12 Places Gay Men Can Shed Their Clothes in Fort Lauderdale
Indulge in a much-deserved vacation at one of Fort Lauderdale’s many clothing-optional gay resort-style hotels and guest houses!
Experience the friendly ambiance and personalized services. Take your pick among award-winning accommodations along Fort Lauderdale beach, in the heart of the Victoria Park neighborhood, or in Wilton Manors, South Florida’s LGBT+ capital. Whether you’re looking for an adults-only hotel, a family-friendly inn, or a place where your best four-legged friend can join, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to enjoy some rest and relaxation.
Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa
This is an all-male, clothing-optional gay waterfront resort located in Wilton Manors, the heart of Gay Fort Lauderdale. With a blend of fun and sophistication, The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa has left no stone unturned. The Cabanas provide a secluded environment while still being just minutes away from the greatest shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife that South Florida has to offer.
Calypso Inn
Just steps away from plenty of drinking, dancing, and dining choices, Calypso Inn is the place to be in the heart of Wilton Manors. Featuring newly renovated rooms, ample parking, pool, tanning areas, and a lively atmosphere, you’re destined to have a great time.
Cheston House – A Gay Men’s Guest House
This gay resort boast of having immaculately clean rooms, lush towels, and comfortable beds are just a few of the details you will come to expect when staying at Cheston House.
Coral Reef Guesthouse
This is an intimate guesthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Coral Reef Guesthouse touts unrivaled service with well-appointed rooms and suites offering gracious views of the lush pool courtyard where you can also join 11 other guests in the Jacuzzi.
Ed Lugo Resort
This is one of the only resorts that offer a full gym membership with yoga classes, aerobics, steam room, sauna, and spa services. It’s a convenient walking distance to restaurants and bars, the supermarket, and the pharmacy. The Ed Lugo Resort features a heated pool with a waterfall and hot tub. Catering to special travelers who are looking for more than an ordinary hotel & customized services to meet your needs. Accommodations include luxury 2-bedroom suites and a one-bedroom suite located in the center of Wilton Manors.
The Grand Resort & Spa
The Grand Resort and Spa is Fort Lauderdale’s largest gay-owned and operated men’s spa-resort that first opened in 1999. With 33 well-appointed rooms and suites, located just steps from the beach and convenient to all of Fort Lauderdale’s attractions and nightlife. Fort Lauderdale’s first gay resort with a full-service day spa and hair studio, offering guests an experience that is unique and wonderfully indulgent. From a relaxing Swedish massage to a haircut before your night on the town, accommodating all your needs right here.
Inn Leather Guest House
Gay-owned & operated, Inn Leather Guest House & Resort has been catering to the International Leather Levi community since 1999 and it has proudly served not only the Leather community but other gay and straight organizations as well. Just minutes away from downtown Fort Lauderdale and Wilton manors, there’s plenty to do and see while staying at Inn Leather Guest House.
Inn on the Drive
Visit Inn on the Drive and enjoy their brand-new accommodations and superb location. Located just steps from Wilton Manor’s strip of LGBTQ+ bars, you will find all the entertainment and fun you are looking for. Over twenty establishments between bars, restaurants, and shops, located just a few steps away from their front gate
Island Sands Inn
Guests at the Island Sands Inn can walk to more than 15 bars and 18 restaurants on Wilton Drive. This inn is a tropical luxurious oasis located in the diverse eclectic city of Wilton Manors, which is just 3 miles from Fort Lauderdale beach and downtown, and a 40-minute drive from Miami’s South Beach.
Pineapple Point Guest House
Comprised of six unique buildings, Pineapple Point Guest House is set on 2.5 acres of lush tropical paradise. Guest accommodations range from standard deluxe rooms which boast every imaginable amenity to the exquisite three-level Grand Villa with its own private pool, Jacuzzi, outside tiki bar, and a chef’s dream gourmet kitchen. The high-end amenities are second to none and begin with a friendly and superbly trained staff renowned for their unparalleled customer service. English and Spanish are spoken here.
The Big Coconut Guest House
The Big Coconut Guest House is one bridge away from Sebastian Beach and a short Uber ride to all the gay nightlife of Wilton Manors. This guesthouse is also within walking distance of some of the city’s best dining. Each guest room provides a spacious, well-appointed, and charming place for you and your guests to relax and unwind. Some of the larger rooms actually have big kitchen spaces where you can whip up a nice meal or two. One of our favorite chefs Jonathan Bardzick whipped up a nice Pineapple Grilled Pork during one of his trips to the Big Coconut Guest House.
When you’re not at the beach or shopping on Las Olas, you’ll see lots of friendly faces enjoying the lush garden patio and Hazel’s poolside happy hour is not to be missed. A soothing and tranquil oasis in the middle of Fort Lauderdale’s most vibrant and colorful neighborhood and as always, clothing is optional.
Worthington Resorts Fort Lauderdale Beach
A popular and enjoyable gay resort where staff and guests are bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. Located in an area known as “The Island,” The Worthington is convenient to all gay Fort Lauderdale nightlife, dining, and shopping. Only two short blocks from the ocean and just a brief five-minute walk to the popular local gay beach at Sebastian Street. A total of 37 rooms combined with the Alcazar Resort next door, makes the complex one of the largest in Fort Lauderdale. Both resorts are connected through garden walkways.
This article was originally published on our sister site, Vacationer Magazine.
