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Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,964 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida · 0.5 mi to the sand
Upscale lodging with private beach access & 2 pools, plus breezy dining & an oceanside bar.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
- Phone (954) 525-4000
- Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The private beach is expansive, peaceful, and exceptionally well maintained — a rare and valuable feature in Fort Lauderdale.”
“The location is fantastic, offering stunning ocean views and easy access to both relaxation and nearby attractions.”
What couples highlight
“Overall, we had a beautiful, relaxing stay and would highly recommend this resort to other families looking for an upscale, convenient beach getaway!”
“The beach bar was much better and the bartender went out of his way to serve us despite being in closing mode.”
“This was a beautiful hotel right on the beach.”
From the reviews
Nuno our beach server was the best of the best!! Never have I had someone who worked so hard to make sure we had the best vacation. He took care of us and our kids all week long making sure they stayed hydrated and surprised them with lots of delicious fruit. Couldn’t have asked for a better server.
This beautiful four-star beachfront resort is truly a standout. The private beach is expansive, peaceful, and exceptionally well maintained — a rare and valuable feature in Fort Lauderdale. The location is fantastic, offering stunning ocean views and easy access to both relaxation and nearby attractions.
We recently stayed at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort for a family vacation with our two children (ages 8 and 4), and we had a wonderful time! The weather was absolutely perfect, which made enjoying the resort's amazing amenities even better.
Our recent stay at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort was fantastic, and the amazing staff truly made our experience memorable. I would like to give a special shoutout to Jessie and Marcos at the pool.
Getting married at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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