Hollywood Sands Resort

The Resort & Setting

Hollywood Sands Resort is an independent, RCI-affiliated timeshare property at 2404 N Surf Rd, right on Hollywood's oceanfront strip. Units are condo-style, with kitchens and living rooms rather than the single-room layout you'd get at a standard hotel, which makes it a practical base for longer stays or for families who'd rather cook some meals in than eat out every night. The resort currently holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 214 Google reviews, and its boardwalk-adjacent position is a big part of the draw.

The Area & Things to Do

Hollywood, FL is a laid-back beach town wedged between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and that location does a lot of the work. The Hollywood Beach Boardwalk is about half a mile from the resort — a 2.5-mile paved promenade along the Atlantic that's used for walking, cycling, and simply watching the world go by, lined with casual restaurants, shops, and beach-rental stands. Downtown Hollywood has its own small-scale gallery and dining scene if you want a change from the seafront. Further afield, Fort Lauderdale Beach is about 6 miles away, Aventura Mall roughly 11 miles for anyone wanting a serious shopping day, and the Everglades around 25 miles inland for airboat tours and wildlife that you won't see anywhere else in the country. Fort Lauderdale's airport is close enough to make the resort a realistic choice for a weekend trip as well as a longer stay.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Hollywood Sands Resort and are thinking of moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale, so you're not losing a percentage of whatever price you agree.

Hollywood Sands Resort is independently run rather than part of a large branded chain, so resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate resale desk. Before you agree a price with a buyer, it's worth both sides confirming directly with the resort what the transfer fee is, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — these details vary by resort and aren't something to guess at. A resale buyer should expect to receive the deeded or contracted usage rights for the unit week purchased, but not any loyalty points, stay history, or promotional perks tied to the previous owner's account.

For renters, the appeal here is straightforward: a kitchen and living room rather than a hotel box, a short walk to the boardwalk and beach, and a part of Hollywood that's quieter than central Miami or Fort Lauderdale but still well connected to both.

Practical Notes

The resort's RCI affiliation means owners aren't locked into Hollywood every year — weeks can be exchanged through RCI for stays elsewhere, subject to RCI's own availability and exchange rules. Anyone buying resale who wants to use this benefit should confirm with RCI directly that the week being purchased is enrolled and in good standing, since exchange access isn't automatically guaranteed to a new owner.

Winter (December through March) is peak season in Hollywood, FL, and the most comfortable weather for beach time. April–May and September–November are quieter shoulder periods, which can suit owners who'd rather avoid the busiest weeks or renters hunting for better availability.