Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotels
Looking for a place to stay in Ft. Lauderdale FL? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels near the ocean in Ft. Lauderdale. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Ft. Lauderdale and the surrounding area as well.
Recommended Hotels
| Hotel | Miles From Beach | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Hotel FT. LAUDERDALE AIRPORT/CRUISE | 1 | Reservations | |
| Holiday Inn Express FT. LAUDERDALE CONV CTR-CRUISE | 1 | Reservations |
Other Hotels
| Hotel | Miles From Beach | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atlantic Hotel | 0 | Reservations | |
| Sea Club Resort | 0 | Reservations | |
| Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort | 0 | Reservations | |
| The Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale | 0 | Reservations | |
| Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel | 0 | Reservations | |
| W Fort Lauderdale | 0 | Reservations | |
About Fort Lauderdale
The local chamber of commerce web site says this about the area:
“Your next getaway can be as awe-inspiring as miles of blue waterways, as inviting as soft golden sands and as soothing as gentle ocean breezes. If your next getaway is in Greater Fort Lauderdale, that is.
Take a glance at our diverse hotels, arts and entertainment on Hollywood Beach and at Downtown Riverwalk, diving from Deerfield to Hallandale Beach, a world of golf and more. The more you do, the more you’ll marvel. Feel the caress of nature at Butterfly World or get your heart pounding with thoroughbred racing at Gulfstream Park. Plan a spa day or a day cruise. And area museums invite you to explore acclaimed art, culture, science and history exhibits. Meanwhile world-class entertainment and gaming are well within reach.
Every visit is a fresh taste of paradise, from the Blue Wave beaches to the yacht-filled waterways to the exotic Everglades. So enter…click…escape. And enjoy a welcome change of pace in Greater Fort Lauderdale.”
We get this info from the Ft Lauderdale wiki:
“Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, on the Atlantic coast. It is the county seat of Broward County. According to 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 183,606. It is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to over 5,413,212 people.
The city is a popular tourist destination, with 10.35 million visitors in 2006. Fort Lauderdale is sometimes known as the “Venice of America” because of its expansive and intricate canal system. The city is a major yachting center, with 42,000 resident yachts and 100 marinas and boatyards in 2006. The city sits 23 miles north of Miami, Florida. Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area host over 4,000 restaurants and 120 nightclubs in 2006.
Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. However, development of the city did not begin until 50 years after the forts were abandoned at the end of the conflict. Three forts named “Fort Lauderdale” were constructed; the first was at the fork of the New River, the second at Tarpon Bend, in what is now known as the Sailboat Bend neighborhood, and the third near the site of the Bahia Mar Marina.”
Ft. Lauderdale Beaches
The city web site gives us this info on the local beaches:
“The City of Fort Lauderdale boasts more than seven miles of sparkling beaches that offer residents and visitors premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The City’s award-winning wavewall and signature beachfront promenade highlight Fort Lauderdale’s world famous coastline, which is punctuated by an array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues. Beachgoers can participate in a wide range of activities from boating, wind surfing, jet skiing and volleyball to snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rollerblading. Or, if relaxation is what you desire, simply sit back, unwind and enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue supervises the two miles of continuous public beach from the South Beach Picnic Area up to and including the beach in front of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. In the guarded areas of the beach, there are 15 year-round, permanently staffed lifeguard towers spaced between 200 and 400 yards apart. There are also as many as 10 temporary-auxiliary stands that are used during the peak season, special events and holidays.”
Area businesses of interest
