Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina HotelvsFort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa comes in at #5 in Fort Lauderdale with recommendations from 6 sources such as Star Service, Oyster and Frommer's.
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
 Star Service
 Oyster
1617 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "A mile from the beach, this hotel is perfectly positioned for its primary market: those here for business and pre- and post-cruise hotel stays." Full review
Upscale
 "The 236-room Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel is a bustling, upscale property near the Port Everglades and convention center." Full review
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 DK Eyewitness
 Star Service
 The Telegraph
 Fodor's
3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $299/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Everything in this place is huge -- from the quarter-mile of private beach to the 8,000-square-foot pool and the $8-million, 22,000-square-foot European spa." Full review
Upscale
 "After its $25 million makeover, this 650-room Marriott in Fort Lauderdale is great for kids... but there's still plenty for grown-ups." Full review
 "On a secluded oceanfront south of the Fort Lauderdale strip, Harbor Beach has a sprawling pool and an enormous, $8-million spa." 
 "The staff is friendly, able and young. Despite the competition at the top level, this remains a dependable pick on Fort Lauderdale's most coveted beachfront. " Full review
8.0
 "The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort is a sprawling, family-friendly retreat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale with a lagoon-style swimming pool, water sports, inviting beach bar and the popular 3030 Ocean restaurant." Full review
 "The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort sits on a quarter-mile swath of private beach and bursts with the luxe beachfront personality of an upscale Caribbean resort." Full review