FLL / MIA
Sep 15, 2014, 7:30 pm
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They have a small menu you can order from and the bar is open until pretty late and two pools that are always open. Right by the beach and an easy walk or bike ride to the mall. I had a great massage there at the spa the one day. Staff is great and Phillip the GM (who is straight) is really friendly and will walk around the property and talk to the guests at the pool and bar and try to get to know everyone's names. I just drank at their bar and the prices were reasonable, strong pours and they use Findlandia for their house vodka, which is fine for me for a well vodka. I definitely want to return soon.
The rooms are real basic motel type rooms, but clean and safe and I figure I'm not in the room much anyway.
It is no longer clothing optional, which isn't a big deal for me. Something about the liquor laws, it was either not sell alcohol or not be clothing optional anymore, and they chose to continue to serve alcohol. They are also no longer male only. Weren't many women there when I was there last time but there were a few, the bartender said someone came with his fag hag when they were men only and made a huge deal out of it when they wouldn't let her stay there and they were forced to change their policy over it. There are other men only resorts in FL so not sure if them having a liquor license had something to do with it.
I've never stayed there but have heard great things about the Grand Resort in FLL as well
Sep 16, 2014, 1:29 pm
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Two friends of mine love the Worthington house just steps away from the beach, it is an all gay hotel. They go there all the time and do not regret at all not being that close to Wilton Manors. They did not say great things about Wilton Manors other than that the bars are there and it's full of cops?
Two friends of mine love the Worthington house just steps away from the beach, it is an all gay hotel. They go there all the time and do not regret at all not being that close to Wilton Manors. They did not say great things about Wilton Manors other than that the bars are there and it's full of cops?
Sep 17, 2014, 12:59 pm
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Years back before moving to Miami I did the Grand Resort and it was the nicest of places near the beach. Remember Wilton Manors will require a drive to the beach (in FLL traffic, man does this area have oodles of traffic). Miami has no gay areas per se although South Beach certainly has the men (I prefer living in less touristy Coral Gables). Naples, beautiful place, lots of retired people but not much gay although some bars in Fort Myers). Orlando, you could not pay me to vacation there.
Sep 21, 2014, 10:29 am
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The Worthington merits your consideration
I'm a big fan of The Worthington, having tried a half dozen other gay venues in FLL. It now offers 3 pools and 2 hot tubs. Its rooms are well furnished and up-to-date; most of them are probably better than the Royal Palms rooms that I've seen. Staff is friendly and efficient. And it's still clothing optional, with a very good vibe. Late at night, it can get frisky. It does skew a bit older, though there are the occasional twinks.
I now go to FLL twice a year and always return to The Worthington.
I now go to FLL twice a year and always return to The Worthington.
Sep 21, 2014, 10:57 am
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I'm a big fan of The Worthington, having tried a half dozen other gay venues in FLL. It now offers 3 pools and 2 hot tubs. Its rooms are well furnished and up-to-date; most of them are probably better than the Royal Palms rooms that I've seen. Staff is friendly and efficient. And it's still clothing optional, with a very good vibe. Late at night, it can get frisky. It does skew a bit older, though there are the occasional twinks.
I now go to FLL twice a year and always return to The Worthington.
I now go to FLL twice a year and always return to The Worthington.
Sep 21, 2014, 11:37 am
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Men Only at The Worthington
The Worthington is, indeed, men only. Lots of guys. All ages, all shapes. 
It does not have a bar (if it did the Liquor Commission probably would ban the nudity, as it has at Royal Palms). The closest gay bar (and only gay bar near the ocean) is 2 blocks away at the Royal Palms. It's a good bar; I've been there lots. A block from the Worthington, the new bar at the Hilton on the ground level (called Surf, Sun, Sand -- or S3) is very good and offers sushi and other snacks. It is, however, straight (though "gay friendly"). Other bars within a short walking distance are at the W Hotel and at the Westin (at Shula's, where there is an extensive menu). Shula's is on ground level and thus offers great ocean views.
The Worthington does not offer or sell food. It, of course, offers a very decent continental breakfast and, on Saturday afternoons, a no-cost happy hour with a full range of drinks and nibbles. The best nearest place to stock-up for food, beer and wine is at the new Publix supermarket on Sunrise Blvd, about a 6 minute drive from the Worthington (add 10 minutes if you get caught with a bridge going up over the Inter-coastal). A 7 Eleven is within 15 minutes walk.
The Worthington is full of guys who keep coming back. That's a good testimony to how well it is liked.
It does not have a bar (if it did the Liquor Commission probably would ban the nudity, as it has at Royal Palms). The closest gay bar (and only gay bar near the ocean) is 2 blocks away at the Royal Palms. It's a good bar; I've been there lots. A block from the Worthington, the new bar at the Hilton on the ground level (called Surf, Sun, Sand -- or S3) is very good and offers sushi and other snacks. It is, however, straight (though "gay friendly"). Other bars within a short walking distance are at the W Hotel and at the Westin (at Shula's, where there is an extensive menu). Shula's is on ground level and thus offers great ocean views.
