Secluded on a quarter-mile-long private beach (one of the largest in South Florida), this resort offers Jet Skiing, snorkeling, and diving less than two miles from Port Everglades. Guests play tennis, swim in the ocean or a lagoon-style pool, and escape the sun in beachfront cabanas at this expansive resort with lots of water sports and a tremendous health spa. Guestrooms all have plush bedding and high-speed Internet access, and many have balconies with views of the pool, the Intracoastal Waterway (and its cruising yachts), or the ocean.

Essentially reinvented by a $40 million renovation completed in 2001, the 16-acre oceanfront resort attracts families, couples, and cruise-ship passengers departing or arriving at Port Everglades 1.5 miles away. It's large enough to be both tranquil and lively. Tranquility is exemplified by a floral-flavored marble lobby washed by gentle waterfall sounds. Liveliness takes the form of all-day family activities and myriad water sports. The private beach, 75 yards deep and 0.25 miles long, is accessible by wood stairways leading up and over a low dune thickly planted with sea grape. Because it's private, the beach affords guests exceptional space for lounge chairs--some with folding canvas shades--and volleyball games. Bordered by rock-waterfall gardens and ringed by palm trees, the heated, 8,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool provides an alternative to the beach. Just above the sand on a sprawling wood deck are 50 private beachfront cabanas (fee) shaded by palm trees and equipped with showers, televisions, ceiling fans, and lounge chairs for sunbathing on the deck. A public "water bus" transports passengers around Fort Lauderdale's inland waterways from mid-morning to after midnight, stopping at 20 locations such as restaurants and shopping centers. One stop is only two blocks from the hotel. The water bus runs on a schedule, which is available at the concierge desk. Ticket options include a bargain-price all-day fare.

** Parking: There is a $22.60 per day charge for Self-Parking at the resort and a $26.50 per day charge for Valet Parking. Rates are subject to change.

Dining

3030 Ocean - Chic bistro with ocean view serving dinner and specializing in regional seafood.

Riva - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring Italian fare. Breakfast buffet as well as à la carte choices. Sunday brunch.

Cascades - Poolside bar and café serving sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and tropical drinks. Inside and covered-terrace seating.

 

Facilities
Enter a realm of elegance, of uncommon convenience and extraordinary surroundings ... to the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Tucked away on 16 sun-drenched oceanfront acres, it boasts an irresistible list of indulgent pastimes, superior meeting space and outstanding service. So close to the chic dining, boutiques and art galleries of Fort Lauderdale's celebrated Beach Promenade and Las Olas Boulevard ... and so close to perfection.
Hotel Features

The 24,000-square-foot health-and-beauty spa includes its own private, heated lagoon pool, with music piped under water, surrounded by padded wood lounge chairs and umbrellas on a sundeck containing a five-person spa tub.

The spa offers beauty services, massage, and body, facial, and hydrotherapy treatments. It contains men's and women's saunas, steam rooms, and lounges next to five-person spas; a spa-cuisine cafe; and a unisex "relaxation room" with a juice/fruit bar. Also offered within the spa are a state-of-the-art fitness center and a workout room offering spinning, Pilates, yoga, and other classes.

Complimentary activities at the resort include water aerobics, limbo contests, arts and crafts, and a Saturday night "dive-in" movie by the pool. For children ages 5-12, there are half- and full-day supervised activity programs through the “Beachside Buddies” program.

 

 

Recreation

The resort includes five lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, and a dive shop. Scuba-diving lessons are conducted for children as young as 5 (fee) A water-sports center rents out snorkeling and scuba diving gear, catamarans, Jet Skis, speedboats, kayaks, boogie boards, surf boards, metal detectors, and shelling nets and arranges parasailing flights and outrigger-canoe tours. Bicycles are also available for rent.

Room

The resort offers 636 guestrooms in a 15-story tower. Rooms feature triple-sheeted beds with down comforters and five down pillows. Many rooms have balconies furnished with two chairs and a small table. All guestrooms provide two high-speed Internet connections (surcharge): one via a desk dataport and the other through Web TV with a wireless keyboard.

SEASON	STD
13-Oct-08 to 18-Dec-08	£181
19-Dec-08 to 18-Apr-09	£289
19-Apr-09 to 21-May-09	£194
22-May-09 to 27-Sep-09	£135
28-Sep-09 to 23-Dec-09	£194

Rates are per room per night

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