About Motel 6-Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stay in the Sunshine State on a budget at Motel 6 Fort Lauderdale. Offering unfussy low-cost accommodation in the suburbs just off Florida State Road 84, it boasts free parking and a heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded with palm trees.
Modernized rooms featuring colorful decor all boast wood-effect flooring, free local calls, air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom with granite countertops. There are accessible rooms too.
Amenities include a round-the-clock reception, launderette and paid Wi-Fi throughout. Air passengers can take advantage of a park and fly service. Kids can stay free and there’s a pet-friendly policy.
Morning coffee is free at reception, where there are also vending machines selling snacks and drinks. There are various dining options within half a mile.
Motel 6 Fort Lauderdale is about ten minutes’ drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and downtown. Fort Lauderdale Beach is about 15 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location
Guests mostly liked the location just off Florida State Road 84 and with easy access to Interstate 95. There was a restaurant next door and gas stations nearby. It was just a short drive from downtown, beaches, convention centers and shopping malls too. Reviewers also appreciated the convenience of the motel's proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades for cruise terminals.
positive:
Reasonably priced option
Many guests said this motel offered good value for money as rates were affordable and there were free perks like expanded cable channels and parking. There was praise for the modernized rooms, often described as well-appointed and clean with contemporary furnishings. Overall, guests said it was suitable for a shorter stay and offered a simple place to rest and wash with the added bonus of a pleasant swimming pool surrounded by sun-loungers.
positive:
Pleasant personnel
Personnel were often described as pleasant, efficient and helpful. The front desk offered a good level of customer service, according to many guests. Check-in was generally hassle free but a few guests claimed to encounter mix-ups with their reservations.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some minor cleanliness and maintenance issues
Issues like pests, mold in bathrooms and trash left behind by previous occupants were encountered by a few reviewers, who were prompted to question the cleanliness standards. A few maintenance problems reared their heads too, such as occasional weak water pressure in some bathrooms.
negative:
Annoying smells and noises
Noisy air-conditioning plus noise from corridors and adjacent rooms was sometimes audible, much to the disappointment of some light sleepers. Another nuisance encountered by some guests was a lingering smoky smell in parts of the building.
negative:
Charges for Wi-Fi were unpopular
Guests disliked facing additional charges for access to Wi-Fi. Some critics said the service also suffered from slow speeds.