2030 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | (888) 551-4925
Located directly on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, with spectacular ocean views
Bright and comfortable rooms with furnished balconies
The on-site restaurant, Sandbar Grill, has a bar and offers outdoor seating
Outdoor pool is surrounded by tropical landscaping
Small fitness center
On-site game room with pool table and foosball
Several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
Gift shop for beach essentials and snacks
Daily resort fee for Wi-Fi, beach access, and parking
Pool is small
Limited on-site parking
Poorly insulated walls -- noise travels between rooms, and from the hallways
The 23-room Sun Tower Hotel & Suites is located directly on the beach, and almost all rooms have spectacular ocean views. The renovated mid-range property has lovely lush grounds, including a small outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant with patio seating. Rates are relatively low, especially for the beach location, but guests should be aware that there's a daily resort fee for Wi-Fi, parking, and beach access.
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Scene
Renovated upper-mid-range boutique hotel located directly on the beach
Located on the beach off busy A1A, Sun Tower Hotel & Suites is a six-floor property that has undergone extensive renovations. The exterior of the building is a light-yellow with terra-cotta colored accents. The cramped lobby is beach themed, with sea-green walls and a wood-shuttered check-in desk. Other beach accents include wicker furniture, palm tree prints, and tropical plants, but the ATM and vending machine, while convenient, somewhat diminish any attempt at decor. Other conveniences include a rack with tourist brochures, a tiny desk with a public computer and printer, and a souvenir shop that sells such essentials as sunscreen and snacks.The hotel's tiny free-form pool is surrounded by lush tropical greenery and looks like a small piece of paradise. It has a stone deck, and a dozen or so beach chairs surrounding the swimming area. A large second-floor sundeck houses the Sandbar Grill restaurant, which offers outdoor seating at dark-brown wicker tables, and an indoor bar with table seating.
Location
On the beach, and minutes from area attractions and restaurants
The Sun Tower Hotel & Suites is mere yards from the beach, and has its own restaurant and bar. Several other restaurants are located within a five-minute drive of the hotel, including Nick's Italian, Cafe Martorano, Cafe Seville, and Catalina Restaurant. Nearby attractions include Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science, XBK Zone for Xtreme Bowling & Karting, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Fort Lauderdale International Airport is six miles away. The resort fee covers parking.
Rooms
Spacious rooms have bright colors and clean lines for a nice beach vibe
Rooms at Sun Tower Hotel & Suites continue the beach vibe found in the rest of the hotel. Each is decorated with beige and blue accent walls that mimic the sand and water, and large sliding glass doors let in natural light. White bed linens and brightly painted walls add a pleasant contrast to the dark-wood furniture. Suites come with a partitioned sitting area, a dining area, a sleeper sofa, and a kitchenette. The Standard Rooms are one-room units with either one king bed or two queen beds, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Bathrooms are small and basic, with single sinks set in a contemporary vanity and shower/tub combos that have plastic curtains. Balconies are on the smaller side and furnished with cheap plastic chairs, but some have up-close-and-personal beach views.
Features
The beach is the stand-out feature here
By far the best reason to stay at Sun Tower Hotel & Suites is its proximity to the beach. The hotel's Sandbar Grille restaurant offers a wide-ranging menu, and the bar can craft almost any beach cocktail. Other amenities include a small fitness center and game room. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, parking, and beach access, which includes use of the beach umbrellas and chairs, so there are no true freebies. The pool, while small, is surrounded by lovely tropical landscaping and has a small waterfall feature. Patio furniture and sun loungers look new.
