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Reviews of Blue Seas Courtyard

3 out of 5
Blue Seas Courtyard
4525 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 352 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable hacienda!! The owners and staff treat you like family. The pool is great, the location is close to everything, and it was a wonderful experience! This is our go-to place to stay if we go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable, clean room in an interesting, well-decorated hotel. It was perfect for our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Holland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property - great owners - definitely coming back highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Cristie on Sep 23, 2023
Much appreciated, thank you! See you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The Blue Seas Courtyard exceeded all my expectations. The owners and staff were extremely welcoming and helpful with anything we needed. The room was clean and comfy. Locations to the beach, restaurants, Publix and CVS was in walking distance. The grounds are well kept and the pool is conveniently outside the room. This will be our annual go to for our annual vacation. It’s a hidden gem ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Cristie on Sep 23, 2023
So many conveniences for travelers, right? Our location makes renting a car unnecessary. We even have two free shuttles riding around just in case you want a ride!

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Cristie on Sep 23, 2023
It's so nice to receive your 5 out of review! Glad you enjoyed the Hacienda!

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a problem with the AC but was taken care of fast. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Cristie on Jul 15, 2023
Hi Pedro - yes, we discovered that 1/2 of the mini-split air conditioner was not blowing so the room wasn't as cold as usual. We appreciate you alerting us so we could fix it right away.

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It took me 2 days of searching to find my Happy place. Then I found it. The place is so welcoming and bright. They have decorated this place so cute. The rooms so so amazing. With every you would need umbrella invade it rains, beach towels, beach chairs, coffee pot and filters. It has a full kitchen and the place is so clean. They are alway there if you have questions or if you need anything. I am already play my tri to come back the beach is a 1 min walk if that and so clean. Most of the resultants and within a 5 min walk distance. The perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Cristie on Jul 15, 2023
Hi Robin - I like to ask how new guests find us and it is usually by surfing and landing on our colorful website. But then they worry if the hacienda is actually as nice as the photos. The answer is...it's even better - that's what first-time guests say when they check in!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Cristie on Jul 15, 2023
Thank you Daniel for 5 out of 5. Truly appreciated!

10/10 Excellent

David Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a fantastic time! We met a lot of great and wonderful people which became friends
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
Meeting new people is often what makes vacations extra special! The Hacienda is great for that. Since we live on the property, we become friends with our guests and the guests make friends with each other. Our small staff is super friendly and helpful too!

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've been here twice and we'll continue to visit Blue Seas Courtyard. No reason to go anywhere else. The BEST!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
Thank you Annette - It's not always easy to find that special little place you'll never forget. We're delighted to be a place like that for you!

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place and wonderful owners and staff. We enjoyed the pool area and all of the artwork in every corner of the property. Also within a few blocks are a ton of choices for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
With 50 years on the job we have had a lot of time to decorate every little nook and cranny...so thank you so much for noticing!

10/10 Excellent

Craig A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the mexican hacienda theme. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
We just love the color and artisan quality of Mexico and designed our boutique hotel in that spirit!

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give us such a high score! We truly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful very quaint little place! We loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
So glad you discovered our little gem! Thank you for giving the Hacienda a try!

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Cristie on May 31, 2023
Hi Carl...Thanks for such a positive rating!

10/10 Excellent

linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxing oasis of calm!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay. Very friendly and comfortable.
It was our 36th Wedding Anniversary for our short 2 night stay, but that was all that was available. Loved everything about our stay. Vrry comfortable with good friendly neighbors many long term guests 60days+.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Mexican Hacienda decor. The hotel is very quiet as you relax during the days sitting by the pool. The hotel staff (Marc, Cristie, Gary and Cha) are fantastic. All of them are customer centric! We met some wonderful people who were also guests of the hotel. Loved that it is so close to the beach and, shopping and restaurants. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management and convenient to ice cream. A few days were cloudy, but I don't blame the motel for this.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great relaxing time when we stayed at Blue Seas Courtyard. Very clean and well maintained. Heated pool was 86, went in morning and night. We drove down from Wisconsin with beach chairs and umbrella,but did not need because they provide them and bicyles, next time we will fly. Beach is half a block away and restaurants one block. We made or breakfast in our room because it has a stove and pans for cooking. Felt very safe all the time, walked to dinner at night and came home late without a worry. Publix grocery store just a few blocks away, so we could get steaks and grill them on the grill they provide. If I had a complaint it would be how did 10 days go so fast. we are already plaining when we can go back.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little spot to get away! Staff is incredibly friendly and you feel very welcomed the entire stay. Rooms were very clean and well kept with great decorations! Beach and local little restaurants are very close walking distance. 10/10 recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location… Christie is awesome.. Definitely worth checking out Had an awesome time

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Minneola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location was perfect for us. Very short ride to Ft. Lauderdale for my drift fishing charter with Flamingo, 15 min. Ten to twelve restaurants within 700 ft. The rating of excellent is for the cost that you pay for the room. Everything was very good even the heated pool. There for 10 days and will be back again. Guy

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas, Wappingers Falls

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Beach!

