It’s not hard to find Fort Lauderdale Beach! It’s one of the most popular shores in Florida’s Greater Fort Lauderdale beaches. Follow the twirling Fort Lauderdale Wave Wall and Promenade to the pillars that mark the entrance to this world-class beach. Here you’ll find stunning views of golden sands and shimmering blue ocean stretching for miles. The port is not more than 2 miles (3.22 kilometers) away and the airport is just a 10-minute drive making this beach the ideal stopover before or after a cruise or just before taking off for a flight. You’ll enjoy a wide selection of dining options, bars, shops, museums, high-end spas, and water sports. Join exciting annual festivities such as the Pride Fort Lauderdale and the Light Up the Beach event featuring Olas the Sandman. You’ll also find the best beachfront hotels near Fort Lauderdale Beach, USA offering cozy accommodations. Read them below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location with easy access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Plunge Beach Resort (from USD 199)
This hotel resort is near Fort Lauderdale Beach and Anglins Fishing Pier, providing opportunities for windsurfing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. You can sunbathe by the outdoor pool, have drinks by the poolside bar, and enjoy al fresco dining with a beach view. Try the hotel’s delicious cooked-to-order breakfast for an extra fee. You can also order room service or dine in the on-site cafe and restaurant.
With 163 contemporary rooms to choose from, you’ll find that some have unique features. Some feature a furnished balcony offering poolside, resort, and sea views. Select rooms and suites have self-catering and accessible facilities while others have separate living areas.
Plunge Beach Resort
Address: 4660 El Mar Dr
9.46 km (5.9 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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everything is great beachfront pools bars restaurants and walk everywhere
2. The Betsy - South Beach (from USD 407)
This 4.5-star hotel is minutes away from restaurants and coffee shops on South Beach. From the hotel, you can take a leisurely stroll to the Miami Beach Boardwalk, Española Way & Washington Ave, as well as several shops and parks.
You can sunbathe on the loungers or lie in the cabins on the white sandy beach. Enjoy swimming in the two outdoor pools, get pampered at the on-site spa, or join yoga classes at the on-site gym. Indulge in seafood for brunch or try the cooked-to-order breakfast for an extra fee at the on-site restaurants.
The Betsy - South Beach
Address: 1440 Ocean Drive
36.34 km (22.6 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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staff are always so friendly and courteous and rooms and amenities are superbCleanliness:
room very nice and super cleanRead more reviewsHost:
the staff is very helpful and friendlythe staff and food were of great qualityoutstanding service was super friendlyEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
3. Sun Tower Hotel & Suites on the Beach (from USD 208)
You’ll have privacy and fun with your dogs in this hotel in the East Fort Lauderdale neighborhood and on the Strip. It has a secluded area on Fort Lauderdale beach for sunbathing, and you can go snorkeling, kayaking, body boarding, or surfing the waves.
Take a 20-minute walk to the nearby Canine Beach and frolic in the sands with your pet dog. If you keep them on a leash and bring their vaccination certificate, the dogs can play on the beach.
There’s an outdoor pool for swimming and luxurious beach-themed rooms for relaxing. The ocean-front rooms feature a private balcony offering beach views. Enjoy drinks and al fresco dining while watching the waves at the on-site bar and restaurant.
Sun Tower Hotel & Suites on the Beach
Address: 2030 North Ocean Boulevard
4.76 km (3.0 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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views are outstanding from the roomCleanliness:
clean spacious and new-look ocean view roomsexcellent all around stay spacious clean rooms with full amenitieslove the ocean view rooms bathrooms need upgrade but room was comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
having the pool and beach so close was awesomeEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
4. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale (from USD 480)
This family and pet-friendly 5-star hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale. It’s under a 10-minute drive away from the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Sebastian Street, and Las Olas. It offers capacious guest rooms with stylish interiors in relaxing earth-toned colors.
Select rooms and suites have self-catering facilities while others may feature just a sitting area or a furnished balcony where you can dine al fresco. Rooms featuring a balcony or wall windows offer an ocean or city view. There are specialty suites that accommodate a family of six and feature a terrace where you can stretch out on loungers with ocean views.
Enjoy relaxing massages at the on-site spa or get a makeover at the hair salon. Indulge in Mediterranean cuisine and dine with ocean views at the on-site Evelyn’s Fort Lauderdale restaurant. There are two outdoor pools for swimming, too.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
Address: 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
1.98 km (1.3 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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all of the food was delicious and we ate at honey fitz evelyn’s and the poolHost:
hotel and staff are greatperfect stay the staff and hotel were amazing i have absolutely nothing negative to say :)Read more reviewsLocation:
beautiful hotel and location staff super nice and helpful best vacation ever
5. Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach (from USD 186)
The 4-star Sonesta hotel takes you close to the beach and shopping mall. You can swim or do beach yoga at Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale beaches, about five minutes away by car. Or you can shop at the nearby high-end shopping mall.
This waterfront hotel offers splendid ocean views as well as Caribbean food at the on-site restaurant. Guests can relax in the stylish blue and white-themed guest rooms. The ballrooms and meeting facilities feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering impressive ocean views. You can host your indoor wedding reception with ocean views in the background. There is an on-site gym or outdoor pool where you can exercise.
