Marriott's BeachPlace Towers Reviews & Ratings

Our family has truely enjoyed Beachplace with the great beach, the Boatshow and all the events and restaurants near. Very relaxing and great facilities.

After a year's absence, we returned to BeachPlace for week in early February. The weather was glorious, sunny and 75 degrees almost every day. The ocean temperature was in the low 70's, and very pleasant, but we were afraid to go too far from shore because of an infestation of Portuguese Man O' War.

BeachPlace Towers seemed much the same as last year. We found the service and cleanliness to be fine, and our one bedroom facing the Intracoastal was quiet and comfortable. The elevators are working well....no long waits. The garage is still a pain in the neck, but you get used to it. There will be a complete renovation of all the apartments, beginning this Spring. If you visit the sales center you can see the detailed plans for the new furniture, new kitchens etc. Generally speaking the new furniture will be more modern, lighter, and less bulky. This should be a very positive change.

The Ritz Carlton just to the north has opened but seemed half empty. The new Hilton hotel has also opened. The Trump and W hotel/apartments are still under construction.The retail scene along the beach is has not changed very much. But I heard that the shopping center below Beachplace Tower was sold and that the new owner is letting the old leases expire. I'm hoping that by next year it will start to have some interesting stores and restaurants.

I am a non owner. We just spent week 52 at Beach Place. This was a great place to stay with a young family. My kids are 5 and 3 and loved it. Pool in the am. Beach in the pm. It could not have been an easier holiday. We read all the reviews that mentioned concerns about slow elevators and complicated parking. We had no trouble with the elevators. With respect to the parking, you do have to drive up to the top of the garage, however, there is a private section for beach place guests which we were grateful for. There were always spots close to the elevators and it made it easy. The staff was very helpful. Housekeeping was an extra $15 per day if you wanted it, however, they were very responsive and did a good job. They will refresh your towels as often as you want at no extra charge. Looking forward to going back next year. If you are an owner reading this and have week 52 available (Dec, 2008) please post it soon so I can rent it.

The rooms are great. It is convenient to the beach, and shops of Ft Lauderdale. The hotel is in the heart of the action (heavy traffic, lots of activity). Parking deck is difficult to navigate, but convenient to the hotel. If you are looking for a quiet vacaction, this is not the place. If you want lots of activity - people, you found it here.

Stayed here for the past two years during Labor Day. Great place for everyone. Restaurants, entertainment and of course the beach is right outside your door. Rooms overlooking the intercoastal give a better view and less noise from Beach Place below the hotel. Pool area is great but does not get sun during mid to late afternoon. Also on off-season the Kid's Club does not offer services. Be sure to visit Cafe del Mar - walking distance from hotel on the Boulevard - for great food, fun and entertainment.

excellent location....good restaurants...great beach....great for New Years !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great resort and great location: Everyone gets waterfront views as half the property faces the ocean and the other half the intracoastal. You don't need to use a car as there are many restaurant (some very good) nearby. If you do use your car, you're just moments from Las Olas and activities such as concerts at the Broward Center or Riverwalk. Free live music downstairs just about every night with something for everyone during the course of a week. Daily activities for kids and, of course, the great Ft. Lauderdale Beach just a few steps from your door.

I stayed there 7/30-8/6/2005. The accomodations were beautiful and plenty of room! My only complaints were the elevators (always crowded and the need to walk through the parking lot at night to get to hotel) and the pool was too small and in need of repairs.

Stayed there end of June, 2005. Was somewhat disappointed with the property considering it was a Marriott timeshare. Traded in from my Marriott in Orlando which is really 5 star. Air Conditioning would fail intermittently throughout the week, some outlets in the kitchen didn't work.Peeling paint in living room.4 foot water spot in the hallway outside the unit, never dried all week. Units only have VHS players, no DVD players and VCR rental machine in hotel was broken all week, local Blockbusters didn't even rent VHS tapes anymore.Complained about all these issues while staying there and except for the chronic air conditioning problem got no response from staff.The water on the floor in the hallway I was told it was from condensation and couldn't be fixed. Construction on both sides of the resort diminish the attractiveness of the resort that you see in photos. Pool is only 4 foot deep. Staff was not up to Marriott par, I left my access card in the suite one day and went to the main desk to obtain another. All they asked me was for the room number before issueing new access card, no identification was ever asked for. Not up to Marriott standards and the $12 dollar a day parking fee was excessive.

