Pros

  • Comparatively low room rates, with negotiable discounts for long-term stays
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, and small stovetops
  • Spacious guest rooms also have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi
  • Shaded outdoor courtyard with seating and potted plants
  • Walking distance to the supermarket and public transportation
  • Free coffee served daily outside
  • On-site grill for guest barbecues
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Cons

  • No restaurant, gym, or business center
  • No pets allowed
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Bottom Line

The 16-unit Big Coconut Guesthouse is a budget hotel located in the Fort Lauderdale area. The fact that it’s close to the beach, but not on the beach, makes it more affordable than nearby properties. Rooms are spacious and, while somewhat sparsely decorated, have flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes with full fridges. There's no on-site restaurant, but the property is located close to a grocery store, and there is a grill on-site for guest use. Grounds are well-kept, with potted tropical plants and a pleasantly shaded courtyard next to the heated outdoor pool. Rates are low compared to other nearby hotel properties in Fort Lauderdale.

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Pool

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The Big Coconut Guesthouse

Scene

Quiet, no-frills atmosphere for a budget getaway

The atmosphere is laid-back, with most guests looking for an affordable, no-frills vacation. The rectangular outdoor pool has a brick deck and offers few bells and whistles, but it’s adequate, with a grill, padded reclining chairs, and a small shaded area. There’s also a coin-operated washer/dryer in the pool area. The outdoor dining area has a grill for public use, rust-colored dining tables with umbrellas, and potted greenery.

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Location

Convenient non-beach location, near grocery store and public transportation

The Big Coconut Guesthouse is tucked away on a busy street in central Fort Lauderdale, about two miles from the beach. The property is across the street from a Publix Super Market, making it easy to take advantage of the motel’s kitchenettes. It's also within five blocks or fewer of fast food chains and a liquor store. In addition, the motel sits almost directly across the street from a public bus station, offering service to the popular Galleria and Sawgrass Mills shopping malls. For those who’d prefer to have their own transportation, there’s an Enterprise Rent-A-Car on the same block. The motel is a 10-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.

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Rooms

Efficiency-style rooms with kitchenettes

Each room includes a microwave, sink, coffeemaker, and full-size refrigerator. The decor is modest but sufficient, with rust-colored tile flooring, wooden furniture with white bedding, and dressers that double as stands for the flat-screen TVs. First-floor rooms offer convenient access to the pool, while others overlook the garden. Guests rave about room cleanliness.

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Features

Outdoor pool and grills, but no on-site restaurant

While the motel lacks amenities such as a restaurant, business center, and gym, its lower rates reflect this difference. The outdoor pool, grill, and courtyard provide a friendly atmosphere, and on-site laundry facilities are money-savers.

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Things You Should Know About The Big Coconut Guesthouse

Also Known As

  • By Eddy Motel

Address

1021 NE 13th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304-2218, United States

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Oyster Hotel Review

The Big Coconut Guesthouse

Scene

Quiet, no-frills atmosphere for a budget getaway

The atmosphere is laid-back, with most guests looking for an affordable, no-frills vacation. The rectangular outdoor pool has a brick deck and offers few bells and whistles, but it’s adequate, with a grill, padded reclining chairs, and a small shaded area. There’s also a coin-operated washer/dryer in the pool area. The outdoor dining area has a grill for public use, rust-colored dining tables with umbrellas, and potted greenery.

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Location

Convenient non-beach location, near grocery store and public transportation

The Big Coconut Guesthouse is tucked away on a busy street in central Fort Lauderdale, about two miles from the beach. The property is across the street from a Publix Super Market, making it easy to take advantage of the motel’s kitchenettes. It's also within five blocks or fewer of fast food chains and a liquor store. In addition, the motel sits almost directly across the street from a public bus station, offering service to the popular Galleria and Sawgrass Mills shopping malls. For those who’d prefer to have their own transportation, there’s an Enterprise Rent-A-Car on the same block. The motel is a 10-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.

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Rooms

Efficiency-style rooms with kitchenettes

Each room includes a microwave, sink, coffeemaker, and full-size refrigerator. The decor is modest but sufficient, with rust-colored tile flooring, wooden furniture with white bedding, and dressers that double as stands for the flat-screen TVs. First-floor rooms offer convenient access to the pool, while others overlook the garden. Guests rave about room cleanliness.

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Features

Outdoor pool and grills, but no on-site restaurant

While the motel lacks amenities such as a restaurant, business center, and gym, its lower rates reflect this difference. The outdoor pool, grill, and courtyard provide a friendly atmosphere, and on-site laundry facilities are money-savers.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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