People flock to Fort Lauderdale for the innovative restaurants, the perfect sunny weather, the white-sand beaches, the endless choice of watersports and the general ‘good time’ feel. The main attraction is, of course, the beach and it is here that many of the best hotels are situated (some of our favourites have private stretches of beach for a truly exclusive feel). Our Hotel Gurus have compiled a collection of the best hotels on the beach in Fort Lauderdale to make planning your next break a hassle-free experience. From value-chic getaways to family-friendly hotels with an emphasis on fun and romantic beachside boltholes to all-out luxury resorts, there is someone for all tastes and budgets here.

For great value

• Plunge Beach Resort is one of Fort Lauderdale’s best value hotels on the beach. A converted motel harking back to holidays in the 1950s, it’s got a retro feel: the rooms are chic, spacious and light-filled and they boast wide open terraces. The seafood is delicious and the large pool is a real draw. A perfect beach escape that won’t break the bank.

For families

• If you want to access the beach with total ease, try High Noon Beach Resort. A lovely, tropical-chic family getaway comprised of spacious self-contained apartments, they have everything you need for a family beach holiday: two outdoor pools, BBQ facilities and coral reefs within swimming distance.
• Marriot Harbour Beach is a simple, contemporary hotel sitting on a gorgeous stretch of beach. One of Fort Lauderdale’s best hotels on the beach for families, it’s got it all: swimming pools surrounded by palm trees, an excellent Kids Club, tennis courts and waterfront dining at the seafood restaurant. It is all about the beach life here with catamarans, jet-skiing, fishing boats to hire and boogie boards.
• B Ocean Front Fort Lauderdale is a superb family-friendly hotel in Fort Lauderdale boasting its own private beach. Rooms are smart, spacious and nautically-themed. The design is inspired by the1950s and it’s choc-a-bloc with beach-life fun: jet-skiing, parasailing, mermaid shows and a celebrity chef.

For a romantic break

• For a romantic break, you won’t get much better than Conrad Fort Lauderdale. A mammoth tower on an elevated oceanfront setting, with a pool that fades into the sea, it’s easily one of the best hotels on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. An all-suite hotel of minimalist design with balconies facing the Atlantic, you literally wake up to the smell of the sea. Fine dining, a pampering spa – very romantic!

For the nightlife

• W Fort Lauderdale is great for partygoers with its lively bar, chic youthful design and access to the city’s best nightlife. The sleek blue-and-white rooms are high-tech and modern and the four restaurants are headed by an award-winning chef.

For luxury

• Pelican Grand Beach Resort is a swish luxury stay boasting a private stretch of pristine white-sand beach. From the Swedish spa to the romantic restaurant, it’s a place to unwind. With fun-filled extras such as the tubing river pool and parasailing – a has-it-all beach stay.
• Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale is another luxury offering located right on Fort Lauderdale’s coast. Spacious rooms with balconies (mostly with sea views) have a subtle nautical feel. A full-service spa uses the ocean’s healing properties in its treatments. While outdoors there is a host of watersports on offer. An indulgent beach break.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse all our properties in Fort Lauderdale;
• Or check out all our hotel recommendations in Florida;
• See our collection of the best places to stay in downtown Fort Lauderdale;
• Try this list of the best hotels in Fort Lauderdale for families;
• Or the best hotels in Fort Lauderdale near Cruise Port;
• Have a look at the best 5 Star Hotels in Fort Lauderdale;
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our Gurus for advice.