WoodSpring Suites Tamarac

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WoodSpring
5.5 (535 reviews)
5751 Madison Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , US
+1 754-802-2818

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Pets allowed
Laundry
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff (assistant general manager praised)
Spacious rooms in some cases
Good/central location
Some renovated rooms were acceptable
Cons:
Major cleanliness issues: sticky floors, roach, mold/mildew, dirty linens/towels
Strong smell of weed and cigarette smoke seeping into rooms
Noisy/crime-related issues in hallways and surrounding property (arguments, alleged drug activity)
Front desk/service reliability problems: unprofessional staff, slow emergency response
Broken/old appliances (stove, fridge), missing amenities (toilet paper, remote, iron) and WiFi code hassles
No breakfast / limited F&B options
Parking far from hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Many cleanliness complaints across reviews: sticky floors that guests had to mop, roach sighting, mold/mildew smell, dirty towels and worn/dingy sheets, cigarette burns and persistent smoke/weed odor seeping through vents.
Service
9.5
Mixed but often positive interactions noted: several guests called staff 'super friendly' and the assistant general manager was described as 'amazing and super helpful.' Some front-desk unprofessionalism and slow emergency response were reported, but multiple comments about helpful staff justify a relatively high service score to balance other severe issues.
Location
9
Location was repeatedly called out as a positive; one guest explicitly stated the location was the only thing they liked, supporting a strong location rating.
Room Quality
3
Rooms repeatedly reported in poor condition: strong smells of weed, broken stove, old/rusted fridge, worn pillows/blankets, dingy linens and cigarette burns; some renovated rooms were better but overall room quality is low.
Amenities
4.5
Amenity issues noted: frequent WiFi code resets, missing toilet paper/remote, ironing equipment not delivered, limited/no breakfast availability; some basics were lacking or inconsistent.
Value for Money
4.5
Several guests checked out early, requested refunds, or reported feeling uncomfortable due to cleanliness and room condition, indicating poor value relative to expectations.
Food and Beverage
6
Food/beverage mentions limited but include absence of breakfast for at least one guest; not a dominant theme, so rated slightly above average due to lack of explicit strong negative sentiment beyond 'no breakfast'.
Overall Experience
5
Overall mixed-to-poor experiences: while some guests praised staff and the property's positives (location, a few renovated rooms), many reported severe issues (smoke/weed smell, pests, cleanliness problems, poor front-desk response) leading to several early departures and refunds.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:15

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from popular attractions like BB&T Center and Sawgrass Mills Mall, WoodSpring Suites Tamarac offers easy access to entertainment and shopping options.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi and make use of the fitness center during your stay at this 3-star hotel. The rooms feature private bathrooms for your convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby destinations such as Palm Aire Country Club and Isle of Capri Casino and Race Track. With Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport just 35 km away, your travels are made simple.

Book your stay at WoodSpring Suites Tamarac for a comfortable and convenient experience.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.5
Based on 535 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 4.5
Value for Money: 4.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 5
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Predelus • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • family_with_children • us
5
Mediocre not the worst but definitely far from the best.
Pros:

Staff was super friendly and nice. The room was spacious and the fridge and stove were clean.

Cons:

Too many ghetto people. Both rooms on each side of me were constantly arguing, drug deals going on right down the hall. People smoking weed outside, cigarette smell was coming through my bathroom vents from another room. My floors were so sticky I had to buy a mop and mop the floors 5 times before they got clean. Needed a new WiFi code every 3 days.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Derrick • couple • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Noah • couple • us
1
Pros:

My room spelled like mold and mildew and all they did was give me some spray until the assistant general manager arrived and she was amazing and super helpful.

Cons:

Dog shit on the floor.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • us
5
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Louis • couple • us
10
Pros:

Excellent 👌🏾

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • extended_group • us
2
Horrible
Pros:

Never ate

Cons:

Cleanliness one towel place dirty

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Wknl • couple • us
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Major • solo_traveller • bs
5
Serious concerns that need to be address immediately.
Pros:

*very quiet
*was clean

Cons:

*parking was very far from the hotel
* Lack of 24 hr customer service presence at front desk .
*the personal at the front desk was not courteous at all.
*In case of an emergency the guess would have to call for assistance off properly.
* the emergency feed was very slow.
* Additionally, during my safe there was smoke coming from one of the rooms triggering off fire alarm and because the front desk was not available, a guess had to call the phone # posted at the desk to let them know what was happening. The response team was very slow. The evacuation was slow which could of cause injuries or death if the situation had gotten out of control. This was a great concern for me.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Marisel • couple • us
5
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Brown • family_with_children • jm
1
I didn’t stayed!!! I had to get a refund
Pros:

Nice property

Cons:

The room wasn’t fresh and I was comfortable,so I didn’t stayed.
I left the same night.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mutil • solo_traveller • us
1
Ah
Pros:

Bad experience, there's neither toilet paper nor towels, it's a shame. When I went to complain they only gave me one towel.

Cons:

nothing good

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Cedricka • solo_traveller • bs
7
Pros:

It was a good

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
7
Pros:

Great property

Cons:

Cleanness

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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denise • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • us
3
This was not a very good experience at a hotel. I will not be returning to that place.
Pros:

There was no breakfast. The only thing I liked about this hotel is the location.

Cons:

I was originally placed on the 3rd floor and it smelled so bad of weed. Even though I specifically requested a non smoking room. I asked to be moved and only then they placed me in a little newly renovated room. The 4th floor had slight smell of weed but not as stink and pungent as the 3rd floor. There is a mat in the elevator and it is always dirty. The 1st floor looks very worn and smells moldy and of weed all the time. I requested an iron and an ironing board which I was told I would have to come and get at the reception. Not very good service at all. I felt I had to beg for extra towels and toiletries. The sheets on the bed looked so worn and dingy. The blanket had cigarette burns. The pillows looked like it has been there since the hotel was originally built.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Major • solo_traveller • bs
1
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee