The Grand Resort and Spa

After roughly 15 years of visits, I can say this place has steadily evolved in the right direction. The new ownership has invested thoughtfully in the property, and the improvements genuinely show — the grounds feel more polished, the atmosphere more refined, and the overall experience better than ever. What continues to set this hotel apart is the social environment: a welcoming, diverse crowd of interesting, accomplished men from all over, without pretension or attitude. The pools and hot tubs are consistently clean and well maintained, and the landscaping creates a relaxed, tropical atmosphere that still feels rare in Florida hospitality. It’s difficult for a property to improve while retaining its character, but this one has managed exactly that. A longtime favorite for good reason.

We are on our last full day here and have had such an amazing time. From the second we walked in, we felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely welcomed. The vibe there just makes it easy to relax and be yourself. The staff were all so kind and down to earth — super professional but never stuffy. You can tell they actually care about people having a good experience. My husband loved his massage and keeps saying it was one of the best he’s ever had. His therapist really knew what they were doing, and he left completely relaxed. This was also my first time at a clothing-optional place, and honestly, it felt so freeing. The environment was respectful and body-positive, which made it way less intimidating than I expected. It ended up feeling empowering and just… really comfortable. As a queer couple, we also really appreciated how inclusive everything felt. It wasn’t awkward or weird — just welcoming and easy. It turned into such a great queer experience where we could just relax and enjoy ourselves. Definitely five stars. We’ll absolutely be back.

This is absolutely the worst hotel my husband and I have been to. They were very very rude at the front desk. The ice machines were broken on serval floors. The room was absolutely horrible. They had extension cords on the sink that looked horrible. There's no phone/ clock in the room. The shower and toilet horrible. Also we were not told about a parking pass by the very rude front desk employee. And we paid online and were not told about the extra 25 dollars for service the employee told us. The sheets had stains on them aa well. And the door locks were broken on the door so we couldn't lock our room.

This is a great hotel/resort. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. There are several different pools and hot tubs at various places on the property. The gym is clean, modern, and nice. The complementary breakfast is good. The parking is upfront and very easy. Check-out time is 11:00 but they allowed us to stay in the room for an extra 45 minutes. We could also use and enjoy the resort amenities for the full day after check out. There are bathrooms and showers to use outside of the rooms in this instance. We will definitely stay here again if we visit Fort Lauderdale.

I enjoyed my stay at the Grand, I was there for a week each day I found a new part of the hotel to explore. I loved the many corners and turns, in a sense it is very much pick your own adventure. The room I was in was upgraded and felt refined, (especially the waterfall shower) I appreciated that the space had sections for clothings optional or fully clothed. Overall it was a good time.