The Worthington does not offer or sell food. It, of course, offers a very decent continental breakfast and, on Saturday afternoons, a no-cost happy hour with a full range of drinks and nibbles. The best nearest place to stock-up for food, beer and wine is at the new Publix supermarket on Sunrise Blvd, about a 6 minute drive from the Worthington (add 10 minutes if you get caught with a bridge going up over the Inter-coastal). A 7 Eleven is within 15 minutes walk.
The Worthington is full of guys who keep coming back. That's a good testimony to how well it is liked.
Sep 25, 2014, 10:23 pm
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Sep 25, 2014, 10:24 pm
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The Worthington is, indeed, men only. Lots of guys. All ages, all shapes.
It does not have a bar (if it did the Liquor Commission probably would ban the nudity, as it has at Royal Palms). The closest gay bar (and only gay bar near the ocean) is 2 blocks away at the Royal Palms. It's a good bar; I've been there lots. A block from the Worthington, the new bar at the Hilton on the ground level (called Surf, Sun, Sand -- or S3) is very good and offers sushi and other snacks. It is, however, straight (though "gay friendly"). Other bars within a short walking distance are at the W Hotel and at the Westin (at Shula's, where there is an extensive menu). Shula's is on ground level and thus offers great ocean views.
The Worthington does not offer or sell food. It, of course, offers a very decent continental breakfast and, on Saturday afternoons, a no-cost happy hour with a full range of drinks and nibbles. The best nearest place to stock-up for food, beer and wine is at the new Publix supermarket on Sunrise Blvd, about a 6 minute drive from the Worthington (add 10 minutes if you get caught with a bridge going up over the Inter-coastal). A 7 Eleven is within 15 minutes walk.
The Worthington is full of guys who keep coming back. That's a good testimony to how well it is liked.
It does not have a bar (if it did the Liquor Commission probably would ban the nudity, as it has at Royal Palms). The closest gay bar (and only gay bar near the ocean) is 2 blocks away at the Royal Palms. It's a good bar; I've been there lots. A block from the Worthington, the new bar at the Hilton on the ground level (called Surf, Sun, Sand -- or S3) is very good and offers sushi and other snacks. It is, however, straight (though "gay friendly"). Other bars within a short walking distance are at the W Hotel and at the Westin (at Shula's, where there is an extensive menu). Shula's is on ground level and thus offers great ocean views.
The Worthington does not offer or sell food. It, of course, offers a very decent continental breakfast and, on Saturday afternoons, a no-cost happy hour with a full range of drinks and nibbles. The best nearest place to stock-up for food, beer and wine is at the new Publix supermarket on Sunrise Blvd, about a 6 minute drive from the Worthington (add 10 minutes if you get caught with a bridge going up over the Inter-coastal). A 7 Eleven is within 15 minutes walk.
The Worthington is full of guys who keep coming back. That's a good testimony to how well it is liked.
Oct 6, 2014, 4:47 am
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When my partner and I go to MCO (D World) we usually stay at the Grand Floridian. It's expensive but it usually doesn't have many kids and it's easy to get to and from the park.
Oct 6, 2014, 4:58 am
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I would recommend Pineapple Point if you prefer somewhere upscale. It's a terrific resort, with a Caribbean/West Indies theme and very exclusive:
www.pineapplepoint.com
www.pineapplepoint.com
Oct 7, 2014, 4:00 pm
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You didn't seem to only be asking about places to stay. So I'll just say that Haulover Beach (an openly nude beach with a gay section as well as mixed section) is a hoot to experience. Especially if you haven't tried this before. All body types, no attitude. Very friendly. My partner and I were there some time ago and they had a clinic set up to screen for skin cancer. The medical personnel were all as naked as the rest of us. 👀
Dec 31, 2016, 1:16 pm
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Ressurecting an old thread
My husband and I will be going to Florida again this summer. As usual, focusing our trip on Key West (used to be Oasis regulars there, now going for the third time to the Equator). After staying ten days in Key West, we will have three nights on the mainland before flying out of MIA.
We haven't stayed in any gay resorts in FLL/MIA since 2004, when we stayed at Palm Plaza, which apparently now is Grand Palm Plaza, and apparently not very good. What are our options? The Worthington Complex appears to be the biggest. Clothing optional and male only is a requirement (if not, we could just as well stay in a mainstream hotel!)
We haven't stayed in any gay resorts in FLL/MIA since 2004, when we stayed at Palm Plaza, which apparently now is Grand Palm Plaza, and apparently not very good. What are our options? The Worthington Complex appears to be the biggest. Clothing optional and male only is a requirement (if not, we could just as well stay in a mainstream hotel!)