Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach - An oceanfront resort with Caribbean dining, event spaces, and panoramic Atlantic views

Located at the northern edge of Fort Lauderdale Beach beside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, this Fort Lauderdale hotel occupies an L-shaped tower with mid-century curvilinear architecture. The Sonesta features floor-to-ceiling windows throughout its 10000 square feet of event space, including the penthouse Infinity Ballroom offering 360-degree ocean views. Steelpan restaurant serves Caribbean-American fusion cuisine influenced by South Florida's multicultural flavors, while the 2ONE2 Breeze Lounge provides craft cocktails with oceanfront views. The property includes a newly renovated outdoor pool with sundeck, 24-hour fitness center, and Beach Market for grab-and-go items. The lobby showcases white wavy walls and marble details illuminated by alternating neon colors. Guest rooms at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach blend traditional styling with beach-inspired contemporary design, featuring turquoise accents reflecting the ocean outside. The hotel borders a section containing local establishments like Primanti Brothers, El Taquito, and McSorley's Beach Pub.

Pros

Direct access to a 7-mile stretch of beachfront

Located next to the natural scenery of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Daily complimentary offerings ranging from baked pretzels to wine and cheese

Weekend yoga classes held on the beach every Saturday and Sunday at 9am

Cons

Pool area is relatively basic compared to other oceanfront resorts

4-mile distance from downtown Fort Lauderdale