Renowned for its upscale shopping venues, riverside fine-dining restaurants, white sandy beaches for fun all year round, and gondola rides along the canals, Fort Lauderdale offers the quintessential Florida getaway. Many also choose this city to experience its world-famous luxury hotels. For those seeking the utmost in comfort with a wealth of fabulous amenities and exceptional service, you can’t go wrong with any of these luxury Fort Lauderdale hotels and resorts, many of which are beachfront hotels.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Offering elegance, Old World charms, and a fabulous beachfront location, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, is known for its exclusivity and luxurious amenities and is one of the best resorts in Florida. It comes with a heated infinity pool that overlooks the sea, where guests can enjoy cabanas and poolside service. There are beach chairs and umbrellas for your days on the sand, along with bike rentals and fitness classes. After all the fun, bliss out at the spa with treatments incorporating marine mud, sea salts, and other natural ingredients, and then dine on farm-to-table fare at the Prohibition-era-inspired restaurant. As you’d expect, rooms are lavish, featuring large, comfy beds, honor-based stocked minibars, the hotel’s signature robes, and marble bathrooms.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale
This luxury oceanfront hotel with stunning Atlantic views is located on one of Florida’s best beaches, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and is steps from the city’s best shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Opened in March 2022, the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale features two pools, plenty of space for sunbathing, and an uninterrupted ocean view. A wellness center includes a tranquil spa and ocean-view gym, while dining options include the already highly lauded Evelyn’s with a seafood-focused menu inspired by eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Every guest room comes with a private furnished balcony and a view of the famous canals or the Atlantic, a minibar, and a coffeemaker. Book a suite for additional bedrooms and separate dining and sitting areas.
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach
A stylish oceanfront Hilton property, Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach is right across from North Fort Lauderdale Beach and has a dedicated space with beach chairs, umbrellas, and daybeds. Its crown jewel is the 20,000-square-foot Sky Deck on the sixth floor that faces the ocean. It includes a heated pool, Jacuzzi, private poolside cabanas, a fire pit, and a poolside grill. Family-friendly, there are nice touches for the little ones found throughout, including the dining menus and a marine-inspired kids club. Rooms range from spacious studios to large three-bedroom suites with furnished terraces and galley kitchens.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Pelican Grand Beach Resort is one of Florida’s top resorts with its own private stretch of beach paradise with a 500-foot-long stretch of sand complete with food and drink service. It even has Fort Lauderdale’s only lazy river, ideal for floating your cares away. There’s a zero-entry pool and a wealth of dining choices, including sophisticated fare at OCEAN2000 and the popular Emporium, a big hit with families for its old-fashioned ice cream. If that’s not enough, there’s always pampering at the on-site spa. Rooms are retro-inspired with basic amenities like flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Upgraded options include balconies, some of which offer ocean views.
W Fort Lauderdale
The oceanfront W Fort Lauderdale sits on Fort Lauderdale Beach, providing a luxury modern and urbane resort with 315 feet of golden sands and two infinity pools, considered to be some of the best hotel pools in Florida. Enjoy sunrise yoga, sensory indulgences in the spa, and award-winning beachside dining at El Vez and Steak 954. Evenings can be spent dancing the night away in one of the trendiest nightclubs in the area, while rooms and suites boast ocean or Intracoastal Waterway views, flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and Bliss Spa products.
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Set along a quarter-mile of pristine private beach, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa offers the best of both worlds, with rooms just steps from the sands and minutes from the popular restaurants and shops on Las Olas Boulevard. Unwind with a cocktail beneath the palms while gazing at the magnificent view, and then take a refreshing dip in the lagoon-style pool. When you’re in the mood to get more active, take part in everything from snorkeling adventures to jet skiing. There’s an on-site spa for pampering, while 3030 Ocean Restaurant & Bar offers a menu of fresh, local seafood. The upscale rooms have private balconies, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffeemakers.
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa
Enjoy comfortable upscale accommodation in spacious studios and suites with private balconies at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa. Some come with ocean views, and all feature kitchenettes with microwaves, minifridges, stovetops, and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen TVs, Bose music systems, and large marble bathrooms with soaking tubs. The 5th-floor pool is a popular place to be for swimming and lounging with a view of the Atlantic, while the on-site Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery offers more ocean views from its elegant terrace. Other highlights include a fitness center, spa, sauna, and steam room, plus it’s a top pet-friendly Florida hotel.
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
Located on its own 500-foot stretch of private beach, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club is a luxurious all-inclusive spa resort that provides a stress-melting retreat. Enjoy beach strolls, swimming at two pools, complimentary miniature golf, beachfront volleyball, and shuffleboard. There’s also a gym to keep up with your workouts. The spa is exceptional, renowned for providing age-old traditions combined with contemporary European elegance, providing the perfect spot for an indulgent massage. Dining can be enjoyed at four different eateries, while rooms come with kitchenettes, wet bars, and breathtaking views.
The Pillars Hotel
A local gem with a more tranquil setting, The Pillars Hotel is slightly set back from it all, yet the beach and buzzing nightlife are just a short walk away. It is an intimate, romantic boutique property with just 18 rooms and has the feel of a waterfront home. The highlight is the courtyard pool, which features a magnificent view of the Intracoastal Waterway, while fine dining can be enjoyed at The Secret Garden, open only to guests and club members. The rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs with DVD players, minibars, and beds with Frette sheets. 24-hour room service and concierge services are provided too.
Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach
Right across the street from Las Olas Beach and Boulevard, one of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach is a contemporary boutique property with resort-style amenities. It’s pet-friendly, welcoming up to two dogs, and offers a wealth of amenities while being just a 2-minute walk from the sand and steps from the Bahia Mar Marina. Enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool with an ocean view. Flanked by a celebrity chef-run restaurant and poolside bar, one could easily spend the entire day here. There’s also a gym, yoga classes, and bike rentals for fun exploring on two wheels. Rooms are bright and feature ocean-inspired artwork, plush bedding, 55″ HDTVs, and minifridges. Upgraded options provide more space and oversized oceanfront balconies.
High Noon Beach Resort
An upscale tropical-themed resort, High Noon Beach Resort receives rave reviews and is popular among families and couples alike. It has two heated outdoor pools and sits on a 300-foot stretch of private beach with free loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels. Guests also enjoy a shuffleboard court and a palm tree-lined oceanfront garden. Family-run, it has a fabulous atmosphere with oceanfront and poolside accommodation that ranges from standard rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers to efficiencies with kitchens and even full apartments with separate living rooms and bedrooms. Some have private balconies too.
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
The beach is right across the street from The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort with a skywalk that connects it, which means no crossing roads. The property feels like a cosmopolitan retreat, but you’ll appreciate the more budget-friendly price as well as the fantastic views of downtown and Fort Lauderdale Beach. It offers a wealth of amenities, too, including a rooftop infinity pool, a Mexican restaurant for oceanfront dining that’s helmed by a renowned chef, a Starbucks, and a kids’ club. There’s even a Moet champagne vending machine. Rooms include 42″ flat-screen TVs, microwaves, minifridges, coffeemakers, and beds with pillowtop mattresses. It’s pet-friendly, too, with toys, treats, and beds that can be provided for dogs for an additional fee.
