Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina sits on the 17th Street Causeway corridor, the practical heart of the port and convention area, a few minutes from Port Everglades and the Broward County Convention Center. The setting is waterfront and marina-oriented rather than oceanfront, with views of boats and the Intracoastal, an outdoor pool and a full-service hotel feel. It is a favorite for travelers on either side of a cruise, for event attendees and for visitors who want to be near the harbor attractions. The beach is a short ride away, not a walk. In exchange, you get a more central position for the Water Taxi, Pier Sixty-Six, the Mai-Kai and Las Olas, often at a more approachable price than the beachfront resorts.
The 17th Street corridor is the connective tissue of the city's port and marina world. The hotel's neighbors include the Pier Sixty-Six marina, the convention center, the cruise terminals and the Mai-Kai, so the area works well for travelers planning boat-related days or event schedules. Rooms look out over the waterway or the surrounding area, and the pool provides on-site relaxation. It is a full-service Hilton, with on-site dining, fitness and meeting facilities that cater to business and group travelers alongside leisure guests.
The most important planning point is the beach. The hotel does not front the ocean, so a beach day means a short drive or rideshare to the sand, and visitors who want to wake up on the beach will be happier at the beach-strip hotels. That trade-off buys convenience elsewhere: cruise embarkation is minutes away, the airport is close, and the Water Taxi and harbor cruises operate nearby. Many guests use this as a practical pre-cruise or conference base and add a beach visit as a day outing.
Booking notes
Rates tend to track convention calendars and cruise season, with event weeks and winter peak periods commanding higher prices. Check for parking and resort fees, and confirm shuttle options for the port if you are cruising. If you want the water without the beachfront price, this is a sound option, particularly when combined with a Water Taxi pass and an evening at the Mai-Kai or on Las Olas.
Why stay here
- ✓Marina and waterway setting
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Near Port Everglades cruise terminals
- ✓Near the convention center
- ✓On-site dining
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Meeting and event space
- ✓Water Taxi and Mai-Kai nearby
Good questions
Is it on the beach?+
No. It is on the waterfront on the 17th Street corridor, and the beach is a short ride away.
Is it good for cruises?+
Yes. It is a few minutes from Port Everglades and the cruise terminals.
What is nearby?+
The Pier Sixty-Six marina, the convention center, Mai-Kai and the Water Taxi are all close.
