hotels in ft lauderdale

[pvoris01]

Is there a good hotel in Ft Lauderdale to stay for our pre-cruise. We would like something on the ocean and not to far from the cruise port.

[EggDropErin]

Best Western Marina Inn & Yacht Harbor

 

2150 SE 17th St Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 525-3484

Fax: (954) 764-2915

 

Best Western-Oceanside Inn

 

1180 Seabreeze Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 525-8115

Fax: (954) 527-0957

 

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

3030 Holiday Dr

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 525-4000

Fax: (954) 766-6152

 

Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six

 

2301 SE 17th St Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 525-6666

Fax: (954) 728-3541

 

Riverside Hotel

 

620 E Las Olas Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: 954 467-0671

Fax: (954) 462-2148

 

Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port

 

1800 S Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 767-8700

Fax: (954) 767-8629

(800) 760-0000

 

AmeriSuites (Fort Lauderdale/17th Street)

 

1851 SE Tenth Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 763-7670

Fax: (954) 763-6269

 

Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center

 

801 Seabreeze Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 764-2233

Fax: (954) 523-5424

 

Best Western Fort Lauderdale Inn

 

1221 SR 84

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Phone: 954 462-7005

Fax: (954) 462-5949

Days Inn Bahia Cabana Beach Resort & Marina

 

3001 Harbor Dr (A1A)

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 524-1555

Fax: (954) 764-5951

 

Hampton Inn & Suites-Ft. Lauderdale Airport

 

2500 Stirling Rd

Hollywood, FL 33020 Phone: 954 922-0011

Fax: (954) 929-7118

 

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

 

1150 SR 84

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Phone: 954 828-9905

Fax: (954) 828-9904

Lago Mar Resort & Club

 

1700 S Ocean Ln

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 523-6511

Fax: (954) 524-6627

 

Luckey's Motel

 

205 N Federal Hwy

Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954 925-5500

Fax: (954) 424-9825

 

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale

 

1617 SE 17th St Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 626-1700

Fax: (954) 626-1717

Sheraton Yankee Clipper Beach Hotel

 

1140 Seabreeze Blvd (A1A)

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 524-5551

Fax: (954) 523-5376

 

Stirling Suites

 

151 SW 18th Ct

Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954 920-9696

Fax: (954) 929-3577

Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale

 

1100 SE 17th St Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 527-2700

Fax: (954) 760-7202

 

Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott

 

1881 SE 17th St

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 463-4000

Fax: (954) 527-6705

 

Fort Lauderdale Oceanfront Hotel

 

440 Seabreeze Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 524-8733

Fax: (954) 467-7489

 

Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North

 

2301 SW 12th Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Phone: 954 524-9900

Fax: (954) 524-5155

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport

 

180 SW 18th Ave

Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954 924-9204

Fax: (954) 924-9042

Holiday Inn Express Port Everglades Cruise & Convention Center

 

1500 SE 17th St Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 728-2577

Fax: (954) 728-2591

 

Motel 6 E. Dania Beach Blvd

 

825 E Dania Beach Blvd

Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954 921-5505

Fax: (954) 920-0591

St. Regis Resort - Fort Lauderdale

 

1 N Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Phone: 954 465-2300

Fax: (954) 465-2340

Super 8 Motel

 

333 S Federal Hwy

Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954 921-6500

Fax: (954) 921-0430

 

 

 

 

[teddie]

Wanted to put in a good word for the Marriott Marina. We have stayed there twice, and it's very nice. They had a shuttle (free) to the port also. Last time we stayed there, we bought it on Priceline for $60/nite.

[Murphy]

The Marriott Marina is no longer part of the Marriott chain (or won't be shortly) You can now book it directly at http://www.luxuryresorts.com. It is now the Grande Hotel and Yacht Club.

 

While EggDropErin's list is quite extensive, it doesn't really differentiate between "good" hotels or whether they are on the beach.

 

If you truly want a good hotel on the beach, the only 2 I can recommend are the Marriott Harbor Beach http://www.marriott.com

 

or the Lago Mar. http://www.lagomar.com

 

Both are fabulous resort hotels, but can be pricey. The Lago Mar has some great off season prices, however, and most rooms are suites with at least a mini-kitchen, so some money can be saved eating breakfast in your room. Both have lagoon style pools and great beach facilities. The downside is there really isn't anything within walking distance, so you'll have to taxi it to the Publix for your last minute needs run or dinner out. I don't think either one offers a free shuttle, but both are within minutes to the port, so the taxi ride is minimal $$.

