1,124 reviews
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$3004601 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale By The Sea, 33308, Florida, United States
1,124 reviews
1/58
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Sun deck
Welcome to Coral Key Inn, your tropical retreat in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. This 2-star beachfront hotel offers a slice of paradise just 0.2mi from the city center. Located at 4601 El Mar Drive, Coral Key Inn invites you to relax in style while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and convenient amenities.
With 1124 reviews to its name, Coral Key Inn is praised for its exceptional service and prime location. Guests love the outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and beachfront access, all available for free. The hotel also offers complimentary private parking and Wi-Fi, ensuring a stress-free stay for all travelers.
Immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere of this charming hotel, where every room comes with a kitchen, air conditioning, and a private balcony or patio. From the sun deck to the garden view, Coral Key Inn provides the perfect backdrop for your Florida getaway. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience live music performances, beach lounging, and barbecues during your stay at this delightful beachfront gem.
Cool off and unwind at one of our two pristine pools at Coral Key Inn. Dive into our inviting pools, both exclusively reserved for adults, where you can relax in the heated waters and enjoy the picturesque views. Whether you prefer a refreshing dip or simply lounging by the poolside, our pools with shallow ends provide the perfect setting to soak up the Florida sun in style.
When it comes to payment options, Coral Key Inn makes it convenient for guests to settle their bills. We accept popular credit cards like Discover, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying cash and enjoy a smooth and seamless transaction process during your stay with us. Whether you're booking your room, indulging in beachfront cocktails, or purchasing souvenirs, we've got your payment needs covered.
At Coral Key Inn, we understand that a good night's rest is essential for an unforgettable vacation. In our charming rooms, you'll find a kitchen for your convenience, air conditioning for your comfort, and a private balcony or patio for your relaxation. Embrace the laid-back vibe of our inn as you look forward to waking up to garden views every morning. Your coastal escape awaits at Coral Key Inn, where every detail is designed to make your stay a breeze.
Closest airports
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
4.7miFort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
9.1miMiami International Airport
30.3miPalm Beach International Airport
33.8miSouth Bimini Airport
62miBeachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kitchenette
Garden
Free toiletries
Balcony
Soundproof
Bathtub
Barbecue
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Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
185 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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This studio's standout feature is the pool with a view. The studio features a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The studio also features a barbecue. The air-conditioned studio offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Deluxe Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
400 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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This suite features a pool with a view. This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The suite also provides guests with a barbecue. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
355 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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This king suite features a balcony, dining area, and kitchen. A separate seating area from the bedroom is also included.
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
355 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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This suite features a pool with a view. This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The suite also provides guests with a barbecue. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Studio, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
95 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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This studio includes 1 large double bed and a bathroom. A small kitchen features a coffee maker. microwave, and toaster.
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Superior Studio
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
150 sqft
Garden view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
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This studio features a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, and wall bed.
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Deluxe Studio, Double
1 Double Bed
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View
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Basic Studio, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
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Superior Studio, Queen Size, Sofa, Murphy Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
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8.3
1,124 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Leticia
9.1
January 2025
The location is amazing, it is right in front of the beach, you just have to cross the street and you are right there. It is also within walking distance to the Lauderdale-by-the-sea Downtown area, which has tons of good restaurants and local shops! The facilities are also very good, there are two heated pools and they offer beach chairs, towels and umbrellas (you have to deposit $50 that it will be returned after you return the items). The bedroom was okay, there is a mini kitchen which is nice if you want to save money with food, or if you want to reheat leftovers. Staff was amazing and very polite. We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend 100%.
The volume and pressure of water in the shower is very low, making showers very long. Our bed wasn't the greatest (too thin) and there were some hairs on the sheets and pillows. There were no outlets next to the beds on room 22.
Kristen
9.1
December 2024
Location was perfect. Could walk easily to several things including the beach. They offered chairs/umbrella/beach towels which is a huge help. The pool we had was heated which was very nice. You could tell the room was renovated/updated. The staff were very nice. The young man who checked me in delivered the beach chairs/umbrella to our room which was so kind. I would definitely stay again.
The only issue I noted was an oulet and the outlet cover was loose in the bathroom and was difficult to get the plug to line up nicely. But this is an older hotel with lots of nice updates and I realize things are not always easy to fix.
Carl
9.1
December 2024
Clean, modern, spacious, well furnished rooms, including an extremely complete kitchen with all the appliances that you want and a complete set of plates, bowls, and utensils for 4 people. The very comfortable queen bed that easily folds down from the wall freed up lots of living space during the day. Clean, well-maintained, onsite pool and barbeque facilities really make this motel an appealing destination for a longer stay. It is also just one block from the beach. Good hot shower, with great water pressure. Easy walking distance from lots of dining an entertainment options.
I guess it would have been nice to be right on the beach instead of one block back, and to have more of a view from the room, but I don't think it would be reasonable to expect either of those things at this price point, so taking price into consideration, there was nothing I didn't like. Highly recommended!
Atle
10
March 2024
Ideally located (literally 2 minutes from the beach) and excellent place to stay when visiting Lauderdale By The Sea. Friendly staff, with a very customer centric and service minded hotel manager. She was very accommodating to any questions that might come up (e.g. made available beach chairs for use on the beach).
