Richard's Motel

Fort Lauderdale

Richard's Motel 1

Axel’s take

Friendly staff and a heated pool make this dated motel a reasonable budget pick.

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Axel’s rating: 7.5/10 · A no-frills roadside motel with a heated pool

Richard’s is a budget roadside motel, not a full-service three-star hotel, and we’d consider it for a straightforward, good-value stay. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while recent Expedia reviews often describe clean rooms and comfortable beds. The heated outdoor pool, planted grounds, free parking and laundry add useful extras; studios and apartments offer cooking facilities for longer visits.

The trade-off is dated accommodation, with room sizes and equipment varying considerably by category. Recent feedback still flags old interiors and limited in-room extras, despite some reports of refreshed bathrooms. It also fronts busy Federal Highway: this is a driving base, not a beachfront escape. We’d skip it if you want polished rooms, predictable hotel amenities or the beach outside your door. Confirm your exact room type and late-arrival arrangements before booking.

Rooms
Simple rooms, studios and apartments; check size and kitchen facilities carefully.
Cleanliness
Recent reviews often praise clean rooms, though worn finishes can detract.
Service
Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the clearest recurring strength.
Amenities
Heated outdoor pool, free parking and Wi-Fi, shared grills and laundry.
Fees and surprises
Booking.com lists a refundable cash damage deposit; Expedia lists late-check-in charges.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

1219 S Federal Hwy, Hollywood

On busy Federal Highway, convenient by car but not on Hollywood Beach.

Amenities and check-in

Heated outdoor pool, free parking and Wi-Fi, shared grills and laundry.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Self parking (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible pool
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Richard's Motel — Fort Lauderdale, United States

Richard's Motel is a no-frills roadside motel with a heated pool in Fort Lauderdale, United States.

Address: 1219 S Federal Hwy, Hollywood. Property ID: 1441703.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/fort-lauderdale/richard-s-motel-1441703

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$182$206 on Booking.com$24 less (12%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $216 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-04$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-05$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $179 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $161 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$74 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $162 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $178 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$74 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$85 for 1 night · 2 nights $177 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$92 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $146 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$74 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$86 for 1 night · 2 nights $174 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $153 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$73 for 1 night · 2 nights $153 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$80 for 1 night · 2 nights $172 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 7.5/10

Friendly staff and a heated pool make this dated motel a reasonable budget pick. A no-frills roadside motel with a heated pool, scored for what it is.

Richard’s is a budget roadside motel, not a full-service three-star hotel, and we’d consider it for a straightforward, good-value stay. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while recent Expedia reviews often describe clean rooms and comfortable beds. The heated outdoor pool, planted grounds, free parking and laundry add useful extras; studios and apartments offer cooking facilities for longer visits.

The trade-off is dated accommodation, with room sizes and equipment varying considerably by category. Recent feedback still flags old interiors and limited in-room extras, despite some reports of refreshed bathrooms. It also fronts busy Federal Highway: this is a driving base, not a beachfront escape. We’d skip it if you want polished rooms, predictable hotel amenities or the beach outside your door. Confirm your exact room type and late-arrival arrangements before booking.

  • Best for: Budget travelers with a car; Longer stays in kitchen-equipped units; Travelers who prioritize friendly service

  • Watch out for: Dated interiors and variable room sizes; Busy highway frontage, not beachfront; Late arrivals require advance coordination

  • Location: On busy Federal Highway, convenient by car but not on Hollywood Beach.

  • Rooms: Simple rooms, studios and apartments; check size and kitchen facilities carefully.

  • Cleanliness: Recent reviews often praise clean rooms, though worn finishes can detract.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the clearest recurring strength.

  • Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, free parking and Wi-Fi, shared grills and laundry.

  • Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists a refundable cash damage deposit; Expedia lists late-check-in charges.

Axel's opinion of Richard's Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Richard's Motel

  • Property type: Mini-hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 1219 S Federal Hwy, Hollywood
  • Guest rating: 3.6/5 on Google from 960 reviews (location 3.3/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 18 min by taxi · Miami International Airport: 40 min by taxi · Palm Beach International Airport: 56 min by taxi · Gulfstream Park Racing: 8 min by taxi · Hollywood Beach Broadwalk: 9 min by taxi · Aventura Mall: 13 min by taxi
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Restaurant, Self parking (free), Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Single room (single bed)

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

Comfort room

Comfort Quadruple room

Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Double Suite with courtyard view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Quadruple Studio

Quadruple Studio with pool view

Comfort Studio

Comfort Double Studio (full double bed)

Deluxe Studio

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