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Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
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Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center
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Overall: 3.62 |
Service
3.74 |
Condition
3.24 |
Cleanliness
3.59 |
Comfort
3.71 |
Recommend
82.35 % |
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| Very average, great location |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was dated and needed some work. The staff and location were great. Close to the beach and shopping. If you have high standards, this is probably not the place for you
Reviewed by traveler from Philadelphia, Pa on June 29, 2006 |
| Not bad at all! |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Well after reading these reviews I was a bit nervous about my stay at the Bahia Mar, but I was pleasantly surprised. I can agree with some of the complaints, and I would not recommend this hotel to just anyone, the fact that we were young adults and on vacation, this hotel worked just fine. We spent 4 nights in a standard room (not in the tower) and we were on the 4th Floor, I do have to say that if I had to stay on the first floor, I would have had a pile of complaints, it did smell, so if you do plan on staying here, request a room on a higher level. The room was fine, although the resort as a whole is showing its age, the room was not spotless, but it was clean. I also found the elevator to be a bit unsightly, and the stairwell did have a strange odor. The staff was nice, not overly helpful. If you have high demands when staying at a hotel, this is not the place, the concierge was hardly available and requests for extra towels and pillows were taken with a him and haw, but such things do not bother me, so it worked out just fine. The pool was clean, and enjoyable, and the walkway to the beach was very helpful. I also loved the fact that the water taxi stop was only a few steps away. I also enjoyed the deli/market, and I found the sandwiches to be reasonably priced. The only complaint is they close fairly early (6pm in the summer). To sum it up it is a great place to stay if you have low maintenance requests and can bear some dirt here and there.
Reviewed by traveler from Albany, NY on June 27, 2006 |
| Great Location, Would Stay There Again |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| After reading some really inflamatory reviews on this hotel, I was beginning to re-think my decision to stay there. However, I'm glad we stuck to our original plan and was quite satisfied. The hotel was clean and quiet, and you cannot beat it's location or views. It's five or so miles from the airport and the cruise ship terminals are within two miles. This is an older section of hotel row, but it has been pretty well kept up. They have recovered from the hurricanes of last year, but staffing and amenities are a bit sparse compared to other hotels/resorts in this price range where I've stayed. The desk clerk said they have had a hard time filling positions since the hurricanes. They did not have a concierge and I never did decipher where they had the buffet breakfast. There is also no hotel shuttle. It looks like they just spent a good deal of money on new fitness equipment in the gym, there's not a spa and I don't believe a hot tub on site. There is a deli/convenience store on the property and you are within walking distance of a number of really good restaurants. Housekeeping was really good. The bedding is a little cheap (not all cotton sheets like I prefer). If not for the location, I would have thought it a little overpriced for the lack of amenities, but overall, I'd stay there again. Also, you need to realize south Fla. is not an inexpensive place to visit.
Reviewed by traveler from Tulsa, Ok on May 17, 2006 |
| Wonderful Place |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I really enjoyed this hotel. The staff was great and very responsive. We requested a cot and it was delivered quite promptly. I loved our ocean view room. Location is very convenient for walking most places and local bus stops right outside. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. We would stay again in a minute.
Reviewed by traveler from Camden, Maine on April 12, 2006 |
| Not a good hotel |
Overall: 1 |
Service
1 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| Booked a ocean front room with a king bed, and got a back of the house room with two twins. I arrived at the hotel at 8:00pm and my room was not ready.
Reviewed by traveler from Boca Raton, FL on March 29, 2006 |
| Great location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great location for vacation in Fort Lauderdale. Right in the Marina and directly across the street from the beach with their own pedestrian bridge. Nice pool and lounging area if you don't wnt to deal with the sand. Las Olas shopping and restaurants are within one mile and you can drive or use the convenient water taxi which is very cheap and lots of fun.
Reviewed by traveler from Vail, Co on March 15, 2006 |
| It was perfect for us |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My daughter and I went to FL for a quick 4 day trip during her spring break from college, and I booked the trip at the last minute. The Bahia Mar was in a great location for us, as I didn't want to rent a car during our stay. It was a 5 minute walk to 'where the action' was, but the hotel itself was quiet. It was right across the street from the beach, and on the other side was the intercoastal waterway. It wasn't anything fancy, but for us it was perfect!
Reviewed by traveler from Boston on March 15, 2006 |
| Nice hotel good location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Nice hotel. Great pool area (could use a few more umbrellas). the staff was great, we had a small problem in the room and it was taken care of within 20 min. The Bahia is in walking distance to many restaurants and Bars. we will stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Nashua, NH on March 15, 2006 |
| Definitely need a makeover. Very depressing place |
Overall: 1 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
No |
| room was dirty. Ants in bathroom. Pool was decent. Pool bar and service very friendly and cordial. For the money a really sad sad place. Breakfast buffet service just awful and it is hard to have breakfast food not very good but this place excelled at it. For the money it was a disaster. Overpriced by a longshot
Reviewed by traveler from Concord, NH on March 14, 2006 |
| Would stay there again |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| They were still picking up after the Hurricane. Staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle Washington on January 30, 2006 |
| An Acceptable Hotel Stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Stayed from 26 Dec 05 to 31 Dec 05. They let us check in early since we arrived at noon. It's very accessable to most of the Ft Lauderdale south beach (use the the Water Bus for $7 a day!)with plenty to do. The hotel was beat up by hurricane Wilma, but the staff seemed glad for our business. The room was clean and well maintained, we don't see why others complained so much! We'll come back to Bahia Mar.
Reviewed by traveler from Richmond, VA on January 4, 2006 |
| Great location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel, while still coping a bit with the damage from Hurricane Wilma, was very nice. Good staff, nice room with a balcony and ocean view, and convenient parking and wonderful location near the "Waterbus" that can take you (slowly) all over the place. We didn't care for the hotel restaurant, where we had breakfast. Very overpriced! But there's a little Bahia Mar deli across the parking lot that has bagels, eggs, pancakes and good coffee.
Reviewed by traveler from Dubuque, IA on December 27, 2005 |
| A great locationj |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is a nice hotel in a great location. Room service is very fast and good. The bar is a very friendly experience although a bit pricey. Everyone was very helpful. Make sure you ask for a tower room.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on December 22, 2005 |
| Would stay here again |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel was nice and the staff were friendly and helpful. Room is equiped with a mini bar, but no fridge, 25 dollar a day for one was a little pricy. Hotel was in a great location, across the street from the beach, close to nightlife, and waterbus is a big plus to get around, 7 dollars a day for all day pass. Try stop # 1 Shooters, and bootleggers great places to eat and see your favorite sports teams from back home, 32 tv's with directv, my kind of place. Would stay here again in the future.
Reviewed by traveler from Thompson,CT. on December 21, 2005 |
| nice hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| will stay there again
Reviewed by traveler from chicago on December 21, 2005 |
| Will definitely go back |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was the second time I've stayed at the Bahia Mar in Ft. Lauderdale. While some of the other reviewers are right that the buildings are showing their age, it's still a very comfortable hotel. And, the location is great. Right across the street (with an overhead bridge to walk there) from the beach and ocean. Also easy walking distance to the shops, restaurants and bars along the beachfront. Service and staff at the hotel were also excellent.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago area on December 20, 2005 |
| Dirty Room |
Overall: 1 |
Service
3 |
Condition
1 |
Cleanliness
1 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| The absolute dirtiest room I have ever stayed in. Even the bathtub was completely filthy.
Reviewed by traveler on December 14, 2005 |
| Good Location, Bright cheery room |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We stayed at the Bahia Mar Resort shortly after Hurrican Wilma hit Fort Lauderdale. They did a good job of cleaning up the grounds. And we found the room very quiet and clean.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston, MA on December 7, 2005 |
| Overall good, with caveats |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Bahia Mar Beach Resort was probably a really wonderful hotel in it's heyday. It's still nice, the rooms are comfortable, but it hasn't been updated in probably 30 years, and there is definite "deferred maintenance" that needs to be done. To be fair, some of the needed mainenance is from hurricane damage due to the recent storms (some of the windows in the lobby and bar are still covered with plywood - this is not what I am referring to in my comments). Service is mid-level, the one and only restaurant is overpriced - but it was still an enjoyable place to stay. The rooms were fine, the price was right, and you can't beat the location.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on December 6, 2005 |
| location is outstanding |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The last night of our stay was disapointing no Sheets on the bed and also none of the ghlasses or coffee mugs were cleaned
Reviewed by traveler on November 30, 2005 |
| Not what I expected! |
Overall: 3 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| It was mediocre at best. I thought for a resort it would be much better! Would only stay there again if everything else was sold out.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston on November 29, 2005 |
| Good location, but nothing special |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good location if walking around. Nothing special, but adequate enough.
Reviewed by traveler from Cape Cod on November 22, 2005 |
| Nice location but showingits age |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We only stayed here for one night, on the tail end of a family visit. I booked it for the good review scores and location. It is basically on the beach, near basketball courts and shade trees, with a walkway to get there. We had an ocean view room. The view was great but the room shows the hotel's age. The sliding door didn't want to close all the way and the a/c unit was very loud. Still, it was clean and the staff was very nice. It's a great option if you plan to spend a lot of time on the beach. If you're not a beach person you could probably get better deals closer to downtown.
Reviewed by traveler from Seattle, WA on October 5, 2005 |
| Fantastic Hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My experience at the Bahia Mar was outstanding. The staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the pool and the walk to the beach every day. My room was very clean and the maid service was very good. The restaurant was expensive but there are lots of good places to eat nearby. This hotel is highly recommended.
Reviewed by traveler from Laurel, MD on October 3, 2005 |
| Good value |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Our room was in the older wing of the building and the furnishings were slightly worn but the room was clean, roomy, comfortable, & quiet with a great view of the marina and beach. Very affordable compared to other properties. Service was excellent! Convenient to beach, water taxi and activities!
Reviewed by traveler from Ohio on September 7, 2005 |
| Great stay at Bahia Mar |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was satified with the stay at the hotel, and was surprised that everyone moved so quickly to make the stay nice after the hurricane. The hotel staff were friendly and chatty. The bedrooms were small and comfy. The decorum was a bit out of date and needed to be updated with fresh furniture and colors. The view from the tower room in which we stayed was simply breathtaking. The pool and tiki bar was delightful, but the drinks are pricey. The bartenders were nice and ready to to give you useful info about whats in the area , and how to arrive there.
Reviewed by traveler from Startford ,CT on September 6, 2005 |
| NIce Hotel, Great Location, Excellent Breakfast |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel is nice, has a bridge over the highway to the beach. The pool is nice as is the exercise room. Tennis courts and availability to fishing boats are excellent.
Reviewed by traveler from Macomb Township, MI. on September 6, 2005 |
| We will return to this hotel next year |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel staff were so courteous and so very helpful, we were treated very well. The dining room had excellent food. The Bahia Deli had very good food as well & it was so handy if you just wanted a sandwich for the beach. The swimming pool was great. Their brochure actually dipicts what the hotel looks like. Hurricane Katrina came right after we arrived. We were kept informed by management of any evacuation that may occur for the hotel. We will be going back next year. We highly recommend this hotel and booking through Expedia is a very good cost saver.
Reviewed by traveler from Springfield, Ohio on September 1, 2005 |
| It was pretty good |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I'm a bit of a clean freak, so maybe my standards are a little too high. The room could have been cleaner. The maid service was slow, I don't think there was a day we had our clean towels prior to 4:00 pm. All the staff was very friendly especially in the resturant. If you go, I recommend you try the calamri strips. Those were the best I have ever had.
Reviewed by traveler from Indiana on September 1, 2005 |
| When you want a disappointing experience... |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| We stayed there twice on the front and back end of our cruise. We showed up the first time at the hotel at 3 pm and were curtly told that check-in wasn't until 4. We did not get a room until after 5 - with no apology. We sat in the lobby and were ignored by the staff. The room was old and dingy- view of the parking lot. Bathroom was grim. We did not get the king we reserved. Before I left, I asked them if we could pre-reserve a king for our return which they agreed to do. The second time we did not arrive until after 6 pm. They told us (curtly again) that there were no king size beds. They took us up to the room - again across the parking lot to the older building, it had not been serviced and had been smoked in. We stood around in the hallway with the poor bellman waiting for the front desk to figure out where to put us. Finally they called and said to bring us back to the main hotel (shuttling across the parking lot in 98 degree weather) where we were put into another room. These rooms (in the main hotel) were far nicer than the rooms in the other building. The bell people and a nice concierge are the only thing I liked about this hotel. I would recommend spending a little extra money in Fort Lauderdale to stay in one of the larger hotels. My husband and I are well traveled and we are always very nice to service people and we are very understanding when things go wrong and people are apologetic. These people do not have a clue.
Reviewed by traveler from Denver, CO on August 31, 2005 |
| Not bad but should be updated |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The staff is very friendly and the location is phenomenal. The only problem I have is that the hotel hasnt been kept up well and could probably use a remolding in both the rooms and public areas. I am sure that 20 years ago it was a very nice place to stay.
Reviewed by traveler from Washington DC on August 31, 2005 |
| Like a Dream |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Spent the past week (8/13 through 8/20) at the Bahia Mar. It was an all around wonderful experience. I have to admit that after reading many of the reviews on here I was very hesitant about staying there. We experienced NONE of the problems listed below. Our room was very clean when we arrived and housekeeping kept it that way. It was also ready for us by promised check in time... which is 4pm. Hallways were clean and the grounds were also well kept. The front desk and concierge where always there to answer our questions, make recommendations, and assist with plans. The pool was very nice, food was good, drinks where great! :) The walkway to the beach is VERY convenient. It saves you from crossing A1A which can be very busy at times. The Water Bus stops right at the Marina and is an excellent way to travel. It will save you a ton of money and it goes to all the major attractions in the area. It is also a great way to see Ft. Lauderdale. They even offer day trips to South Beach. This was a steal for the for the price. I would highly recommend it!
Reviewed by traveler from Philadelphia, PA on August 24, 2005 |
| Not the worst... |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| When we arrived, our room was very stuffy and humid, despite the a/c being on the highest level. We thought to go swimming and hoping it would air out. It didn't, and we called and moved to a different room, which was much better. Staff was not overly friendly, however not rude either. The deli was good and the pool grill/bar had wonderful food (the best we had on the entire trip!). The chicken quesdillas are a must! As for the city, we went in mid-summer, which is off-season, however, on two nights we were "kicked out" of bars by 11pm due to not being busy and closing early. Somewhat of a disappointment.
Reviewed by traveler from minnesota on August 13, 2005 |
| Satisfactory, but not the greatest. |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was generally satisfied with the hotel. The room was a little dingy and not the greatest, but we didn't spend much time in the room anyway. I will say that the pool area is very nice, the staff was friendly, and the deli/market on the premises is great. It has everything from reasonably priced food to beach towels to sunglasses and toiletries. Once we discovered that place, we got breakfast and lunch there everyday and brought it to the beach. We ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant once and the food wasn't that good and a little overpriced, so I would skip that. Also, the water taxi that takes you all over Ft. Lauderdale stops right at the Bahia Mar, so it was very convenient. Overall, I would probably stay there again. If you are on a budget, it's a decent place to stay.
Reviewed by traveler from Philadelphia on July 24, 2005 |
| ok for the price |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Bathroom was to small.Had to pay to park at the hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from Va Beach Va on July 12, 2005 |
| Great place to stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| In a "Marina Room": A/C worked great in July; beds were comfortable; very close to beach; good pool area; fitness room open late; close to restaurants; good security. Good food at on-site deli. Small bathroom for room, expensive food at in-house bar and grill.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Louis, MO on July 11, 2005 |
| Great place to stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| the hotel was great. I would definately go back. It was so close to the beach which was perfect and there are so many things to do by the beach area. You can go roller blading, biking, scootering, there is just so much to do. The hotel pool was kind of small but it was ok. It has a convenient deli downstairs of the hotel which has reasonable prices. The hotel staff were so kind and helpful
Reviewed by traveler from Queens, New York on June 1, 2005 |
| Just Okay |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| Room wasnt bad but the A/C couldve been a lot cooler and its only May. Not to many hotel employees had smiles on their face. No in-service info. in room. Pool/bar was the best part: great people at bar and pool was terrific. Probably wouldnt go back here again.
Reviewed by traveler from New York on May 31, 2005 |
| Good Stuff! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We stayed in one of the tower rooms, and it was worth what we paid. It was clean and spacious, and the bed was what you would expect for a hotel. The 'balcony' views were great, but at 2x6 it was just enough room for two people to stand on. Housekeeping could be annoying for you late risers, but they did a good job cleaning up our mess. The beach is a short walk over a elevated walkway, just be sure to get there early if you expect to score a beachchair, which you will pay $10 a day for. Dining in the area is just okay, take the cab or water taxi downtown for a much better meal($15 cab). The pool bar was a bit overpriced, but the drinks tasty and strong, the pool was wet. Concierge services were top notch and overall we were very satisfied with out arrangments.
Reviewed by traveler from Boston MA on May 11, 2005 |
| Worth the Money |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Definitely worth the money. Just walking around the yacht club was worth the money.
Reviewed by traveler from Holts Summit, Mo on April 27, 2005 |
| Hotel is older but nice. |
Overall: 4 |
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