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533 Orton Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Formerly Flying Cloud Motel)
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Windamar Beach Villas
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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“We can't wait to stay again next year!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

We were down in Ft. Lauderdale for the YMCA National meet.We had six families staying at the hotel. Keith was very nice and extremely accommodating. When the air conditioner in our room was a bit noisy ( I am a very light sleeper!) he let us move to another room with no problem. All of us were very happy with our stay. The hotel has a very cool, retro feel about it. We grilled by the pool just about every night. BB in housekeeping with her little dog Mugsy is so nice! She always asks if anyone needs anything. We are all very excited to stay there again next year!

  • Stayed April 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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North Beach Village Group, Owner at Windamar Beach Villas, responded to this review
17 May 2011
lonepalm99,
We are also excited for you to stay with us next year! Thank you for making the Windamar your preferred hotel in Fort Lauderdale. The staff is extremely accomodating, and the feel of the hotel is so laid back...it's hard not to love the Windamar! See you next year! Thank you.
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Jamestown, New York
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“Great place, Staff and Value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011

This will be our 3rd stay at this resort. It is a nice place to stay with friendly staff. Keith is a great host and very accomodating. Our room was large and comfortable and the people staying there were very nice. The location is awesome. It's just a a few minuets from the beach and a short walk to restaurants and all the action on A1A. In this economy it's nice to find a place reasonably priced where you can stay 1 day or long term.

We like that Keith remembers your names, appreciates your business and that you returned to the resort. It's soemthing you just don't experience too much now days. We will return and stay there again in the fall.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask showseeker about Windamar Beach Villas
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ke johns, Manager at Windamar Beach Villas, responded to this review
25 April 2011
showseeker,
We are looking forward to your return trip in the fall and are sure that you will notice some upgrades not only at the Windamar but in the entire North Beach area as well. One thing that will remain the same however is the great service and affordable rates!
Thank you.
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“Clean, classic retro, great value.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2011
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For the past 2 years, I've stayed at the Windamar Beach Club / Villas while attending a Fort Lauderdale rodeo event in April. My experience has been so positive it's prompted me to write my first online review.

The exteriors and colors sport a 1960s era classic retro vibe, while inside, the living areas are comfortably equipped with modern bedding and furniture. And all was very clean -- the pool area, too.

While the surrounding neighborhood is known for alternative clientele guesthouses, this property appears to draw a mix including families looking for a budget-friendly choice within walking distance of the beach. It fits that bill well.

I'd like to add that the manager, Keith, has been a pleasure to deal with -- very helpful and accommodating! Excellent service that's made a return customer out of me.

I was told that some remodeling (and a new name) are in the works by new owners. Personally though, I hope they don't change much and limit improvements to upgraded AC units and such. The age of the facility means it can't be flawless in the way of a new 4 star hotel, but that suits me just fine.

There are plenty of upscale lodging choices around the beach, priced accordingly -- as well as properties aging less than gracefully -- but classic retro in fairly spiffy shape is always a nice find.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ke johns, Manager at Windamar Beach Villas, responded to this review
25 April 2011
bigdtallyfl,
It's always nice to hear from returning guests. You are correct, the vibe at the Windamar is very laid back with a retro feel but the service is the same, or even better, than the service at some of the upscale hotels. We are very excited for the upcoming changes at the Windamar and in the North Beach Village area as well and are sure that you will enjoy the upgrades during your next visit.
Thank you
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Annapolis, Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Just like coming home again!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011
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I always enjoy visiting the Beach Club. Keith the General Manager is very accomodating and sensitive to the guest needs. He keeps a gentle balance by running a large property smoothly and a call to immediate action if need be. Keith is a wonderful person and excellent General Manager. BB from housekeeping is a very warm and special person. BB always made sure I was taken care of and added her personal touch to my accommodations. BB's assistant, Mugsley is the best little girl in the world. Thank you all for another wonderful visit. Looking forward to my next stay at the Windamar!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ke johns, Owner at Windamar Beach Villas, responded to this review
24 March 2011
MichaelH70,
We appreciate your feedback and are looking forward to the next time you "come home again"
Upon your return, you will still find the accomodating staff that you're used to but will also notice some upgrades. We really love the area as well and are working hard to improve the North Beach area. Thank you.
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New York City, New York
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“Very Pleasant Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2011
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I stayed at the Wndamar Beach Club for about ten days....It was a very pleasant, clean and well maintained hotel and very reasonable rates for this time of the year. Kieth Munderville is the manager and I found him to be professional and accomodating. He made my stay enjoyable and relaxing and he was extremely responsive if I needed anything at all. BB the housekeeper was wonderful as well and made me feel right at home. I recently retired after working for over twenty years as a city manager and administrator serving over forty thousand residents as well as having a staff of over six hundred employees, and the resort was just what I was looking for. The facility has a quiet and easy "old Florida charm" about it that I found extremely relaxing. I cannot compliment the staff here enough and will return to this resort many times...I will also recommend it to my family, friends and associates!!

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ke johns, Owner at Windamar Beach Villas, responded to this review
24 March 2011
Chenz2,

Thank you for staying with us. We always value feedback, especially from someone who managed 600 employees! You obviously know good service and we are so pleased that you recognized the quality of the staff at the Windamar. Please come back to visit us again soon. We are working hard to improve the North Beach area and you will notice many upgrades on your next trip to Fort Lauderdale. Don't worry though, that "old Florida charm" will always be a quality held at the Windamar.
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533 Orton Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Formerly Flying Cloud Motel)
Price range (per night):* INR4,669

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