The Desoto - Oceanview Inn
Location: 315 Desoto Street, Hollywood, us
Star Rating: 9.3 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Luxurious Accommodation by Hollywood Beach
Spacious Rooms with Modern Amenities: The Desoto - Oceanview Inn provides air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, a washing machine, and cozy seating and dining areas. Enjoy the comfort of a patio in each accommodation.
Relaxing Outdoor Spaces: Unwind in the property’s garden or make use of the terrace and barbecue facilities. Free bikes are at your disposal to explore the area conveniently.
Convenient Location and Services: Situated just steps away from Hollywood Beach, with free Wi-Fi and parking, The Desoto is the ideal choice for your Florida getaway. Book now for a memorable stay!
Important Information
Upon check-in, photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Grocery deliveries
- Allergy-free room
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Access to health care professionals
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Private beach nearby
- Internet access
- Private picnics
- Japanese garden
- Fishing nearby
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
- Paddle boating nearby
Rooms Available
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Superior Suite with Sea View
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the fully equipped kitchen. The suite also offers a barbecue. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Exclusive Apartment
2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Balcony with beach views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 65-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Day bed, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 6 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
- Blender
- Mixer
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Freezer
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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor (Studio 1 Queen Bed)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
450-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, garden views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 65-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, and shower or a hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Day bed, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Sofa bed
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
- Blender
- Mixer
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Freezer
- Location - ground floor
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Economy Room (Efficiency 1 Queen Bed)
1 Queen Bed
175-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 65-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a hydromassage showerhead
Practical - Day bed, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
- Blender
- Mixer
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Freezer
-
Studio Room
This air-conditioned room has a flat-screen cable TV, a kitchen and a seating area.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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King Studio
This studio has a toaster, DVD player and CD player. Please note that this room include two adults and two children under 12 years old.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Air purifiers
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Maria (2/5): Didn’t meet my expectations ! - A lot
- Alice Donnelly (4/5): - We liked the location close to the beach. The room was small, obviously older, and had an odd latrine smell at night. We were only given 1 roll of TP. Communication was difficult due to no actual staff on-site. Check in was also a pain for the same reason. Everything has to be done online. There's a phone #, but getting someone to answer takes multiple calls. It's definitely not soundproof, either. The garden has been neglected. Lights over the outside tables were mostly dead. And so on.
- shirin (10/5): -
- Jose (6/5): - The ocean view!! I was supposed to have a studio room instead, efficiency room....
- Mercedes (8/5): Relaxing - Great location great patio It needed to be a bit cleaner and the room had small roaches. But management was very good in helping to take care of the problem
- Dharma (6/5): Great location! - Very close to the beach, excellent neighborhood and a park with beach access was very close the kitchen could be updated, as well as some amenities of the property
- Z7679THgeorger (4/5): Horrible!!!! Did other reviewers stay at the same place…. - Well, what can I tell you.. A picture tells a thousand words.. Place was not what we were expecting from seeing other reviews.. From the very first second we stepped into our unit it was horrible.. The smell of mold and mildew hit us as soon as we opened the door..They had strong air fresheners plugged in to mask the mold smell. The place hasn’t been updated in years.. the stove was filthy.. my wife had to wash out the coffee maker before we could use it.. We both woke up the first morning with headaches from the smell of the unit and my wife found the cause from black mold everywhere in the bathroom. We asked to switch rooms but was told nothing was available until the next night.. We finally switched rooms after another night and another headache. The second room was cleaner but now another 2 nights of not sleeping because the noise from the AC unit kept us up all night.. I can’t attach a video so can’t show how bad the AC was. I’ve read reviews like this before but thought people were over reacting but guess it can happen to anyone.. Especially staying the Desoto Inn.. I was talking with another couple staying in the unit next to ours and they were disgusted with the place themselves. I was also told I would receive compensation for the inconvenience of our unit but have waited over 3 months and haven’t hear a thing from the Desoto Inn.. really wasn’t expecting to!!! Just look at the pictures and you can make your own decision about staying at the Desoto Inn………..
- Vivian (10/5): Love it here - Amazing location and wonderful place for summer beach getaway. Everything was clean and appreciate the beach extras they provide like umbrella and chairs. Second time here and will definitely be returning!
- Silvia (10/5): - Great! Clean. Everything you need inside and outside the apartment. Quiet Nobody bothers you. We will definitely recommend this place.
