I'm flying to Ft. Lauderdale the end of May (Memorial Day Weekend) and am looking for a good beach with good water for swimming and a hotel on the beach. I hope to find something near restaurants to I don't have to drive much. I can splurge a little bit.

Thanks.

this is exactly what i'm looking for. someone please help

The Marriott Harbor Beach and Lago Mar are the two places that most people here like best on FLL beach. Lago Mar charges $10/day for beach chair rental though! Do a text search here for lots of info.

Sorry to top this, but I still need more info. I've searched past records,but they only talk about a few hotels. How about the Travelodge? Other cheaper hotels?

Thanks.

There are many mom & pop motels on the "strip" & even cheaper ones a half block from the "strip". Do a web search for motels & hotels in Ft Lauderdale & many will pop up. Have a great time!

try the website www.ftlauderdalehotels.com
There's no need to spend a lot of money if you don't have to. Any of the hotels or motels on Seabreeze Blvd. or right off Seabreeze Blvd. is at the beach. Did you check the Best Western Oceanside Inn at 1180 Seabreeze Blvd? Their toll free # is 800-367-1007. If you have AAA they have a rate of $69.00

Try pelicanbeach.com It is a best western on the beach. There is no charge for beach chairs, or parking. It also includes a nice continental breakfast. It is on A1A. I also stayed at The Sheraton Yankee Clipper. This also sits on the beach. The hotel is tired, but it is clean. Bear in mind there are lounge chair daily fees if you go on the beach. The Sheraton also charges for parking. I was told last year the Pelican was building a new high rise. If it is completed I am sure it is very nice and brand new. I would go with a brand new place if given a choice. Most hotels there are tired and dated. I hope this helps. You can also check expedia.com for hotels in FLL.

I'll second the Lago Mar. The hotel service was excellent, the rooms were great and the beach was awesome. It's not too far from the nightlife and restaurants of Las Olas Blvd.