Added: 5/05: HOA votes $12.00 daily parking fee. Includes owners who split week using L/O, or not exchanging into their use year. (One week will be free to owners ONLY. The second week owners will pay). I continue to feel 3 stars is appropriate, as this unfair to exchangers, traders, or renters.

Water Taxi office (BUS) is moving offices. Michelle is no longer there, so the discounted water taxi tixs are not available for awhile. www.lauderducks.com is still broken (but available in Miami).

ADDED 12/20/04 AND VERY IMPORTANT: According to a letter from the HOA...PARKING AT BEACH PLACE FOR TRADERS, RENTERS, OR EXCHANGERS WILL BE $12.00 PER DAY starting 4/01/05. An additional car will be $40.00 per day. Is this still considered an equal trade to other T/S/ I believe the owners may request the HOA to reconsider. However, you ought to be aware of this. Star rating has been changed from 5 to 3 for renters or exchangers. MBP is still an excellent place, but it appears a maintance fee of just under $1000 a week ought to be able to handle parking free.

Added: 8/04: FYI= The Ft Laud Broward Cty water taxi has promised all Broward T/S users an excellent discount on the www.watertaxi.com usage, provided you follow these steps. Go to the water taxi base next to the Swimming Hall of Fame (on A1A S). Have photo ID and II, RCI or other T/S CONFIRMATION in hand. M to F to 5 PM. Buy as many tixs as you need. $5.00 off the weekly for $15.00. Also. %age off the 3 day. EVERY T/S in this section of Redweek Lists (except Weston), you can WALK to the taxi stop. Check it out. Excellent value. May not have to move car for the week.

Added 2/04: Construction continues on St Regis hotel adjacent to the north side. Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort Hotel (and H2O resturant) closed across Cortez for another new high rise Hotel/Condo. When we stayed, there was very little noise from construction and they did stop at 5 PM. You can get very good discounts if you attend the Monday AM meeting in the owners lodge (top floor). Water Taxi discount for the week, & the taxi has many coupons for various resturants it stops at or near (ie- 15th Street Fisheries, Shooters,). Think week pass & days was $10 or 15.00. Black & WHite dress shops in the Beach Place Mall section manager gave out up to $50.00 coupons. Nearly every resturant has Ent Coupon discounts. Sometimes www.gobeachplace.com has some as well.

Added for additional info: Some reviews on other sites inicate a laundry problem if you rent or trade a studio. There is a large, free laundry across from the gym, as the studios have no W/Ds

Right near Las Olas, Water Taxi stop in back on Intercoastal side, this is a great location for just about everything. Studios, 1, 2 full sized Bedrooms are available. Full consererge service. Compass Kids Club/Camp. BP includes Sloppy Joes (Key West), LuLus Bait Shop (resturant), Howl at the Moon, Maxs as food service (all good to excellent). Free parking for one car only. Most park and car stays put. Use water taxi for most transport ($20 for week unlimited- includes narrative tours- see www.watertaxi.com - Walk to Las Olas, MAR Harbour Beach, & so on. Live music to late (carefull of room choice- music may penetrate through open patio doors. Beds may not be supportive enough. (As

WE STAYED HERE IN FEB. '05' GREAT VIEW, ACTIVITIES, HELP, & LOCATION. DISAPOINTED WITH A GOLD CROWN RATING. BASEBOARDS NEED PAINT, HOT TUB NEEDED CLEANED, POOL WAS NOT HEATED FOR 5 DAYS UNTIL SOMEONE TOLD FRONT COUNTER,& LARGE STAIN SPOT ON CARPET 5TH FLOOR BY ELEVATOR. ALEX at CONCEIRE DESK WAS GREAT HELP.

