| studios add full kitchens and balconies, while suites offer separate living rooms. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a sundeck with lounge chairs, as well as a patio with a barbecue and shaded tables. this retro hotel in a concrete building is a minute's walk from the beach. it's also a mile from both the galleria mall and the hugh taylor birch state park. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free parking is also available. straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and coffeemakers
Miami International Airport 52 min
International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (5 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. Baleària Caribbean Passenger Terminal (16 min) Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (24 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Butterfly World (34 min)
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more. Museum of Discovery and Science (13 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (10 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. Las Olas Beach (9 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. Jungle Queen Riverboat (6 min) NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (12 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Fort Lauderdale Beach (3 min)
7+ miles of sandy oceanfront featuring water sports & a promenade plus access to shopping & dining. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (7 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (6 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Historic Stranahan House Museum (10 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (7 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (23 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. | 
