We had an absolute blast at this resort! We traveled as a family of three - husband, wife and…read moredaughter (8) The resort is located right on the beach unlike others that are across the street or require walking. It's also situated right on the boardwalk so you can easily take a nice walk in the morning, grab a quick scoop of ice cream (like 10 spots to choose from), shop for souvenirs or shirts and grab a quick diner. This made our stay super convenient because everything we needed was there! Most of the restaurants on the boardwalk are more fast casual with lots of Italian options. This worked well for our family because 2/3 of us are vegetarian. We did find a really nice upscale restaurant called GG's waterfront and it was only a two block walk from our hotel so not Ubers were needed. This made our trip to be honest. We love high end restaurants with fresh/quality food and this check every box. It's also situated for the most incredible sunset. So make sure you go. As for food the rest of the trip - for breakfast we just grabbed a Sammy from the coffee shop inside the hotel and they had some good options. Breakfast Sammie's, burritos (pre made but they warm them), fruit bowls, yogurt bowls, you name it. Then for lunch we always ate at the pool an really looked forward to it. This friend shrimp was outta this world and it's served with honey mustard which was so yummy. Prolly some of the best fried shrimp I've ever eaten at a pool. The we always got the cedar salad which was refreshing and we all split it. The only thing I wish they had more of was a nice guac - I'm talking with nice additions and super fresh / tasty. Then for diner we ate at the resort two nights - once on the upper desk restaurant overlooking the love music so we could hear it but not be in the action. The weekend nights are a little rowdy for our daughter. We were able to watch some sports on the outdoor tvs, listen to live music, watch the FlowRider and eat. The food was not great to be honest but the ambiance was incredible. Then one night we ate at the steakhouse at the property. Service was weird just felt awkward lol. But the food was good. The deviled eggs were top notch and some of the deserts. For drinks we always grabbed a South Sode gin drink from the coffee shop. If you like gin then it's a must. And at the pool our daughter lived on strawberry daiquiris (virgin) and we drank 1 pina colada (so much sugar) a day and then switched to mojitos (less sugar). We loved all the pool servers but they could prolly double the service at the pool bc people were kind of always waiting. Cabanas - we got a cabanas two of the days and it was incredible. It includes credit towards food and if you get one with a working tv you can watch tv. The NCAA tournaments were on so we got the cabanas two of the days we wanted access to the to each the games. It was also nice to have space and shade to relax. Treat yourself once day and grab one. FlowRider - WTF this was so cool! We're new to this and it was so fun for older kids. Our daughter was (8) did it two days and loved it. The instructors are so kind and helpful to those trying to learn. One of the trainers is in the top ten of all FlowRiders in the US. I did see some adults doing it but with a bad back we didn't want to risk it. The rooms were nice and cozy. We had one king and then ordered a pull away for our daughter. We do wish that they had more rooms with additional beds for the kids. Even the suites didn't include more beds. We prefer two kings, or king and a pull out and last resort would be two queens. I think they could def make the rooms better suitable for families. Construction - this was the only frustrating part to the end of our vacation. The last two days ( during spring break ) they were door construction right by the main pool and it was so loud that one of the days we had to leave the pool. Just seems like a really weird time to do construction The other negative was the main pool didn't have entertainment any of the days we were there (Saturday (night) - Thursday). It would have been nice to have some trivia, live music, or something. Also, for anyone else wondering if Margaritaville is child friendly it certainly is. They have a dedicated pool for kids with a small water slide, waterfall and activities. However, our daughter didn't want to hang out in the "baby pool" so we stayed at the main pool which had older kids and some other smaller kids. I'd say a majority of the people at the main pool were older kids and adults. Overall we would certainly come back to this hotel as we really enjoyed our stay!

Loud music. LOUD music. Not for a mature crowd seeking a relaxing environment. Westin Hotels are…read morewhere I usually lay my head. Tried this for something different. It was TOO different. Room wasn't up to cleanliness standards. Broken ironing board. Carpet had MULTIPLE stains. The building has too much wasted space. The lobby is grand and enormous for NO reason. The "spa" is nothing to see. Literally. A small room with a shampoo bowl and manicure table. The complimentary laundry room looked like it got robbed. Visibly broken washers. Dirty ice machine. Couldn't get into the gym. Daily resort fee, even if you don't use their "amenities." Oh, don't sit on the lobby furniture. It's as filthy as the carpet in the room I stayed in. At least the mattress was comfy.

