The Caroline

Hotels
8 (279 reviews)
1515 North Ocean Drive , Hollywood , us

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close proximity to the beach
Friendly staff in some instances
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Incorrect room setup
Broken amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple reviews indicate the hotel is dirty, with dirty floors and unkempt rooms.
Service
10
Some staff were noted as friendly and accommodating, despite overall dissatisfaction.
Location
10
Close proximity to the beach was positively noted by several guests.
Room Quality
6
Guests reported incorrect room type, lack of basic toiletries, and broken amenities.
Amenities
7
Limited amenities were provided, with many guests expressing disappointment in the state of the room.
Value for Money
7
Guests felt the price did not match the quality of service and accommodations.
Food and Beverage
10
Not specifically mentioned in reviews; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experiences were negative, with significant dissatisfaction shared across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:08

Property Description

Garden Views and BBQ Facilities
Experience the beauty of Hollywood at The Caroline with its stunning terrace, BBQ facilities, and picturesque garden views. Relax and unwind in the midst of nature right at your doorstep.

Comfortable and Convenient Rooms
Each air-conditioned room at The Caroline is designed for your comfort, featuring free WiFi, a private bathroom, and a coffee machine. Rest easy with the provided bed linen and towels, ensuring a cozy stay.

Ideal Location for Exploring
Conveniently located just 200 meters from Hollywood Beach, The Caroline is also close to Broward Convention Center and Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. With easy access to the airport, your travel plans are made simple. Book now for a memorable stay at The Caroline.

Important information:

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 279 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 8
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Olga
10
Pros:

Very fatty and need maintained

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Terese family_with_children us
1
Reservations were canceled because of family emergency.
Pros:

Nothing it was a dump. Pictures are very deceiving..

Cons:

Very dirty

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Angela family
2
Pros:

I stayed here Saturday August 30 thru Tuesday September 2 with my son and had requested a room with a bed and a pull out couch. Upon arriving I knew it was an older motel but did not expect the conditions nor the lack of basic toiletries provided to me. The room only had one bed so that was incorrect from what I paid for and reserved. There was no other rooms available for me so only option was to move a bed and frame from another room to accommodate us. Good thing my son moves furniture for living! So because of this my so called "resort fee" was refunded which i was content with. However, only 1 towel was provided to me at check in with a cheap bar of soap absolutely no wash clothes for 3 day stay! The lady tried her best to find another towel for my son which she did and a set of sheets for the bed he had to move. There is cracks all in the walls, barely a shower curtain hanging, only 1 roll of toilet paper for 3 days and the refrigerator was nasty at the bottom as the room had a small cooking area with stove and sink. Some dishes were already there but no dish soap to wash them. I had to go and spend 30 dollars on 2 beach towels to have due to the lack or linens provided for our stay. In addition to realizing this place houses long term guests that are involved in prostitution and drugs. Several doors down from where we stayed is two ladys that live there and has a man with them that yelled, screamed, and threatened another on the phone over his money. Would never go back

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Sarah
2
Horrible place to stay
Pros:

The room was not the way it was pictured online. There was only one towel for two guests, there was a broken stove top that said the burner was on. It was very uncomfortable and not how I imagined the trip being at all. I am very disappointed and not happy with my stay one bit.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Aubri couple us
2
Pros:

close to the beach

Cons:

floors were dirty, outside was dirty, first room we booked had a window that wouldn't close and we were downgraded to a smaller room, no price adjustment, no apology, just dirty floors and no toilet paper.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
A
Amber family
10
Pros:

This hotel was hotel was so cute. I will stay again. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The area is everything you want it to be planning another trip soon.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Aubri couple us
5
Pros:

super close, walking distance to the beach.

Cons:

dirty floors, first room had a window that wouldn't shut, was downgraded to a smaller room and not offered a discount.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
K
Kristen friends
2
Pros:

I have a LOT to say. First off, don’t book here. The pictures are NOTHING like what you actually get. While yes, a little dated but close to the beach, I said why not. Well… when we got there, the lights weren’t working well, dirty, the TV didn’t work, the wifi didn’t work, there was no hot water the entire stay. The room looks run down and unkept. Broken outdoor future that looks like they were trashed hand-me-downs… time of operation is incorrect on website. No manager on property all weekend… no sense of urgency, then there was a massive fight going on at 6:30am not allowing us to sleep, then someone reprimanding a dog “ supposedly it’s a service dog” next to the door, someone smoking “grass” in or around the room which the smell seeped into our room. This was a horrible experience. If I could give negative stars I would. Not sure where these “great stay” reviews are coming from because this is NOT it. All they have going for them is that they’re walking distance from the beach. I’m waiting to hear from someone to let me know if they would minimum refund me for a nights stay due to the circumstances listed above…

