OverviewWell suited for guests looking for convenient beach access, this hotel is situated on Fort Lauderdale Beach and features its own private beach area.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all rooms include a TV with pay-per-view movies, a desk, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board and individual climate control. Mini-fridges are available on request. Suites, which provide more spacious accommodations, and accessible rooms are also available.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby, while in-room Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee of $9.95 per 24 hours. Self-parking is available for $20 per night, while valet parking costs $25 per night.
There are multiple on-site dining options at this hotel. The on-site Dos Caminos restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. This hotel also offers a cafe, a poolside bar and a bar and grill on the beach. Room service is also available 24 hours.
Other on-site amenities include two outdoor pools with some free cabanas, a private beach, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, meeting and event space, concierge service, a gift shop, luggage storage and safe deposit boxes.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame is a 14-minute walk away. Broward County Convention Center is 5 minutes away by car, while shopping at Las Olas Boulevard is about a 7-minute drive away. The Museum of Art and the Fort Lauderdale Everglades Cruise Port are both a 10-minute drive away. The Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History, the Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District are all about 12 minutes away by car.
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is about 15 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, the beachfront location and the staff were the most complimented aspects of this hotel.
Many reviewers enjoyed having direct access to the beach, while several guests found the private beach area and the outdoor pools clean. One reviewer noted that ample beach towels were provided, while other guests appreciated that they had access to food and beverage service at the beach and at the pool.
The staff throughout the hotel were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service, while a couple of reviewers agreed that the staff went above and beyond.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while a couple of reviewers mentioned having views of the ocean from their rooms.
The Bad
There were few common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, several guests thought that the rooms were in need of some upgrades. One reviewer described her room as tired, while another guest thought that his room was "dated for a Sheraton".
Several guests complained about the additional fees for Wi-Fi ($9.95 per 24 hours), while a few reviewers thought that the parking costs were expensive ($20 to $25 per night).
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 85% of 917 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #62 out of 133 hotels in Fort Lauderdale, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 967 reviews.
