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8.7

142 reviews

Tides Inn Hotel

Tides Inn Hotel

4628 El Mar, Fort Lauderdale, 33308, Florida, United States

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Snorkeling

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Tides Inn Hotel

Tides Inn Hotel is a 3-star retreat in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Located 5.9mi from the city center, this beachfront property sits at 4628 El Mar, offering a private beach area and ocean vibes for a sun-soaked stay.

Guest favorites include free snorkeling, an outdoor swimming pool, and private parking, plus complimentary wifi and a streaming service like Netflix. Inside spaces feature air conditioning, terrace access, garden views, balconies, and kitchen options with kitchenware and a kitchenette, plus barbecue and non-smoking rooms.

There are 142 reviews for this property, giving a sense of traveler experiences. Price starts from $391.

Fort Lauderdale’s Tides Inn Hotel sits on a private beachfront stretch, inviting sun-soaked days with easy access to the water. Free snorkeling and an outdoor heated pool let guests dive into seaside fun, while private parking and reliable wifi with a Netflix-style streaming option keep things convenient. Inside spaces feature air conditioning, terrace access, garden views, and balconies, with kitchen options that include kitchenware and a kitchenette, plus barbecue facilities and non-smoking rooms for flexible lounging and dining.

Room options span oceanfront suites, apartments, studios, and efficiencies, designed to fit both intimate escapes and larger gatherings. The Suite, 2 Bedroom, Oceanfront accommodates up to 8 adults and 5 children, a standout for families or groups, while other layouts range from compact studios to generous two-bedroom configurations. Sizes vary from about 211 to 533 square feet, with several configurations offering private balconies or terraces and built-in kitchen amenities for a home-away-from-home feel.

Guest feedback totals 142 reviews, hinting at a traveler-friendly vibe and memorable beachfront experiences. Payment is accepted via Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover, with cash not accepted.

Closest airports

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

4.7mi

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

9.1mi

Miami International Airport

30.4mi

Palm Beach International Airport

33.7mi

South Bimini Airport

62mi

Most popular amenities

Snorkeling

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Rooms

Two-Bedroom Apartment Ocean Front (12) in Tides Inn Hotel

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Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Oceanfront

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

2 Double Beds

310 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x10

+

x6

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Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the kitchen. The suite also has a barbecue. This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Studio, 3 Bed

330 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

+

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Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the well-fitted kitchen. The studio also features a barbecue. This air-conditioned studio is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Efficiency, King Size, Oceanfront

485 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

+

More details

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of a kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the kitchen. The apartment also offers a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this apartment also provides a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

395 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

x10

+

x6

More details

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of a kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the kitchen. The apartment also provides guests with a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this apartment also provides a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Efficiency, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

535 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

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Studio

330 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

x5

+

x3

More details

Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave in the fully equipped kitchen. The studio also provides guests with a barbecue. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views.

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Standard, 2 Double Beds

210 sqft

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

+

x3

More details

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

One-Bedroom Apartment (8) - single occupancy in Tides Inn Hotel

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

400 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x4

More details

Studio (10) - single occupancy in Tides Inn Hotel

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Studio, 2 Double Beds, Single Use

2 Double Beds

1 Sofa Bed

335 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

x5

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Standard Double Room (11) - single occupancy in Tides Inn Hotel

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Standard, 2 Double Beds, Single Use

2 Double Beds

215 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Kitchenware

x4

More details

Ocean Front Efficiency (7) in Tides Inn Hotel

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Efficiency, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Garden view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

+

More details

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Penthouse, 2 Bedroom, Oceanfront

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Guest reviews

8.7

142 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Christina

9.1

April 2024

The greeting was exceptional. All the staff were super friendly, polite and helpful. This is a wonderful little hotel with an amazing location. It was also very clean. The pool was just perfect and there are lovely touches like the perfectly kitted out little kitchen and deck chairs / sun shades on the beach. Would definitely recommend and come here again!

Only little minor thing was the beds were a little soft.

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Dana

8.2

June 2023

The location was perfect. The staff was very friendly. Clean facility.

The beds are VERY uncomfortable. They feel like mattresses from a run down cottage. Not a boutique hotel. You can feel the wood frame of the bed. They need a box spring or better mattress. Also need a bolt type interior lock. Just a keypad does not feel safe enough when the door opens to the outside.

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Katherine

9.1

January 2023

Well managed and cared for boutique hotel on the beach! Excellent service. Hotel staff are very attentive. Steps from the gorgeous beach, very clean, property has 2 kayaks available, bikes and other equipment for use. Smaller, but, lovely pool with chaise lounges/tables & chairs. A bit of a longer walk to pier/shops/restaurants. I think 1/2 mile, which can be tough with hot weather or after cocktails!

Boutique style property, so just need to keep that in mind if you seek out lots of amenities. Would like chaise lounges on the beach versus a chair (it reclines though and is nice quality). Pool area can tend to be dominated by kids/family. Bring ear buds by the pool! Would like a mini bar with snack/beverage options or a vending machine. ((There is a grocery within walking distance. 1 block away.))

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Patricia

10

February 2023

The hotel was fantastic…unlike the huge mega hotels on the beach, it was small inviting, very clean snd comfortable. The staff very accommodating and friendly. Fantastic stay!

The problem was being double booked by booking.com We we forced to cancel and rebook all our rooms due to a huge storm disrupting air travel. We had to leave 2 days later/stay two days longer. No help from booking…we were left to arrange our stays/cancellations and rebooking on our own. Then booking didn’t end up canceling the rooms even though we were within the cancellation window. We now have to go through the credit card and challenge the charges. The weird thing is we ended up staying 4 nights at the booking.com hotel in Orlando and 4 nights at the booking.com hotel in ft Lauderdale by the sea?!

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Robin

10

July 2022

We feel like we found a gem. Loved sitting and having coffee every morning outside our 2nd floor room-so peaceful, quiet and a beautiful location. The staff were wonderful, especially William who set up our beach umbrellas and chairs each morning. Being ocean front with a pool on property was important to us when booking. It almost felt like we had our own private pool most of the week and all of the other fun things were available whenever we wanted. Since there are only 12 rooms we felt more connected to the other guests coming and going. Very friendly feeling but that was probably self directed. Our room was clean, modern and exactly what we expected from the photos. Very happy about that! I wish I’d figured out a better cleaning schedule over our 7 day stay. They were available and provided anything we needed when asked though. Great communication from the moment we booked (Feb) to our arrival date (July). We walked to the town center, which is bustling, almost every evening and had so many great options to eat from. We stocked our little kitchenette day 1 and we’re able to eat breakfast and lunch onsite. Groceries, coffee, donuts all within walking distance as well. We would certainly stay again!

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Anonymous

8.2

August 2022

Location is perfect! Located right on the beach. Large supermarket and cvs a 5 min walk. short walk to center of town with restaurants. Rooms were clean, kitchen well equipped. Would definitely recommend trying the get a room on the second level, was staying on the first floor and room felt a little dark because curtains needed to be closed for privacy otherwise anyone walking by could see inside. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Room directly facing the ocean looked amazing!

Nothing 🙂 (only suggestion would be to have the chairs and umbrellas accessible to guests at all times so there is no need to wait for staff to set them up on the beach if you wanted a earlier start on the beach, maybe let guests keep them in their rooms?, that was the only annoying thing)

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Shani

9.1

August 2024

simple, clean, quiet, comfortable accommodations within walking distance of shops and restaurants; loved the uncrowded beach and pool, parking was easy; perfect for my kid and me

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Anonymous

8.2

March 2023

The hotel was in a very convenient place, close to the shops and right on the beach. everything was walking distance. they gave us kayakes and paddle boards which was amazing and the staff were very friendly.

the beds were a little on the uncomfortable side and the kitchen was crammed.

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Chris

8.2

February 2023

the location was very good, direct at the beach and within walking distance of shops and restaurants

the beds were a bit uncomfortable, the bed needs a thicker comfortable matras. The noise of the 1 floor rooms, we had a ground-floor room and you hear every step or thing that the people do above you.

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Maria

10

June 2023

Location is great, on the beach. Staff is great, beach chairs and umbrella are very convenient! They checked us in early and there is a possibility of later check out( 1pm) for a fee. Beach towels, fridge is in the room.

Points of Interest Around Tides Inn Hotel

Attractions

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

4mi

Las Olas Beach

5.4mi

Intracoastal Waterway Fort Lauderdale

5.9mi

Historic Stranahan House Museum

6mi

Museum of Discovery and Science

6.2mi

Hollywood Beach

12.3mi

Oleta River State Park

19.8mi

Bass Museum of Art

27.6mi

Wynwood

27.9mi

New World Center

28mi

World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)

28.6mi

Miami Children's Museum

28.9mi

Mango's Tropical Café

28.9mi

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

28.9mi

South Pointe Park

29.8mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Tides Inn Hotel

Snorkeling

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Stay rules - Tides Inn Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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