Soooo cute! The pictures don't do the hotel justice. I checked in yesterday and Maggie was amazing. She radiates happiness and good energy. We checked in for Tortuga and she said she had been busy getting it ready for everyone. She was very accommodating. The room was big! It was also nice and clean. The bathroom was huge too. It's important to me that cleanliness is sustained and it was. Parking is affordable! The room was also quiet. I would most definitely stay here again. read more

I was a little worried because Aqua is part of North Beach Village Resort, and one of their other hotels that I almost stayed at (Tranquilo) had some pretty bad reviews. Staff was so friendly and helpful--when I got there they brought me a parking pass and then brought me to my room. They have a number you can text with any questions which was awesome. Most importantly I felt safe. Room was clean, bathroom was clean, there was a safe, microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Also a smart tv which is a nice touch! CONS: the room was a little bit muggy/moist. I know this can't entirely be prevented but it just made it a little uncomfortable. There were a few mosquitos. For the location it was a solid choice. read more

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Just a few blocks from the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach. Clean rooms, friendly staff and reasonable rates. Quieter than most boutique hotels nearby. read more

This place is rough! Spring breakers have taken their toll on this one! I'm not sure if the reviews of this hotel are real.. other than mine! The biggest problem is the cleanliness and condition of the rooms! Their big rooms the two room suites I booked have really been used, cooked in and they're not clean and they smell like food and the floors are not clean. The small things are no phones in the room where you could communicate to the staff and no elevator so prepared to carry your luggage upstairs! There is no valet, there is no Bellman, there might somebody in the office !The staff was OK but very wary of guests? this hotel requires a $100 security deposit and I literally had to document the condition of my room so that I was not charged for all the damage from previous guests! It is literally one minute from the beach and that is all it has going for it! read more

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Location wonderful. Hotel minimalist but beds comfortable and all you need. Good price for so close to the beach.

Aqua was such a pleasant surprise. The entire staff, especially Maggie, went above and beyond with service, friendliness, and a positive attitude. I'll definitely be back! read more

First of all, this review is for the management, specifically the person who answers the phone. We didn't get a chance to stay here, and I'm sure the people who actually work on premises are great - and I can't imagine how hard it must be for them when they have to deal with angry people who get bumped due to overbooking and dealing with the mean man on the phone. My husband and I were excited about our trip to Florida and called Aqua a few days before we were due to arrive to confirm the reservation we made through Expedia. The man on the phone (once he finally answered after a few days of trying), put me on hold for a few minutes then let me know that the hotel was overbooked and they would do their best to put me at one of their other properties. I explained that I needed this property as we were attending a family celebration nearby. This man did NOT care. He did NOT care that I was stuck with nowhere to stay. He was downright mean - never apologizing only repeating "This is our busy season and we're overbooked, you should know that". Yeah buddy, that's why I booked this property 6 months ago! Finally, Expedia stepped in and took care of everything. They were amazing and I honestly can't say enough about them. (In case you're wondering, Expedia booked us at a completely different property since we couldn't trust Aqua to honor anything they were offering at this point - the mean man even hung up on the Expedia support person!) Lesson learned, this place overbooks then sticks you somewhere else, buyer beware! read more

My wife and I just returned from a 7 day stay in "The Village" and Aqua. Great trip, great hospitality. This is not a fancy resort. If you want to hang out in your lux hotel room and order room service, go elsewhere. If you want a mini neighborhood with several restaurants a world class bakery and about 17 swimming pools to chose from this may be your place. Oh did I mention it is basically one block from Ft. Lauderdale Beach. A 5 minute walk. Also right next to those Lux hotels with numerous dining and drinking opportunities. Chill at The Aqua. But mix it up on A1A if it suits you. Two more things: the room rates are half or less than the beachfront hotels. Also everything you read about "Maggie" the person in charge of the whole place, is true. She is one sweetheart of a person! CHEERS! Randy and Christine Dublin, Ohio. read more

