elmiracruiser Posted November 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi All - I know the answer is probably somewhere in the message board but I haven't had much luck finding exactly what I need. I'm looking for a kid friendly hotel in Ft. Lauderdale with a shuttle from the airport and to the cruise port. I'd also like it to be close to a shopping center and restaurants as we're flying down a couple days prior to our cruise. Also looking for something in the $120-$130ish range for November 20th - 22nd. I really appreciate any help you can provide! Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted November 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) I'd stay at a hotel like Bahia Mar across the street from the beach with kids. No shuttles, but cabs are cheap and easy. The beach/downtown is very close to the port. I wouldn't stay near the airport just for a shuttle. Nothing for kids out there. Edited November 5, 2014 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted November 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Maybe you can get Hyatt Place on Value Trips for a good deal. They have free airport shuttles and a pay shuttle to port. Everything you want is around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted November 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2014 You can get the Hyatt Pl for just under $130 plus tax on that site. It does have a pool. Stores and restaurants in walking distance. You are further from the beach but could catch the sun trolley to hit the beach and see more of the city. When I mentioned Bahia Mar I was thinking of kids, and forgot you wanted a suite type hotel. This one should work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmiracruiser Posted November 6, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks for your help! I think I'll go with the Hyatt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmiracruiser Posted November 6, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted November 6, 2014 One more question - on Value Trips it says 1-2 adults in the fine print of the Hyatt deal. There will be 2 adults and 2 kids. Do you think this is an issue? I see the site asks for your credit card number before it tells you the final charge amount - should I be concerned about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted November 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Vtrips will notify you if the room is available. Usually in 48 hours. Since you are off peak, I wouldn't worry that the room won't be available. TONS of cruisers here use valuetrips. (And wish there weren't so many blackout dates). ;) The rooms have bed/s and a sleeper sofa. So after your booking is confirmed, you can call the hotel direct and request two doubles or a king if you have a preference. Kids can stay in the room. The rate won't change. The rate (with no discounts) for your nights on the hotel website is $139 with or without kids. Edited November 6, 2014 by eandj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprockie Posted November 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2014 We travel with our kids (8 and 13) and like to stay pre-cruise on 84th street and 12th area at the Best Western or Hampton Inn. We like that it's across the street from a Winn Dixie, liquor store, bargain type store, Subway, Wendy's McDonalds and a sports type bar. We don't need anything more than that and both hotels have shuttles. Prices in this area are often more affordable than the 17th street area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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