Reviews: Dania Beach Marina

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina present a mixed bag of experiences.

Positive Aspects:
- Many reviewers appreciate the marina's location, highlighting its proximity to Dania Beach and the airport, making it convenient for travelers.
- The marina features newer floating docks, a picnic pavilion, and good security measures, including gated access and a security guard.
- Some guests noted the friendly staff and helpful liveaboard neighbors, as well as the availability of nearby restaurants and recreational opportunities like fishing and exploring Whiskey Creek.

Negative Aspects:
- Several reviews mention issues with the cleanliness and maintenance of the bathrooms and showers, with some describing them as filthy and in need of renovation.
- There are concerns about the marina's shallow draft, with low tide depths of four to five feet and a fixed bridge that may pose challenges for taller boats.
- A few guests reported problems with reservations and slip assignments, leading to stressful situations upon arrival.
- Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the overall safety and security, citing incidents involving homeless individuals and a lack of proper maintenance in public areas.

Overall Impression:
While the marina has a great location and some appealing features, significant concerns about cleanliness, safety, and management practices have led to a range of experiences, from positive stays to frustrating and unpleasant encounters.

Reviewed by: Captain Gene , Galene, on Feb 6, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

2 3 2026 New Phone number and e mail contact information 786 210 1160 [email protected] Manager Mariaka Peer. Walked to check this marina out again. Now run by Oasis marina group. Transit rate is $2.50' Shallow draft boats only low tide four to five feet. Must go under about 17' bridge to access marina. Marina was near full capacity with many boats over 50' Rates month to month Electric metered for monthly. Floating concrete docks, Picnic pavilion. Only concern is getting under bridge. Anmd shallow draft only.

1 29 2015 I am staying in another marina not far from here, so wanted to check this one out for possible future stay. All new and renovated. Laundry, showers, and rest room all new. Gated access to docks with restaurant near and beach right next to marina. Rates month to month $900 winter, $825 summer for any size boat. Electric metered for monthly. Floating concrete docks, Picnic pavilion. Only concern is getting under bridge.

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Reviewed by: Lawrence Burmingham , Red Pearl, on Jan 19, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great Marina overall. Well protected. Pretty quiet EXCEPT in the flight path of the airport, so at times the planes were loud. Nice, newer floating docks, helpful staff, very friendly live aboard neighbors. Best of all, walk across the parking lot to Dania Beach, we went almost every day! We stayed here for a few weeks due to a family emergency, work, travel etc. Easy Uber to Fort Lauderdale airport. Bus stop close by that was ok to use. Buses came about 1x/hour. About 1.7 miles to bike to a Publix grocery. Two restaurants in easy walking distance. Marina was well secured with gates. Bathrooms were dated but cleaned regularly. Laundry $2.50 wash $1.50 dry, had 3 washers and 3 dryers but only one each was working. There is a FIXED BRIDGE at the entrance to the marina. We needed to take our Garmin down to clear it at high tide. If your air draft is more than 16-17 feet you may need to consider timing the tides.

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Reviewed by: a user on Jun 13, 2025
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Arrived after hour 6pm, nobody on the marina to provide information neither our reserved slip. I didn’t use at all. Went to a public space instead.

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Reviewed by: a user on May 2, 2025
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina close to the ocean! Good services.

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Reviewed by: a user on Apr 15, 2025
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great people and very helpful

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Reviewed by: a user on Apr 13, 2025
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Location was very convenient to beaches and to airport. There was originally a snafu with our reservation. Apparently there was supposed to be slips blocked off for a boat convention but we had reserved and paid beforehand. When we called for our slip assignment they didn’t have one. They were willing to refund our money but we had nowhere else to go and our daughter was flying in that afternoon. After a few stressful hours, they were able to get us a slip. So, they made it right. However, bathrooms/showers were disgusting.

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Reviewed by: a user on Apr 7, 2025
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful marina, great restaurants, fantastic beach.

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Reviewed by: Christopher Edwards on Mar 1, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Docks were ok. Staff was good. Bathrooms and showers need remodel.

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Reviewed by: a user on Feb 2, 2025
LOA: 30'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Nothing but positive feedback. This is my second time using this marina.

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Reviewed by: a user on Jan 27, 2025
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

New ownership since our last stay in Feb 24. Here are the changes they have made so far
1. Raised the price
2 Hired a security guard to sit in cart outside the gate with flashing green lights to keep homeless people off the dock over night

The bathroom were scheduled to be renovated during our stay. This was supposed to be a minor inconvenience, however around 2pm we find that the entire bathroom/ showers/ and laundry were closed for two days. We used the public bathrooms and showered outside in 60 degree weather at the beach rinse off area. Thankfully we had done laundry the day before or we would have been screwed.

The main reason for the bad review was not that the above occurred, but during a conversation with the dockmaster about the situation he agreed to offer me a one night credit (I stayed 5 nights) for the inconvenience. It’s been two weeks and I still have not received a credit.

Ona positive note, the young dock hands are great, the town of Dania/Hollywood is fun!

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Reviewed by: a user on Jan 17, 2025
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Good service, great location

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Reviewed by: a user on Dec 28, 2024
LOA: 48'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 2

Bridge clearance gauge was dislodged and I destroyed my anchor light on the way out. Security cart had lights flashing in my windows all night. Took the idle speed piling sign on my starboard side upon entry and then touched bottom. Warning would be nice.

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Reviewed by: a user on Dec 2, 2024
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great stay. Very accommodating.

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Reviewed by: a user on Nov 3, 2024
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

This place is dangerous, filthy, and unprofessional. No one ever answers the phone. The building and showers are disgusting, with mold, feces on the toilets, and used band-aids in the showers that have remained there for weeks. There is often no toilet paper available. When you rent a transient slip, they don't inform you of your placement until you arrive, only to find your boat positioned on an open public dock with a broken security gate, leaving it fully accessible to the public. Car alarms blare throughout the night for hours, homeless individuals sleep on the boardwalk and benches, and people fish with poles and nets right beside your vessel on the public dock. Others bathe and swim in the marina cut like it’s a third-world scene, mere feet from your yacht, with no safety or security measures in place. The restrooms are infested with roaches and ants, while vending machines remain sold out for months. They only provide one facility key for two people on board and charge $30 for an extra key, which must be returned. On our dock, there are gypsies and hoarders, with construction work from other vessels creating hazards, such as electric lines running across the dock. We have encountered individuals clearly under the influence of drugs, rambling and acting erratically just steps away from our boat. Despite their website's appealing images, the reality of this place is horrendous and not worth the money.

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Reviewed by: Vincent V on Sep 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

great location, beach is awesome to the north but full south of pier, fishing pier, whiskey creek to explore (beware of derelict boats on creek just north of marina, do not swim there) check bridge clearance and be aware of depth in marina. docks not in best shape and have never seen pump-out system working. otherwise a good place to visit.

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Reviewed by: Vincent Valldeperas on Apr 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

great place to visit, stay at marina, you have the beach and Whiskey Creek to explore plus you have a great pier and restaurant there too.

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