Yee haw !!! Just had a fantastic trip to Ft Lauderdale.. great food ... beautiful weather and a unbelievable and relaxing stay at the Aqua Hotel! The location is perfect.. 1 block from the beach .. restaurants everywhere ... large inviting room with lots of amenities... But the best part of all was meeting and spending a little time with Maggie Love! She made the trip a very pleasant experience and I can't wait to return! Thank you Maggie P.S Thank you Charles for helping out with my late check and tv problems! Lol read more

So glad I gave it another try! This place is special. That word is thrown around a little too often in reviews, but Aqua deserves it. My experience was top notch from start to finish. I was greeted promptly and politely when I checked in, I was allowed to check in 45 minutes early. I was pleased to have the same accommodation of using a pool towel to visit the beach. The towels are every bit as nice as they were last time. The pool area was immaculate, clean tables, clean chairs a sparkling clean pool, every aspect of it was perfect. It had been this way last time, but I didn't include it in my review at the time. There have been a few issues with my rooms cleanliness last time, there were no such issues on this occasion. I was also very pleased to find the air conditioning turned down, so that the room was nice and cool when I got into it. The shower had good water pressure, and the bathroom was well appointed. The room also included in refrigerator, and a nice little area for stashing my stuff. The prices are still very reasonable, and the location can't be beat. I don't know if I'll ever be back in the area, but you can bet I'll be back here to stay if I ever am. read more

I'm giving them five starts solely because of Maggie. They are part of a group which, based on other reviews as well as my experience, regularly overbooks, which did not make me happy, as I was traveling with several heavy bags. Despite contacting the other hotel multiple times, when I arrived they said they were overbooked. Alright, it was spring break, but when I made my reservation the room was available, and we were in contact with each other, so there should not have been a problem. But that is my backstory. Thanks to Maggie, as soon as I was shuttled over to Aqua everything was fine. She found a great room for me, helped me with my bags, and even referred me to a fantastic restaurant two blocks away. I only needed to stay one night, but that one night was very comfortable and restful, even with spring break going on around me. Maggie - you made my trip memorable - thank you! read more

This place is an old, run down hotel that's been minimally remodeled and repackaged. Don't let the pictures or reviews fool you. While the price may be unbeatable compared to other properties nearby, you get exactly what you pay for. Management is rude, useless, and disrespectful. At the time of check in, we were advised that check out time was at 11am. We asked if the hotel accommodated late check out. We were asked until what time we would like and we responded 12pm. We were told a 12pm check out would not be an issue. Relying on the exchange we had with the agent who checked us in, we slept in on the morning we were scheduled to check out. While getting dressed to check out, the same employee who checked us in walked into our room without even knocking on the door prior to coming in. We did not even receive an apology for the situation. read more

i had a wonderful experience at the Aqua Hotel the room had a minimalsit surf vibe the salt pool was so relaxing the grounds had beautiful landscaping amd hide away seating so charming the little village shops and cafes we're awesome amd the Nicolas andElisa made our stay magical with great service ! and steps from the beach stunning !! tha k you we will be back ! read more

Just back from another great visit to the Aqua hotel, this is probably our 4th or 5th return visit. The staff here are beyond wonderful they are constantly working and making the place even better. Maggie is absolutely the best she takes care of every guest as family. We love her. We met Phillipa who will be opening a wine bar at the property which looks absolutely beautiful. Loved our conversations and we wish you all the best. See you on our next visit for sure. Happy Holidays to you all read more

I would rate this hotel higher due to location, the comfortable bed and the front desk staff were attentive. The facilities also offered 3 heated pools, which although they were small, was nice. However, the room we stayed in was a great deal smaller than the pictures indicated. There was no storage for clothes or bathroom sundries, or a place to simply put your suitcases away. Even a small room would benefit from few nightstands, and some shelving in the bathroom. Additionally, and the specific thing that drops my review to 2 stars, the maid service decided it would be up to them to determine the change left by the bed was their tip; which it was not. We tipped the maids in cash, but they stole additional change left by the bed (of course the pennies were left behind). This was upsetting to us and left us a bit paranoid about any other property we left in the room. read more

Stayed at the Aqua hotel based on reviews. Not sure how this could be a 4 star plus hotel. The pool wasn't cleaned in the morning, the check in experience was less than expected and they couldn't keep the noise level down even at 2am. One positive is the location, 2 blocks from the beach. Be extra diligent before staying here read more

