Econo Lodge

Stayed here for one night during a layover after flying in from Jamaica. It was raining outside due to a storm, so I was definitely looking for somewhere comfortable to rest my head. There is no elevator so it was hard getting up the wet stairs but that couldn’t be helped. Room was very big, but of course nothing spectacular. Very standard with a tube tv, and fridge, and microwave. Shower looked like something out of a communal dormitory. The staff were nice, my biggest problem with this stay was the neighborhood, and the door of the room. I came in late around midnight. I needed allergy medicine for a wasp sting, so I walked across the street to a 24 hour 7 eleven. This is a sketchy neighborhood, and there were lots of interesting people walking the streets which made me nervous. I was outside for less than 10 minutes and saw 2 different cop cars driving around. The other issue is that the door wasn’t fully sealed. I am deathly afraid of bugs and insects. There were lizards running up and down the walls outside, and I could see through a crack in my door seal at the bottom. I literally had to close a towel in my door to help keep the cool air from the AC in and he bugs out. The room was hot as hell when I first walked in but after fixing the door and turning on the portable wall AC, it was fine. I would never stay here again because I have had much better for the same price (Sleep Inn: Dania, FL), but it was very last minute, they accommodated me, and they offer a free airport shuttle. I just wouldn’t advise staying here more than one night, or leaving your room after dark.
Only reason I’m not giving them 2 stars is because the service was good, the free airport shuttle, and free wifi.

I like this hotel. I’ve stayed in places 3x the price and get the same thing. Clean, no bugs, has a pool, is near the beach, free WiFi, free breakfast. Can’t complain.