Staying in a hotel before a cruise takes the stress out of possible lost luggage and missed connections. But the bottom line is that you won’t be disappointed if you extend your vacation in Fort Lauderdale. Here are some family options.
(Photo courtesy of Fort Lauderdale Tourism)
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort: Full Size Kitchens
This new hotel offers luxury suites that feature full size modern kitchens, flat screen TVs and high thread count linens. There’s a poolside day damp for kids 14 and under allowing parents to take advantage of the full service spa and beachside cabanas. It’s only 6 miles from the cruise port and 10 miles from the airport. (Low season rates from $169; Hilton.com; 954-414-2222)
Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa: Children’s Playground Nearby
This hotel is conveniently located nearby South Beach Park where there is a children’s beachside playground. Daily activities includes Beachside Buddies for kids which features supervised sports, arts and crafts and time to swim in the large lagoon-style pool. Standard rooms have flat screen TVs and luxurious bedding. In the evening families can enjoy movies poolside. (Low season rates from $199 includes free kids meals; Marriott.com; 954-525-4000)
Bahia Mar Beach Resort: Hotel Skywalk to Beach
Choose to lounge by the heated pool and order lunch from the poolside snack bar, or walk across the hotel skywalk to the beach. The rooms are furnished in a simple but modern style and the hotel’s location is perfectly situated on a water taxi route and is only a short taxi away from the cruise port. (Low season rates from $129 a night; Bahiamar.com, 888-802-2442)
Embassy Suites 17th Street: Park and Cruise Rate
This all suite hotel features spacious two room suites complete with fridge, microwave and dining table, making ordering in convenient. But don’t miss the complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager’s reception each evening. Besides a beautiful pool, the hotel is just down the street from the cruise port. (Low season rates from $159 per night. The hotel also offers a Park and Cruise rate for not that much more; embassysuites.com; 954-527-2700)
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