One of my personal favorite beach Marriotts is the Harbor Beach Marriott in Ft. Lauderdale. It is located on a great stretch of beach, has a very nice pool, and a good Spa. Also, in the Ft. Lauderdale area is the Hollywood Beach Marriott. It is a smallish, boutiquish Marriott right on the beach. While it has a pool, its nothing to write home about. The rooms are all very nice with all the new beddings and flatscreen tvs. The last time I stayed there they upgraded my wife and I to a great view ocean-front room with a balcony and as a Plat they did provide me and my wife with free breakfast every morning.