- Vincent (9/5): Superb - The location and suite are great.
- Marguerite (8/5): Short stopover, - Location, location, and location. The bathroom door wouldn't close, and the unit didn't have an oven. Not even a convection oven.
- Amy (10/5): - Loved the ambience and the courtyard. Hidden gem by the sea!
- James (3/5): Motel rooms - Rooms much smaller than expected. Dingy, poor lights. Broken fixtures. My mistake, should have booked hotel Bikes were fun. Funky old place, needs maintenance. Paid over $400 night for a motel 6 equivalent
- Display (9/5): Great location and quiet area - Great location close to the beach. Nice sitting areas in a private setting outside with shade. Our room was nice and seemed clean. Our unit has a small kitchen area. The staff communicated with us promptly and it was easy to access the unit with their clear communication. They appeared to have some chairs and umbrellas available for use on the beach but we didn't use them. Bathroom was a little small, if you weren't careful you could hit your head on the towel rack trying to sit on the toilet. Someone staying two units down from us asked if we found bedbugs in our room bc they supposedly had found some in their room. To be clear we did not find any in our room so it's undetermined if this was truly an issue in a different unit.
- Nichole (10/5): Absolutely amazing! - I cannot say enough good things about this place. Beautiful does not describe the Inn. It is very quiet and peaceful. It has everything you need. I I will definitely give up the big condos and resorts when we come back.
- Mark (8/5): - Very nice and relaxing. Clean and quiet. Close to beautiful beach
- cindir968 (6/5): Beautiful location, unsatisfactory communication - The Desoto Inn Hollywood Beautiful location, unsatisfactory communication 972084525 The Desoto Inn Hollywood Beautiful location, unsatisfactory communication 972074260 I was excited to rent an 'apartment' per the website at this serene location steps from the beach. When I recieved an email back from the host of the property, he said he looked forward to receiving us 'at our apartment' at Desoto. Per their website this is a good size area with a king bed and pull out sofa and kitchenette. When we arrived we were given the studio room, the host had called me previously and asked if we wanted to upgrade to a king bed from a queen and apparently this somehow meant that we were being given the studio room instead of the apartment. When we paid it was now called an 'efficiency' which apparently means the 'room' instead of the 'apartment' which we booked. I don't know what they call the 'apartment' as that is what they advertise on the website. This was discouraging as the quarters were tight as we like to make our own food in the mornings and relax and adding to this error was that one of the gas stoves burner didn't work the entire time and was never taken care of. This threatened to put a damper on our stay but because of the ambience of the surroundings and some delightful neighbors we put this aside and soaked it all in. This certainly has made me more aware that what a website advertises is not always what they deliver and I will be more cautious next time and not fall for the same ruse.
- Ruben (3/5): Poor -
- Sean (10/5): Little Gem - Low key, quiet spot with beautiful garden half a blocks walk to a private beach. Not much more can ask for.
- They (10/5): I will recommend my family and friends - The greeting when ,we arrived the property manager brought my luggage to my room. He also showed me my room. I will go o back. Excellent service s Every thing was perfect
- Vivian (10/5): Great location and value. Very clean and wonderful hosts! - Amazing location steps away from the beach! Very clean and comfortable in a quiet setting Nothing. Everything was great!
- 908craigj (6/5): Four Days at Desoto Inn - Hard to know how to rate the Desoto. I knew what it was before coming and didn't have high expectations. It met my expectations as basic as they were however rating this as anything above an average hotel would be a stretch. The rooms are nice and clean and well-appointed while also being very basic and dated. I took advantage of many little details such as beach chairs, coolers, etc. The grounds have a lot of potential if the landscaping is kept up better. Overall the small grounds area is very inviting and well set up. Just would help if it the upkeep was better. Overall the location is essentially on the beach so you can't beat that. No big complaints but know it's a basic accommodation for those mainly looking to spend their time at the beach. Staff are very attentive and courteous.
- Alexander (10/5): - 2nd trip back to DeSoto Inn. Need I say more.
- Selin (8/5): - Communication was very easy, and the staff was very helpful. The room was very clean. They had my favorite Starbucks K-pods 😊, which made me very happy. There were plenty of towels in the room. Everything you could need in the kitchen was there. The only issue we had was that the air conditioner did not cool the room sufficiently. We had two very hot nights. If the air conditioner had worked better, everything else was perfect.
