Bahia Mar Beach Resort

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Sep 9, 2008 by Jeff from Marietta, GA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The beach and walking to dinner.
• $18 a night to park with no advanced warning.

“I was very satisfied with the hotel except for the parking fee.”

Sep 5, 2008 by Laura from Lenexa, KS
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• I really liked how close the hotel was to everything; including the beach.
• The hotel was not as clean and new as I would have liked but fine for price.

“The location of the hotel was pretty good. It was right by the beach (across a crosswalk that went above the interstate). It was also near many restaurants, bars, and shops. It was very affordable and we had a great view of the ocean from our room. They had a good gym and nice pool area as well. I did think that the staff could have done a better job at cleaning the hotel. It wasn't horrible, but could have been better. The staff was very nice. Overall it was a great trip and would go back to this hotel if I wanted to save some money.”

Sep 3, 2008 by Photios from St Laurent, QC CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location and sea view room.
• Bath room was too small.

“Good value hotel.”

Aug 25, 2008 by Sheila from Richardson, TX
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• The location to the beach was ideal.
• The rooms are too small and the amenities need upgrading.

“We arrived at the Bahia Mar on August 19th and were staying until August 21st after five days in Key West. During our time in Florida Tropical Storm Fay decided to visit so some issues with the hotel are directly related to the storm and I understand that it is in no way the fault of the hotel. That being said when we arrived and went to check in I was a little more than frustrated. Because of the storm approximately 60% of their rooms had some water damage. (By their own admission). We were told they had a room for us but not at the Bahia Mar and wanted to put us in the Comfort Inn which is several miles from the beach. I was told that I wanted a hotel on the beach rather than one where I would have to drive. The person at the front desk was awesome and first offered us a smoking room that just wouldn't work for us due to the smell. The rooms in the adjacent four storey building were extremely small though they may be average for the Ft. Lauderdale area. The beds are not queen size, they are full size and are not very comfortable though the bedding is nice. The bathrooms are also very small and do not include complete bath amenities. They do have HBO but that's just about it except for the local channels and a couple channels of ESPN. Also in the adjacent building there is one elevator at the far end of the hotel and self-parking only available at the rear of the hotel which made getting to our room a pain with luggage as our room was in the middle of the hotel. There is also a mini-bar in the room with nothing in it.”

Aug 3, 2008 by Diana from Alpharetta, GA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• The ocean view.
• Everything else.

“The hotel is very old and is in much need of renovation. Carpet stains were throughout the hotel and our hotel room. Our room smelled and was very uncomfortable.”

Jul 15, 2008 by Paresh from Lutz, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[1] • Location:[9]

• Food was good. View was good from the room on the Marina side.
• Customer service was horrible.

“When we arrived at 1 am, we were told that the hotel was overbooked. The Hyatt Regency was ok. At this time, we were told, we would be compensated for our inconvenience with free parking and free breakfast in the morning. However, we had to check out at 11 am and our rooms were still not ready the next day at the Bahia Mar for our second night stay. We had requested a non-smoking room and when we arrived, our room had a horrible odor of cigarette smoke. When we called the front desk, we were told that our room was non-smoking and that the hotel could not control anybody if they decided to smoke in the room. The front desk person said she would send someone right up to deodorize the room since we had young children. We waited for 45 mins and none arrived. When we called back to the front desk, they rudely told us that there was only one person working in housekeeping and that they would come. None arrived the rest of the night. We sprayed perfume on the AC vent to drown out the cigarette smell. The next morning, we were supposed to remind the front desk people about compensation. We were told that they would compensate by giving us free parking and free breakfast. None knew anything about this and we were told that if this was the case, that coupons would have been issued to us the night we arrived. I explained that the night desk person was very swamped with three groups of people checking in and being diverted to the Hyatt, that he told us that all the rest would be sorted out in the morning about compensations. The manager finally agreed to give us the coupons but the server at the breakfast bar kept hounding us about who was going to pay the bill. She asked rudely 4 times about the coupons. She refused to go to the front desk manager to find out about the coupons. At one point, she told me I could not leave the area until the coupons were issued. I have never been so insulted.”

Jul 10, 2008 by Mike from Bonaire, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• I love the private walk to the beach.
• Rooms in the Marina bldg were familiar - i.e. like cheaper hotels.

“It was a very nice hotel for the money and location, but some of the others along the strip would probably be better (but more expensive). Overall I enjoyed my stay, and I would stay again.”

Jun 5, 2008 by Jesse from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The access to the pool and the beach were great. I felt safe and secure.
• The inside of the hotel is very dated. In the halls wall paper is peeling off the walls.

