Coral Key Inn

Hotels
8.8 (862 reviews)
4601 El Mar Drive , Fort Lauderdale , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value
Cons:
Hard beds
Noise from nearby rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Generally clean rooms reported, with occasional comments about noise impacting the experience.
Service
9.25
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to guests' experiences.
Location
9.29
Conveniently located with access to the beach and local amenities.
Room Quality
8.24
Generally good, but some comments about beds being hard and lacking soundproofing.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities like the pool were appreciated, but there were suggestions for improvements.
Value for Money
8.73
Many guests felt it was a good value for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Limited comments on food and beverage, with no breakfast provided.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, guests had positive experiences and intended to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:40

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location

Outdoor Pool and Fully-Equipped Kitchen

Experience the ultimate relaxation at Coral Key Inn with our inviting outdoor pool and fully-equipped kitchens in every unit. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, and kitchen essentials like a microwave and kitchenware.

Convenient Amenities

Take advantage of our on-site launderette, free parking, luggage storage, and barbecue facilities during your stay. Whether you're here for leisure or business, we've got you covered with everything you need for a comfortable and memorable visit.

Nearby Attractions

With a prime location just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Stadium and Pompano Park Racing, Coral Key Inn offers easy access to popular attractions and entertainment. Book now and make the most of your Lauderdale Beach getaway at our charming hotel.

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 862 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Rigel couple us
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Alejandro family_with_children uy
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
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Pros:

Great location. Large rooms. Comfortable staff. Plenty of parking. Close to beach and local amenities. Quiet area within easy walking of local bars and shops.

Cons:

Yes there are parts that would benefit from updating, but remember you are in 'old Florida' and this building blends in with its surroundings.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Ms. Deb solo_traveller us
3
Coral Key Inn
Pros:

There were 2 bathrooms with showers.

Cons:

The facility is an actual beach house not a hotel and per pictures it showed it was close to the beach. Beach was blocks away. It was not what we expected. A/C actually did not kick on at night only if you open the door to outside, so it was very uncomfortable at night. Difficult to breath. It was very musty.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller us
7
a decent, spacious stay
Pros:

helpful staff, spacious accommodation, well equipped/stocked, functioning A/C, good location

Cons:

the space is definitely showing its age; minor cleaning improvements needed between guests (dust and sand found throughout rooms); parts of the floor were softening (making me nervous I might break through); only electrical outlet near the bed was between the mattress and the wall

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Nathalia couple br
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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maureen couple gb
10
Great location near restaraunts. Opposite the beach. Beach chairs if required. Easy instructions left for late check in.
Pros:

Great location yet quiet

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Gary couple us
4
Older property but owners apparently tried jury rigging many items. One night stay but not for us!
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Murphy bed was not comfortable. Bath tub / shower platform had worn tape holding the shower strip together!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Lili solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Bjorn solo_traveller be
8
A happy customer
Pros:

It was okay... I enjoyed the place a lots!
Friendly people, very clean and very good oriented.

Cons:

Probably because I am from Europe...differences in the money system it was expencive.
For smokers there was no option outside for when it rains.
The pillows could be a litle bit harder but that is a personal opinion.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sergio Maroneze couple br
9
Em 2027 voltaremos mais uma vez.
Pros:

Foi nossa terceira ou quarta experiência no local e nunca nos decepcionamos. Localização maravilhosa.

Cons:

Nenhum lugar é perfeito, nem nossa casa. Não tenho do que reclamar.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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stephen couple us
10
it was lovely.
Pros:

the room was much larger than i expected and super clean. it's maybe 2 minute walk to the beach and you can see it from the rooms. my wife and i just walked everywhere. publix is about 10 minutes there and back. the staff was super sweet too and very polite. thank you guys!

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Shawn couple us
10
Pros:

Location, rooms are spacious, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing I can think of

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Cairns couple us
7
Pros:

pool and location

Cons:

i should of rented a better room

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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ROBERT couple us
4
Overall good enough for our two nights... appears to be popular with Spanish speaking crowd.
Pros:

Room was good... met our expectations. Except the bed... mattress was not comfortable

Cons:

Swimming is too small for the amount of guests... the shallow end is too small where everyone wants to sit and hang out.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple us
6
Ok to just sleep.
Pros:

Proximity to the beach, stores and was fairly quiet.

Cons:

I was not given the superior queen studio that I booked.
The place needed a good clean and paint.
Kitchen was mediocre.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Donna solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Great location and very clean. Comfortable bed and plenty of space. Two pools and not crowded. We ended up having one pool to ourselves in the middle of a saturday!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Ferras solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Rhonda couple us
6
Enjoyed the location and pool.
Pros:

Location was good, short walk to beach, restaurants and shopping.

Cons:

My husband and I have short hair, there was long dark hair all over the shower…the bed was a Murphy bed, which we were not aware of. The bed and pillows were not comfortable.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Lilian couple us
10
Basically beachfront property with great pool
Pros:

Incredibly close to the beach and walking distance to downtown area. Pool was amazing and neighbors were quiet. Hotel gives you two beach chairs and beach towels, which was so nice to walk over to the beach!

Cons:

No issues

2026-06-04 via Nuitee