A continental breakfast is served daily at the hotel. It offers a clothing optional courtyard with two 24-hour pools, a spacious hot tub and a modern gym. Worthington Guest House – this all-male gay resort is 5 blocks from Fort Lauderdale’s Sebastian Beach.
Special Offer! Sign up with misterb&b and you will receive a free $25 credit to use on your first booking! Prices are generally comparable to budget hotels, especially if you’re willing to get a room in a shared apartment or home. Both companies have inclusive policies and support the LGBT community. There are many sites for apartment rentals including Airbnb and Vrbo. Wilton Manors is nearby, which offers numerous gay restaurants, attractions and clubs. An on-site pool and hot tub are also featured. Relax at the on-site spa, which offers massage services, hair studio, and nail care services. The Grand Resort – 10 minutes’ walk from Sebastian Street Gay Beach. The resort is a 5-minute walk from high-end shopping, restaurants and lively Sebastian Street. Alcazar guests can relax on a sun lounger poolside or visit the 12-man hot tub. Some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette and views of the pool. The hotel also offers bike hire.Īlcazar Resort – Rooms have modern furnishings and room-darkening curtains. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Clothing-Optional HotelsĬheston House – a clothing optional guesthouse set in the Fort Lauderdale Beach district. Las Olas Boulevard’s unique shops and restaurants are 15-minute drive. The rooftop pool offers panoramic views of the city as well as intracoastal views of the waterway, while the spa provides massages, manicures, and a number of other services. The W Hotel Fort Lauderdale – located right on the beach and offers excellent views from the outdoor terrace overlooking the beachfront. Accommodations are offered for a variety of budgets. Second perhaps to Palm Springs on the West Coast, Fort Lauderdale boasts roughly 15 gay-specific guest houses, hotels and resorts. You’ll find more gay hotels and resorts in Fort Lauderdale than just about any place on the planet. Visitors can skip the rental and between biking around or getting an Uber or Lyft, you can experience all the city has to offer without the burden of a rental and parking. There are numerous stations located along the beachfront area of the city, and it’s a great alternative to traveling by car. The city recently installed a bike-share program, which allows visitors to easily rent a bike to get around the city. It’s worth noting that Fort Lauderdale isn’t particularly walkable, so you’ll likely need transportation to get around. An Uber or Lyft ride from Miami airport to Fort Lauderdale will cost around $25 – $35 and takes 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. If you fly into Miami, you can actually take the Tri-Rail from the airport to Fort Lauderdale. Many hotels also have free shuttle service form the airport, so check before you arrive. Transportation & Airport Transferįort Lauderdale has its own international airport, just a 15-20-minute drive to most parts of the city.
These days there are plenty of 20 and 30-something year-olds that call Fort Lauderdale home or come to visit each year.
While there is still a thriving community of mid-age and retirees, the demographic of its residents and visitors has drastically shifted downward. The local authorities and tourism bureau have worked tirelessly over the past few years to better understand the specific needs of the trans community and ensure that their city has what it takes to provide for the community.įort Lauderdale long had a reputation of being a place where only the older generation of LGBT people came to live and visit. Wilton Manors is an area just northwest of downtown and it’s here you’ll find most of the LGBT-specific venues in town.įort Lauderdale has also come out in front purposefully welcoming trans travelers, setting them apart from most LGBT-friendly destinations. It should come as no surprise that Fort Lauderdale boasts a lively gay neighborhood given its large population of LGBT residents.