Fort Lauderdale hotels near Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Cons: Nothing it was great! Was originally booked at the W. It was awful we left and went here and couldn’t have been happier

Cons: Restaurant seemed a bit Galban hearted and lacked sole - being picky but bar AC was way too cold

Cons: No in room coffee maker.

Cons: The building is under construction, which started fairly early (8 a.m.) so that wasn't our favorite. It was a bummer because that affected the on-site sushi restaurant as well as the fitness center (both were closed for the stay). Beach chair rentals are included in the resort fee, which is great- except that the attendant on the last day came up to us several times in a two-hour frame to let us know they "close" at 5 (or that they fold up the chairs then) and wasn't very friendly about it.

Cons: Add Heat To Rooms in the winter months

Cons: Slow internet

Cons: I didn't like that I had to wait at minimum a half an hour for them to find my reservation . I also didn't like for the room to be a junior suite it was very small and uncomfortable . For the amount of money spenr s basic room at the Marriott was much more comfortable .

Cons: I did not like the fact that they charge additional $40 per day per room for absolutely nothing, i booked from Sonesta and managed to get a late check out, once arrived they say they didn't hear about it and said additional $$$ if???. i stay only in top hotels and nowhere ever i got to talk about money like in the Sonesta. it was ok but i will no come back.

Cons: EVERYTHING. I would not stay here, they are not accomodating,the staff is rude and inconsiderate. There sheets were terrible, and the room was dirty.

Cons: Asked for assistance in booking an Everglades day trip, was told by front desk they would give a ring back but failed to do so. (We actually found a great restaurant called the Royal Pig on Las Olas blvd, the waiter introduced us to a fellow who chartered trips, so worked out well for us. Beach x the street, rough crossing with construction and traffic

Cons: The service specially for the breakfast was very poor

Cons: Don't worth the $200+ a night rate I paid. It looks and feels like an old Holiday Inn that was renovated. The view from the rooms of the beach is only a half view as the building is blocking the rest. The carpet was stained. The shower had mold on the grout and caulked in areas. The A/C only kicked on when it wanted to. The pool is the size of an above-ground pool. I paid the rate because the reviews and pictures looked appeasing but it turned out to be a front. Also, it is not an adult only hotel; many, many families present and being very loud and obnoxious. 2-star rating. Only stay here if you find a rate for under $100 a night. Very, very disappointed.

Cons: Seemed a little too "uppity" for our family. It always seemed as if someone was looking for a tip. My husband went down to get a luggage cart to take our bags downstairs and the guy wouldn't let him have the cart. Said it was a "liability". I've been to a lot of hotels and always used my own luggage cart. It's not a liability for heavens sake. It just means someone won't get a tip. Also the bed was not very comfortable but that's just a personal opinion. It could be very comfortable to someone else.

Cons: Slight access issues, but once you've stayed there you figure it out and its fine, the location offsets any access challenges.

Cons: The pool was sort of small though. I would have liked a microwave as well though. Restaurant in hotel was kind of expensive so we never ate there.

Cons: Outrages parking cost.

Cons: Breakfast at the hotel resturant cost us a pretty penny.

