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greater Fort Lauderdale hotels with free cancellation, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, 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 22 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.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: the easiest small-town beach holiday, especially for families and couples. Fort Lauderdale Airport and Dania Beach: a sensible stopover, but not a substitute for staying by the sea. Las Olas and Downtown: stay here for restaurants, river walks and evenings beyond the beach. Harbor Beach and Bahia Mar: choose resort beach time over a neighborhood on your doorstep.

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greater Fort Lauderdale hotels with free cancellation, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

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 2027-01-08, check-out 2027-01-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; Fort Lauderdale Airport & Dania Beach; Las Olas & Downtown; 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 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10; 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 22 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Las Olas & Downtown: Stay here for restaurants, river walks and evenings beyond the beach. Typical $208 a night. Subway: Walk Las Olas and Riverwalk.
  • 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. Ocean Beach Club Hotel — 3-star, independent

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

3. Rolo Beach Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. Caribbean Resort by the Ocean — 3-star, independent

5. The Garden Hotel & Resort — 4-star, independent

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

More hotels in the area (16)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 8 to 10, 2027
  1. Ocean Beach Club Hotel, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
    #1 of 6 · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

    Ocean Beach Club Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $182a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $364 all in for 2 nights, of which $23 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Ocean Beach Palace Hotel and Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $183a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $365 all in for 2 nights, of which $23 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Rolo Beach Hotel, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    #3 of 6 · Fort Lauderdale Beach

    Rolo Beach Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $217a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A quieter, lower-rate beach base with strong cleanliness and renovated room options. You accept older Traditional rooms, limited reception and no elevators. Six minutes' walk to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 25 minutes' walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach at Las Olas Boulevard.

    $4/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $435 vs $442 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $435 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Caribbean Resort by the Ocean, Hollywood Beach
    #4 of 6 · Hollywood Beach

    Caribbean Resort by the Ocean

    3-star · Independent

    $218a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Useful kitchens and friendly staff half a block from the beach. You accept tiki-bar noise, limited paid parking and no on-site pool.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $436 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. The Garden Hotel & Resort, Galt Ocean Mile
    #5 of 6 · Galt Ocean Mile

    The Garden Hotel & Resort

    4-star · Independent

    $227a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Three heated pools and an adults-only section without a beachfront premium. You accept variable soundproofing and upkeep; limited paid parking.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $454 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

    3-star · Choice Hotels

    $259a night · Jan 8 to 10

    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.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $519 all in for 2 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 22 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  2. 2. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  3. 3. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  4. 4. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  5. 5. Sun Tower Hotel & Suites on the Beach · Galt Ocean Mile · 3-star$70/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $708 vs $848 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  6. 6. 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 Jan 8 to 10

  7. 7. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach · Harbor Beach · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $511 vs $593 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, 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 Jan 8 to 10

  8. 8. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club · Harbor Beach · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $845 vs $983 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

16 more
  1. 1. Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 4-star$289Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  2. 2. Ocean Manor Beach Hotel · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 3-star$27/night less than Booking.com (11%)$301Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  3. 3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (16%)$312Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  4. 4. Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 4-star$146/night less than Expedia (39%)$323Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  5. 5. Tides Inn Hotel · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · 3-star$354Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  6. 6. Sun Tower Hotel & Suites on the Beach · Galt Ocean Mile · 3-star$70/night less than Expedia (17%)$354Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  7. 7. SpringHill Suites Marriott Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$7/night less than Expedia (2%)$365Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  8. 8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown · Las Olas · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (12%)$382Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  9. 9. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach · Harbor Beach · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (14%)$382Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  10. 10. Element by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown · Las Olas · 3-star$396Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  11. 11. Beach House Fort Lauderdale, A Hilton Resort · Fort Lauderdale Beach · 4-star$401Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  12. 12. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port · Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (14%)$402Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  13. 13. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club · Harbor Beach · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (14%)$429Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  14. 14. Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach / Oceanfront · Pompano Beach · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (7%)$482Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  15. 15. Pier Sixty-Six (Pier 66) · Harbor Beach · 5-star$47/night less than Expedia (10%)$486Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  16. 16. Riverside Hotel · Las Olas · 3-star$97/night less than Booking.com (25%)$1,067Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
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