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Lago Mar Resort and Club
1700 South Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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5 of 5 stars
gem21 2 contributions
Boston
Apr 23, 2007 | Trip type: Family
10/10 found this review helpful

Just returned from a five-night stay during my daughter's April vacation week. This lovely and quiet resort that was fun for the whole family. My husband and I were able to relax while my daughter played with the many friends she met at the resort. The children's playground and mini-golf area were both very close to the lagoon pool, so we felt comfortable allowing her to play in these areas with her friends while we stayed by the pool. We felt the lagoon pool was prettier and more inviting than the larger pool -- the larger pool felt like a standard hotel pool, whereas the lagoon pool was more unique and resort-like. The beach was clean and secluded. There was a bit of a rough undertow, but the water and sand were lovely. It was fun to see the cruise ships coming in and out of the nearby channel -- but some of the tankers and container ships were a bit unsightly.

Our accommodation, a one-bedroom poolside suite, was in the older building, but it was clean and comfortable. My only complaint was that the bedroom window was right along with open-air hallway, so I had to remember to close our shades before dressing!

The resort is indeed pricey for food and drinks, but the kitchen and refrigerator allowed us to stock our own breakfast and beverage items and save some money. We ate twice at the Italian restaurant, Acquario, for dinner. It would have been nice to have more of a choice for dinner. However, this is a function of the Lago Mar being a relatively small resort, which was a real plus to me.

About the 18% gratuity (not 20% as I've seen mentioned in other reviews here) -- yes, it does exist. However, my husband and I usually tip in the 20% range, so this made it easy in that we didn't have to calculate the tip. And maybe the resort has changed its policy, but I did not see it added to non-service items that I purchased in the Soda Shoppe (my daughter bought some candy that was subject only to tax, not gratuity). I recommend purchasing sodas and snacks at nearby shops, such as Walgreen's and Publix, if you want to save some money.

The free parking and free wireless internet connection were nice extras. We stayed at a far inferior resort near Miami last year where we had to pay nearly $40 each day for those services and a "resort fee."

In general I don't like Florida very much -- I think it can be tacky and can feel unsafe, but the seclusion of Lago Mar and its private stretch of beach make it a lovely hideaway. I can understand why people would return to the resort year after year, and I hope to do the same!

  • Liked — secluded location, gracious service, laid-back atmosphere, family-friendly
  • Disliked — lack of dining options, but not much else!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 23, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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The Lago Mar was fabulous! Would love to retun again!!!!

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5 of 5 stars
Ct03traveller 5 contributions
Connecticut
Apr 22, 2007 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

We just returned from a wonderful trip to the Lago Mar. It is the perfect family resort. The grounds are beautiful. I felt like I was in the Caribbean. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The best part of the resort is the old fashioned charm. It is not at all like the other modern high rise resorts in Ft. Lauderdale. Yes, the Lago Mar is a bit older, but that helps to contribute to the ambience. We had a one bedroom suite. While it is in the older building, the room was still very nice and spotless.
The only glitch we encountered was a mistake on the bill. They overcharged us by four hundred dollars for our breakfast!! Luckily, we caught the error and they corrected it right away. Always double check the itemized area on the final bill.
I highly recommend the Lago Mar. I just hope they don't tear it down and turn it into an impersonal high rise resort.

  • Liked — Location and Beautiful grounds
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 22, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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Excellent for families

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4 of 5 stars
VirginiaJkl 1 contribution
Virginia
Apr 16, 2007 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

We just returned from a 2 night stay at Lago Mar. Our group included parents, grandparent, and 5 kids (15, 13, 12,10 and 10) We were worried seeing some of the reviews about the quality of rooms, but were happily surprised with the resort. Our rooms were lovely, and the resort beautiful. The outside areas were especially nice with lovely plantings and landscaping. The beach was probably the nicest we have seen. After driving north and seeing the "strip" of beach next to the road, we were especially glad we opted for Lago Mar. Lots and lots of families with young children. Shuffle board, putt putt, volleyball and pools. The resort even had pails and shovels they will lend you to use on the beach. Overall the resort had an old-fashioned family feel. The breakfast buffet with made to order pancakes and omlets as well as fresh fruit and breads was a steal at $6 for kids 13 and under! The beach grill was convenient, but the food was so so at best. If in Ft. Lauderdale again, we will definitely return.

  • Liked — Beach and atmosphere
  • Disliked — food at beach grill
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 16, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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Lago Mar was wonderful

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5 of 5 stars
redbird4113 3 contributions
pittsburgh
Apr 14, 2007 | Trip type: Family
4/4 found this review helpful

Lago Mar is a lovely family beachfront resort with wonderful atttentive staff.
The accomodations are spacious, clean and oceanfront!
We were so impressed by the staff and their kind demeanor and
consistent care for guests, it is not the norm anywhere anymore.
The pools are fun, the outdoor dining tasty and the weather in
Fort Lauderdale was great.
The location is good; beachfront away from the riff raff and close
enough to hit Publix's and Starbucks..
We would love to stay at Lago Mar again.
The management and staff should be reognized for a well run
well trained organization!!

  • Liked — Staff And Location Near Beach
  • Disliked — not much...
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 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 (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay April 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 17, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, 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, Outdoor / Adventure
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loved it!

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5 of 5 stars
Kaybers 3 contributions
St.Louis,MO
Apr 1, 2007 | Trip type: Family
5/6 found this review helpful

Perfect resort! What a great beachfront property .We stayed in a one bed two bath full kitchen suite and for the price I couldn't imagine anyone could complain. I have stayed at plenty of Ritz and Four Seasons and none of them would give you the space for this beachfront property. The staff was very nice and accomodating. Service was quick and always with a smile. It seemed as if the staff actually enjoyed their jobs. They kept the grounds clean and even though they were booked to capacity you never felt like you had to wait or that you were on top of others. The kids could roam free and with so many actvities they could never be bored. There were a lot of kids to meet and play with of all different ages. My children (14 and 8) were with 5 other cousins and were always entertained with putt putt, volleyball, ping pong, shuffleboard and a gorgeous beach and two pools. The staff was great to the kids and that made for a perfect 10 night spring break for their parents.

  • Liked — how large it was for the price
  • Disliked — the master was in the back not with a beachfront view
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 30, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, 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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Address: 1700 South Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316