TL;DR

Style: Classic beachside chic in Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale
Vibe: Relaxing, stylish, and comfortable with Kimpton’s signature boutique touch
Location: 10-min walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach, near North Beach Village and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Amenities: Multiple pools, rooftop bar, fitness center, beach bags with towels and yoga mats
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A classic boutique hotel in Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale, The Kimpton Shorebreak is all the contemporary beachy chic you need.

Fort Lauderdale has plenty of quirky charm, but around here, the vibe is much more white walls and big windows.

Which is why we opt for the classics. Kimpton is a boutique brand with enough name recognition and experience to start a million beachside resorts.

And better still, you’ll probably love them all.

Thus, the takeover of this 1949 hotel has yielded one of the most comfortable, relaxing, and stylish hotels in the area.

You can expect all the luxuries associated with the name, but at very reasonable prices, plus lots of local charm.

The building has the facade of a mall where only Cindy Crawford is allowed to shop. It opens up to stacks of breezy stacks of rooms, and multiple pools.

We sometimes hesitate to include chains, but there’s something so classically Florida chic about this hotel, we barely had to think once.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 96
Style: White-heavy contemporary with natural fibers, retro touches, and unconventional patterns
Room types: Essential & Premium; King Singles, Queen Doubles, Double Doubles, Suites with separate bedrooms and sofa beds
Amenities: Coffee/tea supplies, robe, mini fridge, TV, sound system, desk, complimentary beach bag with towel, lounge chair, and yoga mat
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Rooms show the level of expertise we’re working with. They thread the line perfectly between comfort and elegance.

The design has clearly been worked with a deft hand to reflect the best in contemporary boutique comfort.

They’re pretty white-heavy, but with those touches of unconventional patterns, natural fibers and almost-retro furnishings that make a space cute rather than uptight.

Room types come in Essential and Premium, with King Singles, and Queen Doubles.

There are a handful of Double Doubles that work well for budget-conscious groups.

None are under 300 square feet, which means you’ll be comfortable, but those who like a lot of space might want to go Premium.

500+ square foot Suites are available for those who like a separate bedroom. They have sofa beds in the living area as well.

Whatever you choose, you’ll enjoy plenty of amenities. In the room, you’ll have coffee and tea supplies, a robe, a mini fridge, TV, sound system and a working desk.

Once you want to go outside, you can fill a complimentary beach bag with a towel, lounge chair, and even a yoga mat.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Restaurants: La Fuga (coastal Italian), rooftop bar with small plates and cocktails
Facilities: Rooftop pool, lower floor pool, fitness center

Breakfast and dinner can be found at La Fuga, serving coastal Italian cuisine out of an appealing half-patio dining area.

The atmosphere is the chicest kind of casual, all pale leather and sultry accents hit hard by the Florida sun.

If all you want is drinks, snacks, and a nice view thrown in, head to the rooftop bar and pool.

It’s a stylishly designed area split between sophisticated black and white seating and a lattice-shaded bar area.

It’s beautiful day or night, with fantastic views of the Intracoastal Waterway and plenty of atmospheric lighting.

They offer small plates of New American cuisine and plenty of inventive drink options.

Another pool can be found on the lower floors, as well as a well-equipped fitness center.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Location: Beachside Central Fort Lauderdale, 10-min walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach
Nature: North Beach Village nearby; Hugh Taylor Birch State Park ~30-min walk
Downtown: 10-min drive to Fort Lauderdale center; Las Olas Boulevard for dining, river walk for strolls

You’ll be beachside of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Central, just a 10-minute walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Along the way you’ll pass through the charming North Beach Village and into some nice natural landscapes.

Keep going further and you’ll hit the greener expanse of the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, roughly half an hour away on foot.

In there you can wander for while, enjoying some of the best natural beauty in the area.

Of course, you may not have come to FL for the natural beauty. And a trip to Downtown Fort Lauderdale isn’t hard either.

It’ll take you just 10 minutes to drive to the center, where you’ll find plenty of venues, restaurants, bars and cultural spots to check out.

It’s called Miami-lite; and though the museums, the restaurants, the nightlife etc. aren’t quite on par, you’re essentially getting much of the best of Miami with much less stress.

Las Olas Boulevard is the spot for people watching and randomly choosing a place to eat. And the river walk is your place for an evening stroll.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“We only ate breakfast there once but it was very good. The staff was exceptionally friendly, from check-in to any and all service staff. Always smiling and always said hello. Everything was very clean. We didn’t use the lower pool but the rooftop pool area was fabulous! We used it often. Bar staff were very friendly. Our room was very clean and spacious. Housekeeping came by daily and took any trash, replaced towels and remade the beds. The beds were a bit soft, but I like to cozy-up, so that was fine with me. P.S. Use Ride Circuit when you need to get around Ft. Lauderdale-they’re free!!..”

“We recently stayed at the Kimpton Shorebreak in Fort Lauderdale and were genuinely impressed. From the moment we arrived, the staff went out of their way to make me feel welcome. Every interaction, from the front desk to the rooftop bar, was friendly, professional, and personal. The rooftop pool and bar are the real showstoppers. The views of the Intracoastal Waterway are stunning, especially at sunset. It’s the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail after a day at the beach….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”The flooring in our room was a bit rough. I think it was parquet and it seems like it has been damp at one time as some of the planks were loose and curled up a bit. Not a huge issue, but hopefully they will look into it. We were in 119. Also, there were no facilities to do laundry. I think this is a huge need since they are so close to the beach….”

”If I had to note one area for improvement, it would be the room soundproofing. While the hotel itself is quiet, I could occasionally hear hallway noise or doors closing nearby….”

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