I am somewhat reluctant to post this review because we love this hotel so much and feel like we want to keep it our hidden gem in Fort Lauderdale. The location is fantastic, Ft. Lauderdale Airport is small and easy to navigate, and the hotel is quick 15 min. Uber away (if the drawbridge is down). The Maren is the last hotel at the bottom of A1A and is located right across the street from the beach. (Only complaint is there is no crosswalk to stop traffic so crossing the street to the beach is somewhat questionable at times). We always book the 1st flight in in the morning and the last flight out at the end of our trip because the Maren will check our bags and give us a pass to the pool and beach until our room is ready and until we have to leave for the airport at the back end. The staff is great, attentive, and very accommodating. The hotel rooms are huge with a great view whether you want the sunrise on the beachside or the sunset over the marina/intercoastal. The location is fantastic and there are plenty of restaurants/bars within walking distance on the A1A or you can take are quick ride to Los Olas with hugh variety of restaurants. The beach is clean and the water is crystal clear and the hotel provides you with beach chairs, towels, water, and an umbrella (for a fee). We have been to the Maren now 2 years in a row and it has become our quick, affordable, long weekend, mental health getaway. Enjoy
