The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Fort Lauderdale

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If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Fort Lauderdale because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Fort Lauderdale, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Fort Lauderdale below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $277 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Fort Lauderdale
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

Located at 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort has great rooms from $277 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and child care at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Atlantic Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $260 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Fort Lauderdale
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Atlantic Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $260. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 601 North Ft Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and rooms with kitchens which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 miles from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $370 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Fort Lauderdale
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

We found The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $370. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 No. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.. You'll also find parking, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $304 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Fort Lauderdale
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $304, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, at 505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 2.5 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $279 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3030 Holiday Drive. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, golf, and city views, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.6 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


W Fort Lauderdale

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $296 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Fort Lauderdale
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa

The great guest rating of W Fort Lauderdale is 7.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $296, and it's located at 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 2.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club

4-star Resort with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Lago Mar Beach Resort and Club because it has great rooms that start at $299. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1700 South Ocean Lane. Only 2.8 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this fun hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $192 (before taxes). It's located at 1617 Southeast 17th Street and has earned a guest rating of 7.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 miles from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Marriott's BeachPlace Towers

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $190 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Fort Lauderdale
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

Located at 21 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Marriott's BeachPlace Towers has great rooms from $190 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.4 miles from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Fitness room
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Element Fort Lauderdale Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Fort Lauderdale
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Element Fort Lauderdale Downtown which has nice rooms starting at $144. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 299 North Federal Highway. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and parking. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$171

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Fort Lauderdale, Florida based on data from 57 hotels is an affordable $171. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Fort Lauderdale.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $370
  • 4-star hotels: $240
  • 3-star hotels: $136


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