Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews of The Sea Lord Hotel & Suites (Adults Only)

3 out of 5
The Sea Lord Hotel & Suites (Adults Only)
4140 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 780 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 780 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 780 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 780 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 780 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the property and will definitely be back. It was very quiet and relaxing. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly. The beach was great and the property very private, even though it was located near everything. I would recommend to anyone who wants very nice and relaxing Beach vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 15 Apr 2024
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your first stay with us and are already planning to return! It's fantastic that you found it quiet, relaxing, and private, despite its convenient location. We're thrilled that the staff's attentiveness and friendliness added to your enjoyment, and that you appreciated the beauty of the beach. Thank you for recommending us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing beach vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at The Sea Lord. Staff was friendly and helpful and room was spacious and clean with beautiful views of the ocean. An easy walk to restaurant and shops. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 15 Apr 2024
We're glad to hear that you had a fantastic stay at The Sea Lord! It's wonderful that you found the staff friendly and helpful, and that your room offered spaciousness, cleanliness, and stunning ocean views. Being close to restaurants and shops surely enhanced your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay!

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from The Sea Lord Hotel on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your positive rating. If there's anything specific you think we could improve to earn that fifth star next time, please let us know. We're always striving to provide the best service possible.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet spot! Amazing service. Clean and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are happy that you enjoyed our quiet spot, excellent service, cleanliness, and prime location. Looking forward to welcoming you again!

6/10 Okay

Michael, Bronx

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. Facilities were clean and quite nice. The place is on the beach and access is quick and convenient. Our room left something to be desired, as it was on the second floor looking at nothing but the wall of an outdoor patio. There was also no privacy to be had, as patrons would walk by the room's large window that was bisected by a large beam which didn't allow for the curtains to close the entire way. Very strange. The room appeared to be a segment of a larger suite. There was a section with clothes hangers but no closet. It felt like we were in the worst or one of the worst rooms in the place, and any requests for a change were met with exorbitant price hikes. I would recommend requesting a room on a higher floor. I'm sure that the rooms with ocean views are considerably nicer and roomier. but you will pay handsomely for the privilege. Parking is available but some of the spots can be a bit tight and the lot is small, so maneuvering can be a bit tricky. Finally, you can reserve lounge chairs for the beach at a cost of $10 per person per day. You might think that such items would be complimentary in a place that's on the beach and which charges a hefty sum for the stay. Paying extra for chairs? I don't think so.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 14 Mar 2024
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our staff friendly and our facilities clean. We apologise for any inconvenience you experienced with your room and will take your comments into consideration for future improvements. We hope you still enjoyed your stay despite these challenges and appreciate your patronage.

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your 4-star rating! We're excited to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon.

6/10 Okay

Lou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old property and rooms reflect that. Front desk employee extremely sweet and accommodating. We stayed in a standard room no view. The mattress was a bit noisy and soft. Should be replaced. No venting fan in bathroom and presented the room as stale and bit musty. Access to beach is great and very nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words about our front desk employee and the beach access. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the condition of the standard room. Your comments regarding the mattress and bathroom have been noted, and we will address these concerns promptly. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to improve your experience in the future. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach front is excellent! Close to many restaurants and activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 27 Feb 2024
Thrilled you enjoyed the beachfront and nearby attractions! Come back soon for more great experiences!

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 15 Feb 2024
We appreciate your rating and are delighted to hear about your experience. If there's anything specific you'd like to share or if you have any suggestions for improvement, feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you again : )

8/10 Good

Alivia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing and so so kind. You walk right out the pool doors and onto the beach and they have beach chairs set up and plenty of them for anyone in the hotel to enjoy. A yummy vending machine and always water in the restaurant area. Elevator is a little slow and has a weird smell around when getting in but other than that, for the price it’s great.
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed our amazing staff, convenient beach access, and well-stocked amenities. We appreciate your feedback and will address it promptly. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 20 Mar 2024
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star rating! We appreciate your support. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out. We're here for you!

8/10 Good

Terrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet access including was a real problem Otherwise everything else was great
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We did get on wifi back on track. We do apologize for the inconvenience.Happy New Year!