This is only applicable for our specific room in building A: would have loved to have a little space with 2 chairs and a small table by the outside entrance to the room. Not a big thing, but would have been nice for two Norwegians to sit andhave a glass of wine in the evening :-)
Michelle
9.1
July 2024
The atmosphere of the hotel is what brings us back. It’s nostalgia and “feels” like old school beach vacation. I love how quiet it is. Perfect for a relaxing time. The location is perfect for a short walk to restaurants and entertainment. Also, immediately across the walkway from the beach. The rooms are exceptionally clean and well equipped for places to hang wet towels and suits for overnight drying. I love that every room has their own chairs and side table for relaxing outside the door. I like the old school entry to rooms with an actual key so you can leave the door unlocked for running in and out quickly without need for a key while hanging out by the pool. We have visited many times because we love the hotel!!
William
9.1
January 2023
if you like clean, cool time capsules, this is the hotel. From the moment we were greeted at the door, it was an awesome stay. Quaint clean rooms with a cool pull down bed. Nice pool with gas grill. Quick walk across the street to the beach, and short 5-minute walk to downtown restaurant area. Want to cook, use the full kitchenette. Nothing bad to say here, would definitely stay at Coral Key again.
Robert
8.2
July 2024
Very clean-Friendly maid-good location-Host very nice and professional.
The curtains didn’t cover the entire windows. The curtains didn’t match.The water pressure pump made a lot of noise when it turned on. After flushing the toilet the water valve would fill the toilet bowl and then turn off as expected when the bowl was filled, and after a while turn on again and start filling the bowl. These are minor maintenance problems that should be repaired because it’s annoying hearing the toilet start to fill again.
Misty
8.2
April 2024
Our stay at Coral Key Inn was great! The staff were super friendly. The location was perfect. Easy access to the beach. The pool was amazing. Even the other visitors were friendly.
I do believe the room could have been a bit cleaner. When I took off my shoes I got grit all over my feet. So, I had to walk around in my shoes for the rest of our stay. BUT the biggest issue we had was the sleeping arrangements. When you advertise a sofa bed, you should get a sofa bed. Not a broke down chase lounge that you have to put a table with a cushion on it at the end just to be long enough so your feet don’t hang off. Plus, who knows how many bodies have slept on it. How do they clean it? Wouldn’t it be cleaner to get an actual sofa bed and put sheets on it.
Lilienthal
10
May 2024
The location was wonderful - directly across from a little park with beach access. It was nice to have a kitchenette in my room and a pleasant outdoor seating area by the pool. When I arrived, I was surprised that there wasn't a regular bed. There was only a murphy bed, but it was very comfortable. It did not end up being a problem for me. I paid a little extra for room with a sea view. I would not do that again. I would not call it a sea view, but there was a certain angle where you could see a tiny glimpse of water.
There should be a more accurate description of the room on booking.com.
Justin
8.2
February 2024
We loved how kid friendly the place was. We also liked the size of the room…it was like a mini apartment which is awesome when traveling with many kids. Having everything we needed to cook a meal was nice as the the restaurants can get pricey for 5 people every meal. They even had a poolside propane grill we used for steaks! The pool was heated which was GREAT since our first two days the weather only reached 69 degrees making it too chilly to hangout at the beach. The hotel staff were also very accommodating and friendly. The free parking was a great plus as well.
I felt the bedding could use an upgrade as the comforter was more like a light blanket rather than a a comfy comforter. The beds were hard and hurt our backs in the morning so we ended up moving the kids to the beds and we opted for the couch that turned into a bed, it was slightly more comfortable. Lastly we understand this is a small possibly family owned inn, but we called after hours around 7 for more blankets and I think they were closed completely. Not a big deal to us but I can see this might be an issue if someone really needed assistance after hours.
Attractions
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
4miLas Olas Beach
5.4miIntracoastal Waterway Fort Lauderdale
5.8miHistoric Stranahan House Museum
5.9miMuseum of Discovery and Science
6.1miHollywood Beach
12.2miOleta River State Park
19.8miBass Museum of Art
27.6miWynwood
27.8miNew World Center
28miWorld Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)
28.6miMiami Children's Museum
28.8miMango's Tropical Café
28.8miPérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
28.9miSouth Pointe Park
29.8miAttractions
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
4miLas Olas Beach
5.4miIntracoastal Waterway Fort Lauderdale
5.8miHistoric Stranahan House Museum
5.9miMuseum of Discovery and Science
6.1miHollywood Beach
12.2miOleta River State Park
19.8miBass Museum of Art
27.6miWynwood
27.8miNew World Center
28miWorld Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)
28.6miMiami Children's Museum
28.8miMango's Tropical Café
28.8miPérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
28.9miSouth Pointe Park
29.8miAirports
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
4.7miFort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
9.1miMiami International Airport
30.3miPalm Beach International Airport
33.8miSouth Bimini Airport
62miLocation
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Air conditioning
Tennis court
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden view
Kitchenette
Garden
Free toiletries
Balcony
Soundproof
Bathtub
Barbecue
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Beach
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Tennis court
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Books, DVDs or music for children
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Dryer
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Barbecue
BBQ facilities
Beachfront
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Outdoor swimming pool
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Pool view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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