Oozing style and sophistication, one of the many great things about the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale is where it is. Set just steps from the 7-mile stretch of sands, you can be jumping in those lapping waves in no time. But it’s not all about the beach. You’ll love the relaxing, calm infinity-edge pool, and the spa suite where you can treat yourself to a massage. The restaurant is a cool twist of Caribbean and American food, not to forget the tasty cocktails!
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Beachfront location
Where is it
Across the street from Fort Lauderdale's 7-mile stretch of sandy beach. On the corner of Sunrise Boulevard, minutes from the Las Olas Arts & Entertainment District. A 20-minute drive to Port Everglades and 1 hour to Miami's South Beach. Driving time from Miami International Airport: 45 minutes.
Hotel information
240 rooms and suites on 13 floors. All with ocean views, air-conditioning, WiFi access, 49" flat-screen TV, safe, alarm clock with USB charging station, mini-fridge, hairdryer, Keurig coffee machine, Coco Mango bath amenities, and iron and ironing board.
Deluxe Rooms are 300-350 sq ft, located on the lower floors, and offer views of the grounds and the ocean, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Ocean Curved Rooms are 350 sq ft and have views of the beach and ocean and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Superior Deluxe Rooms are 300-350 sq ft and offer panoramic oean views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Superior Ocean Curved Rooms are 300 sq ft and offer a panoramic ocean curve, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Preferred Rooms are the same as above but are located on higher floors.
Junior Suites are 385 sq ft and have views of Birch State Park and intracoastal waterways or the ocean, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Junior Romance Suites are the same as above, with the addition of a separate bathtub within the room.
Master Suites are 635 sq ft and feature a living room with sofa bed, sining table and six chairs, wet bar, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Steelpan (Caribbean-American fusion, open for all-day dining and drinks, with daily happy hour). 2ONE2 Breeze Lounge (speakeasy bar, open on Friday evenings).
Daily entertainment including cheese and wine evenings, ice cream hour and yoga on the beach (selected days and times, enquire at reception).
Infinity-edge outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, cabanas* and lounge chairs. 24-hour fitness centre. Access to Evara spa* (located off-site). Beach yoga.
Complimentary WiFi access. Room service*. Parking $38 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change). Laundry service*.
This hotel has a resort fee of $46 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change).
Resort fee includes use of the following amenities:- Weekend Yoga on the beach (Saturday and Sunday at 9am) - $10 Food and Beverage credit (once per stay) - 20% off Poolside Cabana rental (based on availability) - Wi-Fi - Business center access - Two bottles of water per stay - Two beach chairs daily per room (umbrella not included) - Beach towels - Access to the fitness centre - Concierge Services. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
* Denotes local charge.
Based on 4958 reviews
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Stay here and you'll be happy with your choice.
Mar 30, 2025Cynthia L
We wanted to spend two nights in Fort Lauderdale after our cruise. I did a lot of research on price and location, AND wanting to be away from the Spring Breakers. This hotel was perfect for us!!! The location was amazing in that it was away from the crazy spots, but anywhere up and down the coast was easily walkable. Our room was perfect. The…
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We wanted to spend two nights in Fort Lauderdale after our cruise. I did a lot of research on price and location, AND wanting to be away from the Spring Breakers. This hotel was perfect for us!!! The location was amazing in that it was away from the crazy spots, but anywhere up and down the coast was easily walkable. Our room was perfect. The straight-on ocean view was amazing. There was no need for a balcony as the ocean felt "right there" through the window. Every employee we encountered was kind and professional in every way. Cory in the bar was great as well. We were happy with the free lounge chairs on the beach. We did not go in the pool, but it looked very nice. We would most definitely stay here again. In addition, we really enjoyed the New York Style pizza at Primanti's Brothers just a short walk from the hotel. There was an inviting-looking ice cream store nearby and a liquor store too, in addition to some other restaurants and shops.
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We’ll definitely come back
Mar 27, 2025Nif C
I appreciate this hotel’s encouragement to guest to embrace mindfulness during their stay. We had wonderful food at the on-site restaurant. I was especially appreciative of the service we received when I’d packed a pair of shoes that I didn’t realize had a manufacturing defect so the clasps couldn’t be affixed. Shannon Williams from the facilities…
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I appreciate this hotel’s encouragement to guest to embrace mindfulness during their stay. We had wonderful food at the on-site restaurant. I was especially appreciative of the service we received when I’d packed a pair of shoes that I didn’t realize had a manufacturing defect so the clasps couldn’t be affixed. Shannon Williams from the facilities team brought out a small tool kit that had exactly what was needed for this job and he fixed both of my shoes efficiently and with a smile.
