| set 8 miles from both port everglades and fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport, this laid-back hotel off highway 1 is also 7 miles from pompano beach. other amenities include a casual bar, and an outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. a port shuttle is available. parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers
Miami International Airport 50 min
Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In Theater (16 min)
1960s sprawling facility with flea & farmer's market, rides & 14-screen drive-in movie theater. Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (17 min)
This sandy recreation area features volleyball & basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables. Museum of Discovery and Science (13 min)
Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale (13 min)
Charming park on the banks of the New River with a wide array of galleries, museums & eateries. Las Olas Beach (14 min)
This busy public beach offers white sand & palm trees, plus restaurants, lodging & stores. International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum (15 min)
Museum honoring swimmers & divers, with aquatic memorabilia such as Olympic medals on display. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (27 min)
Family-friendly park with swimming, fishing, boating & diving. Home to wild birds & sea turtles. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (10 min)
Verdant, storied, 1920s-era plantation home featuring gardens, an arty interior, tours & more. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale (13 min)
Complex with more than 6,000 works of art, plus an academy, bookstore & cafe. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (10 min)
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more. Historic Stranahan House Museum (11 min)
Guided visit around a 1901 trading post later converted to a local businessman's family residence. Jungle Queen Riverboat (15 min) Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL (24 min)
Lavish hotel with a rock ’n’ roll theme, offering dining & bars, plus live music, a casino & pools. Xtreme Action Park (14 min)
Complex with a half-mile asphalt go-kart track, bowling lanes, an indoor ropes course & a bar. Butterfly World (27 min)
Vibrant venue featuring a botanical garden with butterflies & birds plus an insect museum & more. | 
