The 11 Best Beach Hotels in Fort Lauderdale
We’ve spent hours researching blogs and glossy magazines for the best hotel recommendations. These are our top picks of beach hotels in Fort Lauderdale. Bon voyage!
Lena, Travel BloggerUpdated
Premiere Hotel
Fantastic value in a prime location close to the beach, shops, bars etc. Excellent wifi, comfortable room and lovely heated pools. A warm welcome awaits you in this gem of a small and friendly family run hotel.
This hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is less than one block from the beach on the Atlantic Ocean, and it features an saltwater outdoor pool.
Each room is furnished with a refrigerator and coffee facilities at the Premiere Hotel. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and select rooms offer a kitchenette.
The Hotel Premiere offers DVDs and movies. Located on site, Cafe & Bar serves handmade pizza alongside craft beers and boutique wines.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is 7.4-miles from the Premiere Hotel. Galleria Mall and many other shops and popular restaurants are 1.6 km away.
Plunge Beach Hotel
Lovely hotel right by a beautiful beach. The staff was amazing from the valet staff to the bartenders at the outside bar. The food was incredible at both the outside pool restaurant, the inside restaurant and the coffee shop.
Plunge Beach Resort is set in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 7 km from Bonnet House Museum and Gardens. The property offers on-site parking, free bike rental, and water sports facilities.
Every accommodation features a flat-screen TV and small refrigerator. Rooms are non-smoking and include private bathrooms. Select rooms offer sea or pool views, a kitchenette, and a safe.
Relax by the poolside or enjoy a workout at the 24-hour fitness centre at Plunge Beach Resort. Beach towels and beach chairs are offered.
The seaside Backflip Beach Bar & Kitchen serves local cocktails and snacks, while at Bean & Barnacle, Starbucks coffee is served, along with other sweet and savoury treats. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling and diving.
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Shopping Center is 7 km from Plunge Beach Resort, while City of Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Marina is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 15 km from Plunge Beach Resort.
B Ocean Resort
Excellent hotel and location. We really enjoyed the pool and being right on the beach. Our room was beautiful and the Las Olas area was gorgeous and has lots of nice restaurants. Would highly recommend this hotel to others.
Situated directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach, this iconic South Florida resort was formerly known as the Yankee Clippers. It boasts a contemporary ballroom and a state-of-the-art meeting room.
Free WiFi is featured throughout B Ocean Resort and every guestroom comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, Keurig® coffeemaker, and a private bathroom.
Located directly on the white sands of a private beach, B Ocean Resort offers food and beverages from the comfort of beach loungers. Two pools are on site, and private cabanas are available for added ease.
Upscale shopping is 10 minutes' away at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 9.7 km away.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
The location of this hotel is probably one of the best in Fort Lauderdale. Right on the beautiful beach. Impeccable service and a relaxed atmosphere to the whole place.
Adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort features an oceanfront pool, private beach, and lazy river tubing ride.
Beach-inspired guestrooms feature a small refrigerator and 42-inch flat-screen TV. In-room movies, games, and music are provided, as is a coffee maker.
Boasting unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, the on-site fitness centre and Pure Spa offers Swedish massages, cleansing facials, and other spa services.
Oceanfront dining and a poolside cocktail are available at Ocean 2000. The Emporium gift shop is an old-fashioned ice parlour that also serves bakery and coffee treats.
Enjoy an upscale shopping experience at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, just 6 minutes’ drive from the property. Broward County Convention Center is 10 minutes' drive.
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
Quiet place to really enjoy the Fort Lauderdale Beach. The view and rooms were spectacular. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
Located opposite Fort Lauderdale Beach, this hotel features an on-site restaurant and a heated outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided in every room, and Bonnet Gardens is 2 minutes' drive away.
Wide windows with an ocean or park view are featured in all rooms at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach. A small refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi are provided en suite.
A business centre and 24-hour health club are also located on site at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach. The state-of-the-art fitness center is accessible 24 hours a day, is ADA accessible, and is located in the building adjacent to our pool.
Steelpan is a beachfront Caribbean-American fusion kitchen and bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This hotel is 12 minutes’ drive from Port Everglades and 7 minutes’ drive from Venice on the Beach. The Galleria shopping centre is less than 1.6 km away.
Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Loved it. The size of the room was generous. Gorgeous view of the pool and ocean. Staff was very attentive. Restaurant was good. Facilities very clean. Good location.