- KRISHNA C (10/5): - Excellent
- Sean (10/5): - A true gem, one block from the beach. Veronica was super nice and communicative on check-in. Room was clean. Lovely Garden area to relax in. Bike rental and outdoor shower.
- Michael (10/5): - Easy park, clean, quiet (time of year , early April), a bit isolated, closest walk was the beach, 100 yards, 2 restaurants about 20 minutes walking
- Chelsea (8/5): - We stayed in the exclusive apartment. The rooms were clean and the covered balcony was a bonus. Located steps from the beach. Great restaurants located nearby, within walking distance (Tiki Tiki and Quarter Deck). Front office was closed for most of our stay therefore we could not have access to the bicycles.
- Rostyslav (10/5): - Everything was great during our stay - location, room, staff, etc. Garden with gazebos and grill were additional bonuses that made our dinners with friends unforgettable.
- Adam (10/5): Desoto Inn for the Win ! - Free parking, location & secluded beach. Lots of plants very tropical area around hotel w/ hammock & free coffee. Very quiet & cozy but close to walking by the beach
- beckybA9906DB (8/5): Good and Peaceful Inn: Needs Beach to be manicured. - I enjoyed my very quiet and peaceful stay at the Desoto Inn. There was coffee in both our rooms and outside were there were plenty of chairs and hammocks for lounging. The staff was very nice and pleasant, as well. The beach is not good and not manicured. As I was on the beach, there was a bulldozer moving sand about 100 yards away. For this reason, I would choose another place to stay the next time I am in the area with a better beach.
- Raymond (10/5): - Wonderful staff, very accommodating. Tropical like grounds, quiet and peaceful.
- Sarah (8/5): We plan to go back every year. - This hotel is in a superb location, quiet and literally steps from the beach and an ocean promenade for walking, biking and skating that goes for several miles largely along protected parkland to and from the Hollywood Broadwalk. The hotel has a lovely tropical garden that rooms open out to with seating and large tables under tiki roofs, lots of birds and water. We had breakfast in the garden every morning. Coffee is provided. The showers need upgrading -- hot water and pressure consistency.
- Sergey (10/5): - Great location, nice and clean.
- LawyerJr (10/5): An Ocean Oasis - This was our second visit in about 2 1/2 years. Although the management changed, the place remains an exceptional destination. In 2021, we stayed in two of the ground floor rooms (both great, we simply moved from smaller to larger when an opening arose). This time, we stayed in the upstairs apartment (be aware - no elevator, only outside stairs that are a bit steep, and watch out for that extra tall top step!). Spacious, well-appointed, great beds, nice couches (including one pull-out couch bed), nice amenities - no complaints! Yes, you'll see some wear and tear here and there, and some grime or rust here or there (it's a saltwater ocean beach location, after all), but the site is its own unique paradise (an extremely short walk to the ocean), the staff and manager (Veronica) are amazing and go out of their way to help, and the botanical grounds are impeccable. Our toddler loved every minute of our 9 nights there, indoors, on the grounds, and on the beach! We also met some folks who winter there for extended periods; we look forward to seeing them there again next year!
- Edward (10/5): - Wonderful stay at the Desoto, with the ocean in the backyard!
- Shaun (10/5): A unique garden oasis of a hotel right off the beach - The unique garden oasis setting of the DeSoto in the midst of more typical beach structure surroundings, made it really stand out. Very zen-like! The availability of bikes was a huge plus. Our room was spacious and the bathroom was roomy. noisy garbage trucks outside our windows on two successive mornings
- Glenn (10/5): - Ease of parking and 50 steps to the beach. It reminds me of the keys. Very quiet.
- Carla (6/5): Pleasant - The location and staff were fantastic. The grounds were also very well taken care of and a wonderful place to hang out. The bed was not very comfortable and any movement by my partner would wake me up in the middle of the night. There was no comforter, which I would expect at a $300/night hotel. Instead, there was a thin waffle bed cover and an extra blanket that were not warm enough for the December evening temperatures. The bigger problem was the shower - we had to pick from either hot water or good pressure, but could not get both. While the staff offered to move us to a different room, it would have been a big hassle.
- Jamie (10/5): - Very quiet, clean and right on the beach.
