Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hydromassage showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1500 SE 17th Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
  • Place, Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 66 Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(207 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

East Fort Lauderdale stay.Your stay at this East Fort Lauderdale hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Port Everglades and Las Olas Beach. Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Boulevard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Harbor Shops - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southport Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 2 - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pier 66 Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood Station - 12 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Suites Breakfast - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boatyard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Press and Grind Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG

Hotel near Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 650 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This Fort Lauderdale hotel is smoke free.

  • 147 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 650 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1987
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG offers 147 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fort Lauderdale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight at scheduled times
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Extended parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Center
Holiday Inn Express Convention
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center Fort Lauderdale
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Convention Center Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cruise-Airport
Holiday Inn Ft Lauderdale
Holiday Inn Fort Lauderdale

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG is 3.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG on Jun 17, 2026 start from CA $141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available from 5:00 AM to midnight at scheduled times.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (4-min drive) from Las Olas Beach and 2.5 mi (14-min drive) from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Casino at Dania Beach (8-min drive) and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 10 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG to downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG is 1.7 mi away from Fort Lauderdale.

Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1107 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 481 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 2097 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 2097 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast included & great location for shopping & to get to cruise port.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is a little old but staff is great, place is clean, breakfast was great. I would definitely stay there again when going on another cruise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect had clean beds and clean rooms and nice pool with great breakfast also staff was amazing and coffee was amazing too we will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, good breakfast, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location efficient friendly staff super breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay before or after cruise. Room was clean and staff were very friendly. Enjoyed going to area restaurants that were in walking distance of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay for our pre cruise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Easy to get to cruise port
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, great room, breakfast included…this place was a great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed was comfy (not rock hard like many hotels), and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Port Everglades and Ft. Lauderdale airport. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially when navigating where to catch the hotel shuttle. The rooms and facilities were clean and well maintained. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location to the port, secure and breakfast had a good variety with super kind ladies keeping the food going and clean tables.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to airport and cruise port
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good just wish it was more reasonable, staff was great, room was great, location was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Clementina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay ,staff very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place for a one-night, pre-cruise stay. Right outside of Port Everglades. Lots of store and eating options nearby within walking distance. Usually, one of the best room rates in the area during peak season in February.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was an efficient and check in and out was a breeze. The room was clean although a little mildew smell from the humidity. Continental breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing and the staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and Staffs are very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

blu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access from airport and close to cruise terminal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location for a cruise departure. Friendly staff. Clean room and well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026