The luxurious Atlantic Hotel & Spa is located on Fort Lauderdale Boulevard adjacent to white, sandy beaches. Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is 1.3 km away from the beachfront resort.
A cable TV, balcony, and ironing facilities are included in each spacious hotel room. A microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, and minibar are also provided. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, free toiletries, and a bathrobe.
Guests can relax in the on-site beauty salon or unwind with a massage in the spa boutique. A sauna, hot tub, and outdoor pool are available as well as a fitness centre, gift shop, restaurant, and bar.
The hotel is located 5 km from the Fort Lauderdale city centre. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is 3 minutes' drive away. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale shopping mall is 2.1 km away from the Atlantic property.
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Awesome beach resort. Accommodations were beautiful and comfortable. Staff was friendly and available.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this luxury resort features fine dining at ilios restaurant and spacious suites with a private balcony. The property is 11 minutes’ drive from Port Everglades and 6 minutes’ drive from the shops of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.
Spa baths and flat-screen TVs are standard in every modern suite at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. All suites feature a large seating area, ocean views, and a kitchen or kitchenette.
Only grab and go continental breakfast is available.
Spa Q offers massage treatments that can be enjoyed poolside in a private cabana. The Hilton Beach Resort pool and hot tub showcase panoramic views of the ocean.
Oceanfront S3 restaurant features coastal cuisine, live music, and entertainment while Le Marche Gourmet Market serves casual French and American specialties amid a European-style atmosphere.
Active guests can enjoy free access to the state-of-the-art fitness center or hire a bicycle to travel the city. A full-service business centre is available at the resort and an electric car charging station is located on site.
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
The ocean views were fantastic, as was the pool and spa. The beach was beautiful and super relaxing.
Situated in east Fort Lauderdale, this South Florida resort features an outdoor pool, private beach, and 6 restaurants. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 4 miles away. Valet parking is available for an extra charge.
Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, and seating area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Select Harbor Beach Marriott rooms feature a private balcony, sofa bed, and spa bath.
The spa at Marriott Harbor Beach Resort offers guests treatments like a body scrub, manicure, and massage. Free property-wide WiFi is available. The Surf Club provides unique, supervised activities for children including a wave simulator.
Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar serves a fresh, local seafood menu and fresh drinks with ocean views.
The boutiques and eateries of Las Olas Boulevard are with 2 miles from the hotel. Guests will also be with 2 miles of the Port Everglades cruise port and Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
Very recommended hotel right on Fort Lauderdale beach. The decor is clean modern yet inviting. The water/sea themed done tastefully with warm color. Room was very clean and ultra comfortable.
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach has free bikes, a fitness centre and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Fort Lauderdale. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. Private parking is available on site.
Selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave.
Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort Lauderdale, like cycling.
Staff at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Fort Lauderdale Beach, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and City of Fort Lauderdale Las Olas Marina. The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 15 km from Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach.
W Fort Lauderdale
Excellent place to stay. Location of property was excellent. All staff were extremely friendly, helpful and provided amazing customer service.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, W Fort Lauderdale is 8 minutes’ drive from the luxury shops of The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and provides 24-hour room service to guests.
Spacious rooms and suites include iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Private bathrooms house Bliss Spa® amenities.
The rooftop pool offers panoramic views of the city as well as intracoastal views of the waterway, while Bliss Spa® provides massages, manicures, and a number of other services.
STEAK 954 offers a modern take on classic steakhouse staples for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while WET® Deck Bites serves up soups, sandwiches, and cocktails until sunset.
Las Olas Boulevard’s unique shops and restaurants are 14 minutes’ drive. Port Everglades is 9 minutes’ drive and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 9.7 km drive.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Paradise found. Wonderful staff and facilities, and a room that opened right onto the beach.
This oceanfront Fort Lauderdale hotel offers an on-site spa and an elevated 29,000-square-foot tropical sundeck with infinity pool and private cabanas. Guests will also be 9 minutes' drive from upscale shopping at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale.
A flat-screen cable TV, marble bathroom, and floor-to-ceiling windows are featured in all rooms. Guestrooms at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale include a balcony with an ocean or Intracoastal waterway view.
Guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale have access a spa with a hair and nail salon, relaxation room, and fitness center with water views.
Capturing the spirit of Prohibition-era rum runners, Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits offers coastal and locally inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Poolside Café is also located on site.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is just 4.8 km from Broward Center for the Performing Arts and 9.6 km from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.