Marriott’s Finest in Fort Lauderdale: Where to Stay for the Ultimate Getaway

The Marriott hotel chain is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with 30 individual brands and over 7,000 hotel properties in total.  There is little doubt that they are one of the dominant hoteliers within the state of Florida with several hundred hotels extending from Key West to Pensacola.

In this article we are going to review some of the best Marriott brand hotels within the greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida area but since new hotels are being added regularly, this list will updated as new properties come into service.

Included with specific details on each hotel property, there is a direct link to the individual hotel website on Marriott.com for rates and reservations.  Booking directly with Marriott not only gives you a BEST RATE GUARANTEE and FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION, but also supports Endless Summer as we are a Marriott affiliate partner.

If you thinking about staying any of these amazing hotels, we would appreciate if you can use our links when making the reservations. Endless Summer is an affiliate with Marriott and receives a small commission for each stay that was referred by our website. 

The Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

The Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is one of our favorite properties in the greater Fort Lauderdale area.  What makes it unique is that it has 16-acres of direct beachfront property located at the south end of Fort Lauderdale Beach.  In 2016, this spectacular 650-room hotel underwent a comprehensive $25 million renovation which included the common areas and guest rooms.

Since this hotel sits directly on the beach the hotel include a full-service beach club with lounge chair / umbrella service as well as water sports.  Additional amenities include a 22,000 square foot full service spa, a resort style beachside pool & a lap pool (spa use), fully equipped fitness center with cardio & strength training equipment and a “Surf Club” for kids.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $500 per night to more than $1,200 per night depending on the room type.

The W Fort Lauderdale Beach

Another great resorts on our list of the best Fort Lauderdale area hotels is the 24-story W Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel. It is located in the heart of the action and is located immediately across the street from the beach.  This 288-room resort includes standard hotel rooms as well as one- and two-bedroom suites so there is a room for almost every visitor.

Amenities at this property are extensive and feature two elevated pools including as private cabanas & food service, a fully equipped fitness center with sunrise beach yoga, free bicycle rentals and the AWAY Spa.  Dining and lounge options at this hotel are extensive and range from resort casual dining to fine dining.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $500 per night to more than $1,500 per night depending on the room type.

The Ritz-Carlton Lauderdale Beach

The only AAA Five-Diamond hotel in Fort Lauderdale is the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.  This stunning 24-story, 192-room property is just across from the world famous Fort Lauderdale beach and has amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

Resort amenities at the Ritz include a beach club with lounge chairs / umbrellas, a heated infinity pool on a 29,000 square foot elevated pool deck, a 8,500 square foot spa, concierge service, state-of-the-art fitness center,  Club Lounge and exclusive privilege’s at the members only Grande Oaks Golf Course.   The hotel’s rooms are quite large and range in size from 764 to more than 2,000 square feet.

In addition to the resort hotel, this property is home to The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.  The 28 individual condominium units that comprise The Residences are located on the top three floors of the building.  

Nightly rates at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale vary during the year but typically range from around $750 per night to more than $2,500 per night depending on the room type.   

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach

The 432-room, four star Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach has one of the best location directly in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach adjacent to the Bonnet House.  Not only is this hotel perfect for overnight stays but also is great for events with 32,000 square feet of venue space which includes a rooftop deck.

A unique features of this hotel is a skywalk that extends over Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, running from the hotel directly to the beach.   Additional amenities include beach chairs / umbrellas, non-motorized water sports, an elevated pool overlooking the ocean, a fully equipped fitness center and the 6,500 square foot Heavenly Spa by Westin. 

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $500 per night to more than $1,200 per night depending on the room type.

Marriott’s Beach Place Towers

One of the resort at the center of Fort Lauderdale Beach is Marriott’s Beach Place Towers which is one of Marriott’s popular vacation club properties.  However, this 19-story, 206-room resort offers nightly rooms to guests in traditional hotel rooms as well as one and two-bedroom villas.

Located directly on top of the BeachPlace Mall which features a number of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.  Amenities include an outdoor pool that overlooks the beach, fully-equipped 24-hour fitness center, organized activities for kids, an on-site marketplace and access to the Spa at Marriott’s Harbor Beach resort.

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina

Just off Fort Lauderdale Beach along Southeast 17th Street is the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina.  This 236-room four-star hotel is located just across from the Port Everglades cruise ship port and popular among cruise travelers

Amenities include a resort pool, fully equipped fitness center, complimentary cruise port shuttle service, on-site marketplace, a club level lounge and multiple dining options.  The hotel is also just a five-minute drive to the public beach areas.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $275 per night to more than $600 per night depending on the room type. If you are a Marriott Bonvoy member you can use points for your stay. 

Hollywood Beach Marriott

Just a few miles south of the Fort Lauderdale along the Hollywood Broadwalk is the newly renovated Hollywood Beach Marriott.  This 229-room four-star hotel has direct beach access in a 1960’s revival area.

Amenities include an outdoor beachfront pool that is located direct along the Broadwalk, a fully-equipped fitness center, 6,270 square feet of event space and several on-site food & beverage options.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $350 per night to more than $600 per night depending on the room type.

The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale

The Dalmar Fort Lauderdale is one of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio hotels and is the only property on our list that is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This hotel is just steps from the central business district and minutes to all the restaurants and entertainment venues located along Las Olas Boulevard.

Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bides, rooftop infinity pool with private cabanas, five dining options, a complimentary beach shuttle to the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale Beach and over 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $300 per night to more than $500 per night depending on the room type. If you are a Marriott Bonvoy member you can use points for your stay. 

Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach

While a select-service hotel like a Courtyard typically does not make one of our “Top 10” lists, the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach is highly unique with a first class location that rivals some of the top resort hotels in this area.  This 12-story, 261-room hotel was one of the first high-rise properties at Fort Lauderdale Beach and has a prime location where Las Olas Boulevard meets the beach.

While amenities are not that of a resort property, the hotel features an outdoor pool, fully equipped fitness center, beach access directly across the street and an on-site poolside bar that overlooks the beach.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $350 per night to more than $600 per night depending on the room type.

Le Meridien Dania Beach

Like the above referenced Courtyard hotel, typically an airport hotel does not make our “Top 10” lists.  However, Le Meridien Dania Beach at the Fort Lauderdale Airport is an exception due to it’s luxurious accommodations and high quality location.

Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center with cardio & strength training equipment, over 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space and the Le Meridien Club Lounge.  There are also three on-site restaurants which makes this hotel ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Nightly rates vary during the year but typically range from around $250 per night to more than $500 per night depending on the room type. If you are a Marriott Bonvoy member you can use points for your stay.