Gay Cities states that Fort Lauderdale is "a tropical paradise for gay city dwellers." The city offers gay and nude beaches, a popular nightlife scene, restaurants and gay resorts. The hotel options for gay and lesbian people visiting Fort Lauderdale are extensive, including everything from gay-friendly chain hotels to exclusively gay and clothing-optional resorts and guest houses.
Atlantic Hotel is a full-service resort and luxurious landmark for gay and lesbian vacationers in Fort Lauderdale. According to GayFtLaurderdale.com, it offers a variety of guest rooms and suites with features such as free Wi-Fi, gourmet kitchens or kitchenettes, flat-screen TV, private balconies and large, marble bathrooms. The resort is just steps away from the famous Sebastian Street Beach and a short drive from Wilton Manors' bars and cafes. Atlantic Hotel also offers a 10,000-square-foot spa, award-winning restaurant and lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Atlantic Hotel
601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-567-8020
atlantichotelfl.com
Alcazar, as an exclusively gay and clothing optional resort, caters to gay male vacationers in Fort Laurderdale. GayFtLauderdale.com states that the resort shares outdoor amenities with the Worthington Guesthouse, its sister company. Outdoor amenities include two heated pools and hot tubs, both clothing optional. The resort is within walking distance of the gay nightlife, hot spots, restaurants, and beaches. The resort is open to both singles and couples, and tends to attract both local and international clients.
Alcazar Resort
555 North Birch Road
Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL 33304
954-567-2525
alcazarresort.com
As a member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, Bahia Mar Beach Resort is within walking distance to some of Fort Lauderdale's most popular gay and lesbian places such as Sebastian Street Beach and Wilton Manors' LGBT bars, cafes, and shopping. GayFtLauderdale.com explains that Bahia Mar was founded in a historic landmark area where sea-drifters and travelers have been guests for over 50 years.
Bahia Mar Beach Resort
801 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
888-80-BAHIA
bahiamarhotel.com
Just a short walk from Sebastian Street and the gay beaches, Courtyard by Marriott in Fort Lauderdale has ocean-view and waterfront rooms and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As a gay-friendly resort, Courtyard has reasonable prices and is just steps away from LGBT attractions, including cabarets, bars, restaurants and shopping.
Courtyard by Marriott
440 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
888-821-1366
www.marriott.com