Independent, Fort Lauderdale Hotels

This is truly a hidden gem. Its a great place for the price and not to mention nice location.

Friendly staff, clean room, short walk to the beach. What else do you need? For the price, this place can't be beat.

Awesome , i almost felt like i was camping out in the woods in a cabin, the room i had was a superior queen diffently big enough loved it can't wait to stay there again :-) :-)

Accessible to food, mini marts, perfect beach view! Second time to stay here and I have no complaints. Tiki Bar is fun and they do not stay open late so the music isn't going at mid-night. The band is done by 9pm! Will stay there again :)

We arrived on Friday for a birthday weekend. From beginning to end this was a great stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. The room had a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen with a table, all nicely decorated. The location was very convenient to Las Olas Blvd. with all of its restaurants and shops, as well as a maybe 20 min. walk to the beach. The owners were so very nice and will do anything for their customers. This is a place we will return to again and again !!

My husband and I checked into the Desoto Inn. I was in town for the Oprah Life you Want weekend. So I needed to hurry and shower before the event. Our room was not ready at 2:55pm. However Wendy, ushered us in so that I could meet my deadline. When we walked in the floors were sparkling and the room smelled of Clorox. Not the overpowering smell, but a comforting scent that reassures that the room has been recently cleaned. The room was well appointed. A glass table and wicker chairs, for dining. A sturdy night stand, lamp and large face alarm clock. The closet was spacious and had a luggage butler. The flat screen TV ensured that hubby was happy. The large walk in shower maintained excellent water pressure. And the toiletries were plentiful. I thought that the beach and bath towels were a really nice touch. We booked an efficiency, but it had a "just right" kitchen with all the amenities. Including, two burner stovetop, kitchen sink, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, and toaster! Pots, pans and glassware was pristinely placed in the spacious cabinets. The grounds were lush and green. Stone pathways lead into Tiki huts and sunbathing areas. Desoto evoked memories of a Florida long since forgotten. Resident birds (caged) chirped in the sunlit morning, mingling with the sound of the surf in the near distance. Do your wallet and your spirit a favor and escape to your own Eden. We will be back!!!

Hotel was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Would stay here again.

I would thoroughly recommend this hotel to any one looking for a more intimate and romantic venue in Fort Lauderdale, in our case before picking up a cruise to the Panama Canal. The location on the waterways was perfect. We could even pick up a water taxi from our back door!

Really comfortable hotel familiar very good service exactly when you are looking for vacations and close to everything

This was a last minute booking and was pleasantly surprised at the location and ease of getting around. The cafe next door was perfect for breakfast and lunch . The hotel staff, especially Maggie the manager was welcoming and super friendly. Definitely will stay again when visiting FTL.