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
Address: 999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
2.86 km (1.8 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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beautiful room wonderful view the food delicious i really like stayEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
6. W Fort Lauderdale (from USD 244)
W Fort Lauderdale is near bars, restaurants, shopping malls, and beaches. Sebastian Street Beach, a popular gay beach, is a 6-minute stroll from the hotel. Las Olas Beach, frequented by college students during spring break, is 14 minutes from the hotel. Sixteen minutes away is Fort Lauderdale Beach, a more crowded and busier beach.
Choose from the 450 stylish guest rooms and suites at W Fort Lauderdale featuring luxurious modern comforts and splendid resort or beach views. You don’t have to leave the hotel to eat or drink because several bars and restaurants are on-site. You will also have access to two outdoor pools, yoga and fitness classes, a full-service spa, and complimentary bike rentals.
W Fort Lauderdale
Address: 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
1.75 km (1.1 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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the server however was very helpful and helped to make things betterRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful property centrally located within walking distance to everythingEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
7. AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach (from USD 203)
AC Hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale and close to Las Olas and Sebastian Beaches. You can take short strolls from this hotel to the nearby restaurants, bars, and shopping malls. Fort Lauderdale’s beach park and beach are around a 15-to-20-minute walk from the hotel.
The stylish guest rooms feature white and wooden interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a partial or full view of the ocean. Select rooms offer a furnished balcony with beach views.
Enjoy a drink from the pool bar or float in the outdoor pool with views of the beach. Try their breakfast buffet served daily at an extra cost. You can get your fill of food and drinks from the on-site bars and restaurants. And finally, burn those extra calories by working out at the on-site gym.
AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
Address: 3029 Alhambra Street
1.44 km (0.9 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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bad-while the floor in the room looked clean it was notgreat location new clean helpful staffHost:
all of the staff were kind and quick to help at all hours of the daythe staff was friendly and the outside bar/seating area was coolthe night crew and robert the bartender were so cool and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
loved the pool and being so close to the beach
8. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (from USD 359)
This hotel is just steps away from Sebastian Street Beach and The Gallery at Beach Place. You will need to walk for about 20 minutes to reach Fort Lauderdale Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park.
Continental breakfast is served daily for an extra fee and there are bars, a coffee shop, and a restaurant on-site. You can attend yoga or fitness classes, go shopping, pamper yourself at the spa, or swim at the outdoor pool on-site.
Moreover, the hotel offers 192 guest rooms, suites, and club rooms with relaxing interiors with gray, blue, and white motifs. All units feature a balcony offering refreshing ocean views.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Address: 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
1.19 km (0.8 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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the staff was very friendlythe staff was so nice and went above and beyond tomake sure we were happyEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
9. The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (from USD 205)
This beachfront hotel is where you can host a business meeting or social event with a beach view. From here, you can walk down to both Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale beaches in under 20 minutes. Moreover, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort boasts elegant meeting facilities and open-air terraces where you can have your boardroom talks, presentations, or conventions surrounded by lovely ocean vistas. You can also book these event spaces for intimate gatherings like wedding receptions.
You can jump right into the outdoor pool after your meeting to unwind and relax. Pamper yourself with therapeutic spa services at the on-site spa. Their on-site restaurant highlights ocean views and serves Mexican cuisine. You have cafes and bars on-site for your dining and drinking options.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Address: 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
1.68 km (1.1 mi) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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we had an ocean view room which was amazingthe food in their restaurant was absolutely the best we ate there for breakfast and lunchCleanliness:
beautiful clean and staff was phenomenalHost:
great staff excellent gymnot nearly enough chairs at the beach or pool and the beach attendant was less than helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to stores and restaurants nearbythe property was well maintained great location and amenitiesEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
10. Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach (from USD 150)
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach is steps away from Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale Beaches. It offers guests opportunities for scuba diving, jet skiing, ecotours, and exploring hiking and biking trails. You can take a relaxing stroll to Bahia Mar Marina, the shopping center, restaurants, and bars.
Their stylishly modern rooms are perfect for relaxing or remote working. It features free Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly desks along with panoramic views of the beach or marina. Here, you can fill your cravings for American food at on-site restaurants offering indoor and outdoor dining options. Enjoy dining with ocean views! Special services such as cooked-to-order breakfasts, valet parking, and car or limo service will make your stay even better. Stay fit by exercising at the on-site gym or swimming a few laps at the outdoor pool.
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
Address: 440 Seabreeze Boulevard
537 meters (0.4 ft) from Jungle Queen Riverboat
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we had an ocean front view from our room and enjoyed it very muchCleanliness:
the hotel was kept very cleanHost:
the hotel staff was very courteous and helpfulextremely gracious and helpful staff from checking to the housekeepers i talked tovery quiet and friendly staffbest part is location nice room nice staffRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location right on the beach butEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
Stay at Fort Lauderdale's best beachfront hotels
Staying at a beachfront hotel makes it enjoyable to be close to the beach yet nearby parks, shops, and restaurants. More often, you don’t have to leave the hotel because you have everything you need on the property - dining options, bars, spas, and pools. Enjoying the sea views from the comforts of your room is another feature you look forward to whenever you book these beachfront hotels. Take your pick from the list above for a relaxing vacation!
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