- Taylor (10/5): - We loved our stay at the Desoto inn. We felt like we were the only ones there for most of our stay but the staff was so incredibly kind, communicative, provided everything you could think to need. The location is great next to beach and bike path to Broadwalk is a nice walk! Not a lot of restaurants or shops super close by but everything is a close drive. Lots of privacy, clean, and comfortable space! We would definitely return!
- Megan (10/5): - This is our fifth year staying at the Desoto. We love the ambiance and the close proximity to the beach!!
- Anonymous (9/5): A fabulous experience - Location to beach and quiet neighborhood
- Shawn (10/5): - Clean, beautiful lamdscaping, great location and super homey feel. Loved it!
- Hugo (10/5): Great location - This location is in an amazing quiet area of north Hollywood Beach. It was was stress free experience. Great place to unwind and just relax. My family and I will differently will be back to stay..
- Ana (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tammy (10/5): - Very clean and quiet. Rooms are very big. This is our second time staying. Highly recommend .
- Edwin (10/5): Get away from teenagers. - It was great the beach was less than a minute away the inn provided the umbrella and chairs coolers we went at 7am and enjoyed the day .
- Ed (8/5): Great spot and place! - Perfect place to stay for ocean lovers. Close walk...everything provided (beach chairs, coolers, towels, etc). The only disappointing thing was no bikes and had to take cold showers (not sure why?)
- Andi (10/5): - Absolutely beautiful property both inside and out. Room was exceptionally clean and spacious. Lots of beautiful places outside each room to relax - with gorgeous native landscaping! I especially appreciated the services offered....from beach chairs to a lending library to 50 SPF sunscreen to use during my stay! Steph went out of their way to make my visit enjoyable than effortless. Highly recommend. Will be going back as often as I can!
- James (10/5): - Great place to stay. This will be a top choice when we travel to the area again.
- Jamie (10/5): - Our stay at the DeSoto Inn was wonderful! This is such a hidden gem in the Hollywood Beach area. You are about a 30 minute walk from Hollywood beach itself but they have bikes that you can use down a bike path that goes straight there. The room was super clean and the hotel had so many amenities! My favorite thing about this place is the beautiful gardens outside where you can see blooms and butterflies all day. You are also a 1 minute walk from the beach and they have everything from chairs, pool floats, and surfboards that you can use while there. Parking was assigned and free (the spot was very tight) and we had no trouble with that during our stay. I highly recommend this place and will be returning in the future.
- Wayne (6/5): - It was close to the beach and other amenities.
- guy (10/5): - Quaint and luxurious! Veronica is charming and very helpful .
- Danielle (10/5): - This place was beautiful! It was so close to the ocean, close to a couple restaurants. It is just a nice little area. Communication was easy and kept us informed. There was an outdoor coffee station as well as a coffee pot in the room. The rooms were clean, had everything you needed. We are already trying to plan a time to come back1
- Yayaqueen73 (10/5): BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to go back! - This place is wonderful! I love the decor, the ease of booking and communication from the hotel was great. I love the garden area, love how close it is to the beach. They have chairs and beach toys you can take to the beach. It is within walking distance to a couple different restaurants. They have a little coffee station outside, as well as coffee and anything else you will need in the room. Everything is clean, and everyone was friendly. We are looking forward to going back! Thanks for such a great stay!
- Mark (10/5): we loved we would rent here again if we come back - the pool and location in the keys nothing
- Rebecca (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ana (10/5): - This was right next to the beach, which was ideal for a beach getaway weekend. We had everything we needed.
- newyorkjourno (10/5): Tranquil, private, small-scale, highly recommended - I would never have considered this place if it were not for the high praise on TripAdvisor, as I was in town for work and probably would have stayed at a corporate chain. But they were so expensive and didn't seem worth the $. Well, I lucked out. This inn is, as described by others, tranquil and well-tended. The rooms are spacious and well-outfitted, with firm comfy beds, ceiling fans as well as good AC. Immaculately clean and though the furniture is kind of Old Florida motel-ish, it is in good shape and suits the place. Veronica, the manager, is lovely. Parking is free. The beach is steps away. (Take note, though, that this is a slender patch of beach at the northern tip of Hollywood, probably about a 40 minute walk from, say, the Margaritaville beach hotel etc. )
- Amy (9/5): we can’t wait to come back to this beach gem - this property is so unique and feels very private shower water never really got hot
- Emma (10/5): - Beautiful, quiet, secluded place. Like a 1950’s throwback in the best way. Seconds from the beach. I’d definitely stay there again.
