Best Pool Hotels in Hollywood

Just 11 miles southeast of Fort Lauderdale in Hollywood, Florida, the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach offers spacious rooms (462 square feet of space complete with kitchenettes), views of the Intracoastal Waterway and an infinity-edge outdoor swimming pool. If you're seeking respite from the inundation of family vacationers, request a room on the "Quiet Zone" floor, a kid-free area with noise restrictions, as well as prohibited early morning and late night housekeeping. But if you're looking for a livelier scene, recent guests recommend spending some time at the poolside Lava Tiki Bar. And if you're looking for something more substantial in terms of food and drink, snag a table at Elements Bistro and Bar. Whatever you choose to do, or room to stay in, guests agree that the location is unbeatable and views from either side of the hotel are nothing short of excellent. Thanks to its brand ties, this Crowne Plaza participates in the IHG Rewards Club.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is about 10 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale Beach in Hollywood, Florida – a fair distance from the ocean. But despite a lack of the busy shores, this sprawling complex is sure to keep you entertained: The casino keeps guests on their toes, and the six on-site restaurants, which serve everything from Chinese- and Vietnamese-inspired cuisine to dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood, are sure to appease a variety of tastes. And with a spa, a self-guided music memorabilia tour and a lagoon-style pool, the resort offers plenty of options for those looking to steer clear of the casino floor. That said, some travelers do complain about the tight security detail throughout the property and the cigarette smoke smell that permeates along the gaming floor. Should you need a break from high rolling, the contemporary guest rooms provide a quiet respite. Accommodations are appointed with minibars, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and the brand's hallmark Hard Rock musical accoutrements, such as loaner guitars.

This sprawling complex overflows with luxurious facilities, such as two outdoor pools lined with lounge chairs and cabanas, seven restaurants and the 14,000-square-foot Diplomat Spa. Along with high-end amenities, this resort also boasts well-appointed rooms and suites, outfitted with marble bathrooms, blackout curtains and furnished balconies with views of the surrounding buildings, ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. The guest rooms receive a thumbs-up for comfort and style, recent guests mostly praised the customer service, citing the staff's friendliness and eagerness to help as a reason to return. (The oceanfront views aren't too shabby, either.) But convenience is something this resort lacks: The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood is about 10 miles southeast of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. And thanks to this Curio property's Hilton ties, if you're a Hilton Honors, you can use or earn points here.

The Hollywood Beach Marriott is located alongside the 2.5-mile-long boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, 12 miles south of Fort Lauderdale Beach. And many recent visitors say that this Marriott hotel's location is excellent, with many guests describing the atmosphere as lively and fun. Aside from its location, the hotel boasts well-equipped rooms that feature flat-screen LCD TVs, marble bathrooms and balconies with Intracoastal Waterway or ocean vistas. Despite the amenities, recent guests still said the rooms were visibly aged and were letdown by the high fees for valet parking and breakfast. But the hotel staff earns rave reviews: Previous visitors describe the customer service here as above and beyond. If you're looking to be in the heart of the Hollywood action, grab a drink at the Latitudes Ocean Bar or take a dip in the oceanfront pool. If you're a Marriott Bonvoy member, you can use or earn points here.