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2.5 out of 5
Sea Cliff Motel
4201 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Eva and her staff are amazing !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Eva on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

The Phuong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good experience at the Sea Cliff. The room was very clean and the place was very close to the beach (just a 1-2 min walk to the beach). The room was all equipped with everything you could need and they also can lend you all the equipment you need for the beach (chairs, umbrellas, floaties, cooler, etc). Eva the owner was super nice and understanding. We had to cut our trip short of 2 days because my wife was not feeling well and Eva didn't charge us for those days and even called us a few days later to ask how my wife was doing. Highly recommend this place and will definitely come back!
Response from Eva on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you so much!! I'm happy your wife is feeling better.

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough great things about the Sea Cliff. The location is great, right across the street from the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shops. Rooms are very clean and large, more like one bedroom apartments, with comfortable beds. Pool and pool area is clean and the pool is heated. Eva and the rest of the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Love the old school vibe of the hotel. Have stayed here before and will definitely be back. Highly recommend staying at the Sea Cliff when in Fort Lauderdale.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Eva on 30 Jan 2022
Thank you!! Glad you were here and hopefully next time it won't be so chilly weather!!

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Motel
Our stay at the Sea Cliff Motel was wonderful. The location is perfect (a few yards away from the beach) and the suite was very comfortable. We enjoyed the kitchen and living room area. The space is more like an apartment than a motel room. The staff were very helpful and seemed to genuinely love their jobs. The pool was clean and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Eva on 30 Jul 2021
Thank you!! Hope your trip home was good!!

10/10 Excellent

Trisga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Eva on 20 Jul 2021
Thank you so much!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely stay here again! Everything was very clean and well maintained. The staff was amazing and went out of their way to be helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Eva Marissa on 29 Jun 2021
Thank you!! Look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy with everything. Couldn’t believe how kind and accommodating they were. Everything was perfect! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Eva on 29 Jun 2021
Thank you so much!!

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Eva on 24 Jun 2021
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Eva Marissa on 29 Jun 2021
Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Eva Marissa on 29 Jun 2021
Thank you so much!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, extremely friendly staff, best Motel for the price I have found, and the room will exceed anyone's expectations. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that will listen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from Eva on 6 Jun 2021
Thank you so much! Glad you were happy!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, very safe. Beautiful view from our private patio. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Right across the street from beach. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Eva on 1 Jun 2021
Thank you so much!! Glad you had great weather and enjoyed this little piece of heaven I call the Sea Cliff!!

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sea Cliff hotel. Eva, the onsite property manager was a gracious host. My wife and I were surprised at how nice and clean the rooms were. The hotel is across the street from the beach and we will definitely stay there when we go back to Lauderdale By The Sea
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Eva on 25 May 2021
Thanks so much!! Loved meeting you both and so glad the weather was awesome!! See you again!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about our stay at The Sea Cliff. The staff was so friendly and made us feel like part of the family. It was quiet and lovely and in a great location, not even a full block off the beach. Will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from Eva Marissa on 24 May 2021
Thank you so very much!! Glad you were so happy!!

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Sea Cliff
Love the Sea Cliff!! Eva who runs the place is super nice and accommodating. It’s clean & has all the amenities. the bed is comfy with nice pillows & sheets. The pool is heated. Only 1/2 block to the beach. I’ll definitely be back. Great family place close to many bars & restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Eva on 13 Apr 2021
thank you so much!! Look forward to seeing you again!! Stay well!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Vacation Spot
Wonderful vacation . The Sea Cliff was the perfect place to stay . Great location , very clean and the beds were so comfortable. Eva is so helpful with everything . The hotel also has all your needs for the beach . We definitely are going to stay there next year !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Eva Marissa on 8 Mar 2021
Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed your stay!! And glad you are coming back

10/10 Excellent

noreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay!!
Our stay was great at Sea Cliff. The room was clean, well kept. Eva was accomodating. Vinny was available when we needed towels, soap, etc...The appliances worked well, there were plates, bowls, cooking utensils, pots/pans. There is even a gas grill on-site. The pool was clean and a great temperature, we were in it every night. The ocean was a block away, very convenient to the motel. The motel was close to town, within walking distance. There is a laundromat two blocks away. The atmosphere of the motel was family friendly. We look forward to our next stay there. Thank you!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Eva on 13 Apr 2021
Thank you so very much!! See you again. Until then, stay well!

