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The Royal Palms Resort & Spa

4.0 of 5
717 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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San Juan
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Stayed here with my gay brother and his husband and my partner for 4 days and 3 nights. Liked the light colored interiors and friendly and accommodating service. The salads are wonderful as is hanging out by the pool bar with hip and fun sounds. Enjoyed the Sunday Fun Day tea dance party with complimentary massage on a massage chair... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

Royal Palm has been the white glove of gay resorts in Fort Lauderdale. Now they are allowing women to frequent the bar, and stay at the resort. This is unacceptable. It is no longer a place for just men. I may as well go to a hotel elsewhere on the beach, where I can get similar service, and clientele. It's... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

If I wanted to stay at a straight hotel I can go to the 30 hotels down the street. If its a gay hotel keep it a gay hotel. Women at the pool with their cackling voices and snobbish looks. Come on guys, what were you thinking? Locals WILL stop coming on Sundays if this continues.

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Philip L, General Manager at The Royal Palms Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Toledokid, We appreciate your honesty and sincerely thank you for voicing your opinion. It is always a pleasure to have you join us and your patronage is greatly appreciated. We also understand your frustration and while we have always allowed women on our property on Sunday's, we truly believe in our business model of a loving and accepting atmosphere for... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Mike and Tony are the best massuers in Ft Lauderdale. I have had a vacation home in a 5 star condo hotel in Ft Lauderdale since 2006 that bosts one of the top 50 spas in the US. They DO NOT hold a candle to the very knowledgable team of Mike and Tony at the Royal Palm Spa. They assess... More

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Newburyport Massachusettes
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46 reviews 46 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

Just read that this is no longer just a gay men's resort. This explains why the clothing optional at the pool was put to rest, even though they claim other reasons. Our first time here about a year and a half ago was awesome!! This time, just average, room was clean in the common areas but had many cobwebs around... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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74 reviews 74 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We have stayed 4 days in this hotel and we liked the bedrooms, fitness and the pools. The fitness room is a bit small but that is to be expected in a smaller hotel. However, the fitness room needs some maintenance though as there were no towels, no water and airco did not work. Service is friendly and the breakfast... More

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Key West, Florida
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I went for the first time within 20 days of opening, gay, clothing optional, and the same the next 2 times. Then it change to a clothed resort and on my last visit and I mean last it is now all welcome. We walked in not knowing it had changed to all welcome and had to listen to a group... More

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worldwide
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This property was my favorite in Fort Lauderdale because of the Bar & Food on premises. I think it is important for guest to know that the hotel has gone from a men's resort to a mixed resort so expect to have straight ladies staying during your visit. For me it changed the chemistry at the resort.

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Albany, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The property continues to get better and better. From check- in to housekeeping, to a very special staff, this is what a vacation resort is supposed to be. No detail is beyond these guys. Philip, the new manager, is an extraordinary young professional. His eye for detail is obvious. It shows in the property, and more importantly, the attitude of... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I have stayed at the Royal Palms 3 times now and it gets better each time I stay. I would not want to stay anywhere else. The management, staff and guests are all a pleasure to be around. The minute you walk into the you are taken care of with impeccable service. They know you by name if you have... More

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Additional Information about The Royal Palms Resort & Spa

Address: 717 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Region: United States > Florida > Fort Lauderdale
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 37 Specialty lodging in Fort Lauderdale
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Royal Palms Resort & Spa, where "Tropical Sensuality" meets chic, contemporary design, is nestled in the heart of the seaside neighborhood of North Beach Village. This sleek, stylish 50 room, gay men's resort unites a pair of completely renovated buildings to create a private, intimate oasis that is just a short stroll from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Stellar round-the-clock service and luxurious amenities including our Full Service Day Spa, State of the Art Fitness Center, on-property Bar & Grill offering delicious selections for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and our duo of heated swimming pools, combine to make The Royal Palms unique to all of gay-Fort Lauderdale! In addition, the resort offers complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient parking on site.Each room at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa boasts modern European style; all very sexy and clean with pops of tropical color. Every room has a 42" flat screen TV and I-pod Docking Station. All bathrooms feature rainshowers which exhilarate as they trickle refreshingly onto smooth pebble stone floors. In addition every room is luxuriously appointed with the finest linens and most comfortable bath towels imaginable!Mini-Queen at 220 square feet located in the west building,just a few short steps following the resort's lush connecting trailway, but in a "more mellow" area of the property,Double-Queen at 287 square feet located in the west building, just a few short steps following the resort's lush connecting trailway, but in a "more mellow" area of the property,Standard King at 291 square feet located in the west building, just a few short steps following the resort's lush connecting trailway, but in a "more mellow" area of the property,Deluxe King at 295 square feet located by the grille and bar in the east building,Supreme King at 368 square feet located by the grille and bar in the east building, featuring an additional changing alcove.It should be noted that the bar and grille along with all deluxe and supreme king rooms are located on the East Side of the property in the more "active" area of the resort. All other rooms are located on the West Side of the property, just a few short steps following the resort's lush connecting trailway, but in a "more mellow" area of the property. We make every possible effort to honor all of your requests!! ... more   less 
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