Ocean Beach Club, Fort Lauderdale

Guest rooms at Ocean Beach Club come with a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with bath and free toiletries, and a kitchenette including a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee maker. Some rooms feature a full kitchenette with a stovetop. Beds are large and comfortable, and rooms are kept clean. However, the decor is dated, and some rooms lack a second mirror or adequate lighting. The building's hallways can smell musty, and air conditioning units may be noisy.

There is no on-site restaurant or bar at the hotel. For meals, guests can walk to McDonald's (across the street), a bakery three blocks away, and a Winn-Dixie grocery store within a 5-minute walk. Several restaurants and bars are located along the main roads, about 1.5 miles in either direction. The hotel does not serve breakfast, but a coffee maker is provided in each room.

The hotel has a small heated outdoor pool open year-round, with sun loungers, umbrellas, and pool/beach towels available. A games room offers billiards, foosball, air hockey, and a large chess set. Beach chairs can be rented at reception for $5 per day (requires a $70 refundable deposit). The pool is near the roadside and may be noisy; the sun disappears behind the building by early afternoon. A fitness centre and business centre are also on-site.

Ocean Beach Club is a 7- to 10-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. To reach the sand, guests cross two streets and walk through the lobby of the Ocean Sky Resort. The hotel is 3.1 miles from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, 3.1 miles from The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Shopping Center, and 4.3 miles from Las Olas Marina. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 13 km away. Bus stop and taxi services are nearby.

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out. Paid parking costs $12-$22 per night. An airport shuttle is available for a fee (shuttle to cruise port also paid). Housekeeping is daily but may need to be requested. The hotel is pet-friendly (dogs and cats allowed). Other services include laundry, vending machines, and an ATM on site. Some reviews note limited night staff and extra fees for amenities.