Best Things Nearby:
One of the greatest beaches in Florida is across the street. We enjoyed walking along the sidewalk next to the beach -- it goes for miles. The Galleria Mall is within walking distance and has over 150 stores and restaurants.
Best Things About the Resort:
The resort has all kinds of activities; however, we tend to do our own thing as we have been to the area quite a few times.
A few of the Activities that may interest you include the following:
• A kick of meeting at 9:00 AM Monday with Bagels, Coffee and Juice that includes a description of the following tours. The concierge Felipe Correa does a great job of handling the meeting, no pressure at all.
• A Florida Everglades tour from 11:00 AM to 3PM, Adults $41.00 Children $31.00 including transportation.
• Day & Night Miami Tour 1:00PM to 8PM Adults $41.00 Children $31.00 including transportation.
• A live Alligator and Snake nature show at the pool area.
• The Pool is located on a second floor deck with a large Jacuzzi on a third level deck. Plenty of Lounge chairs and towels. Both areas are sunny until late afternoon.
• The resort has a Fitness room with exercise equipment and treadmills.
• Some of the parking is indoors; we did not have any problem finding a parking space. I recommend using the parking in the rear of the building, use Birch Ave next to the 7-11 store and you will be at the rear entrance.
Resort Experience:
We did not know what to expect when we arrived to the Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
The building is an old high-rise a block away from the beach, a little honky tonk on the street from the building to the beach. We had a good feeling; during check-in, everyone was very friendly and the old building was impeccably maintained.
After checking into our unit on the fifteenth floor, which was a one-bedroom corner unit, we were pleased with the view of the intercoastal waterway and the beach view from the balcony. The furnishings are very tasteful in old Florida-style decor. The ocean view master bedroom has a 20” TV, king size bed, two end tables, a bureau, and a good size closet. A safe is located in the closet and has a mandatory charge of $10 a week. The full kitchen is nice, pink, and well equipped with full-size appliances. The combination living room/dining room is nice, airy, and bright with colors that are definitely classic Florida. The dining room has a good-size glass-topped table with four sturdy chairs. The living room has a sleep sofa, glass-topped coffee table, and two glass-topped end tables, all in Florida décor with wrought-iron palm tree designs. The artwork on the walls is very nice. The living room also has a cleverly hidden Murphy bed. The bathroom has a large shower (no tub) with adequate drawers and a large mirror. The corridor next to the bathroom has a counter with large mirror and a very handy cabinet with drawers, but no sink.
They do charge you $.55 for any connected call on the phone system, even local calls and 800 numbers -- this can add up very quickly. We used our cell phone -- Verizon coverage was good in the area. I use a laptop with my cell phone as a modem and use it after 9pm and before 6am; with Verizon, it is free with my plan.
The laundry area is located on the ground level and is free of charge; they supply detergent at the front desk free of charge, too.
- Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
- Activities: Excellent
- Amenities: Very Good
- Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
- Family Friendliness: Excellent
- Service: Excellent