Absolutely loved staying here and will be back! We stayed for one night prior to our cruise and it was a wonderful stay. Maggie greeted us and was super friendly and sweet. She even let us check in early for no extra charge. The hotel is walkable to bars, restaurants, the beach, and a liquor/wine store. Our room was very cute and clean. The only reason I didn't give the stay 5 stars is because there is a little bit of wear and tear on some of the furniture and buildings, but that is to be a expected of an older facility near the beach! read more

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Maggie at the front desk is amazing! She deserves a raise! Our AirB&B host cancelled our reservation at the last minute and Maggie helped us get in our room with kindness and hospitality. Her customer service is top notch! She also helped us get ready for the beach by giving us towels and chairs to borrow. Our room was comfortable and spacious. The patio spaces were lovely at night and the pool was refreshing. We will be back! read more

We had a room reserved at Beach Garden's Hotel. Well when we got there they said they lost our reservation and had 0 rooms for they sent us to Aqua Hotel. Aqua gave us 2 rooms for the trouble which was great considering we are a family of 5. The rooms are very spacious, the trouble didn't occur until after we went to sleep. We had a early flight so we got up at 2:30AM. (luckily) It was dark, I walked into living room area and thought I seen something move. I flipped on the light and it was INFESTED with roaches. Adults and Babies. (My 7 year old was asleep on the pull out couch.) We jerked him up and got the hell out of there. Thank heavens we didn't leave our luggage/bags in the room. Our older daughter and son was in the room next to us. We went over to there room and there was also some in there room, just not as bad as ours. Pay the extra money and go to a CLEAN and BUG FREE, hotel!! read more

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never go here it's the worst hotel ever they tried to scam me and my friends. They made us buy a whole other room because they would let 3 of us go in one room even though on the website it said we could fit 4. We fought with them for hours and had to get corporate involved but we still had to pay. Every other person we talked to that stayed here had the same exact problem as us. DO NOT GO HERE also the rooms were dirty and the towels had stains on them in my room. Staff was rude on many occasions. read more

Maggie and Elisa set us up very well on our latest visit!! We needed a last second place and they quick and easy put us in a great position to stay! Great service from these wonderful ladies. read more

I love hotels with pools because I find that swimming always helps me to relax which is exactly what I want to do when I'm on holiday and that is exactly why I ended up going for this hotel because the reviews online were great for it and it did look like a great place just to stay and enjoy myself which is exactly what it turned out to be. It was very impressive to come into a room as impeccably clean as mine was, especially since I have been to some pretty down right terrible hotels in Fort Lauderdale and it really was super great to go to a hotel where everything was really clean and relaxing and the fact that the hotel was in a pretty good location too was a huge bonus because it was easy to go to eat out and not have to go far. read more

My stay was very short; I was out of the room for almost the whole day and only came back to sleep. The simplistic decor gave it a modern, beach-y feel. The perfect complement for staying in Las Olas. The room was very clean and spacious. The only thing that was a little offsetting were the tile floors since I'm not used to tile being in a bedroom, but it fit the theme very well. It was a tad pricey but not as pricey as other nearby boutique hotels, and considering it was Spring Break, it was a good deal. I'd definitely stay here again. read more

Ms. Jory was very accommodating. We had an issue with our room and she moved us and was able to get us a very clean and spacious room. Had no problems at all assisting us and was extremely polite. She sets the bar for customer service and raised standards. She need a raise I am extremely happy and satisfied as a customer! read more

Room 2209 was the room we were given. When we came to our room, we were were met with ants and a dirty floor (bottom of our feet were brown walking from a clean shower to the bed. We advised management of the pest control problem, and the response that we received was "this is Florida, there are ants everywhere". Not sure why this place has been given so many good reviews on other sites, but I will not come back to this establishment read more

Stayed here 2 years in a row. The staff is friendly and well mannered. The rooms are clean and you're one block from the beach. Tons of restaurants and shops and little cafe's around you. Anything you need they will help with. Quiet area. read more