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time beautiful spot ocean view also enjoyed the pool Joe & Saeeda
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Eva on 17 Feb 2021
Thanks!! Sorry I didn't get to say good bye!! PS TV was an easy button. Told you Vinny would fix it in a second!!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Great owner and staff. Attentive to guests, but not intrusive. We have stayed here before and returned because the fifty-year old motel has a certain charm that is lacking today in many modern and larger establishments. This is a modest property within easy walking distance to many restaurants, the pier and is across the street from the beach. The tile floors in the room however would benefit from a good cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Eva Marissa Resident General Manager on 16 Oct 2020
Thank you for your review and your comments!! Stay well and hopefully we will see you again

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!!!!
Quiet hotel directly across from beach. In walking distance to restaurants, shops and night life. Great area for families. Hotel is very clean and management is extremely friendly. Beach chairs umbrellas floats available to use. All rooms are like one bedroom apartments with kitchen. Pull out sofas and TVs in both rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Eva on 30 Jul 2019
Thank you for reviewing and it was nice having you here! Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location across beach. Near restaurants, shops and grocery. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Eva on 4 Aug 2018
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed staying here!

10/10 Excellent

Leon, Sycamore, Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Convenient and Nice Resort
The Sea Cliff Resort is right across the street from one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. It is in a quiet area yet near several good restaurants near the pier. I work for a hospital and the first thing I look for is a clean room and our room was very clean. Who ever designed the building did a great job as each room has a separate bedroom (very comfortable beds) and nice bathroom and kitchen (well furnished) and quality hotel furniture with a larger than usual flat screen tv in the living room and another tv in the bedroom. Eva was great and manages the property well. She also can recommend restaurants and things to do in the area. Linens and towels looked new. I am getting a little older and the area was safe, quiet, yet had everything anyone could need. Very good swimming pool. Guests were even friendly. Also we paid the price quoted plus tax, there was not a string of "extras" added to the bill - very nice. Very good experience and plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Eva Marissa on 26 Jun 2018
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed your stay!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs to be a smoke-free environment
Great location across from the beach. Small pool area. Unfortunately, smoking was permitted and most guests were smokers, sitting outside on the patio and in pool area to smoke.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 1 bedroom
Nice location, one block from beach. Can see part of ocean from the pool deck. Pool seemed heated and many chairs. King bed was actually two twins pushed together. Outlet in kitchen was sparking so we took the microwave and toaster into our bedroom. Cute hotel... friendly. No bugs. Thin walls, can hear people upstairs using the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debby Nitka, Bahamas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally Happy !!
Our stay was incredibly pleasant and we will most definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Eva on 5 Jan 2018
Thanks so much! Enjoyed hosting you! Eva

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant
Motel was clean,comfortable and close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quaint Lil motel if you want nice peaceful pl
This quaint little Motel convenient to the beach and pool if you don't want to go deal with the Sand. The staff is fabulous and people there are inviting highly recommend this place if you want the convenience of a quiet little place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Eva on 7 Dec 2017
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Joanne , Princeton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
My husband and I were very happy staying at the Sea Cliff. The rooms were like new and quite spacious. Very comfortable all around. Loved the king bed! Our room, #201, had a small sun deck outside which turned out to be a blessing as the wind off the ocean made it too uncomfortable to be on the beach. Eva, the manager, was as terrific as all the reviews state. She made sure we were happy and had everything we needed. I loved that there are beach chairs to use, beach umbrellas, towels and even a cooler if you needed one. Many pool toys too. Easy walk to the little town square with stores and restaurants. We enjoyed the 101. Good food and excellent service. All around great experience and we'll happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Eva on 28 Nov 2017
Thank you! Enjoyed hosting you!!