8/10 Good

Marshall Willis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Diamond in the rough
Great location, excellent staff and simpl a "diamond in the rough". Plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quaint, charmin, helpful and personable staff

10/10 Excellent

Alan John, Des Moines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem
Great little family run motel next to town and the beach. Very comfortable rooms. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff were so accommodating and always around to answer any questions or help. It was so nice that beach towels and chairs were available for our quick walk to the beach. The decor was so bright and cheery. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Very clean. Adorable pool area. Cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen RL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just as the pictures show it.. clean, quiet, quaint little Mexican Hacienda.. would definitely go back again.. everything is walking distance.. beach entrance is a block away.. chairs and umbrellas provided is a nice convenience.. bikes can use an upgrade ..definitely a great place to stay.. pool and courtyard were clean and quiet.. manager Gary friendly and helpful.. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Cristie on Aug 6, 2022
Hi Karen; Thanks for the point about the pictures. So many guests say they worry about the pictures they see on the website compared to what they get when they arrive. At the Hacienda, our new guests are so impressed at how much more beautiful the Hacienda is in person!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy May

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a GEM!!! Loved everything about it. Gary, the manager was great!!! 10 stars!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Cristie on Aug 6, 2022
Thanks Cindy! In this day and age it is hard to get anyone in businesses to even talk to you. Not so at the Hacienda. Our Staff is always available and enjoys chatting with our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay. Close to everything and the space was really very nice. The staff and owners made the stay a pleasure. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location we could walk to whatever we needed
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with immaculate vibes! A hidden gem within walking distance to the town center. Owners and staff went above and beyond to accommodate and provide free umbrellas, chairs, and bikes for all your beach needs. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colorful and charming small hotel whose owners and staff clearly put a lot of effort and experience into creating an artful and well maintained property. The location is beautiful and it was easy to get to nice restaurants and beaches, especially with the added range provided by onsite bicycles (the best feature!) The attention to detail and friendliness of staff were among the best I've seen. The room and kitchenette were well equipped and very clean. We met travelers from all over the US and Europe, and the small venue made it easy to interact and share stories and even meals. Many of them were repeat visitors over many years. However, there was one issue that prevented this from being the "knock-it-out-of-the-park" vacation it should have been; towards the end of our stay, a very loud family showed up and commandeered all of the common space with noise, clutter, dirty laundry hanging to dry, towels clipped to pool chairs all day to prevent others from using them, screaming children leaping and throwing balls in the small pool and filling it with toys whether or not in it, etc...they treated it like their own backyard, not a hotel. While hoteliers cannot control who visits, they need to check behavior that interferes with the enjoyment of other guests. Thus, the small, intimate setting was a plus-minus as it was impossible to avoid the loud/rude guests despite enjoying the setting and a really lovely hotel in other ways.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica Denise, Norfolk

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a special place. We loved everything about it. Wonderful rooms and amazing pool. Owners/staff were present and fun and welcoming. It's just across a very quiet street from the beach and the hotel provides everything you need to go - towels, beach chairs, umbrellas. Restaurants and shopping are just a few steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Absolutely beautiful place half a block to the beach and a block to the heart of downtown Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Super colorful, tastefully decorated with hacienda vibes, stunningly clean rooms, nice pool with outdoor shower to wash off any sand before going into your room. Owners live on the property and are super friendly nice folks, plus they have the cutest pup who is super friendly roaming around the property. You really feel like you’re visiting someone’s home as opposed to staying at some boring hotel room. Oh! And they have refillable environmentally friendly organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner which was soft of the skin and smelled amazing. They have a cute binder with information about the hotel and area that we found helpful to read through. I would certainly recommend this to friends and family visiting the area, and would go back as well. Really neat place and different experience from staying at the huge hotels in Ft. Lauderdale like I was used to doing. Go and stay! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarina

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aram

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, and decor!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful couple that hosted our stay. I loved the hand painted walls and decor. Upon researching multiple hotels in the same price range, this was by far the most beautiful bang for my buck! The hotel’s outdoor lights reflected outside and it was a beautiful sight to see. Wonderful stay and helpful staff! Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

AGATA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. Family owned and charming . Each milimiter of this property is thought through. The location is great , walking distance to the store, farmer marker, pier and ocean! We definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel great location .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021