Aqua Hotel

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!!!

Clean hotel, very helpful staff, excellent location. The manager, Maggie, is a hoot and was also very helpful. She called our pizza order in and continued to track our order when it was late and even negotiated a discount for us. The queen studio rooms are smaller than I expected but was adequate for our one night stay. Next time, I will go for the rooms with the full kitchen.

Great location. Amazing staff. Maggie is da best! Super accommodating. Walls were a little thin, but no one was partying too hard when I stopped in.

We stayed here for a week. It was fine, but in our opinion, is very overrated. There were at least two (relatively easy to fix) issues that were significant. First, the Wifi was terrible — basically dial-​up speed and it did not even connect much of the time. When I called the helpline number to ask about it one evening, they said it was probably a busy time with lots of people connected, and we should try again in the morning. Second, the quality of cleaning of the rooms was poor — for example, the floor was not cleaned properly, empty shampoo bottles were just left in the shower (with others added), someone left an empty drink container on the table outside the room which was not removed for 3 days, and a roll of paper towels that was used up in our second day was never replenished. They also did not normally clean until after 4pm, or later, which is problematic for a hotel frequented by many travelers with children. On a more minor note, the ceiling in some areas was discolored, either with mold or moisture damage, and could do with a coat of paint. None of this was terrible, and the staff were very nice, but we definitely didn’t think the hotel deserved the rating it has.

I’d stay here again for sure. The hotel is one of several in the neighborhood owned by the same group. They are all a block or two off the beach (easy walking distance) and have a relaxed, anti-​chain vibe.
The service (Dominic at the front desk) was pleasant and helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. It’s within walking distance of the more active stretch of beachfront restaurants and hotels.
The rooms are good. We were in a 2 queen room. No carpet (kind of nice). The furnishings in the room and bath are simple and clean. The décor is quietly surf-​fun.
For us, it was a great location and decent rooms for the price.

Unilocal 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.

do not stay at this hotel. VERY expensive for a tiny room, hard as a rock bed, dirty floors and ants. terrible customer service. when we complained about the dirty floors and ants to the «manager,» (I was told she was «technically» the manager, not even sure what that means), she was immediately argumentative and defensive. No apologies, only attitude. for the ants, she told us «this is Florida, what do you expect?» I replied that I am a Florida resident and have stayed in plenty of hotels in Florida that did not have ants. I then tried to explain about the dirty floors and she interrupted me several times, she wouldn’t let me finish telling her what was wrong. my husband and I said for the price, our room was unacceptable. she said they had no other available rooms and then with an attitude, asked what we expected her to do. We said this was an unacceptable response and we expected her to resolve the problems. she said all she could do was discount $ 25 from the bill and send someone up to clean the room and put out ant bait. they mopped the floor but the next morning there were more live ants, along with dead ones all over the counter. gross hotel and the lack of customer service was upsetting, especially at the price. will never stay here again.

We loved staying here and especially appreciated the help from Chun & Matt. They are awesome. It is such a pleasure to find people who make the effort to be of help and go beyond the call of duty. Their gestures of kindness made our stay all the better! Thank you.

Great hotel. Clean and modern rooms. Close to the beach and local restaurants. Staff was very welcoming. Maggie, it was a pleasure meeting you. You made us feel like family. #puertoricanfood.

Everything here is perfect. Excellent staff, spacious and clean rooms, and beautiful modern facilities. We will definitely stay here again.

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! :)

This place is clean with nice size refrigerator, small stove, microwave and ²⁴⁄₇ open pool. Nice stay!!!

A «five star motel.» We were satisfied having a clean, modern place to rest our heads that is a block away from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants and nightlife. The rates here were not too much more than the dank motels from the 50’s lining A1A. Service was provided by rockstars.

I consider this my second home in South Florida — if the area in South Florida is within a 2 hour drive/​radius then this is the place to be. This place is lovely! The price is a bit much for my budget but totally worth saving for and not at all unreasonable compared to the local market. It’s even better I think! I wish they had a members programme. It’s walking distance to the beach, just feet away, and very nearby cheap eats if one prefers to to into town for food rather than the tourist spots there. Reception, owner and attendances are ever so polite, kind and very helpful. Cheers to great business. No competition.

My stay was very short; I was out of the room for almost the whole day and only came back to sleep. The simplistic décor 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.

OMG!!! From the second we arrived to the unfortunate moment when we had to leave, the experience at this hotel was incredible! The service we received was incredible! The room was immaculate! I always have trouble sleeping at hotels and I slept better at Aqua hotel than I even do at home!!! We stayed here one night before a cruise departure. Very close to the port and only 1 block from the beach!!! Great location, great hotel, great customer service!!! Highly recommend!!!

Great Location. Excellent value. This is a recently renovated mid-​century modern property. It is clean and very conveniently located. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well appointed. The staff was friendly, outgoing, and helpful. The pools are clean, warm, and uncrowded. The grounds are attractive with outdoor seating and barbecue grills. Parking was easy. We’d happily stay there again.

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 décor 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!

This place is the best! Friendliest staff ever! Very close to beach. Short bus ride to las olas!

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.