Frequently Asked Questions

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General

Do we have free WiFi?
Yes

Do the units have hair dryers?
Yes

Do the units have irons and ironing boards?
Yes

Do we have laundry facilities?
Yes, Coin-operated washer and dryer in every room. A change machine and detergent are available.

Do we have maid service?
Yes. Towel exchange on Wednesday.

Do we provide pool towels?
No, guests must bring their own. 

Do we have an elevator?
Yes. Two, east and west.

Do we have free on-site parking?
Yes

What time is check in?
4pm ***

Check out?
10am

Do we have high definition televisions?
Yes. Two in each apartment, one in the living room and one in the bedroom.

Do we have a fitness area?
Yes

We offer a free water aerobics class on Wednesday morning. 

Do we have a free coffee?
Yes, we provide free coffee and ice water at the front desk daily.

Do we have a “Loaner Library”?
Yes

In Bathrooms

What do we supply?
Toilet paper, bath soap, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths

In Kitchens

Does the unit have a coffee pot?
Yes

Does the unit have a tea kettle?
Yes

Do we supply dishwashing liquid and dishwasher powder?
Yes

Do we supply kitchen towels?
Yes, but not paper towels.

Do we have fully equipped kitchens in the one and two bedroom apartments?
Yes, fully equipped, with a dishwasher.

In Bedrooms

What size are the beds?
All master bedrooms have a King size bed, full size Murphy bed in every living room and two twin size beds in the second bedroom.

Do we supply bed linens?
Yes

In Living Rooms

What size is the Murphy bed?
Full

Do we supply bed linens?
Yes

Do we have High Definition television?
Yes with premium channels

Pool and Patio Area

Do we have a pool?
Yes

Do we have a diving board?
No

Do we have a hot tub?
Yes

Do we have pool side tables?
Yes with chairs

Do we have pool side loungers?
Yes

Do we have grills?
Yes, in the pool patio area under the Tiki Hut

Do we have picnic tables?
Yes. 3 in patio area

Do we provide pool/beach towels?
Towels are in rooms upon check-in. Exchange day is Wednesday

Beach

Do we have access to the beach?
Yes, private beach access just across the street using the room key

Do we have Beach Chair Rentals?
Yes

Do we have shuffleboard courts?
Yes

Do we have an outdoor beachfront shower?
Yes

Airport Transportation

How do we get to the Surf Rider from Ft. Lauderdale or Miami?
Fort Lauderdale Airport – GO Airport Shuttle 1-877-544-4646 and SuperShuttle Service 1-800-258-3826
Miami Airport – SuperShuttle Service

Do we need a car once we get to the Surf Rider?
Only to go out and about. All necessities are within walking distance. The Pelican Hopper is an excellent local bus which connects with Broward County buses at the Galt Ocean Mile. Timetables available in the office.

How Far Is It…

To the beach?
Across the street via our private beach gate directly to the beach

To Anglin’s Fishing Pier?
1 mile south

To Pompano Fishing Pier?
½ mile north

To a grocery?
Eight blocks

To a drugstore?
½ mile

To restaurants?
Two blocks

To Las Olas?
Eight miles via private auto or bus service

What is the Water Taxi and what is its schedule and route? http://watertaxi.com/

What is Hot Dog Day?

Thursdays at noon join the Surf Rider family for barbequed hot dogs around the pool, usually with live music.

Does the Surf Rider give you a hard sell to buy a week?

Absolutely not! If you are interested in purchasing a week, simply check with the office for availability.