[signman]

Nice list Erin, but at best only 4 of them are on the ocean as the OP requested.

 

Marriott Harbor Beach and Lago Mar are the best of the lot, and closest to the Port.

 

There are pages of information on the Hotels board. Suggest you do some reading there.

[pvoris01]

thanks everyone for the info

[EggDropErin]

I know, I know. But I listed all of them just in case some were sold out and they needed other options. And I have never stayed in FL. Just giving them out as a references.

[beachlady58]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Marriott Harbor Beach...Last time I stayed there i paid for a pool view room and got a 2BR/2BA suite fit for a king! They treat you great there and it would be the best way to strt a cruise. I have heard that the Pelican Resort was very nice and Family oriented...but I have stayed at the Harbor Beach 5 or 6 times and it gets better every time. Ask for triple A rate - it is pricey but everyonce in awhile you have to do it!:D

[JudithEM]

I love the Marriott Harbor Beach, but I just stayed in another oceanfront resort last month, just north of the Ft. L. strip -- it's the Pelican Beach Hotel, a Best Western property, and it's brand new (opened just over year). GREAT for large families (our room had 2 kings AND a large oversized chair that pulled out into a bed); also a lazy river; pool; on the beach; ice cream shoppe (the kids loved).

 

PLUS, the entire hotel is no-smoking.

 

Great way to start off a vacation.

[smoothdancer]

Here are our "picture" reviews of the Lago Mar and Yankee Clipper, both on the beach. You will have to click on the Flordia button.

http://WWW.JustEatin.com

 

Today I was suprised... I got an Email from the Yankee Clipper advertising rates starting from $230.00. We did not pay near that much in December, and we made our reservation just one day before our arrival. I dont think that this hotel is worth $230.00

 

Good Luck!

[Bequia]

Best Western Marina Inn & Yacht Harbor

 

2150 SE 17th St Cswy

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954 525-3484

Fax: (954) 764-2915

 

 

Best Western Fort Lauderdale Inn

 

1221 SR 84

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Phone: 954 462-7005

Fax: (954) 462-5949

954 524-1555

Fax: (954) 764-5951

 

 

 

Eggdroperin,

 

You've noted a number of hotels that are known for being downright nasty, dirty, or in undesirable neighborhoods. The two noted above and a few others on the list are questionable. If you ever come to Florida, do yourself a favor, check out the hotels on your list first before recommending them to friends. :o



 

[Bequia]

Today I was suprised... I got an Email from the Yankee Clipper advertising rates starting from $230.00. We did not pay near that much in December, and we made our reservation just one day before our arrival. I dont think that this hotel is worth $230.00Good Luck!

 

No way is it worth that, not even half that.....not even half of half that. Way past it's prime. Due for a long overdue renovation. :p

[CruisinCoach]

Bequia,

 

Can you please tell me why the Best Western Inn is so undesirable? I booked this hotel before I discovered CC and I have read many posts since, including yours, that mention the area along State Rd 84 is "unsafe." I have read through many posts looking for specifics, but have only seen phrases like "undesirable" and "unsafe." What makes the area so unsafe? Are there drug dealers or gang members hanging out on the corners? Sadly enough, we are from LA, so that may not be that big of a deal for us.

It is just a buddy and me, both in our mid 30's, and we booked the hotel because we heard there is a German Restaurant nearby and we are looking forward to Brats and Beer and then just crashing for the night. I value your input but would appreciate more specifics so I can decide if it is worth canceling and booking somewhere else. It is only the one night.

 

Thanks

[RedmondCruiser]

If your asking why the Best Western is undesirable -- I believe that you mean the Best Western Marina ?? Well one good reason is that it is closed and currently set to be torn down. You might want to confirm your reservation. It would'nt be any fun to show up in FLL and find that you have to start looking for a room.

[signman]

Redmond, If you read this thread from the top, then you would know that the Best Western being discussed is on SR 84.

 

Coach, my only knowledge of SR 84 is what I have observed during the morning on visits to Lester's Diner, where I highly recommend the breakfasts. This is what I have observed. It's a local road very intensive with truck repair shops. Nothing on this stretch of the road looks very clean. And in the evening, there very well may be drugs around.

 

But the Holiday Inn Express on this road is supposedly new, so if you are willing to try this area, I say at least go for the HIX. But believe me, I've stayed in worse areas and survived.