Beachwalk Elite Hotels and Resorts

This Sunshine State property is sandwiched between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach along the Intracoastal Waterway in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Though many guests are in agreement that improvement in service and facilities (especially the air conditioning) could go a long way at this BENCHMARK outpost, some recognize that this property's style and location give the resort significant potential to become a hospitality hot spot. Beachwalk Resort's guest rooms and suites are outfitted with terraces that overlook the area, ocean or Intracoastal Waterway, plus desks with ergonomic chairs, flat-screen Smart TVs and Wi-Fi access (which is covered by the daily resort fee). Suites also boast fully equipped kitchens. Guests strongly recommend securing accommodations as close to the top of the 33-story building as possible – the higher the room, the better the view. Those looking to catch some rays are a mere block walk from the beach, but the resort also offers a complimentary electric cart shuttle. And guests can lounge comfortably knowing that the resort's beachside eatery, Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails, not only provides complimentary beach amenities, but also can deliver meals right to your umbrella. That doesn't mean the on-property perks should be overlooked, though. Guests can take advantage of the resort's infinity-edge pool, the 1,000-square-foot fitness center or Beachwalk Bistro, which features all-day dining.