My boyfriend and I stayed here for 1 night after a week cruise vacation. It really is a perfect location, right off of A1A next to all of the other big hotel chains that are $300-$400 a night. We didn't have a car but easily walked to many great restaurants and even figured out the sun trolley that takes you... More

I stayed at the Shell the weekend of 4/13 and it was excellent. Seconds from the ocean on Ft Lauderdale Beach. You really can't beat the location. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. His is the perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway in South Florida.

Being from NJ, this motel reminded me of a typical Jersey Shore Motel, which was ok for me. Everything was fine, beach across the street, and nightlife was close by. I would stay here again. Room was a little small, but for a late 20's couple we had everything we needed. Shuffleboard was fun and the beach chairs were clutch.... More

We stayed over at The Shell for a couple of nights before boarding a cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. Main attraction was price: about $120 per night in January. Reservations were handled courteously and efficiently. We arrived after the office closed but had been briefed to use the phone outside to call next door to the "Sandy Shores" where the... More

Based on the reviews here I wasn't really sure what to expect, but took the risk on this place for it's cheap rates and proximity to the beach. We (a group of four college students on spring break) stayed in the Shell units (the first building), in a 2 bed single room. The room was not frilly, and was a... More

BEWARE!!!! on 2/17/13 after returning from a cruise, i arrived at the hotel expecting to check in. when i arrived they said there was no record of my reservation. when i showed the receptionist that my credit card was charged and i had a room, she checked the records. oops...it appeared that my credit card was in fact charged, but... More

Stayed there Jan. 2013 at the Martindale units. Weather was cold and so was the pool.Do any of these places that advertise "heated outdoor pools" actually have heaters, or do they depend on the sun? Our room was called the "Hideaway"( The smallest room we have ever stayed in). My wife and I had to dance around each other to... More

Now to be honest my first reaction on the Shell was "American Horror story 3 " should be filmed at it. How ever it is just a lovely little piece of old Fort lauderdale , over shadowed by the W and other tower blocks . It not only has one of the warmest pools available to use( Make sure you... More

I stayed here in January. The tiny little pool is not heated, so don't it cannot be used in winter. The rooms are small but they have remodeled the bathrooms, I would guess, maybe 10 years ago, The sheets were not changed on the one morning I stayed, so I guess you have to ask for that specifically. However, it... More