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Windamar Beach Villas – reviews, photos

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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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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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“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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“A Pleasant Place to Stay - Expect Changes Soon”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010
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I've stayed at the Windamar Beach Club each year for several years and have been generally pleased with my experiences. The quality of the rooms varies considerably, however, so ask to see your room before committing. My most recent stay involved a monthly rental of a one bedroom apartment with which I was very pleased. The apartment was clean and in good shape. Much of the furniture looked new, the apartment was tastefully decorated, and the kitchen was well equipped.

We particularly enjoy the resident housekeeper and always look forward to her welcoming attitude; we now consider her part of our extended family. She keeps our rooms clean and is quick to respond to special requests. She is very friendly and makes us feel welcomed and valued. She has an endearing personality and adds to our enjoyment of this property.

The hotel was recently sold and rehabilitation is on the horizon. The hotel is expected to stay open during the rehab, however. It was purchased by a group which has recently rebuilt several nearby hotels. I look forward to the results. Like I previously said, the quality of the rooms is uneven and rehab of all of them is welcomed.
The rehab was started during my stay when the landscaping underwent a major renovation. The landscaping is still lush and mature and is one of the outstanding features of this property.

The problems with the Internet that I experienced on a past stay have been resolved and I had no problem with Internet access during my nearly five week stay. The wireless signal was strong and connection was easy. The speed could be improved, however, as it was not fast enough to maintain a quality VOIP telephone call or watch video without stutter.

I recommend this property and look forward to the expected changes. My next stay in Fort Lauderdale will be at this resort.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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ke johns, Owner at Windamar Beach Villas, responded to this review
4 February 2011
Greetings,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our hotel. As the new owners of Windamar, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! As you mentioned, we have started some renovations to our property's exterior and are excited to begin to tackle the rooms after the season is over. Like you, we feel this property has a lot of charm with a very relaxed setting. We look forward to making all the rooms fresh and up to the standard of all of our hotels in North Beach, Ft. Lauderdale. Be sure to check back on us and preview our new look. After renovations are complete, we will post photos on our new website.

Best Regards!
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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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