“Overall my stay was pleasant and the staff was friendly. The interior of the hotel is very dated, with the halls having a musty smell and wall paper peeling off the wall. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I felt safe and secure in the location of the hotel.”

May 27, 2008 by Mike from Middleburg, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• View of the Marina and the beach was wonderful. Upon check-in we were offered a free upgrade without asking.
• Having to pay $19.00 a day for parking.

“The last time I was at this hotel was 20+ years ago. The hotel staff believes in customer service and was always polite and courteous.”

May 22, 2008 by Paul from Gaithersburg, MD
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[4] • Location:[9]

• Excellent view of the Marina.
• The staff was unfriendly.

“The hotel provides easy access to the Marina and has a private secured entrance to the Fort Lauderdale beaches. The hotel offers A La Carte breakfast on the weekend and a buffet at other times. The parking is too pricey at 18.00 per night.”

May 21, 2008 by Raj from Ventura, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The location was great.
• Seemed a little old.

“The desk clerk was nice and upgraded me for free. The hotel seemed dated.”

May 12, 2008 by Katina from Chesterfield, VA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Location to beach.
• It was dated. Bathroom was small and lacked privacy.

“I like that it was close to the beach. The staff was very nice and helpful but I would not return nor would I reccommend it to my friends or family. The hotel was dated. The bathrooms lacked privacy and were extremely small and cramped. The restaurant had great food presentation but the quality and price was a disappointment, especially for children.”

May 10, 2008 by Michelle from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[4]

• Walking distance to beach and restaurants.
• Hotel staff very rude, facilities very old and musty.

“Very unpleased with the staff that were very rude. Additionally, the rooms smelled of mold. The accommodations were very dated. Parking was overpriced at $18 self parking per night, compared to other local nicer area hotels of $12 per night. Beach was great, but significant distance from hotel.”

May 6, 2008 by Paula from Jamestown, NC
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• I loved the location and the beach access.
• I did not like the room location they gave us.

“Our room location may have been my fault as I did not request a different room so I can't tell you what their response might have been. We were put on the ground floor beside their utilities room. All hotel activity and accesses were on the second floor. Also, upon arrival they told us anything could be charged to our room by showing our card. While on our way to the beach with no cash, we stopped at the pool to rent beach chairs that were available. We were told at that time that we had to rent the chairs with cash. I was very frustrated by this time and said forget it. But we loved our day on the beach anyway.”

Apr 28, 2008 by Linda from Moncks Corner, SC
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[4] • Location:[7]

• Nothing.
• Room & hallway smell mildewed.

“This is not a 4 or 5 star hotel! Don't stay here! Room and hallway smelled like mildew and the testing for the fire alarms went off at all hours for 2 days! Would you pay $12 for a ham sandwich? Stay at the Courtyard Marriot down the street!”

Apr 24, 2008 by Duane from Oceanside, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Staff were very pleasant.
• Hotel is run down.

“Ref: Bahia Mar this hotel has seen better days. Great location just in need of remodel. Electric outlets and outlet covers in room were not secured. Electric conduit and j-boxes secured to inside wall of room leading to air conditioner. Large and very comfortable room though. I would consider staying at this facility again.”

Apr 22, 2008 by William from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Location and ability to get to the beach! The pool bar is also nice.
• Food was too expensive!

“This has been my second time staying at the Bahia Mar. My wife and I enjoy our stay there. We will go back again. The staff is very nice.”

Apr 9, 2008 by Joy from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• I liked that it was close to the beach.
• Rooms were not ready. Website has different check in/out times than hotel.

“I was not pleased. I had to wait an hour for the room to be ready. The shower and toilet water was yellow. The doors to the bathroom were broken. There was no wet bar (refrigerator and microwave in the room) and this hotel is supposed to be a resort. Limited selection of foods in the restaurant. Common rest room was hideous. Staff was ok. No one was able to accommodate for the wait time. For the fact that it was supposed to be a resort.”

Apr 9, 2008 by Art from Point Pleasant, NJ
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Beach and pool was nice.
• Stayed across the parking lot. Tower is nicer.

“Would go again.”

Mar 31, 2008 by Paul from Kenosha, WI
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Facilities and location.
• Older property/some updating needed.

“Great location-facilities are newer but rooms in our section were in need of updating. Nearby shopping and restaurants. Beach right across the street with easy access. Broken water main in parking lot during our stay resulted in hours without water.”

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Amenities at Bahia Mar Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale

24 Hour Front Desk Babysitting/Child Services Bar/Lounge Business Center Concierge Express Checkout Fitness Center or Spa Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Laundry/Valet Services

Meeting/Banquet Facilities No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Parking Pool Restaurant Safe Deposit Box Shops/Commercial Services Tennis