Mado at the front desk his customer service and conversation was excellent. Very eager to solve my…read moreissue and I thank him for that

We are not a family that typically goes to the same places . Having said that the Diplomat has…read morebecome an annual trip for us these past few years . It's a great hotel that just does not disappoint. Amazing beach and pool , beautiful rooms and fantastic caring staff . This year we took our 5 year old Grandson . We all had a blast ! Big shout out to Jessica at the kids camp for her kind way and attention she gave to Eli . My wife also wanted me to mention Audry the bartender who she enjoyed interacting with during our stay . The past couple of years we have close family friends visit us poolside for the day . She turned to me this year and said " you know the staff here is really great " . Someone had taken the time to find her whole milk for her baby which was very appreciated! I am so not one to go to the same places . However annual trip to the Diplomat has become an exception. Hope to return annually for many years to come .

1: First I will say I did not do my homework when I booked as a package deal through Travelocity…read more Lesson learned. 2. Room was nice, newly renovated. Was cleaned everyday. 3. They need to replace pool towels so you don't have to go to the front desk and ask. OR, just provide some outside where they have lemon water available. 4. The $30 per day resort fee... I get it. The breakfast was great everyday. Service was great. 5. The $30 per day parking... RIDICULOUS! $30 x7 = $210. We could have ubered for less and saved the hassle. I would not have rented a car if I had known. That should be a part of the resort fee. 6. Great location as far as Fort Lauderdale goes. Close to beach, restaurants, etc. But it was our 2nd time to Lauderdale... still not a fan. 7. Although there are signs saying "No outside alcohol" thank god we were able to bring in our own. Probably wouldn't have made it through the whole stay.

Just finished a five day stay. We had a great time. All the buildings are integrated into one…read moreresort. Different pools, hot tubs, and relaxing areas. It is a mix of ages and people. It is clothing optional in parts but you don't have to if you don't want to. Nudity is not lewdity. Very clean place. Good food. Staff is really helpful and pleasant. Shout out to Gastón for his cappuccinos and espresso. This resort is an oasis to retreat to from the hoi poli roaming the beaches.

Had the best time of my life. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Booked my vacation for next…read moreyear.

I cannot say enough good things about this place! My family and I spontaneously decided to take a…read moretrip to Florida with only 1 week notice. We heard about Beachside Village Resort and were lucky enough to secure a 1 bedroom suite. The room was perfect, staff was the best I have ever seen at a resort and they truly thought of every detail here. Everything is super convenient and the location is perfect- walking distance to the main strip. The attention to detail here did not go unnoticed. Kudos to Domenica and her staff! The staff really knows and cares about your stay on a personal level. The wifi worked great here (I was working remote and had no issues). They have free beach chairs and umbrellas, great cabanas with outlets, water and drinks in the lobby, towels, sun protection, bikes, tons of other beach activities, laundry and just anything you could need. We actually decided to extend our trip a couple days because we just did not want to leave. We changed to a 2 bedroom suite and that room was even better! They were so accommodating in extending us last minute. My only complaint which is barely a complaint would have to be the comfort of the pullout couch which we were warned about when booking so it was expected. We made it work but were much more comfortable in our 2 bed suite. Overall, I have nothing but positive things to say about this place and I can't recommend it enough. We were so impressed with everything and already can't wait to come back!

