaurants and shopping very close. Nice beach chairs and umbrellas and they even set them up for you!! Would love to return sometime!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you Sandra!

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great location right on the beach. Restaurants and shopping just a couple blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you Jordan!

8/10 Good

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you Linda!

10/10 Excellent

viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This quiet little hotel is very comfortable, with a self parking spot , convenient kitchenette with silverware and all you need. The ocean is steps away. Spotless everywhere , and very friendly staff. the best : nespresso machine at the room The worst: mattresses , they truly need to change them , they are not ok. I read reviews about this and hoped the management took action before I stayed but unfortunately no. Bikes are available but until office closes. I wished there could be more bikes available and free to take them and return them as needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 14 Jul 2023
Thank you Viviana!

10/10 Excellent

pamela, Greenlawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just spent 4 nights at Tides Inn. It is a very cute boutique hotel. We enjoyed the pool it was clean and warm and not busy. Our room was nice and the bed was comfortable (apt #8.) The Inn was clean and the staff were friendly. We arrived early and they let us check in before check in time, which was much appreciated. A few things to note. #... I was uncomfortable that there was no deadlock on the room door and anyone with the code could just enter the room. In addition there was a door in our room that was to a connecting room. That door was opened TWICE by cleaning staff while we were in bed. Unacceptable invasion of privacy and made us feel very uncomfortable. #2...I booked this specific room because I need to cook for my gluten free son. The photos online make it look like there is a microwave AND an oven. There is no oven. There was a countertop microwave and a broken built in microwave. I struggled to make the meals I had bought ingredients for because I did not notice before I went shopping. Many items I bought needed up in the garbage. #3... There was not much to do around the hotel. The little town nearby was mostly loud bars and restaurants. We ended up spending a lot of money on Ubers to find things for our young child to do. We really enjoyed the Ft. Lauderdale Children's Science Museum of Discovery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you Pamela!

10/10 Excellent

michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING!!!
From the private beach access to the amazing views, nothing disappointed. The room was beautiful, clean and modern with a very comfy bed and pillows!!! The pool was amazing as well and a perfect compliment to the Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you Michel!!

10/10 Excellent

janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place. Everything was great. We would DEFINITELY stay there again. Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 1 Jul 2023
Thank you Janet!!

10/10 Excellent

Herta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 23 Jun 2023
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 22 Jun 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, friendly staff very helpful and accommodating when we arrived early. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 18 Jun 2023
Thank you Lourdes!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. They offer free parking and no extra fees. The staff were very friendly and laid back. They have complimentary paddle boards, beach chairs, and umbrellas. I will definitely stay here again my next Fort Lauderdale trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 17 Jun 2023
Thank you Jennifer!!

10/10 Excellent

erasmo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 14 Jun 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place right on the beach
We loved are stay here. All the staff was amazing. It’s right on the beach and we had a great view from are 2nd story room. Pool was warm. They have beach chairs and umbrellas they set up for you. They also have bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. Walking distance to the pier and restaurants. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you Sandra!

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The office staff were extremely accommodating. I needed a late check in and they promptly sent me the information I needed. At the last minute they were able to provide me with parking and when I wasn’t able to get into the office to officially check in I was able to do in via email. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 7 Jun 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Janier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 31 May 2023
Thank you!

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More Safety Needed
This property charges a $50 fee for an early check-in. A policy I don't agree with. If a room is ready early, let the guest check-in early. If not, then say it's not possible, but don't charge a premium. The manager did let us check-in early without paying a fee after I voiced my opinion. Sadly, immediately after check-in my 80 year-old mother fell entering the pool area as there was no yellow demarcation at the pool entrance. Please see attached images. We spent the evening at the hospital ER and opted not to return to the hotel. I think this is a nice property, but I would highly recommend adding yellow paint to this entrance as there was yellow paint at a different pool entrance. I am a Hotels.com Gold Member and used my rewards nights to book this room. The property sent me an email confirming Expedia/Hotels.com was charged for the stay, so my rewards nights were used. I have reached out to Hotels.com with the details above in hopes of obtaining them a refund and reclaiming my rewards nights. I will update this review as more information is available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 19 May 2023
Thank you Michael!

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property in great area right on the beach paddle boards, bikes and kayaks available for use not crowded with people quiet and relaxing would stay here again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 19 May 2023
Thank you Tracey!

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place to stay. It is not a 5 star, but it's clean and really close to the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 19 May 2023
Thank you William!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Quincy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property right on the beach. The hotel manager and entire staff are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 19 May 2023
Thank you Michelle!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a 3 night stay at Tides Inn while visiting family nearby. Great location, terrific recent renovations, nice pool, direct access to the beach, plenty of places to eat nearby. We highly recommend the Tides Inn!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Tides Inn Hotel on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you Peter!