Cons: Restaurant was very expensive

Cons: This trip was much more stressful than it should’ve been, and that was due to GetARoom’s overall communication to us on changes, and customer support to help resolve the issue. We were informed less than 12 hours before our departing flight that our reservation at the initial hotel I had reserved, the Sonesta Ft. Lauderdale, was overbooked and would need to contact customer service to resolve. After waiting on hold for over 30mins during my initial attempts to contact customer service, I replied with an email; to which I still received no response or confirmation for over an hour. At that point I contacted Kayak directly as this reservation was apparently booked with GetARoom via Kayak. When reaching a Kayak representative they finally connected me with a GetARoom representative. At that time I expressed my level of frustration and expectations for the alternative hotel that we would need to stay in. In doing so, I was then informed that GetARoom was actually notified of the overbooking on Tuesday (3/30), and yet we were still not even informed of this until Wednesday (3/31) at 7:17pm; less than 12 hours before our departing flight. When speaking to the representative I asked to be guaranteed at least an equal quality or better hotel, and some sort of discount due to the inconvenience. She informed me 2-3 times that I could choose not to accept the alternate hotel and receive a full refund. This is not acceptable as being the only resolution, especially since most airlines do not permit you to change flights within 24 hours, let alone less than 12 hours. At this time I requested to speak to a supervisor and was informed she was the highest member of authority and that was the best that could be done. After being on the phone and hold with her for over 89 minutes, we were finally confirmed our alternate reservations at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina, to which she stated no discount could be given because it was a nicer & more expensive hotel than the Sonesta. The entire reason we chose the Sonesta was due to an ocean view and location to entertainment & restaurants. Additionally, due to the location of our alternate hotel, we were forced to spend over $225 throughout the weekend in transportation that otherwise would not have been necessary. Furthermore, the “marina view” we received at the Hilton was nothing more than a balcony overlooking the hotel pool, and the ability to see a few boats. The quality of the Hilton, also, was less than desirable, and I have photos showing this. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience given the timing and lack of communication regarding changes to our reservation. Not only was I inconvenienced at the last minute and forced to scramble to secure a hotel, but it took time away that could’ve been spent with my family before leaving. Not only does this add to the already poor reviews GetARoom appears to have, but it also reflects very poorly for Kayak, to which I will also share my experience with them. I would hope after hearing about this experience and the additional costs we incurred due to location change that some sort of reimbursement/ discount can be applied to help remedy this.

Cons: Late night front desk. Too busy talking to even acknowledge u were standing there. Asked for 2 bottles of water when came back from dinner show. During day they just handed u a bottle from under front desk. Was told the would send them right up. Asked at 10:30 p.m. no water at 11 p.m. called front desk and asked not to bring them as we were going to bed and was told ok. Knock on door at 11:35 with 2 bottles of water. Really an hour and 5 minutes to get what they could of handed us at front desk.

Cons: The pool Is very very small and it is a crowded area Not enough beach chairs for people but we still had to pay $35/day resort fee ... for what?? I have no idea.

Cons: Rooms are starting to run down already - maids screaming in the hallway - room not very clean

Cons: I have NO complaints. They exeeded my expectations.

Cons: Nothing negative

Cons: Cost of drinks.

Cons: The bathroom in the room had a vented window that opens up toward the bed which does not allow for much privacy while using the bathroom

Cons: No one was at the elevator to the beach so anyone could use the pool and they did. It was ridiculously crowded with people not even staying at the hotel. I had the choice to pay more for a resort fee (35.00+10.00) for chairs on the beach except there were none. The bathroom door was a slider w a 2" gap along w shutters that faced the room which didn't close properly so little privacy in the restroom. The carpet was worn and rippled. The worst of it was the parking: 39.00 a day but at 9pm my partner was called into work. I wanted to return alone but they informed me I'd pay 39.00 + 25.00 for the time we had been there. 64.00 for one day is ridiculous. No self parking, so one is at the mercy of the valet Mafia. Never again. I am a Starwood member and have stayed at many of their properties but this was the worst experience I've ever had.

Cons: Resort hits you with lots of fees

Cons: I don't like being quoted a price on kayak.com paying that price and then having to pay a resort fee when I get there....especially when I don't know what my $60 resort fee got me. There were towels at the pool. Was that it? Went across the street to the beach, we swam and layed on lounge chairs under an umbrella...then a hotel staffer sats we either need to pay... $20/umbrella or $6/chair....why did I pay $60 in resort fees and I can't use a chair? No airport shuttle and outright dishonesty on pricing. I may stay there again, but I'm never paying a resort fee with no benefits again.

Cons: Easily the worst front desk staff I have ever dealt with. The guy that checked me in was a total jerk. He was snotty and not helpful. He wasn't helpful or kind at any point in my trip. Also. The parking cost is INSANE. Over 30 a night, and they tried to charge me twice.

Cons: $30 a day resort fee.

Cons: Pool was too crowded. No place to sit and too many kids for romantic stay. Great for families.

Cons: Housekeeping was awful during this trip. Safety was also a concern. A door leading outdoors was propped open, and when I came home after dinner I saw it open at the end of the hallway. I was alone, and felt scared.

Cons: Expensive, resort fee, in-house restaurants served bad food and were very expensive, no close by family friendly cheaper food options, expensive beach chair and umbrella rentals, far from grocery store and other shopping

Cons: Too expensive for the value. Rooms expensive; drinks outrageous. Awkward slotted bathroom door - no privacy. Did not close tightly - like you're still in the middle of the room. Very disappointed in being given a letter for 'complimentary' breakfasts, only to be charged $50 for them!!! What part of it was complimentary? Did not expect or request this! Tacky.

Cons: For a young couple, we still paid about 2x as much as our kayak rental. It is $40 a day to park your car, and it's only valet, it's unlimited use of your car, but then you add tips. There is a resort fee not included, which is not too expensive. And we did choose to pay $25 extra a night for a view, which was worth it. Pool food is not great, and service is slow-- but go down to Las Olas for food and fun.

Cons: No self parking and Valet was a bit to high in price.

Cons: Nothing.

Cons: Surpise $35 a day resort fee, super overpriced room service, and crazy overpriced gift shop completely ruined the experience for me. They will gouge you when you get here. Stay away!

Cons: There was no communication between staff. One person told you it was okay to do something and another person said it wasn't okay. They also charge you "service" charges and don't mention that means tip so you pay tip twice unless you ask.

Cons: Nothing! It was amazing!

Cons: - Broken elevators, so one had to go twice as long to get to the beach. - Unexpected $40 resort fees which did not even include beach umbrellas. - Lack of bathroom privacy in the room. Who in its right mind puts a window facing the room in the bathroom with only a small plank shutter. Overall this is a mediocre hotel at best. There are much better choices nearby like Hilton and W.

Cons: Floor was dirty upon arrival, housekeeping did not clean the room at all even thought the floor was dirty upon arrival. They ration towels, 2 people 2 towels, not sure if there is a towel shortage or not.

Cons: They appeared to be doing some construction, but it was noisy and the overall facility seemed very worn in a little tired looking

Cons: The cleanliness was just okay. With the pandemic corners should not be cut. The hotel is renovated but is older. There are large gaps on the doors that let sound in. Also I could hear plumbing or HVAC noises from my or neighboring rooms.

Cons: You can dress a hotel up as much as you like but at the end of the day it's the little things that matter. No amount of cool design and edgy décor can cover up shoddy (and rude!) service, uncomfortable beds, loud and difficult to control air conditioning, or disappointing food and drink. The check in staff was rude, the cocktail waitress was rude and slow, the food at breakfast was cold, my room was hot and cold, and the bed had been made by someone who doesn't believe in tucking in a fitted sheet to eliminate wrinkles. Even at half the price it was a rip off.

Cons: No free wifi

Cons: Not the best or easiest to get around

Cons: the ocean front pool was to cold they charge $34 a night to park they tried to charge me $25 just to take the goodie box & alcohol out of my room - insane

Cons: Long check in wait time.

Cons: Even upgraded 2 BR suite resulted in sparsely furnished and poorly designed room. Overall the hotel is an immense, two-tower building crammed onto a small parcel of land, resulting in a cramped pool area (with deafening DJ music on Saturday!) that is overcrowded, has no open space and is not well-maintained (bird droppings sun-baked onto chaise mats, etc.). Certainly not a five-star resort; would not go back.

Cons: Under Construction, if a property is under construction it should be noted when booking. All of the hotel services were under par because of it

Cons: Loud club music at the pool. Couldn’t even hear each other over lunch. They bring in a DJ at 12pm and it’s not just happy or sexy music. It’s just as if you were at a club. If you want to relax, do it before 12pm on weekends.

Cons: There was some confusion with the check in and check out times. The bathroom in the room lacks privacy.

Cons: Ordered 95 dollar room service. Filet and wings. Filet extra burnt. Wings dry and trash. Complained. Got no credit. Needed fridge to store insulin called and received 4 hours later. Asked for towels at night waited 2 hours to shower. Worst

Cons: It was sold out, and even though I had a guaranteed prepaid room, they had sold it cuz I was ‘late’ arriving! never stay here again! Unethical losers!

Cons: Extra charges ridiculous