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing you feedback. We are happy to hear that you you enjoyed your stay with us!Happy New Year :)

10/10 Excellent

ASTRID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My parents, both elderly, stayed 11 days in December at the Sealord. The service they received was beyond words wonderful. Loraine especially went out of her way to help and ensure that their stay was comfortable. Richard, the owner and chef of this boutique hotel, personally prepared delicious meals for my parents and looked after them. I recommend this hotel wholeheartedly. In my parents' words, it was clean, lovely, full of friendly and kind staff and their suite had an unforgettable ocean view. They cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We try to give our guests the best experience possible. Have a Happy New Year and we look forward to your return!!!! :)

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach and a great staff. It is a recipe for a relaxing vacation - Stayed several times.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
You are absolutely right! The recipe for a relaxing vacation1. Lauderdale By the Sea2. Sealord Hotel3. The beach4. Amazing staffWe look forward to seeing you back for your next visit to south Florida :)

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quiet, clean, wonderful staff, amazing food and the best beach. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
We are so happy you had an amazing experience with us, and enjoyed our beautiful beach.We look forward to seeing you again.Happy New Year :)

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
Wow thank you for the 5 out of 5!!!We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again:)Happy New Year!

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Low grade
Small room old bathroom with poor water pressure. Mattress smaller than the bed base kept moving. Wooden sunbed with no mattress very hard and uncomfortable. Charge for sun-bed on beach for guests not exceptable. Food on offer unpredictable.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Sea Lord Hotel on 15 Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for the issues you faced during your stay. Your feedback is crucial, and we are actively addressing the room, bathroom, water pressure, mattress, and sunbed comfort. We appreciate your input and hope to welcome you back for an improved stay.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect hotel and location for a getaway weekend. The rooms have just been renovated and are well designed and equipped. The staff, particularly Aldane, were terrific! Would definitely recommend and will be going back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Our staff prides ourselves on guest service. Not to mention our beautiful beach and cozy town!We look forward to your return with us.Happy New Year!!

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to vacation
Amazing vacation, location was fantastic! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation with us!We look forward to your return visit with us.Happy New Year!

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Sealord Family on 4 Feb 2024
Thank you Jill for your feedback. We are happy that not only enjoyed our hotel but our charming town,Have a wonderul Happy New Year :)

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Absolutley a hidden gem. Very clean, elegant, charming. The food was amazing and the quick access to the beach was awesome. We had a room facing the ocean and it was breath taking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with family
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to be on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback and we are happy that you enjoyed our beautiful beach and most important our charming hotel and attentive staff. Happy Holidays and New Year!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet, relaxing gem. Nice beach with chairs for rent. Staff is super friendly and area is nice for walking. Looking forward to returning next month!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for the amazing feedback as we strive for guest satisfaction!We look forward to your return. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year :)

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, the staff and it was very clean
Response from Sealord Management on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed not only your stay but our charming town and beautiful beaches. The Sealord Family wishes you Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pharisha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 28 Nov 2023
We will pass on this wonderful feedback to all of our staff.Have a Happy New Year :)

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Room was comfortable. Clean beautiful bathroom. Pool area great . Walk right on the beach. Loved our stay will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here at the Sealord!We strive for guest satisfaction and will share your wonderful comments to all of our staff :)We look forward to your return with us and our charming town. Enjoy the rest of 2023!!

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback!Have a wonderful rest of the year. We look foward to your return to our charming hotel and qaint town:)

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are more than happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and our charming town. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our charming hotel, quaint town, and beautiful beach!We look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE AREA AND ATTENDANT
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Sealord Mangement on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our charming hotel, quaint town, beautiful beach and of course our awesome staff!We look forward to your return :)

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 10 Oct 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to rate us :)We are more than happy that you enjoyed your time here in Lauderdale by the Sea, and of course our charming hotel, beautiful beach, and amazing staff!Enjoy the rest of 2023, and we look forward to your return:)

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Sealord Mangement on 3 Oct 2023
We are more than happy that you enjoyed our beautiful beach, charming town and cozy hotel. Of course and the staff. We look forward to your return. Enjoy the rest of 2023 :)

