Gay Hotel Fort Lauderdale

The W Fort Lauderdale is across the road from Central Beach and a seven-minute walk south to Sebastian Street (gay) Beach. It’s one of the top-booked luxury gay-friendly hotels in Fort Lauderdale. Who could have guessed?

The fifth floor is where to relax; two pools are open from 9 am to 7 pm. The fitness center is open from 5 am to 10 pm and offers a sunrise yoga class on the beach every morning.

Every room features the legendary W bed, and the views are over the resort or the Atlantic Ocean. Our tip is to upgrade to a suite and get a private jacuzzi in the bathroom.

There used to be four gay resorts all next to each other: The Worthington, The Grand Resort, Alcazer, and Villa Venice. In the end, they all merged into one and kept The Grand Resort’s name. It’s now the premier place for gay travelers to stay in Fort Lauderdale. It’s two blocks from the ocean and a 15-minute walk from the gay beach, Sebastian Street Beach.

The Grand Resort and Spa is one of the most popular and most booked luxury gay resorts in Fort Lauderdale. It has everything a gay traveler would need; they may not even leave the resort. The four resorts are all connected by garden walkways that link the four pools, three hot tubs, and multiple sundecks.

As it’s a mix of resorts, there are 30 different room types, including studios, apartments, suites, and penthouses. They’re all spacious and with modern decor.

Consistently ranking at #1 on TripAdvisor with a perfect 5-star rating, Pineapple Point Guesthouse is a gay oasis in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Despite being next to busy NE 3rd court, it’s a quiet respite from the city. It’s extremely private, on two acres of lush tropical land, where clothing is optional.

There’s no need to leave the resort; there are hammocks to nap in nestled around the pool area, and an on-site spa. There’s a lap pool, a clothing-optional pool, two jacuzzis, and a fully equipped gym.

What we love the most is the happy hour that begins at dusk every day and serves free beer, wine, and snacks!

Pineapple Point Guesthouse is gay-owned and just happens to be one of Fort Lauderdale’s hotspots for gay men-only hotels. Who could have seen that coming?

You don’t have to spend a fortune to be at the beachfront in Fort Lauderdale. Snooze is a street crossing away from Central Beach and is one of the most booked beachfront boutique budget hotels in Fort Lauderdale. Walk a further three minutes south and you’ll be at Sebastian Street Beach, Fort Lauderdale’s exclusive gay beach.

The resort doesn’t have a pool, fitness center, or restaurant, but it does have a rooftop bar. What it lacks in facilities it makes up in the room rates. There are five room types to choose from, the top three contain kitchenettes.

Self-described as ‘All gay, all the time,’ Cheston House is ideally located two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and a 15-minute stroll down to Sebastian Street Beach, Fort Lauderdale’s official gay beach.

The ground floor pool area is where all the fun times happen, and clothing is optional.

There are several room choices, from studios to deluxe suites. The larger rooms have a full kitchen, perfect for a dinner party. The rooms are designed to make you feel like you’re staying at a friend’s house.

The Cabanas Guesthouse is located in Wilton Manors, where all the best gay venues are. The venue is clothing optional, and the large heated pool area is where to socialize. The smaller heated pool offers a more intimate relaxation time. There’s a jacuzzi next to the Tiki Bar.

The modern contemporary rooms and suites offer Queen or King beds. Our tip is to upgrade to a waterfront room to get sweeping views of the Fort Lauderdale waterways right on the doorstep. The European-style spa on-site offers day passes to locals and visitors.

Well, surprise, surprise! The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa just happens to be one of the hottest spots for gay men in Fort Lauderdale.

Coconut Bay Resort is nestled along the waterway of Fort Lauderdale just off East Sunrise Boulevard. Even though it’s on the waterway, it’s still only half a block to the main beach. Jump in a taxi and be in the heart of the gay entertainment in ten minutes.

Choose from a studio room or a 1 or 2-bedroom apartment. The apartments have fully equipped kitchens.