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Annette Belle couple us
5
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sean partner
4
Pros:

There were lots of roaches in the kitchen at night time and some of the lights did not work only the kitchen light.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
I
Iuliia couple us
1
Pros:

The place was a disaster! This is just a terrible hotel! We arrived at 4 pm and knocked on the reception door for a long time to find at least someone who would check us in. Then after all, they gave us the keys to our terribly dirty room, but to our great disappointment there were no towels or blankets in it, later they explained to us that someone allegedly stole our towels and therefore they would not be there!!! For a family of three, after long discussions, they finally gave us one blanket and one single towel for three!!!!! And another amazing fact, before checking in a week in advance, I notified them that we needed parking and we were ready to pay the $20 per night they indicated and asked to reserve a place for us, to which they replied that there would definitely be parking. In fact, upon arriving at the place, we were told that there was no parking and where we would park our car was our problem. and we had to argue and persuade them to find us a place for another half an hour, at least the one where the administrator is parked (who leaves there at 6 p.m.) in general, if you really like to live in the dirt, without service, without parking and without towels, then you definitely need to go there!!! oh yeah, and the cherry on the cake: all night until 3 a.m. a crowd of people from the neighboring room were shouting and drinking alcoholic beverages at our door and there was no way to drive them away until we said that we would call the police!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
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Emily family
4
Pros:

The pictures online are AI edited. The rooms are in poor condition, and not very clean. The fan had two out of four blades, the tv sucked. The stove was broken, and the walls are so thin. A family of about 7 people stayed next to us screaming all night long. It was probably one of the worst hotels I ever stayed at. I think it’s for sale, they need to knock it down. No shade to the front desk receptionist she was polite. She allowed me to choose the room. I said
It was fine at first glance, but it really wasn’t. If you’re gonna stay here, bring your own towels because they only give you one.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Rolando family_with_children us
1
Horrible A Nightmare
Pros:

No toilet paper no towels office didn't have extra toilet paper or towels so embarrassing I will never ever stay there again and I will make sure all my friends and family knows about this place horrible I would love my money back

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Esmeralda
2
Do not stay here
Pros:

Horrible place! Dirty, does not look anything like the pictures. Mold in the bathroom & no fire detector, everything in the kitchen dirty.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
D
David
4
Pros:

The Television was not working. There was no toilet paper either and the internet was not working. I payed for it but wound up NOT staying there

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
B
Bernice D partner
2
Pros:

Property not correctly pictured on Expedia website. The only thing good about this property is the fact that it’s 1 minute away walk from the beach and boardwalk

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
S
Sean
10
Pros:

Five Stars!!!!

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
A
Amy
6
Pros:

We checked in and only had 1 towel. That was ok for the 1st night since i typically pack extra towels from home. There was used soap left in the shower. When i went to the front desk to request and extra towel...the lady at the desk acted like i was not a guest at the hotel. She asked which room i stayed in and i told her. She told me i could fo find the housekeeper to get me a towel. i never found the housekeeper and never got an extra towel the remainder of my trip. :( Disappointing service.

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
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Phillips young couple us
1
Never again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

When booking it said private parking but we had to pay 20 per day to park at their property. It said fully functioning kitchen with pots pans and utensils. That was not the case. The stove was partially broken. Property also said it has bbq grills they did not. There was only a half roll of toilet paper and when I asked the office for some they said they would bring later they did not. Also staff was late getting to the office. Other clients were upsetting about this. The only thing they did do was accommodate us coming sooner as I booked the wrong date. They just left the room open with a key and parking pass. The bed was very very uncomfortable. We have stayed many places in that area for around the same price that were a million times better

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
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Ania family_with_children
2
Pros:

I have no idea how a place like this is even open for business and I was also sorprised that I found it listed on Orbitz. Not only the facilities are in terrible conditions, the rooms, furnitures, wall, outdoor areas but also we were left with 1 towel for 3 people and no sheets or covers for the bed for the first night even after requesting those items. I had to cover my son with the beach towels we took from home.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee