Sands Harbor Resort and Marina

Hotels
8.2 (425 reviews)
125 North Riverside Drive , Pompano Beach , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor breakfast
Noise from adjoining rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
While many reviews mention clean rooms and well-maintained grounds, there are concerns about the noise from adjoining rooms.
Service
9.25
The staff was highlighted as fantastic and responsive to needs, indicating high service quality.
Location
9.29
Multiple reviews praised the great location with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms were generally clean but some mentioned the need for updates, particularly to doors.
Amenities
7.27
Amenities were lacking as breakfast was criticized heavily and the pool temperature was a point of displeasure.
Value for Money
8.73
The hotel offers a reasonable price given its location and quality, although some felt the breakfast was not worth it.
Food and Beverage
6.78
Breakfast options were mostly criticized as inadequate and not acceptable.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite several complaints about breakfast and amenities, guests enjoyed their stay and found the location and service satisfactory.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:59

Property Description

Marina Hosting Fishing Tournaments
Experience the thrill of staying at a resort with its marina hosting exciting fishing tournaments. Engage in various water sports activities, from jet skiing to scuba diving, promising an adventure-filled stay.

Breathtaking Water Views from Balcony Rooms
Each room at Sand Harbor Pompano Beach resort offers a balcony with stunning views of the serene waters. Wake up to picturesque sights and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere throughout your stay.

Heated Waterfront Swimming Pool and On-Site Dining
Relax by the heated waterfront swimming pool and enjoy refreshing beverages from the poolside bar. With three on-site restaurants offering a variety of lunch and dinner options, culinary delights await you at every turn.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Sand Harbor Pompano Beach resort, just 600 meters from the nearest beach and a short distance from shopping and dining options.

Important information:

We are eager to announce our property is getting a facelift, we are open through the upgrades with no interruptions to our great service. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us directly.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FLL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 425 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 6.78
Overall Experience: 8.25
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David couple us
10
Overall it was great
Cons:

I had to pay $25 a night for parking my car.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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CARLOS GALDAMEZ family_with_children us
5
Pros:

Beach is close 👌

Cons:

cockroaches, stuff never showed up to clean de room. Nasty room.
Smell not good.

I make 1 reservation with 2 rooms.
They charge me $300 deposit
I was left since 3 days and they not refund me it.

Is a Terrible place.
I ask for clean bed sheets
And they said they don't have it
I went through with Terrible services.
Was 3 days trip.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Evgeny family_with_children ca
6
I'll think twice if I am going to stay there
Pros:

The location and staff are good

Cons:

The beds were bad

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Tina family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The location and views were phenomenal. The rooms were clean and nice.

Cons:

No parking except for valet but they were actually very good.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Flippin solo_traveller us
9
Enjoyed our stay. Felt like it was a good value.
Pros:

Location was pretty convenient. Area around the pool was nice. Room was clean. Breakfast boxes were nice.

Cons:

Paying to park. Need more USB ports.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Kyle solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Alejandro family_with_children py
7
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple us
8
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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michelle family_with_children us
7
Pleasant
Pros:

The location, pool, restaurant and friendly staff

Cons:

The lunch boxes, old fixtures in the room / bathroom.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Kerri solo_traveller us
10
I enjoyed my stay and would return. Just won’t expect to use the pool or have a good breakfast
Pros:

Great location and vibe! Cool waterside bar!

Cons:

Offers free breakfast which is a prepackaged box with a pastry, bagel, yogurt, small carton of OJ, mini bottle of water and an orange. All carbs and sugar.
Very few pool loungers that are unavailable unless you get out and put your stuff on them at 7am.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Cristian couple us
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple us
7
Overall, a good stay and nice updates on the property.
Pros:

You can tell a lot of work went into making it what it is today. I think the price was steep for a very recent re-open. I felt there were a lot of kinks to work out. Breakfast is a cute idea, but seems very wasteful. We opted out the last day because I was only eating 1-2 things out of the box and my husband too. We didn't want to waste more food. I think the item choices were good, but a table or grab & go station seems more practical.

Cons:

I think there could still be an improvement with aesthetics. We saw buckled and broken doors, elevator was a little rough, and shower was touchy.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
杉山 couple jp
8
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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189frana Family
4
Unprofessional Staff, No accountability, No apologies
Pros:

To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to formally document several issues encountered during my recent stay at your property.
1. Check‑In Experience
Upon arrival, the night audit associate, Daniel, was responsible for the check‑in process. Unfortunately, he was unable to provide:
- Clear answers to basic questions
- A room assignment until 5:25 PM
- Any form of amenity or gesture for the inconvenience
- Secure luggage storage, requiring guests to leave their belongings unattended in the lobby while he remained disengaged
During this extended delay, my three‑year‑old son was walking up and down the lobby ramp. While assisting another guest, Daniel raised his voice at me in front of multiple people, instructing me to “make him stop.” This was entirely inappropriate, especially considering that the child should have already been in a room had the check‑in been handled in a timely manner. I responded that his responsibility was to complete the check‑in process, and mine was to supervise my child.
He then raised his voice again, citing “liability,” instead of addressing the root issue: the significant delay in providing a room.
After 2 hours and 25 minutes, we finally received our room—without any apology—and found it to be inadequately cleaned.
2. Housekeeping & Professional Conduct
Later that afternoon, we discovered the room had no towels. After already receiving the room late, this added another layer of inconvenience. When I went downstairs to request towels, Daniel was eating pizza at the front desk, speaking to us with his mouth full and greasy hands, and responded, “I’ll take care of it,” in a manner that lacked any professionalism.
3. Industry Perspective
As a former Front Desk Agent, Front Desk Supervisor, Housekeeping Manager, and Vice President of Marketing for InterContinental Hotels Group, I am well‑versed in hospitality standards. The level of unprofessionalism displayed by Daniel reflects deeper operational and training issues within this property.

This is our second stay at the property, and we consider ourselves high‑potential repeat guests. Our in‑laws live one block away, making this hotel an ideal option for occasional date nights and overnight stays away from our child. However, if rooms are not properly cleaned and staff interactions continue to be rude, inexperienced, and unprofessional, we will be forced to consider alternative accommodations. The Hilton property across the street, at minimum, demonstrates accountability and provides appropriate service recovery when issues arise.

2026-03-18 via Tripadvisor
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lauriehU5947VP Friends getaway
4
Overcharge on Credit Card
Pros:

Check your bill, not clear cut. We were charged twice for some services, charged in the totol folio and again individually, which was confirmed with a hotel employee taking our call. He stated that it had to be resolved by the manager Raymond. We left 4 messages, and have not received a return call. We were forced to dispute charge with Credit Card, really frustrating.

2026-03-11 via Tripadvisor
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Mariemer couple us
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple ca
8
Great location, walking distance to beach and restaurants
Pros:

Location was very good, very close to the beach, a lot of good restaurants within walking distance, staff was very courteous, right next to a scuba diving shop and Marina (the purpose of my trip was to go Diving)

Cons:

Our room had a view of the roof top of the lobby… this was disappointing

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Sornapudi family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Too expensive for kind of rooms it offers

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Fred solo_traveller be
7
Pros:

vaste chambre avec vue sur la marina.

Cons:

petit déjeuner à prendre en chambre.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Nancy solo_traveller us
1
Costly and very disappointing.
Pros:

Night person at the front desk was rude and unprofessional. I was not informed that you needed to request on a daily basis for your room to be cleaned and clean towels. Once requested, it did not happen! I stayed for 3 nights with no cleaning, no trash emptied, but did get clean towels after I requested them at 9PM!
I still do not understand my charges. I am a frequent tra veler for both business and pleasure and can't recall a worse stay.
When hotel information states, "Breakfast included", no one thinks that's a box with a frozen bagel, etc. in a box that can barely make it to the room, without collapsing. VERY DISAPPOINTING STAY :(

Cons:

Training staff. Renovate rooms, particularly bathrooms.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee