FT. LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT HOTEL, Fort Lauderdale

The hotel sits on North Ocean Boulevard (A1A) directly across from the beach, with the water just 200 metres away and a 2-minute walk to the sand. Commercial Boulevard, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops, is a short stroll north. The Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District is 15 minutes by car, and the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is 6 km away. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 18 km from the property, and an airport transfer can be arranged for a fee-an Uber or ride-share often works out cheaper. The hotel is 3 km from Port Everglades and about 40-81 km from the Port of Miami, making it a convenient pre- or post-cruise stop. The Circuit on-demand ride app provides free trips around Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, reducing the need for a rental car.

Standard rooms include a microwave and small refrigerator, while Deluxe rooms add a full kitchen with a 4-burner stove, oven, full-size refrigerator, and kitchen sink. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower-tub combination, a hair dryer, a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV with 60+ channels, a desk, and an in-room safe large enough for a laptop. Rooms are spacious and are cleaned daily. Some rooms are accessible with a 4-inch shower lip, loud fire alarm with flashing lights, and wider doorways. No private balconies are available, but exterior hallways provide shared walkway space. Rooms facing the pool area can be noisier in the evening, and road-facing rooms may be less suitable for light sleepers due to street sound. For the best sleep, consider requesting a room away from the pool.

Breakfast is offered in two forms: a Continental selection (coffee, pastries, bagels) or a made-to-order Hot Breakfast Special with drinks included for $8.99 per person, served from 8am to 11am. The hotel's own restaurant-Grecian Subs and Gyros-is currently closed for renovations; once it reopens, it will serve sandwiches, finger food, Buffalo-style chicken wings, hot dogs, Philly cheese steaks, and salads, with late-night room service. The Tiki Bar is open Wednesday-Sunday from 5pm to 1am offering drinks, a limited snack menu, and a pool table. There are also several restaurants and cafés within a short walk along Commercial Boulevard, including Pa De Gennaro's (0.3 km), Ruth's Bistro (0.3 km), and Aruba Beach Cafe (0.5 km). Vending machines for drinks and snacks are available on site.

The outdoor swimming pool is heated and open year-round from 9am until dusk. It features sun loungers, beach chairs, and umbrellas, and has a pool lift for wheelchair access. The Tiki Bar adjacent to the pool is open Wednesday-Sunday from 5pm to 1am, offering drinks and a pool table. The hotel also provides a picnic area, BBQ facilities, and an outdoor terrace. For activities, the hotel is within 3 km of a golf course (surcharge), and offers billiards, diving, fishing, and snorkelling (some free, some with a surcharge). The beach across the street provides free access, though umbrellas and chairs are not provided on the sand-rental companies operate nearby.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the property for free. Free private parking is offered with one space per room, and long-term cruise parking is $10 per day for stays under 11 days. The 24-hour front desk can assist with express check-in/out and private check-in/out. Daily housekeeping is included and rooms are cleaned each day. The property is wheelchair accessible with two designated accessible parking spots, a low front-desk counter, two accessible public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible Tiki Bar counter, and a pool lift. Safety features include 24-hour security, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and in-room safes. Key card and key access are used. An airport transfer can be arranged for a fee. Luggage storage is not available, so plan accordingly if arriving before check-in. A laundromat is located two blocks north of the hotel.