Okay, so southern Florida in August isn't really paradise but this resort made it seem closer. The three of us (my husband, my teenage son, and I) stayed in a poolside suite. This included a separate bedroom (with a second TV), a sleeper sofa in the large living/dining area, a complete kitchenette, and a very nice balcony (complete with 2 lounge chairs, 2 chairs, and a small table) overlooking the pools and palm trees. Lots of room for three adults and the kitchen made it possible to have breakfast in the room and drinks on the balcony. The staff was terrific – friendly and genuinely concerned about the comfort of the guests. Lovely pools and the Olympic one is actually large enough for swimming laps. The beach is beautiful and private. Palm trees all over the property.

The hotel is a bit off the beaten path (private and quiet). A car is good for trips to the grocery store (there’s a nice Publix within a 10 minute drive) and sight seeing. There’s a water taxi stop at the Hyatt Pier 66 which is only about ½ mile walk which is worth the trip just for the narration along the way.

I must say that staying at the Lago Mar was one of the best get-a-ways I've ever experienced! It really is so beautiful with a laid-back yet elegant, ambiance. We took our four year old daughter on her first real trip to the ocean, and we couldn't have picked a more perfect spot. It is family oriented, but not annoyingly so. I would have loved this place even without bringing my kid! We stayed in a suite, and that made it all perfect to keep food in the room and give us the space we needed. The rooms could use a little updating...but I wouldn't want too much to change the value and charm of the resort. It really is like old Florida!
The ocean was lovely, with plenty of free chairs and rental umbrellas. Watching the cruiseships (and even the freighters) take off and come in to the nearby port was a real treat for my daughter. I wish the planes with advertising banners didn't fly so much over this beach, but this is just the nature of Ft. Lauderdale, unfortuantly. The pool was amazing with a perfect temperature and depths. This is by far the most fun and relaxing pool I've ever been to. Lot's of nice European families in particular, and overall well behaved, good-spirited people.. The employees were also very kind and friendly. The proximity to the airport, the restaurants, the grocery, etc...was just great! It would now be hard to stay anywhere else in Ft. Lauderdale!

My wife and I spent a week at Lagomar in late July and we really enjoyed it a lot.

We had average expectations after other similarly priced experiences in South Florida.

After the initial shock of walking through a 1960´s Hollywood like "Etruscan-American" styled lobby and corridor that made us both grin, we discovered a well run, enjoyable facility with a huge beach that strikes as having enough palm trees to assign one to each room to protect guests from the fiery July sun. The poolside atmosphere and snackbar (try the chicken Thai salad) rank among the most perfect anti-stress treatments I´ve ever experienced worldwide.
What makes the difference with a number of beautiful places I have been around the world is the staff´s healthy friendliness, not only around the external amenities and neighborhoods but you also receive personalized attention over the phone whatever your needs are.
The complimentary bottle of good Californian red wine that was sent to our room upon arrival also helped to speed up the transition between our hectic daily routines, a very long flight and a week of relax. It´s a good policy, they should never discontinue that.
We were assigned to a seizable suite with a kitchenette (as emphasized in our reservation request, since not all suites have kitchens, although... I have to say.. it was only scarcely equipped...they could add a couple of pots and pans). We enjoyed quite a few evenings cooking and dining in our room after exploring and shopping around for organic food in the Fort Lauderdale area.

The week seemed to be peak season. It was full with happy families with children, relatives and friends, but never too noisy.

We look forward to repeat our experience at Lagomar.

We stayed at the Lago Mar from 4-10 Aug with our 2 children (6-1/2 & almost 5). We all had a relaxing, wonderful vacation. We read a few negative reviews before booking, but noticed the positive reviews out-numbered the negative, and took a shot. Absolutely no regrets. The beach was just GORGEOUS, couldn't be better. The pool was also great, although a lot of black spots (mildew?) on the walls. We had the pleasure of spotting the resident iguana, which was a real treat, he's so cool looking! Overall, the grounds were really pretty & well-maintained. Our poolside suite was very comfortable, and the full kitchen definitely came in handy with the kids (bought groceries for breakfast & lunch then treated ourselves for dinners). Enjoyed nice meal at the Acquario, but didn't make it to the breakfast buffet.
There were plenty of towels available every day for the beach. We liked the fact that the hotel was set away from the craziness of the strip - almost felt like being on an island. Rented a car, and everything was a very short, convenient distance. The hotel seems to attract a nice crowd (a lot of European families). We definitely would recommend this resort as well as re-visit in the future!