One star is too much to give at this point. We booked a hotel for Tortuga musical festival a month in advanced and we called today to cancel one night since we decided to only go down there for 2 days instead of 3 and they decided to tell us "SORRY WERE OVER BOOKED WE ACTUALLY DONT HAVE A ROOM" wtffff. So you're telling me we would have traveled to this hotel and they didn't call to reach out or anything to tell us this!? Totally unacceptable as a business in hospitality. We have confirmation emails and withdraws on credit cards and everything. Someone doesn't know how to book reservations accurately. Never tried them and never will. Too many other hotels in the area to choose from. Spoke with higher up management and they basically said nothing other than "that's the hotel business" half of us work in hospitality and no that's not the business works... read more

This place is awseome... its like a home away from home. We stayed here after we were not happy with the other hotel (motel) that we booked, we call Aqua and asked if they had opening. Yes they did!!! Just a 5 minute walk from the other place, when we arrived Dominic handled the check in with my husband and was nice to reccommed place to go eat. Also showed us around the property they have two heated pool, a bbq section, towels and chairs you can take to the beach. When we got to our room it was like wow, you walk in to a spacious living room section with a small kitchenette the sofa pulls out to a bed if you need it. Then to the right is the restroom which by the way the shower is awesome!!! Then you have the bedroom a nice comfortable bed. Walking distiance to the beach and restraunts. The only negative thing is the walls are really thin and you can hear the neighbors (but none was to loud), I recommend asking for an up stairs due to the fact we had a family above us which was loud, there kid kept jumping and running so sleeping in wasn't an option, and our neighbor next to us also was a family and had a baby that constantly cried. Also in the bedroom ther is an ajoining door that had no lock on it at all, the only thing blocking it was a very easy rollable night stand. That should really get fixed. Other than that this place rocks!!! read more

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Catching up on reviews and couldn't forget this one. Stayed in July 2017 with my daughter and her friend for a quick trip. We LOVED this place. Such a cute little neighborhood feel with all the Art Deco hotels around. We arrived a little early and Stephanie warmly greeted us and made us feel right and home. She was just amazing and one of the reasons we loved it here but also...the decor is perfect, very clean, rooms are a great size with every amenity you need. Two swimming pools. And - at least for the time being - an ocean view. All for a great price. It's not a hotel - no restaurant on premises - but there is plenty to walk to in the neighborhood or a quick car ride away. read more

Arnold was amazing!!!! He was so professional and friendly and very safe here and I would highly recommend staying here. As a solo female traveler I feel very safe here Arnold was very professional and accommodating. I was treated with the upmost respect and i would recommend solo or couples to come here read more

THIS PLACE IS THE BEST FIND!!! I often go on cruises, and have stayed in MANY places in Miami and Ft. lauderdale, and this is hands down the steal of southern Florida!! THE SERVICE IS BETTER THEN ANY 5 star hotel! Maggie their manager is the absolute BEST! Management ... Coming from A business owner, you better pay her well because she is a jem!! They don't make workers like her very often . She cares about the place like it's hers, and goes out of her way to make you never want to go home. Here's a couple examples of the service here....On the first night we had no rental car ,we asked where to get a pizza...the places that delivered had bad reviews, so Darrel says, order here... And I'll go get it for you!! What??? Really!?? We were shocked and loved he would do that for us. Maggie also brought wine around to the pool, and cold eucalyptus/lavender wash cloths which smelled so great and felt awesome on a hot day. This past stay, when I called to confirm, I mentioned to Darrell we needed a rental car. He said "I'll have Gold Coast rentals call you" AND THEY DID!! When we got here and got settled they drove here and got us, and we saved $60 bucks on the rental car vs the enterprise around the corner. We stayed in March during spring break and came back in November for 4 days precruise and 2 after. We got an even better corner room this time, set up like a 1 bedroom apartment!! It's super clean, the BED IS COMFORTABLE - a number one must have!! The decor is tasteful and you are just a short walk to the main strip and the beach!! They have two pools, with nice "front gate" brand rafts, they have chairs you can take to the beach, two grills to cook out, and this room has a full kitchen!!! Our rates are from $119, to $149... AGAIN A STEAL for what I've paid and stayed in before!! We will NEVER stay anywhere else!! read more

