Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach/Oceanfront

This place was great. We’re locals and enjoy treating ourselves to mini «staycations» from time to time. I mention this only because we’re familiar with a lot of area hotels and this is a great value. Rooms were much more spacious than expected. Friendly staff. Great free breakfast. Seems most, if not all, rooms have a balcony. Prices at the little bistro were reasonable and the beach in this part of Pompano is very large and uncrowded. I don’t love that valet was the only option for parking, so you have to account for that cost in your stay. Also, its a bit of a ways from good restaurants or bars, so if you’re looking for that, stay in Fort Lauderdale or Lauderdale by the Sea. Overall, though — great for what we wanted. Clean, on the sand, great value.

I really enjoyed my stay here at this hotel in my two bedroom suite in July 2015. The room was hug with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two balconies, and a bed in the living room dining area. The only CON to this hotel is the cleaning staff. Poor, they did not clean the tub on two occasions and who knows if they did the other parts of the room. The other staff was great but the bartender made terrible drinks, she was personable but she could not make drinks. Our view off the ocean was awesome, try to get a room on a higher floor on the corner angel. It was nice, too bad about the cleaning staff would have gotten 5 stars. They really need to do something about the one that was assigned to our room.

We stayed at this hotel on the Fourth of July weekend with our family. We selected the beachfront two bedroom two bath room. We had two rooms one was on the ninth floor with a gorgeous view and the other was on the second floor with just as beautiful view. This hotel has a huge workout room, two pools and Jacuzzi and located right on the beach. The valet parking is $ 20 per day but that is for everyone that is staying in that room which is not bad. Everything was clean and in order and they were eager to assist when we requested extra pillows and sheets. Also they have two barbecues on the premises which you can reserve and use to have a barbecue down by the pool. We loved it so much and we highly recommend it.

Stay away! This is probably the worst Residence Inn I have stayed at, this is coming from a former Marriott Platinum Rewards member. Upon arriving you must valet park, I wish I would have known this as I would have organized the things in my car a little better. I gave the attendant my name and she said it wasn’t on her list that I must have a reservation at the Marriott next door, knowing I did in fact have a reservation I was forced to show it to her using my Marriott app before she would take my keys. Upon check in the staff was friendly. The room on the other hand was TERRIBLE. I could tell that the floor had not been vacuumed and the counter in the kitchen had not been wiped down, two very basic things that should be cleaned after every guest. Everything in the room was pretty much worn. And I was never able to get hot water for a shower. The beach in front of the hotel is not that great either. I was told that the beach chairs were free for hotel guests but the guys working the beach really wanted to upsell to a cabana. The beach was dirty as well, lots of beer cans and trash in general. If I managed that hotel I would have someone out there picking up the trash and racking all of the sea weed yuck that comes up on the beach. Next time I will sound a little more money and hit up the Marriott Vacation club on Singer Island.

I’ve been at the Marriott for 6 weeks they are like a family to me. excellent view from the room great morning breakfast and friendly staff that always make you feel welcome I recommend this hotel the rooms are large it feels like you have a lot of space.

Spring break vacation went off without a glitch. Stellar customer service by everyone here. If we needed anything, the staff immediately assisted my family. Marriott hotels are the best and with the home like experience of the Residence Inn, I could not have been more please.
Great job to the staff and from my family to the Marriott family, We thank you.

This was our first visit to the Residence Inn Ft. Lauderdale. It was a very nice experience. The room (suite) was comfortable, great view of the ocean as well as the «city». The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed it very much and will be back.

I travel around the country for business and stay primarily at Marriott & Hyatt properties. I had a hard week and rolled into this place expecting the same as always, good property and good service. This was not to be the case. I was greeted by a smile, kind words and empathy that went beyond the norm. Jessy was kind and helpful. After I vented my frustrations, she told me she is here to help and would do whatever she could to make my stay as pleasant as possible. The next morning I received a call from her asking how I was feeling and how my night of sleep was. What? She cares how I am feeling and how things are going? Not that I’m not asked these questions regularly as I pass staff on my way in and out, but she meant it. This was not in passing, but she went out of her way taking time from her busy schedule to let me know she cares and I could feel she meant it. Whn being on the road away from family for long periods of time, a caring person can change your day. This changed my entire week. The accommodations are good, breakfast is nice with many choices, the staff is friendly, but Jessy is the difference that made a difference. I will be staying here for a 6 night stretch and expect to return any time I’m close to this area. I don’t mind having to drive because I feel closer to home staying here. I’ve decided to make Marriott my #1 choice over Hyatt and expect to stay at a Residence Inn every time I trave if there is one close to where I need to be. Traveling 200+ days a year is tough, people like Jessy make it easier and a whole lot more pleasurable. The ocean view is fantastic I will admit, but it is second to the service I have received. Thank you Jessy, this has obviously not gone unnoticed! I have never written an online review yet as I never felt compelled to do so. Today, I’m writing to Trip Advisor, Unilocal and Marriott Corporate to let them know (and you travelers) how one person showing that they care and want you to be happy, creates such a big change in attitude… and attitude is everything. Jessy, you rock!

Favorite property in the area. Great view from every room I’ve ever stayed in. Full restaurant is great though the menu is s bit limited. Staff has always been friendly and helpful and try to accommodate special requests.
Not a lot of eating places close enough to walk to but plenty are a short drive from here. (Stay away from cabs in this area if you can, the service is unreliable at best.)

This is a great place to stay on the beach. Do not expect to find anything to do around it. But if your only goal is to be on the beach this place is great. The hotel located right on the beach in the great spot. Stuff is friendly and helpful.
The place is really quiet and not too much crowded. You do pay $ 19 per parking and valet parking is your only choice.
I would stay in this place again.

This was my second stay at this resort. I would highly recommend this hotel for several reasons. The staff are all very friendly and actually seemed pleased to provide excellent service to guests. The rooms are clean and well kept although furniture is a bit dated. They offer full kitchens, washer and dryers, and will even shop at a grocery store for you if you like. They serve hot breakfast buffet and sometimes provide a hot barbeque style buffet in the evening free of charge. There are two pools a spa and beach service for cabanas and water sports (reasonable fee). Fitness room is nice but some equipment is outdated. The fare at restaraunt is typical bar food but not bad. It is very good residence hotel with reasonable rates. I would definitely go back to this facility and recommend it to family and friends.

I’ve lived here over 7 years and had no idea I was driving by this hidden gem. Don’t expect crystal chandeliers, but you can expect, freindly service, vip treatment, clean facilities, and a beautiful location. I came for a spa day. Nicole is amazing she runs the spa like a boutique luxury escape and makes you feel welcomed and relaxed by taking care of every need. Tammy does awesome pedicures and great facials, of course the ocean view from the spa makes it even easier to escape into relax mode. Hate to give up my best kept secret but it is absolutely worht sharing.

I am only reviewing the Spa here, got a supposedly Swedish massage which felt more like she lathered alot of oil with what felt more like karate chops to the point that I had to say ‘ouch’ many times… never again!

This is a very decent hotel in a quiet location on the beach. I stayed on the penthouse level for 6 weeks while looking for a place in the area to live. During my time there, I think I made friends with all of the staff. The staff are part of what made my stay enjoyable. Being located on a fantastic beach was another. The hotel is right near the Lighthouse in Lighthouse point so you have a beautiful view of the cove that the lighthouse sits over. Every morning I had the best sunrises on my way out to work. Your car, should you have one, will be salted, everyday. Or at least mine was. The never ending Atlantic Ocean breeze kept us cool and our car needing a bath (which the valet at night will handle in his spare time for a tip of your choice) every day.
The hotel was updated fairly recently. My hotel room which was large and looked new, had a separate bedroom, two bathrooms, a washer and dryer and two balconies (opposite the lighthouse side of the pool which is VERY nice at night when you want to sleep). My only complaint about the room would be that a little more storage space for food would have been available. That being said, I know it’s a hotel and not an apartment so…
For the amenities: beach chairs are provided free for guests of the hotel and there is a shower both inside and outside of the pool area to wash off the sand if you need to. The pool had a DJ spinning up music on weekends which really made it nice. There is a great little shaded area on what looks like used to be a putting green right on the way out to the beach, just outside the restaurant and pool area. The fitness area had more workout equipment than any hotel I have ever stayed (and I have stayed in a lot). It seemed like it was older equipment but all of it was in good working order. There were also events going on most nights such as movie or game nights, which is nice if you are traveling with family. There is a great outdoor park and pier about 1.5 south of the hotel if you want to explore. On the beach next to the hotel is a place that will rent you a jet ski by the hour. Depending on the time of year you come you can actually get surf-​able waves, there is almost always a handful of kite or wind surfers working the waves.
I enjoyed staying here and I wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Great view and that’s it! Room smelled mouldy, shower filled with water. Valet $ 19/​day. Our car was covered in dirt, bird feces and deep 9 inch scratch. Staff denied all responsibility & liability. I expect this foul attitude from some hotel chains but not Marriott!

I don’t know how it got low scores. This hotel is gorgeous. First off the suites are really big, have separate shower and large bathtub. Kitchen has full size fridge, stovetop, microwave. Good desk and bedroom area. The balcony has small table and two chairs. Paul Mitchell hair shampoo and conditioner. In room safe.
I haven’t used it, but they have a really full workout room with tons of equipment. A reasonably priced spa, outdoor pool, restaurant, 24 hr pantry.
You get free breakfast in the morning that included scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, toast, cereals, yogurts, muffins. A few nights a week they have a reception.
The parking is valet only and is $ 19 a night, but there is no separate resort fee and you are right on the ocean. Pretty views. I’d love to come here when it’s not work and actually enjoy some of the facilities.

I have no complaints except for the parking fees. $ 19 per day is far more than I would want to pay. After traveling here for business and staying at three hotels, I would definitely come back here. As said in another review, the rooms are huge. I was by myself and told them I just needed a king bed but they gave me a two room suite with 3 beds… wow!
If you’re wondering, the pictures of the rooms here really do accurately represent what you can expect. Very clean, smells good, and spacious.
The comp breakfast buffet is pretty good. Bar area is small but good enough for locals to frequent even with the outside bar next door.
I will definitely come back if I return to this area and will bring the family.

So I come here a few times a year.
The prices are always great
You get HUGE rooms with a shower and a seperate HUGE bath tub
Mini kitchen and a washer and dryer.
And every room has a view of the beach.
They have nice gym that def needs some love, they took away the stretching room for storage, so sad. And the Pilates and Yoga rooms are disasters
Customer service does need some work i do agree. They also need to redo their menu and need more selection at their bar, its just terrible.
Lastly They need Gluten Free Options. All they offer is fruit :(
I have celiacs and they offer Yogurt (BUT its manufactured in a facility the also manufacture wheat= cross contamination) Please Offer GF Chex mix PLEASE.

«Horrible Customer Service (after the fact)»
2 of 5 stars
A bureaucratic boondoggle ensued over a credit card messed up not, by me, but by them. More than two months after my stay, they called to say my card had not gone through. They were unwilling to extend any type of restitution for what they were responsible for. I called Marriott customer Service to report this, but discovered that the franchisee of this place is Concord Hotel management. Obviously, they care only about «the bottom line», not customer satisfaction.
Stayed March 2011