I went there because of the reviews on Trip Advisor. Those glowing reports must have been for some other property. The Beach Palace is disgusting. The elevator was filthy, the room door was warped, the paint is peeling, the room was dark but not dark enough to hide the dirt. The bathroom was moldy and the towels were paper thin. We walked out and went somewhere else. I would not have stayed there is the room was free.

I live in Georgia, but I travel to Ft. Lauderdale once a mth on business. This past weekend I had the pleasure of staying in this wonderful establishment. The staff was helpful and friendly. The rooms were spotless with a cleaning crew that was outstanding. They were very polite and were never in the way. The food in the on-site restaurant was amazing, but not only that it was affordable. You are literally 20 yards from the ocean and if you don't feel like walking to the ocean, you can relax poolside and enjoy a nice refreshing cocktail from the Tiki Bar that is located right next to the pool. This place is absolutely fantastic and I recommend if you are visiting Ft. Lauderdale that you look no further because this is the place to stay. I know I will.

After cancelling our reservation at the Days Inn we found this all pink place on A1A with balconies in every room with a bit of ocean view between high-rise houses opposite the street, at least from the 3rd floor.

Paid 80 $ for a king room with a plasma TV, safe (extra dollar), fridge, microwave and nice furnishings. A complimentary breakfast of juice, coffee, cereal, donuts and muffins was included.

The only drawbacks were no coffeemaker in the room and the balcony floor that had not been cleaned for ages. Had to put shoes on going there.

The pool was nice and warm. There was also a restaurant by the pool.

The staff was friendly enough, sounded like they were Polish or something like that.

After reading reviews of the cheaper accomodations in Lauderdale by the Sea, I was concerned about the condition of the available lodgings. I was going to Fl to find a vacation home, called to determine that many hotels were available and decided to take my trusty Florida Travel Saver coupon book and ask to see the room and amenities before checking in.
It is an older property but was very classy in it's day. The room was clean, bedding fresh, programmable safe in the room, fridge was cold, balcony overlooking Ocean Dr., AC worked, plenty of cable channels. A little tatterd at the edges but perfect for my needs. Sure, the elevator was slow but even being on the 3rd floor, I just used the stairs, no problem.
Continental breakfast every day - donuts, muffins, OJ, waffles and most importantly for me, fresh coffee! The maid was also the attendant. Staff mostly Russian. She was upset when I didn't have her make up the room the 1st day. It might be a different story during high season. Fast high speed internet in lobby for free. I needed to use it for my research. They even received an 8 page fax for me - for free again.
Very nice Tiki bar. Always busy, even during the summer. I gathered it was a favorite watering hole of the locals. Cold beer and very good food. Famous for their beef sandwiches. I can't comment on the local restaurants as I ate there every evening.
Across the street from the CVS. 5 min ride to Publix just to the N. Plenty of parking but probably a tad tricky when busy due to narrowness of spacing.
Beach was a 5 min. walk. Most access was blocked by the high rise ocean condos but one of the bartenders, who even offered to help with my luggage, informed me to go through the McDonalds parking lot just down the street and you could cut through near the Ocean Manor. Two Tiki bars to choose from there for lunch or a cold libation.
I wouldn't go to the Palace for a honeymoon or romantic getaway but it was perfect for my needs. The pool was small, I preferred the beach anyway, so I didn't use it. No hairdryer or fan in bathroom. Once again, it might be a different story during season but if in the area in the future, I'd have no reservations staying at the Palace again. Oh, by the way, I did buy a condo but it is on the Gulf coast in Indian Shores. Hope this review has been helpful!