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This is the couples' pick, and the only splurge that drives you to the ship. It's AAA Five Diamond, the spa is Forbes Five-Star, there's an adults-only pool, and the hotel gives up to two guests a free one-time shuttle to the port.
Book that ride through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead — it's a courtesy, not a schedule. The hotel is 5.3 miles from the port by its count, valet runs $67.41 a night, and Forbes rates the hotel itself Recommended rather than starred. Two of you?
This is the one.
Book it if
- Couples, with the adults pool and the free ride for two
- Anyone who wants a spa day before the ship
- Families in the residential suites with kitchens
Look elsewhere if
- You're four or more and all need the free ride. It covers two.
- You want to leave the car for the cruise.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale publishes.
Two ocean-view pools on the third-floor sun deck, one for adults and one for families. Evelyn's does Eastern Mediterranean food with a view, MAASS cooks over open fire and, per the hotel's fact sheet, holds a Michelin star, and ViceVersa pours aperitivo. The spa is Forbes Five-Star, the only one in Fort Lauderdale.
A complimentary one-time shuttle to Port Everglades for up to two guests traveling together. Book it through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead. The concierge can also arrange a car back from the port, at a price the hotel doesn't publish.
Not free on the pages we read.
The hotel puts the port 5.3 miles and about 15 minutes away; its cruise page says 10 to 15 minutes. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, $67.41 a night including tax. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
A complimentary one-time shuttle to Port Everglades for up to two guests traveling together. Book it through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead. The concierge can also arrange a car back from the port, at a price the hotel doesn't publish.
The hotel puts the port 5.3 miles and about 15 minutes away; its cruise page says 10 to 15 minutes.
From FLL without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on the meter. Port Everglades puts the average from FLL at $18 to $21, and FLL’s own cruise page estimates $12. Rideshare picks up on the lower level at Terminals 1 and 2, and on the Palm Garage’s first floor for Terminals 3 and 4.
The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
A complimentary one-time shuttle to Port Everglades for up to two guests traveling together. Book it through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead. The concierge can also arrange a car back from the port, at a price the hotel doesn't publish.
The hotel puts the port 5.3 miles and about 15 minutes away; its cruise page says 10 to 15 minutes.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
It’s 27 miles by the port’s count, and the port says to allow two to three hours from landing to the terminal. It puts a taxi at $80 to $159; private vans start at $95.
Valet only, $67.41 a night including tax. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Parking for your stay: None listed; valet $67.41 a night including tax.
A complimentary one-time shuttle to Port Everglades for up to two guests traveling together. Book it through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead. The concierge can also arrange a car back from the port, at a price the hotel doesn't publish.
The hotel puts the port 5.3 miles and about 15 minutes away; its cruise page says 10 to 15 minutes.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
5.3 milesThe hotel puts the port 5.3 miles and about 15 minutes away; its cruise page says 10 to 15 minutes.
Source: fourseasons.comCruise shuttle
Free port ride for twoA complimentary one-time shuttle to Port Everglades for up to two guests traveling together. Book it through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead. The concierge can also arrange a car back from the port, at a price the hotel doesn't publish.
Source: fourseasons.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $67.41 a night including tax. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Source: fourseasons.comThe port’s own garages
Up to $20/dayIf the hotel won’t hold your car, drive to the terminal on sail morning. Port Everglades charges up to $20 a day in its garages and lots, and $25 for oversized vehicles. You pay on site, and there are no reservations. The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm Garage serves 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: porteverglades.netThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Oceanfront · Pool · Food or drinks on site · KitchenTwo ocean-view pools on the third-floor sun deck, one for adults and one for families. Evelyn's does Eastern Mediterranean food with a view, MAASS cooks over open fire and, per the hotel's fact sheet, holds a Michelin star, and ViceVersa pours aperitivo. The spa is Forbes Five-Star, the only one in Fort Lauderdale.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free on the pages we read.
Address
Fort Lauderdale Beach525 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Five DiamondAAA rates it Five Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Recommended. Both lists are for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated on the pages we read
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
None listed; valet $67.41 a night including tax
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not free on the pages we read
Pool
Two ocean-view pools on the third-floor sun deck: an adults pool and a family pool
Pets
Up to two pets, each under 25 lb; the fee isn't stated.
Food and drink on site
- Evelyn'sEastern Mediterranean, with ocean views; Forbes Recommended
- MAASSOpen-fire cooking by Ryan Ratino; one Michelin star, per the hotel
- ViceVersaAperitivo bar
- Honey FitzAll-day lobby café
Rooms
Rooms from 439 sq ft with Lauderdale, Intracoastal or ocean views, suites up to the Birch Oceanfront Terrace Suite, and one- to three-bedroom residential suites of 781 to 2,244 sq ft.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- AAA Five Diamond; Forbes Recommended
- Forbes Five-Star spa, with salt-wall saunas
- Kids For All Seasons, daily
- 24-hour gym designed by Harley Pasternak
- Opened March 2022
Before you book
Worth knowing
- The free port shuttle is one time, for up to two guests traveling together, booked 24 hours ahead.
- Valet is $67.41 a night, tax included.
- Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is noon.
- No resort fee is stated on the pages we read, which isn't proof there's none. Ask.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The price of a car back from the port
- Cruise parking
- The pet fee
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale FAQ
Is Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Five Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Recommended. Its spa is Forbes Five-Star, the only one in Fort Lauderdale.
Does Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale have a cruise shuttle?
Yes, a limited one. A complimentary one-time shuttle to Port Everglades for up to two guests traveling together. Book it through the concierge at least 24 hours ahead. The concierge can also arrange a car back from the port, at a price the hotel doesn't publish.
Does Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport. From Miami International: The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
Can I park at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Valet only, $67.41 a night including tax. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
How far is Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale from Port Everglades?
The hotel puts the port 5.3 miles and about 15 minutes away; its cruise page says 10 to 15 minutes.
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