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  • Rooms: 8
  • Address: 77 Hendricks Isle, Formerly Beach Villas Apartments & Marinas Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Property Type: Motel
  • Small hotel conveniently located near a major roadway; limited staff and amenities; normally guest rooms open to the parking lot.
Description: Kira-Mar consists of spacious one and two bedroom vacation apartments along with a deep-water marina that can accommodate boats up to forty-eight... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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( 5-9 of 44 )
“cooler reception at the kira mar”

Kira-Mar Waterfront Villas & Docks

Aug 11, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We stayed at Kira Mar at end of July based on reviews read on trip adviser. Everything was as expected, beautiful surroundings, spotlessly clean and good value. We had booked 2 bed suite for ourselves and 3 children. Following our first night we felt that we could use some additional space and I asked Reggie if there happened to be a room free for any, or all, of our remaining nights. He said the room next door was free for the duration of our stay but he would have to confirm with Nathalie, who was out at that time, before he could commit but that he was sure they could 'sort something'. By next evening we had still heard nothing and I asked Reggie again (Nathalie still not have been seen). He muttered something about maid service being a problem (the room looked perfect to me) and said Nathalie would explain. For the remaining days of our stay neither of our hosts came back to us on the matter and the room in question remained unoccupied. Other than the time around breakfast, the office appeared to be closed much of the time, despite opening hours posted to the contrary. I see from this site that Reggie and Nathalie have a lot of very satisfied guests and I am puzzled and disappointed as to why they displayed such disinterest on our visit.

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coffeepot11's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Member since: June 03, 2007
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“Hot Fun in the Summertime at Kira-Mar”

Kira-Mar Waterfront Villas & Docks

Jun 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I spent a glorious time at Kira-Mar. Our villa was spotless with daily maid service. Each morning, I walked up Las Olas Blvd into town. What a great start to my day. The complimentary breakfast was great. Nathalie went one step futher. I asked for yogurt, and when we returned from the beach later that day, she had stocked the "fridge" with my favorites. We asked for beach chairs and an unbrella, no problem. What we loved most was how close we were to the beach and great resturants. My husband and I didn't have a bad meal the entire week.

Reggie & Nathalie are the best hosts we've ever met. We will return soon.

Philip & Maryalice
Metro Atlanta, GA

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Close to great restaurants
    • Disliked — We couldn't walk to the beach, so we had to pay for parking daily.
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NelsonMetroAtlanta's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: January 08, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: $188 (year-round)
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“A great place”

Kira-Mar Waterfront Villas & Docks

May 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent 3 days at Kira Mar and thoroughly enjoyed it. This place is great value compared to other accomodation in the area.
The hosts, Reggie and Nathalie, are very attentive. We had a small problem which was attented to in the most gracious and satisfactory way.
We stayed in a one bedroom apartment. The place was very clean and functional (bathroom is dated but did the job). It was nice not to have any carpet in the apartment!
The pool and grill area are lovely. The setting nearby the canal is charming.
The location is great, in a quiet area but still not far from restaurants on Las Olas blvd and the beach.
Although we had a car we decided to try the walk to the beach. It was OK - a good 20 min - but coming back at midday under the scorching sun was not as pleasant... There are buses along the Las Olas Blvd, we didn't try them but I'm sure it is a good way to to travel along Las Olas if you are not motorized or don't want to walk.
I would come back to Kira Mar if I returned to Fort Lauderdale and certainly recommend it (my rating is in relation to the rate, sure there are some more upmarket places and services but the rates are also higher - Kira Mar is definitely good value)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The location, the pool area
    • Disliked — The A/C wall units
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LarchmontMargot's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $188 (year-round)
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“Perfect”

Kira-Mar Waterfront Villas & Docks

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Apr 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed in a one bedroom apartment for two days prior to a cruise. Everything was exactly as described. This place is a gem! Not much to look at when you pull up, but once in the beautiful pool courtyard with views of the intercoastal it's like stepping back in Florida time. Impeccably maintained and spotless.
We arrived on a very early flight, and the manager offered to let us change in the just vacated room and to leave our bags in the room's closet. Don't know how many "exclusive" hotels I've arrived at mid-afternoon only to be told the room's not ready, seems to happen everytime, no matter how desolate the lobby is. But the Kira-Mar offered up a convenient solution without even being asked. Double the service at check out, I was told we could stay as long as we wanted since the room wasn't rented that night. Again, it seems everytime I ask for a late check out, even at hotels where we're frequent guests, platinum members etc. the response is always the same-no way.
The staff was friendly, and offered numerous recomendations for local restaurans etc.
Really a great little hotel, we look forward to returning. Location is perfect too, though not really walking distance to the beach.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DCFamily5's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
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“My Dream Place really exists!”

Kira-Mar Waterfront Villas & Docks

Mar 26, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Have you have wanted to escape your life and get away from it all even for just a few days? Not be bothered by anyone and yet have wonderful people to talk to, a beautiful pool to relax in and have someone provide you with breakfast that you can eat by the pool or bring back to your comfortable clean room and just relax? If so, Kira-Mar is the place for you. My husband and I stayed here four days pre-cruise and found this to be the magical place for us. After reading some reviews that said this place was dated, I was a bit concerned but that turned out to be unnecessary.

Nathalie and Reggie are among the friendliest and helpful people we have ever met. Usually, when we stay pre-cruise we stay in one of the high rises, just for convenience and cannot wait to leave. At Kira-Mar it was difficult to leave as the clientele staying there were the nicest people you could ask to be around. All friendly, but not "in your face". We were actually sad to leave Kira-Mar even though we had a wonderful cruise ahead of us.

We look forward to returning and will recommend this to our family and friends for all their needs.

I would really would like to keep this place a secret for ourselves, but with all the hard work that these two property owners do, that would be selfish. They keep the grounds and the rooms spotless and are the nicest people you could meet., and that is why you read that comment on every review.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Spotless, view, relaxing area, barbeque area, marina, really everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
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cruisenomore's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 22, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Shopping, Other
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Average price*: $188 (year-round)
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77 Hendricks Isle, Formerly Beach Villas Apartments & Marinas, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301