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This was a great resort property with all the things you would expect; Fine dining, bar, pool service, convenience store and shops. Room was spacious and comfortable. Pillows could be replaced and elevators a bit slow. Property is slightly dated and showing its age, but still maintained well. Pool does need a bit more cleaning. Would definitely come back!

Just back from four days at the Marriott Harbor Beach in Ft. Lauderdale for a mix of business and a family vacation. The location is right on the ocean and very convenient—close to the airport, within walking distance of the main drag in Ft. Lauderdale, and only 15 minutes to the Brightline rail if you want to head north or south for the day. Other than the usual traffic, we had no complaints; it is the kind of place where you don’t even need to leave the resort area. **Check-in and Service** Check-in can get pretty busy, but they have two separate areas: one for Bonvoy Elite members and one for everyone else. The staff throughout the stay were friendly and very nice—shout out to Stephanie and Izzy, who were both super helpful. On a couple of the days, they had warm chocolate chip cookies at the desk (including when we checked in), which was a nice touch after the drive from the airport. Unfortunately, one of our rooms was not ready until very late in the afternoon. **Beach and Amenities** The views of the beach are amazing. There are plenty of beach chairs included, with clam shells and cabanas available for rent. The same goes for the pool and hot tubs; the pool is very large with plenty of room for all the guests, and we had no issues getting chairs or towels throughout the day. The restroom and locker facilities nearby are also very convenient. For activities, they have tennis and pickleball courts with equipment available for use, as well as kayaks and jet skis for rent. The gym is large, has plenty of equipment, and overlooks the pool. I also found it very easy to go for a walk or run near the hotel and along the beach. **Dining and Food** There are several restaurants, bars, and coffee spots on-site we tried the following: * **Sea Level: Their beachfront restaurant. We ate here a few times; you can sit inside or outdoors overlooking the ocean. They even have live music some nights and a bar right there. * **Riva: We had breakfast here each morning and it was very good. They offer a full buffet, a continental option, or a menu to order from. * **HB Fresh: A very convenient and friendly spot to grab soft-serve yogurt, shakes, premade sandwiches, and salads. The staff were excellent and it was great for a quick bite. * **Starbucks: There is one on-site that always looked busy, though we didn't try it. The lobby is quite large with lots of seating, which is perfect for enjoying the live music near the indoor bar, people-watching, or just passing the time. **Parking and Events** There is a large parking deck under the hotel, but be aware that the ceiling is low if you are driving a large vehicle. Also, note that the hotel does charge for both self-parking and valet. All in all, it is a great place to stay and relax. It is also apparently a popular spot for conferences, weddings, and proms—we saw all of those events during our stay, which was actually very entertaining.

First day here #1 website says 2 pools neglects to tell you the second pool can only be used if you go to the Spa! #2. 1/4 of chairs are reserved only which really limits chair availability. #3 Friday night they had a PROM which limited restaurant and overall enjoyment of hotel. Hotel does not care about other guests Would NOT recommend! Beach was nice..pool overly crowded…

Great resort with spacious rooms. The food is delicious with an amazing staff around every corner. I really liked the location near to bars and restaurants plus the airport is nearby.

We enjoyed the entire stay. Had room service, spa day, dinner at 30/30, used valet service everything was wonderful. Staff was excellent. Amazing views of the beach. Excellent location as well.