| traditional, individually decorated rooms have free wi-fi, tvs and either full kitchens or minifridges, microwaves, toasters and coffeemakers; some have patios and ocean views. this relaxed, bright-yellow budget hotel is set on a stretch of white-sand beach, 1 mile from the pompano beach fishing pier and 8 miles from butterfly world's botanical gardens. parking is free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. outdoor amenities include beach access and a heated pool overlooking the beach, plus a tiki hut-style picnic area and a shuffleboard court. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. suites add separate living rooms
Miami International Airport 56 min
Butterfly World (22 min)
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (18 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (24 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (9 min)
Towering iron lighthouse featuring an automated fresnel lens, plus a small museum & tours. Historic Stranahan House Museum (25 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (25 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center (25 min)
Preserve with a boardwalk leading to a lookout, plus a butterfly garden & tanks with sea turtles. Las Olas Beach (21 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Sugar Sand Park (23 min)
132-acre park with a children's science center, performing-arts theater, gym & nature trails. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (18 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Museum of Discovery and Science (23 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park (15 min)
Late-night destination offers a casino with slot machines & table games, plus a horse racing track. Quiet Waters Park (24 min)
Water park offers cable water-skiing, fishing, bike trails, basketball courts & a campground. Xtreme Action Park (17 min)
Complex with a half-mile asphalt go-kart track, bowling lanes, an indoor ropes course & a bar. Jungle Queen Riverboat (23 min) | 
