Looking for a cruise and pre-cruise hotel in fort lauderdale

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We are a second time cruisers and looking for a 7 to 10 day cruise from FOrt lauderdale last week in dec. of this year. we need a hotel close to the port but close to the beaches and pub and shopping areas. Any recomendations? Thanks in advance

 

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[Quilting_Cruiser]

Hello

 

We are a second time cruisers and looking for a 7 to 10 day cruise from FOrt lauderdale last week in dec. of this year. we need a hotel close to the port but close to the beaches and pub and shopping areas. Any recomendations? Thanks in advance

 

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If you visit the "Hotels Pre & Post-Cruise" you'll find a lot of recommendations for hotels in FLL.

 

As far as finding a cruise, I would visit an online travel site and do a search for your requested dates and departure port to see what's available and go from there...

[Desert Cruisers]

If you are cruising out of Ft. Lauderdale at the end of December, be prepared for expensive hotel and rental car options. Many people will be vacationing and/or visiting family around the holidays. Book early.:)

[wrp96]

Hello

 

We are a second time cruisers and looking for a 7 to 10 day cruise from FOrt lauderdale last week in dec. of this year. we need a hotel close to the port but close to the beaches and pub and shopping areas. Any recomendations? Thanks in advance

 

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Remember when you are searching for a cruise that Miami is right next door to Ft. Lauderdale and there are lots of cruises that leave from Miami as well.

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Thanks for the suggestions....any specific hotels to stay at for FOrt Lauderdale?

[kborth]

Hi we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express last December and it included breakfast, was near the port , Publix and bars. Cost $160 Canadian.

[jackson8]

We went on a cruise last year out of Miami, but stayed in Ft Lauderdale. We stayed at the Tropi Rock Resort, it's nothing fancy, but you can get a room for about 70.00. The owners are awesome!! The website is www.tropirock.com. We found it on Trip Advisor, with nothing but great comments. We were glad we chose it. It's not right on the beach, but within walking distance.

[Zyzygy]

We have stayed at the Wyndham, which is just west of the airport, but far from any beach.

 

There is also a Sheraton near the airport.

 

There is a Best Western next to the port which has free airport and port shuttles.

 

Many cruise lines offer packages with Bahia Mar or Pier 66 as waterfront locations for pre- and post-cruise stays.

 

After you find a cruise, you might want to check with that cruise line's vacation package department as to which hotels they have arranged special pre- and post- cruise deals with.

 

During busy season you would hope that the cruise lines have been able to arrange better volume pricing than you can with various properties.

 

Cruise lines are particularly good at arranging inexpensive land packages in San Juan, because there is inadequate airline capacity into San Juan on cruise arrival/departure days. This is becoming increasingly true in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, too, especially in the winter "high" Caribbean season, so the cruise line might want to encourage a midweek arrival or departure to alleviate the airline crunch on weekends.

[Bequia]

There is a Best Western next to the port which has free airport and port shuttles.

 

The Best Western hotel was finally shut down about six months ago. :cool:

 

Here's a few decent hotels recommended by your fellow CC'ers on these boards:

 

SE 17th Street (closest to Port Everglades and FLL)...

 

Renaissance... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLBR

 

Embassy Suites... http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/...ctyhocn=FLLSOES

 

Ft Lauderdale Grande….http://www.fortlauderdalegrande.com

 

Holiday Inn Express... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/fllcc

 

Extended Stay America... http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/...ter-marina.html

 

AmeriSuites... http://amerisuites.com/reservations....asp?facid=3929

 

AIRPORT

 

La Quinta … http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ985&propId=985

 

Fort Lauderdale Beach...

 

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

 

Harbor Beach Marriott... http://www.marriottharborbeach.com/

 

Bahia Mar... http://www.bahiamarhotel.com/

 

Pelican Beach Resort... http://www.pelicanbeach.com/

 

The Atlantic... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxur...propertyID=1475

 

St. Regis (opening in January)... http://www.starwoodhotels.com/streg...propertyID=1512

 

Along the Intracoastal, just off of Fort Lauderdale Beach...

 

Hyatt Pier 66... http://pier66.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

 

DoubleTree Guest Suites... http://www.doubletreegalleria.com/

 

Downtown Fort Lauderdale...

 

Riverside Hotel (Las Olas Blvd.)... http://www.riversidehotel.com/

 

Hampton Inn (best only if you have a rental car)... http://www.hamptoninnftlauderdale.com/

 

Hollywood Beach (just south of Port Everglades)...

 

Hollywood Beach Marriott... http://www.hollywoodbeachmarriott.com/

 

Westin Diplomat... http://www.diplomatresort.com/

 

Ramada Beach Resort.. http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=13027&brandInfo=RA

 

Bougainvilla on the Beach…….http://www.bougainvilleahollywood.com/

 

Seadowns Hollywood Beach….http://www.seadowns.com/

 

Tides….http://www.tideapartments.com/

 

Riptide Patio Motel……http://www.netside.net/~jorge/home.htm

 

Walkabout Beach Resort…..http://www.walkaboutbeachresort.com/

 

Driftwood on the Ocean…http://www.driftwoodontheocean.com/english/index.html

 

Mantaray Inn…http://www.mantarayinn.com/

 

Greenbriar Beach Club…..http://www.greenbriarbc.com/

 

Hollywood by the Sea …….http://www.hollywoodbytheseabandb.com/florida-accommodations.htm

Suburban Fort Lauderdale (best only if you have a rental car)...

 

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino... http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/

 

Renaissance Plantation... http://www.renaissanceplantation.com/

 

Sheraton Suites Plantation... http://www.sheratonplantation.com/

 

I-95 Corridor

 

Marriott Courtyard Dania Beach... http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/FLLHT

 

Holiday Inn Hollywood... http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/fllas

[Zyzygy]

Bequia, thanks for the info on Best Western. Last year it looked sort of convenient from the port.

 

The Riverside is good--fronts on Las Olas and backs on river, but executive tower rooms are newer and better. Sort of funky and laid back. Visited it last year.

[becca23]

Does anybody have any more info on the Wyndham Airport Hotel ????

 

Thanks

[Bequia]

Nice airport hotel, beautiful pool, a fine choice. ;)