- Jillian (10/5): - This was the first time visiting the Fort Lauderdale area and it didnt disappoint. The Desoto Inn was incredible, quiet, quaint and beautiful landscaping. We were literally 200 steps from the beach. The hotel manager communicated instructions for self check in/out! Also communicated in a timely manner. We will definitely be making our next reservation there very soon!!
- Lesley (6/5): Pleasant -
- stevegD241ZJ (10/5): Nothing better in the area. - The joys of this trip started as the hostess gave us the price that was on the computer when we had looked earlier in the day as opposed to the new higher price which the computer didn't reflect yet. We arrived very very late and they made sure we could get in the room when we arrived . The rooms are spacious, nicely appointed kitchens, and comfortable beds. Keurig machine along walkway was a great touch as buying coffee, cream, etc for a few day stay is inconvenient, although they did have a full coffee maker in the room too. But you won't want to spend too much time in your room. When the very nearby beach wears you out, rinse off in the outside shower, return the borrowed beach chairs, (and toys if you have kids) and relax in the beautiful grounds with tables under covers, the chairs outside your room, the chaise lounges, grill if you'd like even. The original drawing card was it was removed by at least a mile all of the ugly high rise seafront of Hollywood Beach. There are two high rises just north of the property but it's a 2+ mile stretch of beach starting at the Broadwalk (not a typo). Other than that it's a beach of state parks, a pier, and a quarter mile stretch or so of 1-2 story buildings with humble homes and small inns. Every part of this stay was amazing.
- Stacy (10/5): - Lovely, quaint property with beautiful grounds. Beach chairs and umbrella use included.
- Robert (10/5): - 2nd visit, was just as good as first. Laid back, quiet and great beach 100 feet away
- Marina (9/5): A great stay, would highly recommend the place to my relatives and friends. - Breakfast was not included, but we knew about it earlier and it did not matter. The host was great - helpful, Informative and very pleasant to meet. I think, the water system needs some update. Cold and hot water system was confusing. But we made it.
- Michelle (10/5): Exceptional - This is the 5th time we have stayed here. We absolutely love it, it is a hidden gem 💎 😊 The only thing i could say is that a later check out would be nice. 10:30 is a bit early. If it was 11 or 12, it would give the guests a nice couple of hours on the beach.
- Maria (10/5): - Very relaxing; a walk away from the shores; safe community; very clean and organized; well maintained property considering age of building.
- John (10/5): Exceptional - beautiful room nothing
- Cathy (10/5): - The studio was amazing, from the decor to the amenities. Right by the beach. Nice location, on a side street. The property is all done with gardens and huts. Very quaint and quite for a nice relaxing time with your partner. Walked and sat at the beach.
- michael (10/5): - The grounds were gorgeous. Staff was extremely helpful and professional.
- Susan (10/5): - This Inn is a true gem….a home away from home along the Florida coast. The setting was wonderful with a lovely garden that included shaded tables and comfy chairs to just relax. A short walk to the beach with complimentary chairs, umbrellas, and bikes. The room included a full kitchen, king bed, and a small, but nice bathroom.
- Andrew (10/5): Exceptional - Host was very nice. Charming location steps from beach. Many available beach amenities including bikes. Beautiful garden with many individual seating areas for different guests.
- Robert (10/5): - Quiet residential location, very close to beach, easy parking, beautiful courtyard, excellent beach and water quality
- Glenn Adams (10/5): - I liked the peaceful surroundings and the 15 second walk to the basically private beach. I liked that the property had bikes available to ride on the tranquil path to Hollywood beach restaurants. I enjoyed my stay and look forward to my next visit.
- Paul (8/5): Very good - Location, friendly staff. Bed a little to soft
- Jonathan (10/5): Exceptional -
- John (3/5): Poor -
- Morgan (10/5): - If there’s a place that’s more beautiful, or has better access to semi-private beaches, I want to see it. The grounds are immaculate, peaceful, and charming. The staff (Veronica) is sweet and helpful. I have zero complaints or criticisms.
- John (10/5): - Pleasant helpful professional and dedicated staff . Clean, quiet and eco friendly property.
- Tracey (10/5): - We had the perfect time. Such a short walk to the beach. The garden space was a relaxing way to spend our evenings. Highly recommend.
