The family-friendly beach level recreation and entertainment scene is a lushly landscaped, island-inspired paradise with two unique pools, waterslide, FlowRider® Double and a variety of lounging options including full-service cabanas and chaise lounges with umbrellas. Outdoor oceanfront dining and refreshing beverages are never more than a few steps away so you can swim and sun and enjoy a barefoot lunch or a frosty margarita. Pools are exclusive to resort guests.
In addition to the two beach level pools, the 11th-floor rooftop pool and License to Chill Bar is an adults-only mini destination within the hotel with a seagull’s view of the Atlantic Ocean. This area is a relaxing oasis where you can work on your suntan, chill out with a frozen concoction or sneak in a nap under an umbrella. Pools are exclusive to resort guests.
Beachside recreation includes a FlowRider® Double, one of the most sought after surfing simulator experiences in the world. Get your adrenaline going while you work on your surfing skills and enjoy the sun.
Dive into something more adventurous! Pick-up a stand-up paddleboard or kayak at the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. It’s a great way to become immersed in the natural environment. After enjoying lunch, dinner or drinks, embark on a self-guided paddleboard tour along this renowned waterway leading to nature preserves and scenic mangrove covered trails.
Recognized by US News as one of the Top-30 Relaxing Spa Getaways in the U.S., St. Somewhere Spa was inspired by the serene tropical latitude of South Florida, and invites guests to come in, unwind and be rejuvenated. Check in and chill out with a signature massage treatment or get in a work out to justify another margarita.
Bordering the resort’s oceanfront recreation area and the beach is The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, named one of America’s Best Beach Boardwalks by Travel + Leisure magazine. The walking and cycling-friendly paved thoroughfare is an ideal venue for rollerblading, running and biking. Numerous restaurants and bars and an eclectic collection of fabulous Florida architecture from several decades make this a great place for an evening stroll or a morning run. The family-friendly Broadwalk features beach cruisers for rent so you can tour this seaside retreat.
Weave along the Intracoastal Waterway aboard Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood’s renowned water taxi, seeing firsthand why this sunny destination is called the “Venice of the Americas.” A convenient on-site Water Taxi stop at the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill provides access to Las Olas, Galleria Mall and exciting dining, shopping and entertainment venues.
Las Olas is a “must visit destination” with over three dozen bistros, clubs and restaurants, most with indoor and outdoor dining, making Las Olas a food lovers paradise. More than 120 specialty retail shops, world class art galleries, museums, beauty salons, spas, jewelry stores, unique boutiques, international banking, pharmacy, postal services and much more.
Never has getting around in Hollywood been easier or more fun! Just jump on the environmentally-friendly electric shuttle service called “Sun Shuttle” by Circuit. When you are ready to be picked up, simply use the on-demand “Ride Circuit” App to request a pick-up, wave down the closest fleet driver or head to a designated shuttle stop within the service area all for only $1.
A wildlife preserve and theme park situated on 29 acres of wetlands, this park is the closest entry point to our resort to the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, Everglades National Park – which protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species. A 40-minute drive from the resort, it is a worthwhile trip for nature lovers or anyone who wants to see the Florida Everglades.
With more than 1,500-acres of mangroves, enjoy a walk along elevated boardwalks or take a boat ride on one of the five trails within this incredible nature preserve. You may even spot local wildlife!
An Italian estate built in the subtropical setting of Miami; Vizcaya is one of the most magnificent museums to visit in the United States. It was built as the private winter home of American businessman James Deering in the early 1900s. Open year round, Vizcaya features an architecturally significant Main House with 34 decorated rooms, ten acres of formal gardens and diverse collections including European antiquities, American art commissioned in the 1900s and century-old plants. The estate is unusual for retaining so much of its original character, configuration and collections.
From Abercrombie to Zales, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is the premier shopping destination for anyone and everyone.
North America’s largest outlet mall with more than 400 retailers including full service-restaurants, entertainment venues and internationally recognized stores and the most sought after luxury outlets.