Conrad is an American Express Fine Hotel which gives you early check-in and 4 pm check-out which…read morewas helpful for our late plane. We arrived around 9 am after our cruise, and our assigned upgraded room (suite) was not ready. The front desk receptionist, Dominique, was most helpful and gave us 5 star service in looking for a room with a balcony that was available for us. She found one and upgraded us to an ocean front. It was truly the BEST ocean front room we have ever had in Ft Lauderdale and Miami. I would have loved to stay longer just to enjoy the view more. We had a mini-suite, versus the regular suite which would not have had the balcony. Room 1715. Big shower, comfortable sitting chair, large balcony with cushioned chairs and table, Lavazza coffee, ironing board. We were so close, we could hear the ocean waves. Pool was fine. Hot tub. By the pool were cushioned lounge chairs and umbrellas, but some of the cushions were flat. A pool attendant said new cushions were on order for next year, so it would be better. A shout-out to the pool attendant who dragged over a different chair with a cushion that had some cushion left in it for me. She was genuinely nice. There was also a separate section of chairs facing a wall closer to the bathroom, so if it was crowded, you would still be able to get a chair but not with a cushion. I liked the fitted towel covers they put over the chairs. It was chilly and windy when we were there, so I asked for an extra chair cover to use as a blanket. Periodically, the attendants came by with chilled water, frozen fruit. The pool-side service was excellent. Different servers may come by asking if you need anything or to pick up your dishes, since they work as a team. The hamburger and fries was delicious ($35). Chicken tenders were pretty good. The alcohol drinks were $20. I liked the non-alcoholic mango daiquiri. ' I highly recommend making reservations at Takata, Japanese restaurant at the hotel. It got packed later and everything was absolutely delicious - one of the best dinners in Ft Lauderdale we have had in over 20 years. It is also open for breakfast. I had the avocado toast which was okay. Down the street in the shopping center is a CVS. We have stayed in a number of Ft Lauderdale hotels over the years for a cruise. The outstanding service from Dominique at the front desk to the pool attendants and servers, the Takata server all were phenomenal. The room was incredible and we appreciated the generous supply of Lavazza coffee and microwave. We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Conrad, and it will be at the top of our list next time we are in Ft Lauderdale.

The hotel feels very outdated overall. The interior looks worn down, the furniture is heavily…read morescuffed, and everything seems like it's barely holding together. The yellow water coming from the faucet was especially concerning and looked very strange. After checking into our room, we waited 40 minutes for our luggage to be delivered. In the end, we had to go downstairs and get it ourselves. The pool is extremely small, overcrowded with children, and closes at 6 PM, which honestly makes no sense for a resort-style hotel -- I've never experienced that anywhere else. The valet parking is also extremely overpriced. Overall, this hotel is absolutely not worth the money they charge.

I appreciate a hotel that doesn't require valet- I can park myself in the parking garage. Hotel is…read moreon the water, the boardwalk and a wonderful assortment of shops, hotels and restaurants. The lobby felt small- there was a conference on one side of the main floor and a small lobby, seating area, check in desk and gift shop. The other side was the Latitudes Restaurant and outdoor bar. The hotel is dated, in need of renovations. Especially the bathroom. Cracked tiles in the shower, plus grout stains & the shower floor was very slippery. The views were great- we had an ocean view. This hotel does a good job controlling humidity inside the hotel- which I really wanted to note since most Florida hotels, especially close to the water, have a mildew scent and feel moist. It was dreary and rainy during our stay- but we did get to walk the boardwalk and beach a little in between rain breaks.

Location location location sums it up. This hotel is in a perfect spot if the boardwalk and beach…read moreis your goal. Complimentary Champaign toast during certain hours and complimentary beach chairs. Staff was all friendly and check in easy.. valet was super nice and very quick. Partial ocean view room upgrade was perfect and did not disappoint. We didn't try the restaurant as we had some epic places close to here in scope but the beach bar came through. I feel like this was a 4.5 with some updates needed. Pool area could use some love imo.

Service was good, unfortunately the a la carte menu was horrible. Meatballs were hard and had no…read moreflavor. The bread we requested was gross and a la carte (what Italian restaurant doesn't provide bread and butter) for their guests? The sauce tasted like it came out of a can and had a bitter aftertaste. A really disappointing experience/dinner. I will definitely advise, Do Not Eat at this restaurant, it's a good way to throw away your hard earned income.

All of the workers are the most kindest, hardworking souls. I have never been to a hotel with the…read moremost loving people. They truly made me feel like family. I couldn't explain how grateful I am for them all. Especially the manager Will

Everyone was courteous and kind except for one bartender when I asked for a water with lemon, he…read moreexplained rudely there was a self-serve spot. The young lady in charge of the towels and lotion was exceptional. She always had a smile and was extremely helpful. 5 star rating except for one moody, rude bartender on the roof during the day. He knows who I am referring too. He as rude last year as well.

This place was all right. The people working there were nice, but the street was flooded every day…read morewe were there so our car had to drive through a foot or more of water to get to where you could bring your car to the valet (they don't let you park on your own). They give you a coupon for a free scoop of gelato at the gelato place that is connected to the hotel but on the outside corner. That's nice, but it's only for alcoholic gelato per the woman working there. My kids (9&11) and myself don't drink alcohol so it was basically nothing for us. The suite was big and had high ceilings. The couch was kind of hard for the kids, but not too bad. We did like being walking distance from the beach and there was a great Italian restaurant on the beach nearby.

We stayed here for the weekend and we had a very pleasant stay. The staff who work in the reception…read morewere all very pleasant, especially Patrice who checked us in. He was great! We stayed in room 1116, it was a corner room with a nice view of the beach. The room was a good size and I really like the bathroom layout. There was a microwave, small fridge, and stove top which is great if you are having a long stay and want to heat up or make food. The location was very convenient and right across from the beach. The hotel has many amenities including a spa, pool, restaurants and a rooftop bar. The resort fee gets you beach chairs and towels. Some minor complaints we had were related to the wait times for the elevators. There are 4 elevators but one is designated to the rooftop bar. Besides the elevators, we really enjoyed our brief stay here.

HILTON CANCELED MY PAID RESERVATION FOUR DAYS PRIOR WITHOUT NOTICE IN ORDER TO RESELL IT AT A…read moreHIGHER PRICE--AND THEN TRIED TO SELL IT BACK TO ME AT DOUBLE THE RATE DESPITE HAVING THE SAME ROOM AVAILABLE. The only reason I even found out was because I called ahead to let them know I'd be checking in later due to dinner plans. That's when the staff informed me my reservation had been canceled on the 16th--four days before my stay. When I asked why, I was told the reason was "CONFIDENTIAL" (yes, seriously). Meanwhile, my credit card was still charged and no refund had been issued. I called back and got a different staff member who was dismissive, tried to rush me off the phone, and repeatedly gaslit me by saying I had a "prebooked rate"--as if booking a room three weeks in advance is somehow a valid reason to cancel it. Eventually, I was transferred to the "resolution department," which seems to exist for situations exactly like this--where they cancel lower-rate bookings so they can resell the room at a higher price. The representative I spoke with tried to help but wouldn't rebook the room unless I provided the exact rate I originally paid. When I attempted to pull it up, my banking app wouldn't allow screenshots due to security restrictions. At that point, with no place to stay and my card already charged, I was stuck. Thankfully, my in-laws stepped in and booked another (non-refundable) room for us, otherwise we would have been completely stranded. To sum it up: Hilton canceled my reservation after taking my money, gave no notice, issued no refund, and did it solely to resell the room at a higher price. They refused to explain the real reason and then tried to sell me the same room at double the rate. If it weren't for my in-laws stepping in, we quite literally would have been left without a place to stay in Fort Lauderdale--not to mention this completely ruined my wife's birthday.

Came here for a holiday party so review time for the event space. Definitely a great place to host…read morean event with great beach views. There were cocktails outside with 2 bartender stations. Dinner inside had 2 buffet stations with access on both sides of the table to keep a steady flow of people selecting dinner options. The DJ and emcee team kept everyone engaged on the dance floor. Underground parking is available, you can pay with a credit card when you leave.

This was a beautiful hotel with amazing outdoor amenities. It has a great pool with lots of…read moreumbrellas to provide shade over the deck chairs. You can order from the restaurant/ bar on the pool deck, which was nice so that we didn't need to pull the kids out of the pool to dry them off and go to a restaurant for lunch. There are tons of yard games to keep the kids busy - bags, plastic axe throwing, yard chess, etc. It's located on the beach, which is perfect for people who want to dip their toes in the ocean. The rooms weren't anything special.