looking for an oceanfront hotel in FLL for pre-cruise

[Guest arnoldmt]

We have 4 adults & 2 3-year-olds looking for an oceanfront (or very close) hotel for 1 night only on Feb. 4th. I've searched everywhere for something reasonable, but can't find anything that hasn't been bashed by people on tripadvisor.com. Obviously, I'm in a bit of a time crunch now & any help would be much appreciated.

 

TIA!!

Tammy ;)

[jakieemma]

You could most likely get the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ft. Lauderdale Beach for 50. dollars by going through Priceline.

 

I have stayed there many times pre cruise. I may not spend a weeks vacation there, but the hotel is perfect for a pre cruise stay. It is directly across the street from the beach.

[crisp1]

You could most likely get the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ft. Lauderdale Beach for 50. dollars by going through Priceline.

 

I have stayed there many times pre cruise. I may not spend a weeks vacation there, but the hotel is perfect for a pre cruise stay. It is directly across the street from the beach.

 

Unless there is a change, the Holiday Inn has been coming up at $130+ on hotwire and I had to pay $122 for next weekend(on Priceline) ( still shows $135 today). I started looking/ checking a month ago- all the good hotels are either full or coming up full rate ( over $200 a night). Someone suggested Hollywood or Lauderdale by the Sea for smaller hotels ( sunny.org?)

Good Luck

[Tfish]

I had to pay $110 for Holiday Inn Beachfront thru Priceline for Jan14/06 1 nite.

[Tfish]

I won that in bidding over a month ago.

[crisp1]

I won that in bidding over a month ago.

 

I must have waited too long! I think the price is actually going up ( supply and demand)

Fish, BTW we'll be there the same night :>)

[Tfish]

Crisp

 

I'm not real happy that I had to pay $110 but I'm glad that I did now.

 

BTW I have the Renaissance at $80 post cruise for 1 nite but have to move to the Hyatt Pier 66 at $125 the following nite. (Priceline)

 

Anything is better than last year when I booked thru a TA and stayed in the Best Western Marina at $125.....it was pretty bad.

 

Oh well, live and learn.

[TrentS]

Just as an FYI, the Holiday Inn Fort Lauderdale Beach is actually across the street from the beach, is rather old and tired, and is quite a bit farther north than most cruisers like to stay... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/fllsb

 

Tfish, it's old and worn, but yes, it's still a LOT better than the BW Marina, that's one of the biggest dumps in town! :eek:

 

You'll LOVE Renaissance though, that's a wonderful hotel in a great location! It's the best hotel on SE 17th Street!

[crisp1]

Fish

Was it $110 US?

I think the Hyatt is showing at $230 for the 14th on Hotwire- you got a good deal!

 

Our night at the Inn is post cruise ( a 2 night to Cococay- business plus pleasure- not enough!)

[Tfish]

Yep, all prices USD