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greater Fort Lauderdale hotels with a spa, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Wednesday to Monday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 16 of the 28 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. The greater Fort Lauderdale selection spans Las Olas & Downtown, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Harbor Beach & Bahia Mar, Galt Ocean Mile, Port Everglades & Convention Center, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hollywood Beach, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Fort Lauderdale Beach: the best first-visit choice when the beach comes first. Pompano Beach: a slower beach holiday with a proper waterfront gathering place. Hollywood Beach: the strongest choice for a beach holiday built around walking. Harbor Beach and Bahia Mar: choose resort beach time over a neighborhood on your doorstep.

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greater Fort Lauderdale hotels with a spa, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. The greater Fort Lauderdale selection spans Las Olas & Downtown, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Harbor Beach & Bahia Mar, Galt Ocean Mile, Port Everglades & Convention Center, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hollywood Beach, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a spa or a hot tub, located in greater Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas & Downtown, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Harbor Beach & Bahia Mar, Galt Ocean Mile, Port Everglades & Convention Center, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hollywood Beach, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach); check-in 2026-12-23, check-out 2026-12-28, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Fort Lauderdale Beach; Pompano Beach; Hollywood Beach; Harbor Beach & Bahia Mar. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-23 to 2026-12-28; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (16 of 28 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach: The best first-visit choice when the beach comes first. Typical $212 a night. Subway: Walk the beachfront.
  • Pompano Beach: A slower beach holiday with a proper waterfront gathering place. Typical $156 a night. Subway: Walk the Fishing Village.
  • Hollywood Beach: The strongest choice for a beach holiday built around walking. Typical $206 a night. Subway: Walk or cycle the Broadwalk.
  • Harbor Beach & Bahia Mar: Choose resort beach time over a neighborhood on your doorstep. Typical $295 a night. Subway: BCT 40 serves Seabreeze Boulevard and Ocean Drive.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Sea Club Resort — 3-star, independent

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port — 3-star, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

3. Riverside Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach — 3-star, Choice Hotels

5. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port — 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn

6. SpringHill Suites Marriott Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port — 3-star, SpringHill Suites by Marriott

More hotels in the area (22)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026
  1. Sea Club Resort, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    #1 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Beach

    Sea Club Resort

    3-star · Independent

    $116a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A very low-rate beach location with included parking, only if upkeep is secondary. You accept serious recurring cleanliness and maintenance complaints; redevelopment uncertainty. Seven minutes' walk to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 25 minutes' walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach at Las Olas Boulevard.

    $27/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $313 vs $366 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $578 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port, Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach
    #2 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port

    3-star · Fairfield Inn by Marriott

    $204a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Comfortable airport overnights with included breakfast and a complimentary 24-hour FLL shuttle. You accept hourly departures need planning; parking and cruise transfers cost extra.

    $42/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $443 vs $527 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,021 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Riverside Hotel, Las Olas & Downtown
    #3 of 6 · Las Olas & Downtown

    Riverside Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $218a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Historic Las Olas character with restaurants, Riverwalk and water taxis close at hand. You accept room sizes vary substantially; confirm pool availability and fees. Two minutes' walk to Las Olas Boulevard shopping and dining, ten minutes' walk to NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.

    $97/night less than Booking.com (25%)

    Axel $572 vs $766 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,088 all in for 5 nights, of which $141 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, Galt Ocean Mile
    #4 of 6 · Galt Ocean Mile

    Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

    3-star · Choice Hotels

    $236a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Clean, modern rooms for a quieter beach break without a busy resort atmosphere. You accept not beachfront; dining-strip trips and valet cost extra. 25 minutes' walk to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

    $39/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $463 vs $541 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,180 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port, Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach
    #5 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach

    Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port

    3-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $252a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Walkable Dania Pointe dining and friendly staff for a practical airport overnight. You accept uneven upkeep, noisy air-conditioning and separately charged breakfast and parking.

    $20/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $247 vs $287 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,260 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. SpringHill Suites Marriott Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port, Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach
    #6 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach

    SpringHill Suites Marriott Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port

    3-star · SpringHill Suites by Marriott

    $253a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Roomy suites and included breakfast near Dania Pointe's walkable dining. You accept uneven upkeep and check-in; parking and cruise transfers cost extra.

    $7/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $729 vs $744 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,263 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

16 of 28 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$97/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $489 vs $683 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  2. 2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Hotel · Port Everglades · 3-star$101/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $588 vs $790 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  3. 3. Riverside Hotel · Las Olas · 3-star$97/night less than Booking.com (25%)

    Axel $572 vs $766 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  4. 4. Club Wyndham Sea Gardens · Pompano Beach · 3-star$80/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $472 vs $632 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  5. 5. Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$63/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $495 vs $621 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  6. 6. La Costa Beach Club · Pompano Beach · 3-star$56/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $447 vs $559 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  7. 7. Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel · Port Everglades · 4-star$55/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $529 vs $638 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  8. 8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $443 vs $527 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

22 more
  1. 1. Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel · Port Everglades · 4-star$55/night less than Expedia (17%)$261Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  2. 2. Hollywood Beach Tower · Hollywood Beach · 3-star$261Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  3. 3. La Costa Beach Club · Pompano Beach · 3-star$56/night less than Expedia (20%)$276Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  4. 4. Tru By Hilton Pompano Beach Pier · Pompano Beach · 2-star$299Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  5. 5. Club Wyndham Sea Gardens · Pompano Beach · 3-star$80/night less than Expedia (25%)$304Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  6. 6. Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$63/night less than Expedia (20%)$305Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  7. 7. Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 4-star$305Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  8. 8. Costa Hollywood Beach Resort · Hollywood Beach · 4-star$312Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  9. 9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Hotel · Port Everglades · 3-star$101/night less than Expedia (26%)$322Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  10. 10. Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach / Oceanfront · Pompano Beach · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (7%)$331Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  11. 11. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano · Galt Ocean Mile · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (6%)$347Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  12. 12. The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$97/night less than Expedia (28%)$387Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  13. 13. Club Wyndham Santa Barbara · Pompano Beach · 3-star$395Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  14. 14. Beach House Fort Lauderdale, A Hilton Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$431Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  15. 15. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club · Harbor Beach · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (14%)$496Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  16. 16. W Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$498Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  17. 17. Hollywood Beach Marriott · Hollywood Beach · 4-star$500Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  18. 18. Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66) · Harbor Beach · 5-star$47/night less than Expedia (10%)$506Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  19. 19. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort · Hollywood Beach · 4-star$579Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  20. 20. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa · Harbor Beach · 4-star$601Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  21. 21. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 5-star$976Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  22. 22. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 5-star$1,046Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
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