Ft. Lauderdale Beachfront Hotels

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a wonderful place to vacation if you love the beach. The city is conveniently located within easy reach of world-class restaurants, entertainment, shopping and water sports. Beachfront hotels in Fort Lauderdale are the ideal choice for a romantic getaway or for a family vacation. Many hotels offer such amenities as oceanfront restaurants, full service spas, infinity pools and even a tubing ride. Some family-friendly Fort Lauderdale beachfront hotels even offer a full program for children.

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

The Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel is situated on 16 acres of secluded beachfront property less than two miles from Port Everglades. Beachfront cabanas and a lagoon-style pool are on-site. Hotel guests have access to tennis courts and a 24,000 square foot spa with a private, heated spa pool featuring piped music. Spa visitors will enjoy wood lounge chairs, a hot tub, a range of spa services and a unisex relaxation room with a juice bar. Families will appreciate the "Beachside Buddies" program designed for children ages 5-12, offering a full day of supervised activities. For an off-site excursion, there is a public "water bus" that transports passengers through inland waterways near the hotel, stopping at shopping centers and restaurants.

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 525-4000
marriottharborbeach.com

Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Tropical decor evoking early seaside resorts highlights the Pelican Grand Beach resort. The Pelican is located just five miles away from the famous Las Olas Riverfront, a charming and busy area bustling with restaurants, entertainment and shops. The upscale Galleria Mall is just minutes away. Each guest room features panoramic ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. Guests at the Pelican enjoy an expansive white sandy beach with palm trees for shade, a zero-entry swimming pool, romantic waterfront dining and a broad veranda facing the ocean. For something special, there is a winding, lazy-river tubing ride with complimentary inner tubes.

Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 N. Ocean Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(954) 568-9431
pelicanbeach.com

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is an upscale high-rise resort located across from the beach. This 20,700 square foot tropical enclave offers an ocean view restaurant along with studios and suites featuring balconies facing the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. Guests can enjoy sailing and waterskiing on the Atlantic, on-site spa services, an infinity pool and deck and the convenience of full kitchens or kitchenettes in rooms and suites. The Bonnett House and the excitement of Las Olas, with entertainment, food and shopping, are nearby.

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 414-2222
fortlauderdalebeachresort.hilton.com

Article Written By Sharon Penn

Sharon Penn is a writer based in South Florida. A professional writer since 1981, she has created numerous materials for a Princeton advertising agency. Her articles have appeared in "Golf Journal" and on industry blogs. Penn has traveled extensively, is an avid golfer and is eager to share her interests with her readers. She holds a Master of Science in Education.

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