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Great experience willl be back!
Mar 26, 2025Zachary M
Very nice and clean the rooms were!! Beautiful view perfect location!! Had a problem with my room went to front desk spoke with Rosa! She is exactly what Sonesta wants to represent them as an employee, professional, calm, courteous solves the matter has empathy, talks, listens, goes above and beyond to make sure that I along with my mother had a…
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Very nice and clean the rooms were!! Beautiful view perfect location!! Had a problem with my room went to front desk spoke with Rosa! She is exactly what Sonesta wants to represent them as an employee, professional, calm, courteous solves the matter has empathy, talks, listens, goes above and beyond to make sure that I along with my mother had a fabulous stay will be back again because of Rosa! The assistant manager Shenoya sorry it I misspelled again perfect representation of what in effective leader can be she came in solve the problem worked well with Rosa and solved came to a solution they a great employees! Noticed how they greeted people as they came on and off the elevator by names made suggestions very effective. Staff should be rewarded many people vistiors communicated with them, and I bet you they made many people stay as great as mine. Also big shout out to the bartender the guy I believe manager very knowledgeable very informative very suggestive can make very well mixed drinks and how they are supposed to be made! makes you feel right at home ho and like you wanted to come back down to the bar very opening atmosphere very welcoming great vibes! Overall excellent getaway great location great rooms great service great food great drinks thank you
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A perfect getaway for every age group.
Mar 25, 2025Emily C
From the time we pulled in until we checked out, exceptional service.
We called ahead on Tuesday afternoon when Maps showed we would arrive in Fort Lauderdale at 1:00pm; we were easily given early check-in. Check in was lovely. There is a water station; they serve delicious, refreshing water all day and night. A very nice and large sitting area…
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From the time we pulled in until we checked out, exceptional service.
We called ahead on Tuesday afternoon when Maps showed we would arrive in Fort Lauderdale at 1:00pm; we were easily given early check-in. Check in was lovely. There is a water station; they serve delicious, refreshing water all day and night. A very nice and large sitting area in the lobby, including small tables. The restaurant also serves poolside; you can order bar side on the pool deck. (We did, it was delicious) Valet Service was great; we were given a call number and valet number and we were able to call for our car anytime we were leaving the hotel, day or night throughout our entire trip. Concierge unloaded our vehicle, took everything to our room and unloaded our bags and coolers from the luggage cart. Our room was very welcoming, mattress and pillows are very comfortable. There is a thermostat to adjust room temperature and fan settings. 6 dresser drawers attached to the desk with a good amount of counter space. Keurig with k-cups and condiments; there are additional complimentary coffee condiments in the lobby store at the Starbucks Coffee station. 2 complimentary water bottles. Nice sized closet with large mirrors on each door. Hanging space on one side, including hangers plus a shelf on top. The other side of the closet also had the top shelf. Ironing board and iron. Mini fridge-could fit 8 water bottles on top and smaller items on bottom, small Tru Fru bags fit in the door. There is a small shelf above the fridge and a small space under the fridge, as well as the open space beside the fridge. There is also a safe below the fridge. There is not a microwave in the room but there is a microwave available 24hours in the lobby store. The bathroom was well stocked. They kept us 2 rolls of toilet paper, bar soap in a dish, body lotion, filled shampoo/ conditioner/ body wash dispensers, plenty of shower towels, hand towels and wash cloths. The step in shower is wonderful; giant shower head and great water pressure. House keeping came within the same 45 minutes each day we were there. They have privacy door hangers in the room. Trash can in bathroom and double trash can in room. The pool is where we spent most of our time. Very nice pool deck with comfortable seating. Water station and beach towels. The heated pool was great for the cool windy evenings. The fitness area is through the pool deck but we did not visit that area. The hotel location is great; shops just down the street then just across the street is the beach entrance. The hotel allows use for 2 (very comfortable) beach lounge chairs (they are already on the beach) and there are umbrella rental options as well. Volleyball net and shower are also on the beach. If you walk opposite of the beach there are some great cafes and shops. We checked out on Saturday, on Friday evening we were able to easily change our check-out time to noon.
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Mar 22, 2025Meghan B
Thanks Julie for some poolside activities during our day cation! Pool area is cozy, easy access to food and drinks. No shortage of fresh towels or places to sit. Cory is a great bartender, his knowledge on all the food and drinks they offer does not go unappreciated!
Stay here and you'll be happy with your choice.