Weston is the planned suburb that sits against the Everglades on the west side of Broward County, and the Home2 Suites by Hilton Weston Ft. Lauderdale puts you right at the point where the suburbs end and the marsh begins. The brand's all-suite format means a separate sleeping area, a kitchenette and a bit more room than a standard hotel room, which suits families and travelers staying several nights. From here Sawgrass Recreation Park and its airboat rides on US 27 are a short drive, and Everglades Holiday Park on Griffin Road is not far beyond. The hotel is also within reach of Fort Lauderdale beaches and the port, usually about forty minutes to an hour depending on traffic, so it can anchor a trip that mixes beach days with a morning in the marsh. Weston Town Center, with restaurants and shops, is close. Rates vary with season and local demand, and the winter months are the busiest. Confirm details such as breakfast, parking and pool access when you book before you reserve.
The case for Weston is convenience for the Broward side of the Everglades. If you plan an airboat ride at Sawgrass or Holiday Park, staying here saves a long drive from the beach and lets you start early. The Gator Nights evening airboat tour at Sawgrass pairs well with this base, since you can return to a quiet hotel rather than drive late along busy highways. Suites with kitchens make it easy to handle breakfast and snacks, which is a real bonus on days that start at sunrise.
What you give up is the beach. Weston is a suburb, and the sand is a drive away. Nightlife is limited, and the area is car-oriented. If your trip is mostly about the coast, stay in Fort Lauderdale and use a transport-included tour for the Everglades. If your trip is split, consider two nights in Weston and two at the beach. Also note that Weston has a polished suburban feel, with pleasant shopping and dining but not much local color.
Make it work
Book the early airboat slot, bring repellent and sun protection, and keep a cooler in the car for water. Plan the evening around the town center for dinner. Compare rates with other Weston hotels and the beach, and review the cancellation terms at booking because they vary by rate.
Why stay here
- ✓All-suite rooms with kitchenettes
- ✓Short drive to Sawgrass Recreation Park
- ✓Near Everglades Holiday Park on Griffin Road
- ✓Close to Weston Town Center dining
- ✓About an hour from Fort Lauderdale beaches
- ✓Breakfast offered, confirm what is included
- ✓Good for families and longer stays
- ✓Parking and pool, confirm at booking
Good questions
How close is it to Sawgrass Recreation Park?+
A short drive along US 27. Check the route and traffic for your departure time.
Is it near the Fort Lauderdale beaches?+
The beaches are a drive away, typically forty minutes to an hour depending on traffic.
Do rooms have kitchens?+
The brand is known for all-suite rooms with kitchenettes. Confirm the room details when you book.