10/10 Excellent

BAYRON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Sealord Hotel on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Elvy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Sealord Mangement on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We will share it with all of the staff members. Enjoy the rest of the year:)

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I can give this property 10 stars I will… The front desk host was was amazing…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 12 Sept 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed our staff, our hotel, our beautiful beach, and charming town. We look forward to your return enjoy the rest of your year :)

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Sealord Hotel Management on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you for the more than amazing feedback!We will share it with all of the staff as we do strive for guest satisfaction. We look forward to return not only to the Sealord but also our beautiful beach town. Enjoy the rest of the year and we look forward to your return :)

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Sealord Hotel Management on 5 Sept 2023
Hello Samantha,Thank you for taking your time for sharing your experience with us :)We look forward to your return with us and our charming beach town. Enjoy the rest of your year!!

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the owner & staff were very kind & friendly to me. allow me to stay & shower on my last day while a waited an afternoon flight. i will be back, jc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, as we will share it with all of the staff. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to your return to Lauderdale by the Sea, our beautiful beach, and of course the Sealord Hotel :)

10/10 Excellent

lizandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great getaway
very relaxing and accommodating little germ in Lauderdale by the sea! staff was attentive and polite at all times. will totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay.We appreciate your kind words and thrilled to hear that you had an wonderful getaway experience.We will pass on the feedback to all of the staff members as our team takes great pride providing attentive service, and we are happy they met your exceptions throughout your stay with us!It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we welcome you back for another exceptional stay in the future.Should you need any assistance or have any further feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.Enjoy the rest of your summer :)

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Forney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I travel frequently and have never stayed at the same resort/hotel more than once. We would most definitely stay here again. We had an ocean front king suite. Everything and everyone at The Sealord is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for your amazing feedback! As an frequent traveler that seeks new experiences and never stays at the same hotel more than once, we are thrilled that you have chosen the Sealord Hotel to return too:)It is wonderful to know that our team, our hotel, our charming town and beautiful beach has made an memorable impression. We strive for guest satisfaction and ultimately an great vacation experience for our guests. Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to serving you again.:)

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and very pleasant experience. Really nice hotel, attention is very personal. On the beach, nice quite pool and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Sealord Hotel Mangement on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we will share it with all of our staff! The are happy you not enjoyed your stay at our charming hotel, but enjoyed our beautiful beach and our wonderful chef. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to your return visit with us :)

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA, Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very recommend hotel! Simple, clean, friendly family staff. Room quiet and spacious. Can’t wait to go back to paradise 🏖️☀️🏖️ Thank you all the stuff for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind words as we will share it with all of our staff :)As our friendly family staff takes great pride in providing not only service but an experience, accompanied by our beautiful charming town and of course breath taken beach. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to your return with us!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jun 30,2023
My husband and I have being traveling to Lauderdale by the Sea for a few years now and decided to try a new hotel and can’t say enough about this hidden gem. All the staff were super friendly and welcoming, rooms were clean and beach access was convenient. The only downfall is that there was a charge for beach chairs and umbrellas. Would highly recommend this place they truly make you feel at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!We are thrilled that you enjoyed our hotel, beautiful beach and charming beach town. Our goal is to make an positive experience and have a feel at home during your stay. We will share your feedback on the charge for the chairs and Umbrellas as we continually evaluate our offerings and strive to improve the overall guest experience. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Deliliah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked an overnight stay. Never again, I’ll be spending at least 3 days. This place is such a hidden gem. Tatiana was so friendly, professional and welcoming. The location is directly on the beach, dining and entertainment within a 5 min walk,clean, quiet, and the beds are comfy. I’ll definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Sealord Management on 4 Jul 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We look forward to your return with us. We are so happy not only did you enjoy our hotel, but our beautiful beach and charming town. Enjoy your Summer :)

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Sealord Hotel on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you for the wonderful feedback !We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us :)

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, helpful, welcoming staff. Tatiana is spectacular! Beautiful little oasis, walkable to everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Sealord Mangement on 16 Jun 2023
Thank you for the amazing feedback. We have such an amazing team, charming hotel, and cozy hotel here we are more than happy to share your comments to each team member. Happy Summer and we look forward to your return :)