The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

Overview

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort sits directly on the sand at 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, making its bars and pool deck a natural gathering spot for anyone who wants a drink with an ocean view. The property houses multiple dining and drinking venues, including Lona, where bartender Gloria is known for turning out standout margaritas, and Tinto, which pairs solid Mexican-inspired plates like guacamole with bacon and fajitas alongside a full drink menu. Complimentary margaritas greet arriving guests, setting a relaxed tone from check-in onward.

The outdoor pool deck doubles as the resort’s social hub. Regulars single out the poolside drink service by name, and the setup – lounge chairs, umbrellas, and servers circulating with cocktails – functions more like a beach club than a standard hotel pool. When the ocean breeze picks up (and it does), the pool area becomes the preferred hangout over the beach itself.

The crowd skews toward couples, visitors on long weekends, and LGBTQ+ travelers who describe the atmosphere as genuinely welcoming. Staff across every touchpoint – front desk, poolside, luggage – earn consistent praise for warmth and attentiveness, which is notable at a property this size. The vibe is polished but not stuffy, more upscale-casual than bottle-service exclusive.

Rooms lean compact with a vintage-influenced design, including louvered shutter windows between the bedroom and bathroom that give them character. Ocean-view rooms deliver on the promise. Location-wise you are steps from the beach and close to the rest of Fort Lauderdale Beach’s strip, so bar-hopping from here is easy. If you would rather stay put, the on-site options hold their own for a full evening out.

Good to know

• Rating: 4.3/5 from 5,534 Google reviews
• Best for: beachside cocktails, LGBTQ+ couples, poolside happy hour, weekend getaway drinks, margarita lovers
• Features: Beach, LGBTQ+