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greater Fort Lauderdale hotels with free cancellation, 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 20 of the 41 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. 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.

Pompano Beach: a slower beach holiday with a proper waterfront gathering place. Fort Lauderdale Airport and Dania Beach: a sensible stopover, but not a substitute for staying by the sea. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: the easiest small-town beach holiday, especially for families and couples. Hollywood Beach: the strongest choice for a beach holiday built around walking.

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greater Fort Lauderdale hotels with free cancellation, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

Every rate below could be cancelled free when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link confirms the current terms before you book. 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 whose rate for these dates could be cancelled free, 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: Pompano Beach; Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach; Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; Hollywood Beach. 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 (20 of 41 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Pompano Beach: A slower beach holiday with a proper waterfront gathering place. Typical $156 a night. Subway: Walk the Fishing Village.
  • Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach: A sensible stopover, but not a substitute for staying by the sea. Typical $176 a night. Subway: BCT 1 serves Federal Highway and 4 serves Dania Beach Boulevard.
  • Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: The easiest small-town beach holiday, especially for families and couples. Typical $151 a night. Subway: Walk around Anglin's Square.
  • Hollywood Beach: The strongest choice for a beach holiday built around walking. Typical $206 a night. Subway: Walk or cycle the Broadwalk.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Motel 6 Dania Beach — 2-star, Motel 6

2. Motel 6 Fort Lauderdale, FL — 2-star, Motel 6

3. Ocean Mile Hotel — 2-star, independent

4. Ocean Beach Palace Hotel and Suites — 3-star, independent

5. Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Hotel & Suites — 3-star, independent

6. Ocean Beach Club Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (35)

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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. Motel 6 Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach
    #1 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach

    Motel 6 Dania Beach

    2-star · Motel 6

    $126a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Bare-bones airport proximity with free pet stays and parking for drivers prioritizing cost. You accept recurring cleanliness, pest, maintenance and reservation problems.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $628 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Motel 6 Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach
    #2 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach

    Motel 6 Fort Lauderdale, FL

    2-star · Motel 6

    $136a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A low-rate roadside overnight for drivers bringing pets, with free parking. You accept inconsistent rooms and odors; no elevator.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $682 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Ocean Mile Hotel, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
    #3 of 6 · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

    Ocean Mile Hotel

    2-star · Independent

    $139a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A low-rate beach-area option with free parking and selected kitchenette rooms. You accept inconsistent cleanliness, faulty fittings and limited overnight assistance.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $697 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Ocean Beach Palace Hotel and Suites, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
    #4 of 6 · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

    Ocean Beach Palace Hotel and Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $140a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Lower-rate beach-area studios with kitchen options, breakfast and a heated pool. You accept traffic and air-conditioning noise, uneven rooms and extra fees.

    $45/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $335 vs $426 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $699 all in for 5 nights, of which $57 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Hotel & Suites, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
    #5 of 6 · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

    Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Hotel & Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $156a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Included parking and in-room food preparation near the beach for budget-minded drivers. You accept dated rooms, uneven maintenance and an A1A crossing.

    $25/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $292 vs $343 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $779 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Ocean Beach Club Hotel, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
    #6 of 6 · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

    Ocean Beach Club Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $160a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A lower-rate pool-and-beach base with breakfast and kitchenette options. You accept traffic noise, busy-road crossing and extra fees.

    $49/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $339 vs $436 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $801 all in for 5 nights, of which $57 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

20 of 41 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$161/night less than Expedia (41%)

    Axel $470 vs $793 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  2. 2. Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 4-star$146/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $453 vs $745 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  3. 3. Sands Harbor Resort and Marina · Pompano Beach · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $279 vs $379 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 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. Home2 Suites by Hilton Pompano Beach Pier · Pompano Beach · 3-star$104/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $621 vs $828 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  6. 6. Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton · Harbor Beach · 4-star$120/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $819 vs $1,059 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  7. 7. Ocean Beach Club Hotel · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 3-star$49/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $339 vs $436 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  8. 8. Ocean Beach Palace Hotel and Suites · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 3-star$45/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $335 vs $426 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

35 more
  1. 1. Oasis Hotel · Port Everglades · 2-star$186Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  2. 2. Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach · Pompano Beach · 2-star$204Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  3. 3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (16%)$204Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  4. 4. Caribbean Resort by the Ocean · Hollywood Beach · 3-star$212Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  5. 5. Rolo Beach Hotel · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$216Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  6. 6. The Garden Hotel & Resort · Galt Ocean Mile · 4-star$231Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  7. 7. Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach · Galt Ocean Mile · 3-star$39/night less than Expedia (14%)$236Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  8. 8. HYATT house Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$239Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  9. 9. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (14%)$252Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  10. 10. SpringHill Suites Marriott Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$7/night less than Expedia (2%)$253Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  11. 11. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach · Harbor Beach · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (14%)$260Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  12. 12. Hollywood Beach Tower · Hollywood Beach · 3-star$261Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  13. 13. Beachcomber Resort & Club · Pompano Beach · 4-star$268Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  14. 14. Sands Harbor Resort and Marina · Pompano Beach · 3-star$50/night less than Expedia (26%)$273Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  15. 15. La Costa Beach Club · Pompano Beach · 3-star$56/night less than Expedia (20%)$276Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  16. 16. Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 4-star$146/night less than Expedia (39%)$279Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  17. 17. Hotel Sheldon · Hollywood Beach · 3-star$292Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  18. 18. Tru By Hilton Pompano Beach Pier · Pompano Beach · 2-star$299Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  19. 19. Best Florida Resort Hotel · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 2-star$301Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  20. 20. Club Wyndham Sea Gardens · Pompano Beach · 3-star$80/night less than Expedia (25%)$304Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  21. 21. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown · Las Olas · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (12%)$308Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  22. 22. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina · Port Everglades · 4-star$81/night less than Expedia (19%)$325Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  23. 23. Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise · Port Everglades · 3-star$336Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  24. 24. The Surf Hollywood Beach · Hollywood Beach · 2-star$351Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  25. 25. Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$161/night less than Expedia (41%)$352Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  26. 26. Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale · Las Olas · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (9%)$358Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  27. 27. Home2 Suites by Hilton Pompano Beach Pier · Pompano Beach · 3-star$104/night less than Expedia (25%)$391Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  28. 28. Tides Inn Hotel · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 3-star$395Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  29. 29. Club Wyndham Santa Barbara · Pompano Beach · 3-star$395Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  30. 30. Beach House Fort Lauderdale, A Hilton Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$431Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  31. 31. Hotel Maren Fort Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton · Harbor Beach · 4-star$120/night less than Expedia (23%)$489Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  32. 32. W Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$498Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  33. 33. Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66) · Harbor Beach · 5-star$47/night less than Expedia (10%)$506Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  34. 34. The Diane Oceanfront Suites · Hollywood Beach · 2-star$588Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  35. 35. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa · Harbor Beach · 4-star$601Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
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