5 Best Hotels in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Florida

Sitting on a quarter-mile of private beach, this property shines with the luxe personality of a top-notch island resort. The full-service private beach is great for luxuriating, sunbathing, and water sports. An excellent Kids' Club keeps the little ones entertained while parents enjoy some quiet time in the adults-only heated saltwater pool. Dining outlets include the acclaimed 3030 Ocean, the fun and fresh Sea Level, and Riva. It's no wonder the property is the Marriott family's personal choice for their annual vacation.

Mid-century modern meets luxury yacht at the new Four Seasons, its curved architecture mimicking the front of a ship and its interior as airy and luxurious as the best of the brand. The two-story lobby is home to Honey Fitz, a dining space that transforms from breakfast to happy hour, while Evelyn's on the second floor serves lunch, cocktails, and dinner. MAAS is the hotel's shining star as the Michelin-recognized restaurant features stunning dishes from a chef's tasting menu. Rooms are bright and airy with plenty of space to make yourself comfortable, including a desk area along the wall that doubles as art and massive bathrooms with separate tubs and waterfall showers.

Twenty-four dramatically tiered, glass-walled stories rise from the sea, forming a resort that's helping to revive a golden age of luxury travel. The lobby and public areas sparkle with white-and-charcoal marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and leather banquettes. A lavish tropical sundeck and infinity pool gaze out over the ocean, and the Club Lounge spans an entire floor. The lobby-level restaurant-café-market-bar Burlock Coast offers superior ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent food and inspired cocktails to match. Luxury also awaits at the spa, which is a must-visit. The hotel's Club Lounge is situated such that guests can watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the balcony. Golfers have privileges at the private Grande Oaks Golf Course, where Caddyshack was filmed.

This 22-acre resort got a fancy upgrade after being closed for nearly four years. Each room has a balcony with views of the world-class marina, pool, ocean, or Intracoastal Waterway. There are three pools, a gym, tennis courts with pros for private lessons, a Zenova Spa & Wellness center filled with amazing amenities like a snow room and an "experience tunnel," a full-service aquatic center, and 12 dining options. Few guests find it necessary to rent a car, thanks to the hotel's complimentary shuttle to the beach, and the Water Taxi station on the dock. Don't forget to make time to grab drinks at the iconic rotating Pier Top bar.

Slightly more focused on business travelers, this beachfront hotel spanning two buildings and 14 floors has modern and clean rooms with plenty of space, beachy decor, and comfortable bedding. Lona Cocina, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves flavorful Mexican fare and delicious margaritas. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and non-motorized water sports are all offered across the street using the hotel's easy skywalk bridge. Conveniently, there's also a Starbucks located in the lobby.