| bright, funky rooms feature whimsical artwork, and come with 40-inch flat-screen tvs and dining areas, plus keurig coffeemakers and free high-speed internet; microwaves are offered on request. upgraded rooms add minifridges; some have kitchenettes. amenities include 2 outdoor pools and a lawn, plus beach chairs and umbrellas. modern 1- and 2-bedroom apartments provide living rooms. in a modern building 4 minutes' walk from fort lauderdale beach, this laid-back hotel is 1 mile from hugh taylor birch state park, and 3 miles from the riverwalk north entertainment area. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Miami International Airport 51 min
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (11 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (23 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Historic Stranahan House Museum (9 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Fort Lauderdale Beach (8 min)
7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining. Las Olas Beach (10 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (6 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (22 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (9 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. Museum of Discovery and Science (12 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal (15 min) Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (5 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Jungle Queen Riverboat (4 min) Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (6 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (10 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. Anne Kolb Nature Center (23 min)
Nature reserve with walking & paddling trails through mangroves, an aquarium & an observation tower. | 
