Port Everglades is a large cruise ship facility used by more than a dozen of the major cruise lines. It is convenient to hotels, shopping and a wide variety of restaurants. It is less than 10 minutes from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport and about 30 minutes from the Miami Airport. Shuttle service is available to and from local hotels.
The lavish Lago Mar Resort is just one mile from the cruise ship pier, making it one of the most luxurious and convenient hotels for those departing on a cruise. Zagat has called it one of the finest resorts in the Ft. Lauderdale area, and the property has been designated as a four-star resort. Many of the more than 150 suites and 40 over-sized guestrooms have ocean views. Rooms feature access to a concierge, large flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet service. There's also a large fitness center, steam room and a spa.. Guests can enjoy the private beach, which includes cabanas and chaise lounges. Cruise packages are available.
Lago Mar Resort and Club
1700 S. Ocean Lane
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 523-6511
lagomar.com
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center is the closest hotel to the port, as it is just one block away. The 78-room hotel offers free high-speed Internet, microwaves, refrigerators and a 24-hour free airport shuttle. Many restaurants are within one block as well.
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center
1500 S.E. 17th Causeway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(866) 807-8964
hieftlauderdale.com
This property is also known as the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Grande Marina Hotel. Offering seven categories of rooms, the hotel is one-tenth of a mile from the cruise port. Rooms have balconies with water views, refrigerators, large flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. The property offers three restaurants, one of which is located at the pool.
Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel and Marina
1881 SE 17th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(888) 969-0069
fortlauderdalecruiseporthotel.com
Just one mile from the port, the Best Western Oceanside Inn has received the three-diamond rating from AAA. Rooms feature coffeemakers, high-speed Internet and satellite TV. A concierge is on staff. Guests can enjoy the complimentary full breakfast buffet, heated outdoor pool and cocktail lounge.
Best Western Oceanside Inn
1180 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 525-8115
book.bestwestern.com
