many feature private balconies and/or ocean views. the relaxed, airy rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. minimum-stay rules may apply. set in 3 buildings on the beachfront, this laid-back hotel is 15 miles from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport. there are also guest laundry facilities. parking and bike rental are free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a 2-bedroom cottage. amenities include 2 heated outdoor pools, a shuffleboard court, and a palm tree-lined oceanfront garden with sunloungers and tiki-style umbrellas. studios and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add kitchens and pull-out sofas Miami International Airport 53 min
Museum of Discovery and Science (21 min) Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (14 min) Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (13 min) Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (32 min) Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Historic Stranahan House Museum (21 min) Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Xtreme Action Park (14 min) Complex with a half-mile asphalt go-kart track, bowling lanes, an indoor ropes course & a bar. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (22 min) Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse (15 min) Towering iron lighthouse featuring an automated fresnel lens, plus a small museum & tours. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (23 min) Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park (19 min) Late-night destination offers a casino with slot machines & table games, plus a horse racing track. Butterfly World (28 min) Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more. Las Olas Beach (17 min) This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (27 min) Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (19 min) This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Jungle Queen Riverboat (18 min) |