Across from pristine sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on A1A next to the International Swimming Hall of Fame is a Fort Lauderdale landmark convenient to the shops restaurants and nightlife of Las Olas Boulevard.<P>Located minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades cruise terminals, and the Broward County Convention Center, this beach side hotel features vibrant guestrooms and suites with updated technology, flat screen TVs, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, and floor-to-ceiling views of tropical gardens the marina or Atlantic Ocean.<P> Hotel amenities include a fitness center, tennis courts, heated swimming pool, bike rentals, children&#39;s activities, room service, and multiple onsite dining options for convenient and delicious indoor or poolside refreshments. <P>Set on 40 acres between the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, The Bahia Mar offers nearby water-taxi service, fishing, snorkel and dive excursions, sightseeing, cruises, and boat /jet ski rentals.<P> Home to the famed Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, this stunning 250-slip marina can hold up to 100 mega-yachts with 3 000 feet of parallel dockage and over four miles of state-of-the-art floating docks with a Marina Store, Dive Shop, room service, and access to all hotel services. <P> With over 28,000 SF of event space, the possibilities are endless for social or corporate events, business meetings, and conferences. Event support services include modern A/V and connectivity solutions, professional banquet and catering staff, planning assistance, and a Business Center.<P> Only two miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, the hotel is close to dozens of South Florida attractions. Take a water taxi tour, visit scenic New River Las Olas Boulevard, or the Galleria Mall.<P> Explore Fort Lauderdale&#39;s Riverwalk Arts/Entertainment District on your next trip to South Florida.