WOULD RETURN SOMETIME. DONT FORGET TO MOVE LAWN CHAIR TO SOUTH SIDE OF DECK IF YOU WANT SUN AFTER 4-5PM. WATER TAXI BOARDS 1 BLOCK BEHIND RESORT... GREAT VALUE $5.00 ALL DAY....MAKE SURE TO TAKE WATER TAXI UP TOWN TO LAS-OLAS & RIVERFRONT! NICE WALK!

This is a great place to stay in Ft. Lauderdale. It is is in the midst of all the action. It is within walking distance of everything and is right on the water taxi line. The ammenities are excellent with multiple daily activities available directly through the resort as well as built in entertainment from the shopping and restaurants/lounges on the three floors below the resort. The concerns about the parking garage and the construction going on on both sides are exaggerations. Neither of these two issues were as big of a deal as some reflect them to be. We would definately stay here again.

This was our first time staying here. Everything excellent; location, room, accomodations.

Very well maintained and nicely appointed two room timeshare with lockout for total privacy. Definitely what you would expect from a Marriott property. The short walk to the ocean was delightful and the waves were great when we were there. Many good restaurants near-by or a water taxi ride away. Had a fun time at the Ft. Lauderdale flea market. The nightly music downstairs in the plaza was an enjoyable way to end the evening.

Former managemement let Beach Place deteriorate over the past few years, but in the Fall of 2002 the suites were repainted, new carpets, new thick mattresses, and new sofabeds. I split my two lockoff weeks and stayed 4 weeks mid-Feb to mid-Mar and loved every minute of it. Great location, tons of things to do and see, and record setting summer-like weather this year! Can't wait to go back. A million dollar view.

Stayed here during week of 3-23-03...Was impressed with location of the property and the quality of the room (stood in Deluxe Guest Room)....Had view of ocean from 9th floor...hardly heard outside noise with patio window closed.

Amenities were what I expected from Marriott Vacation Club...enjoyed the fact that property was located above an outdoor mall with bars & restuarants...along with the beach just across the street.

Be warned: A1A road can back up very easily during high traffic...if you can avoid driving your car often, do so...Closest supermarket just 3.5 miles away from Beachplace...worth the trip to stock up on what you need for the room.

Free Parking is located on 4th & 5th floor of property for Marrott guest only...Can be a pain in the A** when going in and out often.

Water taxi - although nice, runs every hour on weekdays and takes approx 40-45 minutes from Las Olas Riverplace to Beachplace...Discounted ride passes offered at owners meeting on Mondays.

Enjoyed owner's meeting...good info on what to do in the area...Took advantage of Scuba diving offer at hotel...If going to SCUBA or Snorkel, keep in mind that you have to drive 8.5 miles on A1A North to boat dock area and park in municipal parking across marina that cost approx $4.00-$5.00...If weather look questionable, please call the tour Operator (OCean Promotion) to see if trip has been cancelled or not...or else pay parking fee to find out 1st hand.

Golfers - Found two courses close by (10 miles in Hollywood, FL) that offer 18 holes for $40.00 with cart...$25.00 for club rentals...Hollywood and Orangebrook GC...Choices offered by Property are closer but MORE expensive.

Overall, I was very impressed with accomodations and would go back there again.

Resort is top of the line, including front desk service. Great location, too. Parking garage can be a bit tedious going around in and out.

Had a 2 bedroom, 10th floor, center of the bulding above the pool deck looking out onto the public beach accross the street and the ocean. The shopping and dining areas connected to the property keep your parked pretty much the whole time you are there. A little more going on around this Marriott property than others but still very good.

The highrise bulding enjoys prime location on a superb beach. Service and housekeeping is up to Marriott's standards. Relative to the number of guests in the building the pool and the terrace are of limited capacity. Restaurants, bars and other commercial establishments located on the first two floors may cause considerable noise problems. In peak holiday season and over the school break the public beach in front of the resort becomes quite crowded.

GREAT location! Beautiful pool and services.