- lynette (10/5): - This property was so relaxing, with beautiful gardens, a great location just a few yards from the beach, and the room was comfortable and clean. We had room D, which had a great king bed, complete kitchen, sitting area, and a closet and bathroom. The lights and lounging/sitting areas in the garden were wonderful for afternoon naps and evening chats. The coffee maker outside of the rooms was a lovely touch.
- Jaqui (9/5): Fantastic place to stay with each access to the beach. - Beautiful gardens and well equipped kitchen. Great location to beach and Veronica and her staff were so helpful. Our room was spotlessly clean and having access to bikes and an on site laundry was perfect. The bath was quite slow to drain but not specifically an issue.
- harryn686 (6/5): Spotty Hot Water and Disappointing Customer Service - We had been looking forward to staying at this hotel for several years. However, the stay was disappointing. Both days that we stayed there we had very spotty hot water that turned full on cold in the middle of each of our showers. We raised this issue both days with the owner. It's hard to explain, but while they said they were trying to address this the undertone seemed to be questioning that our experience was real. They didn't seem to prioritize the comfort of their guests. The eventual response was that they had found no problem and this just tends to happen when the hotel is full. Sorry, but hot water is a basic. If you're having this problem routinely when full, the hotel needs to address that. Completely spoiled my impression of this otherwise very cute hotel. A little more attention to customer service rather than the decor would go a long way, especially in a hotel that touts a Tripadvisor Gold rating.
- Christopher (10/5): - The property was great. The room was immaculate. Check in was a breeze and the staff was very friendly. The location was nice and quiet with just a few steps to the beach. Assigned parking was nice. Wonderful stay, thank you!
- Ingrid (10/5): Exceptional -
- Beth (10/5): - Beautiful and very friendly!!
- david (10/5): Kitschy Fun - A great place to stay with wonderful staff right next to a quiet place on the ocean. Large TV with great picture and enough of a kitchen to handle lunches (Dinners should be at the Tiki Tiki across the street). You don't go waterfront to stay in the room so don't expect a big area and bathroom but very fun.
- Pablo (10/5): Exceptional - The place is very quiet and near to the beach,the DeSoto a place to come back. When I make the reservation,booking informed to me a place with a surface of 300square feet.The room has got 150 feet approximately.The pics showed not the correct place.
- David (8/5): - Great, charming property near the beach. Patio / garden area a nice touch to sit outside for a drink or meal. Well kept property. Only downside was poor water pressure and limited hot water in our room.
- smitfish (10/5): DeSoto is the best retreat on Broward County beaches! - We stayed at the DeSoto for the 4th time in Sept 2023 and it was more than a pleasure. The ocean beckons and there's the added advantage of a lifeguard stand right there at the public beach access. Veronica manages a staff that keeps the place clean and beautiful with the right balance of warm availability and hands off privacy for the guests. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious. We love the quiet residential neighborhood, the miles of walking/bike path along the beach and the amenities at DeSoto that have made our vacations there memorable. Dinners on the gas grill and enjoyed at the covered outdoor dining tables simply can't be beat. We considered other accommodations, even drove up and down the beach looking for something comparable for a change and came to the conclusion that we couldn't find anything we liked better--or even as much. Without a doubt, we give it our highest recommendation.
- traci a (10/5): The Best Little Hotel - This place was simply amazing!! Very inviting, quaint, unique, had everything you could possibly need! There are even bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, sunscreen, first-aid supplies etc available to use at no charge.
- DayTrip763230 (10/5): Amazing place - First time writing a review , writing but still here . This place is amazing , beautiful, quiet , peaceful and cozy with everything you need plus free parking , easy and convenient check in and very close to the beach . So happy to be here with my husband , I decided to stay here ( Room D ) , best decision ever . The Desoto ♥️. Thank you
- Jennifer (10/5): absolutely Ahhhmazing - absolutely Everything. I’ve been here 3 times and it’s always so very wonderful
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kimberly (10/5): - Beats place to stay quiet peaceful minute walk to the beach. Place is so accommodating thanks Veronica
- Kemble (10/5): Exceptional - Location and property is excellent. The bed could be a little more comfortable. maybe a plush mattress.
- Tori (10/5): Great stay! - The communication was great. I appreciated being greeted when we arrived.
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