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Yelp reviews never let me down! This hotel is clean, attractive, well-run, and 1 block from the beach. Yes, there's a Four Seasons construction site between the hotel and the beach, but that speaks to the desirable location, doesn't it? The hotel has a very mid-century modern exterior, and my room was sparse in a good way. IKEA-type furnishings, very tasteful. Mostly white with touches of Aqua, comfortable bed and good linens. There are 2 heated pools with comfortable looking lounge chairs (I didn't have enough time to utilize), a garden area with BBQ grills and nearby tables and chairs. Al was working the front desk when I arrived, and actually walked me through the property and to my room. Very efficient, clean, and reasonable price for a late booking and short 1 night stay. I would definitely stay here again. read more

Stayed here overnight with a late flight leaving the next day. When I first called to see if we could check in early at 9:30 am I was greeted by Denise. She was one of the most sincerely friendly hotel concierge front desk persons I have EVER dealt with. Most hotels are so rude when it comes to requests especially ones for a early check in. We were able to check in early thanks to Denise I think that was her name (German native) AMAZING!!! When we arrived the mini boutique hotel stood out from the others there, so retro cleaned lined and minimalistic. The Aqua hotel is a part of a little village of similar hotels all within 3 to 4 blocks from one another. The beach is right across street, and the salt water pool in the back of the hotel where our room was, had to be the cutest little refuge from the busy streets off the main drag. I loved the private secluded feel of the hotel, really not into choosing big chain, over crowded, pretentious hotels. We spent most of our time pool side just relaxing! The room was as pictured super clean and very comfortable, all you really need ! I then requested a late check out and was over accommodated!! Stephanie and Theodore were glad to let us check out later that night for a very small fee! I think it pays to spend monday tuesday here hahaha. So over the top accommodating! Staff 10 million stars********!!! Book!! you'll be glad you did!! read more

Last time I was here I left a two-star review only because there were so many rude, loud and obnoxious guests down at the pool. Yelling and screaming for no apparent reason. Passing around food in the pool letting chicken wings fall in the pool playing loud music. They even had the cops called on them. And that didn't seem too deter their behavior. I guess I didn't learn my lesson I'm back again this year around the same time 4th of July and it seems like those people never left. The hotel staff is very nice! They're very accommodating and they want to take care of their guests. The rooms are clean and very nice as well. But I think this will definitely be my last time at the aqua Hotel. read more

Aqua Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I stayed here with 3 other friends and the room was spacious and clean. We had a blast and we loved the fact that there was a kitchenette. We loved the pools and the fact that the beach is just a short walk away! P.S. Ray, you are awesome! :) read more

would've been a 5 if my check in experience wasn't so bad. had to wait 10 minutes for some lady to check us in just so SHE cou us attitude saying we should've waited... honey YOU should've been there. but other than that... it's a nice place to stay at :-) read more

One of the many mom-n-pop hotels in 'the village's but what sets Aqua apart is the service. I have stayed at a number of places in the area and the staff here is by far the best, esp Hansel who helped work through a travel issue I had while there. Plus, clean, good size rooms, 2 great pools and a chill vibe. Highly recommend! read more

We stayed at Aqua Hotel a year ago and it was AMAZING. The rooms were clean and stylishly decorated; the pools were warm and always quiet; and the location was unbeatable. The beach was literally across the street and the hotel was near a ton of cool bars and restaurants. Not to mention, it was so affordable-- definitely very reasonable for two young people on a budget, but still classy with great customer service. Overall, a wonderful experience. I highly recommend staying here. You will not be disappointed. read more

I loved this hotel because it was cozy and quaint. the staff was very friend. With all the new high rises around it was nice to have a hotel with that nostalgic feeling of what it use to be like vacationing by the beach. read more

A perfect boutique hotel!!!! I found this place on another site, and gave it a try. What a Gem! Friendly staff, large rooms, immaculately clean, decent rates, and perfectly located. I only stayed a night, but will be sure to stop in for a long weekend in the future. Think 1960's South Florida style, when picturing this hotel. - Garden areas, Family friendly, 2 pools with warm scented towels. Just a true pampering from a small resort. I was highly impressed by the integrity of the staff, and will recommend this place with confidence. read more