The Coconut Bay Resort has an outdoor pool and hot tub, but not a fitness center or onsite restaurant.

Located right on the Atlantic Ocean, the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences is only a 10-minute stroll down the sand to Sebastian Street (gay) beach.

There are two pools. One is family-friendly, the other is adults-only. They’re both on the third floor with uninterrupted views of the ocean. For beach lovers, the hotel provides a dedicated section exclusively for guests.

The rooms are designed in a sophisticated maritime theme and are as luxurious as you’d expect from a 5-star resort, with city, waterways, or ocean views. The larger suites have fully equipped kitchens.

Four Seasons Hotel & Residences is pet-friendly, allowing two pets weighing under 25 lbs each.

For gay sun worshippers, the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale is perfect. It’s right in the heart of Sebastian Street Beach, the city’s official gay beach.

The pool deck on the seventh floor is the place to relax; it’s open from 8 am to 6 pm and has a whirlpool attached. Hire one of the poolside cabanas for your own private retreat for the day. The fitness center is open 24 hours, complete with classes and personal trainers.

The rooms are luxurious and have views of the intercoastal waterways or the Atlantic Ocean. Our tip is to upgrade to the club rooms. You’ll get access to the 8th-floor club lounge for the best sunset views in Fort Lauderdale.

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is directly opposite the Atlantic Ocean on Central Beach and a casual seven-minute stroll south to Sebastian Street (gay) Beach.

The sixth-floor pool deck has private cabanas which can be hired for the day. The views are over the ocean.

Each of the modern, spacious rooms faces the waterways or the Atlantic. It’s a perfect opportunity to burn some Hilton Honors points and upgrade to an ocean-view room.

With three on-site restaurants and a gourmet market, guests won’t need to leave the resort to eat.

The Westin Fort Lauderdale is in a prime location right on Central Beach. Take the walkway over the road from the raised pool area, and you’re on the beach. Head south for six minutes, and you arrive at Sebastian Street (gay) Beach.

The heated pool is open from dawn until dusk, and the 24-hour fitness center faces the Atlantic Ocean — the ultimate view while working out.

Every room contains the signature Westin Heavenly® Bed and has floor-to-ceiling windows. Choose from a resort, waterway, or ocean view.

There are plenty of dining options: three restaurants, a cafe, and a Starbucks.

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, across the road from the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park to the north, is an excellent choice. It’s only four minutes by car to Sebastian Street (gay) Beach or a 10-minute drive to Wilton Manors’ gay party zone.

The lobby pool is open from 7 am to 11 pm, and the fitness center operates 24/7.
The rooms are a modern contemporary design and have park or ocean views. Steelpan restaurant offers Caribbean-American fusion food.

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale welcomes well-behaved pets with no breed or weight restrictions.

The Elita Hotel is part of the Gzella Collection of boutique hotels. It’s ideally located less than a block from Central Beach and a short seven-minute walk south to Sebastian Street (gay) Beach.

The rooms are sleek and sophisticated and contain state-of-the-art technology. Guests can make service requests from their rooms via text, FB Messenger or Email.

There’s no restaurant on-site, but with so many in short walking distance, it’s unnecessary.

Described as comfortable, informal, intimate accommodations, the Coral Reef Guest House is a boutique property. It only has eight rooms, all surrounding the heated pool, which is open 24 hours.

It’s an adults-only property; guests need to be 25 and over to stay here, so feel free to express yourself.

Its location is unique. It’s on one of the tributaries, not the beach, but that’s just over a mile away. It’s only 8 minutes away in a taxi from the gay nightlife scene in Wilton Manors.

For travelers on a budget, La Casa Hotel is an ideal choice. It’s tucked away near the waterways, four blocks from Central Beach. It’s only 10 minutes drive from the gay venues at Wilton Manors and 3 minutes from Sebastian Street (gay) beach.

The rooms have a Spanish-style decor and theme. There’s a small pool, but no fitness center. There’s no on-site restaurant, but it’s unnecessary as so many great ones are within walking distance.