The Sea Lord Hotel & Suites

My best experience in the area. From the moment I checked in, it was perfect. The staff, The owner was amazing Amile. Great guy , very hospitable. I don't know why others wouldn't write how great this place is. I loved it. Great location. Amazing room 207. Overall the best place I stayed in the area. I highly recommend. Can't wait to go back !

I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience at Sea Lord Hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea so others know what they’re getting for their money. At first glance, the property looks charming and well-kept, but that impression fades quickly once you settle in. One of the first things I noticed was visible deterioration—window jambs that are clearly rotting, which immediately takes away from the overall feel of the place. The Wi-Fi situation is frustrating. There are around 15 different “Sea Lord” network options, and when I called the front desk to ask which one to use, I was told to just keep trying them until one works. That pretty much sums up the level of organization here. The pool area is another letdown. There are no lounge chairs available, and guests are subtly pushed toward their “private beach” option—where, of course, you have to pay extra for chairs and umbrellas. The pool itself is advertised as heated, but it was freezing. Staff claimed it was 86 degrees, but every guest I spoke to agreed it felt closer to 70 at best. Getting around the property can also be frustrating—the elevator is extremely slow, which becomes noticeable very quickly, especially during busier times. Staffing also seems to be an issue. Employees are clearly stretched thin—the same person might be working the front desk, serving drinks, and taking food orders. At one point, I was told the massage therapist also works in the kitchen, which didn’t exactly inspire confidence. Dining was another awkward experience. There’s a man presented as the “chef” (possibly an owner or stakeholder) who actively pressures guests to eat on-site. It comes across as uncomfortable and pushy, especially when the menu itself is limited and doesn’t change between lunch and dinner. Prices are high for what’s offered—a tuna salad was $29 and a breakfast parfait was $20—with nothing particularly standout to justify it. Overall, the hotel feels like it’s trying to position itself as a resort, but when issues are raised, the response shifts to “we’re just a small hotel” or “we’re working on it.” That inconsistency reflects the experience as a whole. It’s not outrageously expensive, but it’s definitely trying to be something it’s not—and doesn’t quite deliver on the expectations it sets.

My email to the hotel after my stay: I will keep this short because I have a REVIEW I need to leave online for you. I am disgusted at the "full kitchen" I paid for. A REVOLTING pan that looks like it was pulled out of a garbage dump, 2 plates, 2 mugs, 2 knives, 2 forks 2 and 2 spoons, that looks like they've been around for 30 years. My family used to go to your hotel consistently for about 20 years. We had not been back in a while so I was really looking forward to our return. WHAT A DISAPPOINTED. I feel robbed of my $3500. I have NO DOUBT, that you harvested everything from our kitchen to give to another room that probably had more people staying in it. The DISGUSTING lack of any ethics on your part is that I paid the exact same amount of money for my room as the people you accommodated when you stole from our rooms kitchen. Further, the tables were filthy. We will never return. And I will tell the world of how your idea of a "full kitchen" is a REVOLTING array of items that appear to have been pulled out of a garbage truck. I do hope you share this with the owner.... although obviously the owner is aware of the complete lack of any sense of hospitality was shown to me by the REVOLTING items we were left / expected to use $550 a night. The only redeeming quality is the beach... and you had nothing to do with that... the beach is thanks to God. SHAMELESS of you to leave our room so ill-equipped and dirty. I hope when I leave my review you get a notification and that it causes you to perhaps think about the ADOMINABLE treatment and accommodations you provide at $550/night.