We picked the Riptide because of all the great reviews that we found and now here I am writing a raving review. The owner Scott could not have been anymore welcoming and accomodating. You feel like you are staying with old friends the minute you step onto the property. You just don't find places like this anymore. Clean rooms, friendly... more

If you're looking for the perfect place to sit back on the beach or hang out at the tiki bar, The Riptide is it. My wife and I are beach lovers and The Riptide was everything we were looking for to close out our Florida Vacation with the kids.You won't find a more personable owner than Scott and you'll never... more

I've stayed at the riptide everytime i have visited south Florida over the past two years--about six times a year. I am hesitent to recommend it because, as the title says, the Riptide is a hidden jewel. The owners, Scott and Wendy, are super cool! I've always felt welcomed and well taken care of. The rooms are very clean and... more

As my name implies I love Cabo San Lucas and try to spend as much of my vacation time there as I can. However, I can honestly say that my stay at the Riptide was as pleasant and in some ways better than my times in Cabo. Last year (2007) my wife and I had a wonderful 4 night stay... more

We stayed at the Riptide for a week in December and absolutely loved it. The owners were on site all day and were the most hospitable hotel operators I've known. Everything was clean and the rates can't be beat. The tiki bar out on the broadwalk was wonderful to sit at and the BBQ grills were so convenient to grill... more

The Riptide is a wonderful jewel. I had never been to Hollywood Beach before and it was incredibly beautiful. This is a small hotel but well equiped. You will not find better service. Scott and Wendy are the owners and they make sure you are well taken care of. The tiki bar is fun and a nice place to get... more