4209 EL MAR DRIVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States
#12 of 149 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Guests' ChoiceBased on 45 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
8.5
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Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Mark
United StatesWhat not to like ?
Stayed at the Sea Echo before. Clean and well equipped rooms. There's beach chair's and blanket in rooms. In the kitchen, you will find coffee sugar dish soap. Some cans of soda & a couple of waters. Also a bottle of 🍷 wine awaiting its guess.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 3, 2025
Jean
FranceLocation is perfect and manager is very attentive and helpful. The room had everything you could ask for, including beach seats, umbrellas and cooler!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Lisa
United StatesMy only complaint would be the person above us was very very noisy at all hours of the night and we were woken several times by him
The rooms were super clean and the property was very up to date on the inside
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
David
United StatesThe location is great, steps to the beach and 2 blocks to town square. the staff is friendly and accommodating. This was our second stay there for almost a month and going back again next year! Pet friendly too!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Richard
United StatesStreaming does not allow for local current news.
Proximity to beach/resturants. Outside deck.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Fred
United StatesHad to get use of the TV streaming channels.
The staff made sure that you were taken care of promptly.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Lori
United StatesNothing
Great location. Beautiful unit.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
John
United StatesThe dirty bath mats.
We stayed in Room #2. Everything great except for the bathmat and mat in the tub. The bathmat was dirty and actually had the outline of footprints on it. They should be using a bathmat that is like a towel to be able to wash it. There was also some sort of mat in the tub that had hair in it and just not something easy to be cleaned and probably should not be being used at all. We did not shower because if those 2 things. Those were our only complaints.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Thomas
CanadaBed was too hard was only complaint.
Great location, wonderful host. Facilities were modern and updated. Nice sized space.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 16, 2024
James
United StatesThe bed was a little firm for my personal preference and the bedside lamps were not working (or I couldn't figure out the switches)
Great location, walking distance to lots of food and drink, nice feel to the neighborhood. Room was big, had a kitchen with some soda in the fridge, good water pressure in the shower, keycode for the door, simple to get in and no keys to misplace.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 10, 2024
Olga
RussiaVery clean apartments and well-equipped. Joe, the owner, is very helpful. Pet friendly. Parking is available for guests and you can always find a space for your car. Location is amazing - the beach is across the road, the restaurants and bars are just 3 minutes walk. The area looks very safe any time. Good value for money. We loved everything and would love to come back.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 6, 2024
Sandra
United KingdomN/a
Spotlessly clean, friendly host. Ideal position for restaurants and beach. Even catered for trips to the beach with toys, towels, chairs and windbreak. Free off road parking. No hassle, just very nice.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Blaga
United StatesIf you want to truly feel like home away from home, Sea Echo Apartment Motel in Fort Lauderdale by the Sea is your only choice! Friendly, above expectations, clean, comfortable... did I miss something! Upon entering the hotel, we were greeted by the hosts - a smiling, kind, beautiful family. A plate full of fruits, a bottle of wine and a variety of drinks were placed on the kitchen table in our studio. They had also left us an umbrella and two beach chairs. They were extremely responsive to all our needs. They responded to all our messages, always on time and courteously. The motel is half a minute walk from the beautiful beach. It is located in a very safe and quiet area. In the immediate vicinity, no more than 5 minutes walking distance, there are many different places for breakfast, dinner, ice cream, dance club, pizza places, etc. There are also grocery stores nearby. If you wish to cook your own dinner and stay at the hotel, the hosts offer a barbecue in the courtyard and a fully equipped small kitchen in the studio with everything you need for a wonderful family meal. I would say that not a fancy name of a hotel makes it 5 stars. Not the large pool or the anonymity of its bar, but quite the opposite. Everything at Sea Echo Apartment Motel is extremely welcoming, cozy and made with love especially for YOU! Thank you, dear hosts, for making one of our best vacations! We are looking forward to seeing you again!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Yvonne
United StatesDust bunnies under the bed, paint peeling over the shower, but easy to forgive considering how nice everything else was.
We walked in after a long day of travel and we’re greeted with cold water in the fridge a bottle of wine and the air conditioning already on. We were thrilled to find beach chairs that we could take across the street to the beach and beach towels. Joe is very nice, and you will certainly love the location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Kat
CanadaNothing
Everything was just great👍
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
David
United StatesNo Breakfast, but location was great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Toni
United StatesThe location was awesome everything was awesome we did have a issue with the locks that said we'll be back
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Deborah
IrelandEverything was great
Had everything we needed. We were with our young child and my mother in law. Everyone was taken care of. So close to the beach. The host was excellent and so accommodating. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Andreja
ItalyThe best place we slept in the USA. The apartment has everything you may need and even more. We felt at home and wouldn’t leave.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Robert
United StatesGreat location and very nicely updated facility. Well equipped and nice outdoor space.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Valerie
United StatesAble to hear our neighbors.
The amenities were very thoughtful. Joe upgraded our room for free and was available for questions. Allowed an early check-in.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Jeanette
United StatesBath tub needs restoration
Kitchen was wonderful and so was the beach.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Scott
United StatesJust wish it had a pool not even a pool we could go to
Would highly recommend. Everything was wonderful. Will definitely be back
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Kathryn
United StatesThe location is great...we had no car so 2 minute walk to the beach and 8 minutes to restaurants and shops.
Stayed in February 2024
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