Plunge Beach Resort - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Beachfront resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with direct beach access and an arts program

Amenities & Entertainment

Plunge Beach Resort offers complimentary bicycle rentals for exploring the area, as well as a Plunge Into The Arts program that showcases local artists' work in the lobby gallery. Guests have access to two swimming pools, including a private pool reserved for bungalow guests, plus a 24-hour fitness centre with yoga classes. Evening entertainment includes live music performances at the Backflip Beach Bar, and visitors can enjoy board games or the kids' outdoor play equipment.

Rooms & Accommodations

Every accommodation includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and small refrigerator, with select rooms offering sea or pool views and a kitchenette. The adult-exclusive bungalows provide private relaxation areas with direct beach access, and guests in those rooms also use a dedicated private pool. All rooms are non-smoking, and high-quality toiletries are provided in the bathrooms.

Dining

On-site dining includes the seaside Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen, which serves local cocktails and snacks, and the Bean & Barnacle coffee shop offering Starbucks coffee along with sweet and savory treats. The Octopus restaurant serves breakfast daily until noon, and guests can also order room service through the bar. Three restaurants and two bars are available on the property, including a coffee house on site and a snack bar.

Activities & Recreation

Guests can snorkel and dive directly from the beach, or borrow complimentary bikes to ride the half mile to shops and restaurants. The hotel provides a complimentary beach setup with chairs and umbrellas, and the pool area has sun loungers and towels. Temporary art galleries are displayed in the lobby, and the hotel offers happy hour drinks and live music some nights at the bar.

Location & Nearby

The Plunge hotel is steps from the beach and a 10-minute walk to Commercial Boulevard's restaurants and shops, with a Publix grocery store across the street. Anglin's Fishing Pier is within walking distance, and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is 10 minutes by car. Free bike rental lets guests explore the area without a car, and the hotel provides discounted parking at $10 per night.

• Location: Beachfront in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, steps from shopping and dining
• Rooms: Adult-exclusive bungalows with private pool and direct beach access
• Dining: Three on-site restaurants including Backflip Beach Bar and Octopus
• Activities: Snorkeling, diving, complimentary bike rentals, yoga classes
• Entertainment: Live music, happy hour, temporary art galleries
• Family: Kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, family-friendly pools
• Pet: The hotel is pet-friendly (specific policies not detailed)