10/10 Excellent

John.B, Mich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, near everything, always maintained, remember when I live near by for decade.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Eva on 28 Nov 2017
Thank you!1

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sea Cliff
Clean room, friendly staff. I definitely plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Eva on 28 Nov 2017
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY CLEAN, ENJOYABLE STAY LOTS TO DO IN THE AREA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short visit in Sept 2017
Great Location, Great Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Mary, Boynton Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Casual motel close to the beach
Very surprised upon arriving. Very small casual motel. Room was a great size with seperate bedroom. Walk right across the street to the beach. If you don't need anything fancy this is a great choice for the price. Plan on returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Geraint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Florida vacation
Excellent facility with attentive management
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rogo's I
My stay at the sea cliff motel was very relaxing and enjoyable. It was clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Very close (walking distance) to eateries, bars, and shopping. Of course a sea shell throw away from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Thanks Brandon!! I hope for better weather for you next time!!

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much fun in the sun (& hotel too!)
A great place to stay. The rooms are large, clean and fully furnished, the heated pool great for a quick dip and the location is perfect: Park outside for free and walk the 50m to the beautiful beach. Eva will let you know where to go to eat, but we can recommend both the organic beach bar and the Aruba beach bar. But best of all, take an uber or cab ($10) to the funky Buddha brewery for great craft beer and food.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice older Florida beach hotel. Has had refurbishing which made it look better than others. Very nice, accommodating staff. Really like the location within walking distance to the pier and local eateries, stores. Enjoyed and recommend it to others.
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure meeting you and hope you come back again.

10/10 Excellent

John, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
I enjoyed this quick weekend getaway and my stay at the Sea Cliff motel. Good location with convenient access to the beach and the center of town. Affordable, clean room and the management is very helpful and accommodating.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little resort
We had a great 2 days here Eva the manager was very friendly and helpful the resort is being upgraded as I right this and the finished rooms have been updated to a high standard, its location is perfect for the beach and the shops bars and restaurants all within a short walk

8/10 Good

stacy, denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and close to the beach
Great place! Staff was extremely friendly, apartment was spacious, and we had ocean views from the balcony. A/C worked great. We were able to make meals in the kitchen too which was so nice. Cable was spotty but who goes to the beach to watch TV?

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel close to the beach
very happy to have found this little gem! close to the beach, shopping, dining and entertainment! the room was very nice and clean! comfortable beds and great A/C. Eva the manager is awesome! she is on point with everything!! i will be back for sure!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Repeat Happy Customer
This was our second stay at the Cliff Motel. The motel is centrally located, just blocks from so nice restaurants. The motel is situate just across from the beach. The rooms are very comfortable and clean, also the manager is very accommodating. All the rooms have a small kitchen that comes with all your needs.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

t n t , clearwater, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lauderdale by the sea
More than satisfied, very personable manager and friendly staff, rooms clean, large, comfortable and well equipped . Nice pool and to our surprise a gas grill that we used making it very nice to grill eat in our room and and celebrate our anniversary . Highly recommend . We hope to return

10/10 Excellent

Sandi, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WILL GO AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN.....
Perfect location for our stay-cation. Beautiful view of the beach even though the property is across the small street. Great outdoor area with a pool and grill. Pool toys, beach towels, beach chairs available for use. Eva is the property manager and went above and beyond making our visit was perfect.
Response from General Manager on 26 Aug 2016
Thank you!!

2/10 Terrible

Judith, Newburgh

Disliked: Staff & service
Don't bring your kids here
After staying here for about 15 years, I just checked out 5 days early and went to a another motel. This should be listed as an adults only location because it is not family oriented. First of all, there were people drinking, out of glass bottles, mind you, in the middle of the day! And they had their children with them! The bottles were left on the side of the pool so the father could drink it while he was in there. Then, we went to the beach, hoping to be able to use the pool when we got back, but when we returned, mid afternoon, there were a bunch of adults in and around the pool drinking out of red solo cups. The owner stated to me that they have always allowed that and that it was OK as long as they weren't getting drunk. I have never seen this behavior before. I could understand if it was at night, when the kids are out of the pool but not during the day. So, in reality this has become a party motel. Sad

6/10 Okay

Isaac

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a Great Stay!
Had a great say. Eva was extremely accommodating and attentive to your needs. The room was clean. Bed was extremely comfortable. Kitchen was adequately furnished.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort