Name: Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Address: 1221 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Price range: $71–$240 per night
Rating: 7.48

What guests think

At Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port, travelers often praise the convenient location for airport and cruise access, generally clean rooms, and helpful staff, while recurring concerns include shuttle reliability, dated spaces, and musty odors.

Breakfast is widely appreciated, though the small dining area and early closing times can make it feel crowded. Ongoing renovations and occasional daytime noise are noted, and some guests report hallway or door noise at night. Overall, expect a simple, practical stay suited to short airport or cruise connections.

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Facilities

Airport shuttle is available but many reviews report long waits and limited late-night service; cruise-port transfers are typically paid rather than included. Pool is on-site, and renovations have caused daytime noise and dust at times.

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Marisela

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean, check in was easy, the hot breakfast was much better than similar hotels. My biggest complaint is that construction was going on directly Above my room. I mean flooring being installed, loud hammering, etc. I booked this room just to get some rest between long drives and that did not happen. Yes there were pardon our appearance while we renovate signs at the front desk, but I never would’ve thought this construction would Be directly Above me. The staff was extremely dismissive and just pointed at the sign. They could certainly use a lesson in hospitality. I would never have booked this room if I knew about this beforehand.

8

Randall

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

They were doing some renovations, so it was noisy during the day. Breakfast was tasty. There were a few restaurants nearby- walking distance.

8

Neshon

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport but shuttle service isn’t 24/7 so make sure your flight times align if you want to use the free shuttle to/from airport

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Brandon

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Inexpensive quick stay with a decent breakfast offering eggs, sausage, and cereal. The shuttle was extremely late for a flight departure though. Had to Lyft instead.

4

tim

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a late flight arriving at 11:30 pm, booked this hotel because their website said they had 24 hr shuttles from the airport, not true, called at 11:30 pm when I arrived and was told the shuttle was done for the day, had to find other transportation

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Lisa

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked due to free airport shuttle offered. However, the driver seems to have difficulty knowing where to pick us up. We see many other hotels shuttle drive by many times but not best western. After waiting one hour, we called a taxi. Very disappointing service

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masumi

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is conveniently located near the airport and offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport. There’s a McDonald’s right next door, and several takeout options like Chinese, pizza, and Mediterranean food are within walking distance. Breakfast is included. However, the shuttle pickup spot is hard to find and it can take a while after calling. They strictly enforce the 3pm check-in time, and charge extra for early check-in—even just an hour early. Breakfast options are very limited, and the free coffee is almost undrinkable. Some reviews mention a bad smell, but to me it was no worse than typical Vegas hotels. Many also complain about the front desk staff, but it seemed like just one person handling a busy shift, so timing may affect how they come across. Would I stay here again? Hard to say. It’s nothing special, but if you manage your expectations, the room is spacious, the location is convenient, and the basics are covered.

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Gladys

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no one on front desk from 6:45 till someone arrived at 7:20. Our 7:00a, shuttle didn’t arrive! Person who came at 7:20 told us driver called in sick. We had to call Uber. Serious lack of communication!

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maxine

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They should say that the shuttle stops at 11 because we arrived at 11:30 and had to get a taxi. either that or they should run it until the last plane comes in at midnight because it was expensive and we did not plan on it

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Anthony

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Few restaurant's close my. Free Shuttle from airport and paid Shuttle to the cruise

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but recurring reports cite musty or mildew odors and damp carpets. Occasional pest sightings and isolated bedbug claims were mentioned.

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Donald

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

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Andrew

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was bugs on the wall when we were leaving

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Phylena

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room comfy bed will stay again

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Ebony

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Please do not book this hotel I’ve stayed at this hotel before but on this trip I was bitten up so bad by bedbugs

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anthony d

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smells like wet rug . And dirty mop water

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Jodene

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were bugs in my room.

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Carlos

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced. Mildew smell in room. Breakfast was crowded and little to no food available.

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MARIA

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel needs an update. The carpet in the room has a moldy smell. Breakfast was good.

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Nora

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shuttle was shut down at 11:25 even though we had been assured on the phone at 11:22 that we would be picked up. We waited 40 minutes at the airport, no one came - and no phone call about it. We called and were told it had shut down and was not coming, so we had to get an Uber. The desk clerk said breakfast was from 7-9:30. We arrived at 9:05 and everything was shut down. My legs were covered in bites after the short overnight stay, which can only be attributed to bedbugs.

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Daniel

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room smelled like wet carpet but ok

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with some spacious layouts and comfortable beds. Noise from hallways, slamming doors, and loud or weak air conditioners is noted.

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Joseph

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff member that was on site at my time of check in was great he was very friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the room we were given had an AC unit that was not working when I went downstairs to mention it, the now lady at the desk advised me that they don’t normally change rooms for guest and that I am very lucky but they will change my room. It took everything in me to hold myself together and not ask how am I lucky because I’m paying for an accommodation that is not being given. But ok I let it slide, then we were placed in another room, this one also had an AC unit that was not working. This was in 90 degree Florida heat. I didn’t complain as I just figured I’d thoughen it up for the one night I was staying. But overrall, the area is nice lots to do, convinient with the airport shuttle and location. But amenities needs serious maintenance and upkeep.

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Adam

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was great and amazing the room was very spacious. The breakfast buffet in the morning was great. Food was fresh.

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Jayne

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very dated. The AC was extremely loud tho did work well. There was also an awful loud buzzing that occurred during the night. Not related to AC noise. We also found the airport transportation service lacking. We had to call twice to be picked up. Which after a long transatlantic flight was not ideal. Our driver tho was great.

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Cheryl

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is dated and found our room to be musty. The location was good within walking distance to restaurants, included breakfast was acceptable.

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Jose

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel overall. I just wish the hotel shuttle had an earlier time because it starts at 6am. Also I had room 220 and the AC wasn’t working that good. Also I had to go to the airport at 4:30am and there was no to go breakfast for early birds. The rest was all good.

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Dana

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loud but comfortable

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Sufian

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dated hotel. The flat screen smart tv was the only upside to aby otherwise lackluster stay.

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Ryan

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean but older building. Thin walls. Room was decent with upgraded bathroom. Air conditioner was not good. Good breakfast choices. Pool area was a good size with lots of seating. Cheap cab ride from Cruise Port. Free airport shuttle was excellent. Walk to restaurants is ideal.

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kazuko

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast buffet was good. Walking distance for shops and eating options. Good sized pool. Noise transmitted a lot from outside of the room from the hallway, next door.

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Teresita

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The air conditioner sounded like a jet plane taking off. The slamming of the doors was constant and at all hours of the day/night. Even the cleaning crew enjoys slamming doors early in the morning. Those doors should be changed so the cannot slam that hard, most hotel doors shut slowly. If you cannot replace the doors then place signs asking people to be considerate of others and not slam their room door at 2 am!

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Service

Staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with several front-desk team members called out by name. Experiences vary, though, with reports of rude interactions, poor communication, early check-in fees, and shuttle coordination issues.

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Lori

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in help was awesome!! We were arriving late and she reassured me on the phone all would be well! She also helped with waters

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Richard

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great!! Hats off to Marc, Dai and Karyl . They all were very professional in handling with the customers and phone calls!! They went over and above what their job entails. They all are keepers!!!!

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Carolina

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The night attendant was sleeping when I went to check out, he came out of the room besides the reception, after myself and another patron ing the front desk number, sleepy without a shirt on.

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Simon

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so lovely and helpful at the hotel, great job to everyone.

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Carla

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Daii was such a delight she was so helpful from checking in to providing a good place to get food besides McDonalds. I can tell she is a truly hard worker and goes the extra mile. She really turned my day around with her words, gestures, and how much she cared. I stayed one night but the pool and my room was 10/10. Breakfast was great! Dining hall was crowded but I had no issue going to eat in my rooom. Thanks for a speedy check out and great ride to the airport.

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Deborah

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived early and was offer early check-in for $50.00 I was willing to pay for the early check- in. I then went to my car to get my luggage and came back to the front desk and was told there was no rooms available. I than asked do they have luggage hold until check-in. Then I was told that they were not responsible for the luggage. The person at the desk showed no customer service skills. My question was why you was offering me early check-in if there was no room available? I left and returned later where there was a different person at the desk, I had no problem in checking into my room?

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Dalia

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needed a last minute hotel after a flight cancellation. Shuttle to the airport was very helpful. Staff was very friendly upon arrival.

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Tyler

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When the front desk gets aggressive and threatening over a 70yo woman asking for a bottle of water! Then chases you to your room threatening to fight you with the scissors in his pocket resulting in police response. Avoid Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port at all costs!

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Michael

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not find the people at the front desk to be very accommodating. People staying in the hotel seemed to be a bother to front desk folks rather than people to be served.

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Art

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When Expedia messed up our reservation Marc at the front desk helped us for over an hour dealing with them to get it resolved. He went way above and beyond. Rooms were clean, pool was nice. Breakfast ends a little early at 9.

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Location

Convenient for the airport and cruise port, with restaurants and shops within walking distance. A few guests felt the surrounding area was industrial or a bit sketchy.

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Paul

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly positioned for travelers—close to both the airport and cruise port

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billy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

convenient to port

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Wendy

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near airport and cruise port

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Chandy

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient Location, close to airport and Highways

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Porsha

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay here was good. I only stayed for one night, but my room was well cleaned, the bed was super comfortable, and the staff was professional and friendly. There was a shopping area nearby to explore with many optioms for dining. I would recommend this hotel and I would come back.

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Carlos Andrés

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property does not have a reasonable dedicated area for breakfast. The available space is small and crowded which does not provide for much privacy. Also it is located at the entrance to the motel just across a narrow hallway from the customer service desk. In general it was clean and a section of the building was under renovation. The motel is located in a not very desirable area of Fort Lauderdale, however is very close to the Airport.

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Jason

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is in a more industrial part of town. Not much to see and do in walking distance. Better to stay in a hotel closer to downtown and the marina.

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richard

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to cruise port and airport. Place was very clean

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Arlene

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location for criuse ship

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Abigail

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and the pool was nice. The lobby and hallways looked like they needed maintained better. The gas station and businesses around the motel were a little sketchy.

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Dining

Included breakfast is generally well liked with hot options. The dining area can be small and crowded, and hours or variety may feel limited.

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Leroy

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast was very good also the room was clesn

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Richard

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beeakfast was good

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Dean

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Basic hotel convenient to the cruise port. Positives: Staff was incredibly friendly. Room was spacious. Neutral: breakfast was traditional, midtier, buffet offering. Instant scrambled eggs, sausage, links, yogurt, toast, packaged muffins, etc. There were also breakfast sandwiches every other day and Belgian waffles. Negatives: while the room appeared clean, the carpets were fairly filthy. This is based on white socks worn during the afternoon hours that turned black by dinner time. And, perhaps out of their control, the room always smelled musty given Florida humidity and an air conditioner, running throughout the day.

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David

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean. Friendly staff. Building being remodeled so there is dust. Breakfast area small but adequate.

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Janice

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and comfortable room and helpful staff. Good breakfast although the breakfast area is very small, insufficient space when hotel is busy.

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Richard

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was limited.

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Margaret

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Front desk lady was kind & helpful. Breakfast was ok basic buffet breakfast. McDonald’s is next door.

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Anne

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always stay here when we cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. Good breakfast. Close to food choices. 10 minute drive to the pier. Good selection at breakfast.

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Art

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When Expedia messed up our reservation Marc at the front desk helped us for over an hour dealing with them to get it resolved. He went way above and beyond. Rooms were clean, pool was nice. Breakfast ends a little early at 9.

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Daaiyah

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed. It was old, dirty and had no restaurant. The breakfast was substandard. Milk was soured.

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Month	Average price
January	$178
February	$199
March	$184
April	$162
May	$123
June	$135
July	$124
August	$88
September	$70
October	$111
November	$134
December	$138

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $73	15 $74	16 $74	17 $76	18 $157	19 $82
20 $74	21 $74	22 $81	23 $86	24 $87	25 $169	26 $124
27 $79	28 $71	29 $79	30 $78

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $77	2 $164	3
4 $88	5 $86	6 $71	7 $77	8 $94	9 $179	10 $153
11 $95	12 $79	13 $77	14 $71	15 $105	16	17 $143
18 $121	19 $88	20 $71	21 $85	22 $103	23	24 $184
25 $103	26 $94	27 $95	28 $150	29 $197	30 $239	31 $240

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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