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Southern Seas
4520 El Mar Drive, Pincode- 33308, Fort Lauderdale, United States, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, United States
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4.6/10
Cleanliness4.6
Amenities4.6
Location4.6
Service4.6
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- Cleanliness4.6
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Lisette B
April 3, 2025

Stay Here No complaint everything was perfect the best experience .Rooms got everything we need very comfortable. Everyone in the office and house keeping very nice. got there room was perfect . My Son got some issues with the air conditioning at his room call management (after 7 pm ) she was at the property in less then 25 minutes . Right away, upgrade his room and no problem Very professional no complaints at all. We Stayed for 5 days and have a very good experience.

Guest User
February 24, 2025

Right in the beach. Almost no need to drive anywhere, many places within walking distance (great taco place up around the corner!) The resort has gotten a nice little face lift, new paint outside, tree/bush maintenance, new outdoor furniture and new management. The room we stayed in recently had a fresh coat of paint, bathroom upgrade and a new ac unit installed. We also noticed that a few of the other rooms were being remodeled and updated too. There have been some nice changes over the past few years. Only item of note, if you need/want fresh towels, garbage emptied or the room cleaned, you must take care of it yourself or pay a daily fee to have it done. Maybe someday they will change it back, we enjoyed seeing and talking to our room caretaker everyday :)

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February 16, 2025

We stayed at the penthouse a few years ago . .it is managed by a different company . .but the resort seemed lovely. After booking this time with Southern Seas, I stumbled across the reviews on here and was a bit concerned! They were from 2023 so hoped for the best. PROS: The unit we got directly faced the ocean! Even on the first floor you had a beautiful view. The exterior renovations are done and the pool was in great shape! You literally walk out your door and walk a few steps and are right on the ocean! That alone is worth the price. Tonya and other staff members were very nice and accomodating with any questions or needs. You can walk into LBTS, in fact you can walk all over! It is a very safe area. CONS: The unit was relatively clean but tired and musty. There are definite cosmetic upgrades the owner should do (these units are individually owned) and Southern Seas is aware. The fridge sounds like it is going to blow up and there are only window units for AC . . .you have to get the bedroom super cold before you go to sleep b/c you do not want that thing running at night it is so loud. There is no dishwasher (not the end of the world). The bathroom doors are peeling and the vanity has a hole in it that someone stuffed kleenex into . . . Overall, we enjoyed our stay here very much and that was obviously due to ocean front! Waking up to a beautiful sunrise each day was amazing. The beach area is never crowded either. The community here is quiet and very relaxing. Just do some upgrades and I would give 5 stars.

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December 17, 2023

absolutely HORRIBLE. DO NOT GO. We have been going there for over 10 years. We loved the place because it was always clean, great location, well maintained. In the last 3 years, it has gone so downhill that it is now a health hazard and not secure at all. (go see the reviews on trip advisor). I had a RAT in my room in 2022 and when I told the manager about it, she said it was probably just a lizard and completely dismissed me. I had to go see an exterminator myself and spend not only over 150$ buying traps and help but also hours researching on youtube how to set up the trap to catch it because we could not leave and go somewhere else. I finally did catch it and brought it to HER so she could see what a horrible customer service and job this was. I then was given a discount ONLY after I had to argue with them and scream. Then, we decided to give it a last chance hoping it changed in 2023. It was an utter MESS. There was a new management which clearly doesn't care about customers nor their safety. Abby that was there was very kind and did the best she could in the circumstances, but management was absolutely terrible. The pool was closed for an entire week and only after much pressure was there a new pump installed which cleared the pool for a week (and made us realize how unsanitary the pool was for the last 3 years) but no one is cleaning it or taking care of it. The place was EMPTY in the middle of July when it is usually packed. We were told when we got there that there will be no longer any room cleaning service and we had to clean the room ourselves and not only that but we had to buy our own cleaning supplies which we did not get reimbursed for, and we had to beg everyday for fresh towels which many times they didn't have any because no one was washing anything. So we had to do our own laundry and clean the towels with our own detergent and were told we have to pay to use the washing machine!!! As for animals, we saw some rats outside but this year we had the displeasure of seeing and killing about 5 coackroches IN the apartment and one giant one when we were sleeping which by pure luck we saw crawling up the wall near our heads!!! we brought it to management's attention but they seem so nonchalant about it. there was a snake on the premises as well. To add insult to injury, they charge insane prices and now add an extra fee for additional people using the same room!!! and an extra 155$ for cleaning which we saw none of!! we were told this is the fee for the cleaning at the end of our stay but this is so beyond ridiculous as before daily cleaning was included without the extra 155$ If this all wasn't horrible enough, we did not even have any covers or sheets and we had to request several times!!! as for the beach, the beach chair are all broken. the umbrellas are in a pitiful state. We spoke to many of the familiar faces we have seen every year for 10 years and all of us had the same very disappointed view that we will not be returnin

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November 23, 2023

My husband, young children and I arrived at Southern Seas and were very surprised to see the parking lot empty while many others on the same street were filled up. We quickly realized word about the current state of this property must have gotten around. There was building equipment, ladders, scaffolding strewn everywhere. The pool was full of sand following the storm and left non-operational for days (although reading comments below, I'm unsure I'd want to swim in it anyway). Even the tradesmen on the property seemed to feel sorry for us being allowed to vacation in the middle of an active construction site. I saw one employee the 48 hours we stayed. Because the location is so prime, we decided to look past the major flaws and just try to enjoy the beach. Before bed on our second of four nights came the cockroaches. We counted 4 coming and going through a hole in the ceiling of Unit #38 (managed by Maxima Property Management). This was our final straw. We left the unit and found a much more enjoyable and safe space at BVR just 200 meters away. It sounds like this place used to be a gem but trust me and the more recent reviews - it is currently not suitable for occupancy. There are numerous health and safety issues and I worry someone will get hurt. Stay away!!!

Guest User
November 10, 2023

My wife and I love this area and have stayed at the Southern Seas for the past couple years. We usually stay 3 to 4 times a year. And like the previous reviews, the stays beginning the 4th of July and again in October left a sour taste in our experience. Abi was not there and the new manager was Jackie. The room floor and window seals were dirty. Added to the poor cleaning, we awakened to the construction crew literally drilling on the outside of our room. It was loud and intolerable and no one was in the office that we could call. No emergency number if anything went wrong. The construction crew manager was apologetic and gave us 100 dollars for dinner on him. This did not make up for the vacation we planned turning into a disaster. On the second day of drilling, now our 4th day, they drilled a whole through the wall of the apartment splattering cement all over the floors, furniture and clothes. Everything the previous thread mentioned is true. This place was a gem that is now a lump of coal. I hope they can regain their status, but a lot of changes will need to be done. And we did not get a refund for our 8 day stay.

Guest User
November 3, 2023

I have been a return customer to this resort at least seven times over in the past. I have always looked forward to my stay there, and have considered purchasing a unit. No longer. First, please be aware that construction is going on at the resort with electric saws and hammering going on from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. It looks like Beirut in the 1980s. If you are a pool person, this will bother you immensely. If you are a beach person, you won't hear it too much. When I made my reservation the month prior, there was no mention made of this. I wish that was the only issue. Upon arriving, there was garbage in the ashtray right outside our door. My sister and I unpacked, shopped for food, water and coffee at Publix, then enjoyed a late dinner out. When we got back to our room and my sister used the bathroom, we discovered there was no toilet paper to be had. At all. Nothing under the sink. None anywhere. And the office was closed, as it was around 8 pm. Lucky for us, Publix was still open and we bought our own (and weren't reimbursed later by the office). If that was the only issue inside the room, we would have been fortunate. However, next morning, our toaster didn't work. We had to go to the office to get a replacement toaster. Next issue was the air conditioner leaking so bad that the floor and kitchen mat was soaked. Water also got into the replacement toaster, as the air conditioner is right above the kitchen counter. We went back to the office for a third toaster as well as to ask them to service the air conditioner. The service man was there promptly, and seemed to have fixed the problem. But next morning, we found water leaking from the air conditioner again. I won't even mention the security light that shined right into our room at night, and went off whenever someone walked on the sidewalk past the resort. Or that our room was not cleaned once, nor were we given fresh towels. And we had to take our own garbage out and reline the can with a new bag. I'm not sure why I was assessed a $155 cleaning fee when no one cleaned our room once during our stay. I did more work at this resort than I did rest. And when I complained and asked for a discount, I was told that I would receive a return on my $60 registration fee along with a discount (with no numerical amount mentioned) the next time we booked there. I did not receive that promise in writing. The front office manager was as responsive as she could be, so I can't ding her efforts. But whoever the new management company is that is now running the resort clearly does not care one bit about customer service. It is clearly all about the dollar. I am sad to say that I likely will not be booking there again after all these years.

Guest User
October 24, 2023

We are experiencing the same frustrations as the previous reviewer. This vacation was booked a year ago and we arrived to discover that the terms had changed with no notification or price adjustment. There is NO DAILY MAID SERVICE as indicated on their website. Instead you have to go to the office to request anything including such basics as toilet paper. In addition, they have added a daily resort fee as well as a cleaning fee of $155. to make matters even more frustrating there is construction going on on the stucco walls right outside of our unit that includes some pretty loud consistent noise. This is the 4th time we have stayed here and probably our last. BEWARE!!

Guest User
July 24, 2023

It hurts me to write this review as my family loves coming to Southern Seas. We booked our vacation there a year in advance as we love the convenience of the location and the units we had rented previously. We were a little upset to learn prior to arrival that each stay now carries a $155 cleaning fee due to new management. We were staying 8 nights, at two units, so we decided that wasn't too bad (for those staying a night or two, the cleaning fee is the same and likely keeping people away). However, the rate we booked at the year prior included housekeeping with no cleaning fee and now there is a cleaning fee and no housekeeping - so we weren't getting what we committed to and were being charged more. When we arrived, it was clear occupancy was very low. I would say perhaps another three or four units were occupied and there were only three cars in the expansive lot. I initially chalked it up to being a later week in July. It was odd, however, there did not appear to be vacancy available online, but the vacancy sign was on in the window. I told the man checking me in we were excited to be there. It perhaps should have been an indication that he said nothing in return. The exterior of the buildings had been spray painted in orange around cracks and falling stucco in numerous locations throughout the property, nothing we had experienced before or seen in the photos on Facebook. One stairway was also blocked off. It seemed someone should have told us there was maintenance going on. That work did not impede access to our units, but looking at a building where the exterior was literally falling off was not exactly what we anticipated on our vacation. When I asked about it, I was told they were awaiting permits to complete work. The man checking me in asked where my other family members was and if she was still coming. We were there right around check in at 3:00 pm, however apparently he had to leave for a dinner in Orlando he was worried about missing and it. It seemed we were inconveniencing him (even though we were funding 50% of their total occupancy). The units were being cleaned when we arrived. I'm not sure to what extent they were cleaned as my five year old niece's feet were covered in dirt when she just walked a few steps inside. The units appeared fairly clean otherwise. I had a few ants in my bathroom that were clearly coming from a crack in the caulking of the sink. There was another family staying in an oceanfront unit and the AC was not working. Several days in, that AC unit was being repaired. Our first day, we walked to the beach and then got in the pool. The family in the front unit said the pool had not been cleaned. It was full of sand and very dirty. There was also feces on the side of the pool. I do not know where that came from. There were also places in the bottom of the pool where the sealing was cracking and someone could cut their foot. It took us a moment to realize the pool motor was also n
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Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
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Pets are not allowed
Property Description
Property Location
With a stay at Southern Seas in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Anglins Fishing Pier, and close to Bay View Drive Park. This beach hotel is within close proximity of Funky Buddha Brewery and Pompano Municipal Pier.
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Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.
Dining
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Business, Other Amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Southern Seas in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Anglins Fishing Pier, and close to Bay View Drive Park. This beach hotel is within close proximity of Funky Buddha Brewery and Pompano Municipal Pier.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.
Dining
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Business, Other Amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for Southern Seas?
The cancellation policy for Southern Seas varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.What is the cancellation policy for Southern Seas?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Seas?
Standard check-in time at Southern Seas is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Seas?
Can I bring my pet inside the Southern Seas?
As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in Southern Seas.Can I bring my pet inside the Southern Seas?
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