Originally Posted by
rrgg
What does this mean that the city will charge me beach use? Is it that hotel doesn't have enough chairs for its guests so end up renting them from a 3rd party? Or do you mean you have to pay for chairs no matter what? (I was looking at this, the W, and the Marriott Harbor.) Thanks.
Originally Posted by
travellingcari
Yes, I believe it's a city beach use fee tacked onto hotel rates via resort fee. I can't remember if hotel told me that or someone local. Also happens at the Jersey shore.
As a local to Fort Lauderdale, I've never heard of a hotel being charged a fee (and passing it along to guests) for beach use.
The beaches in Fort Lauderdale are operated by the Parks and Recreation department. They designate an official vendor to provide chairs and umbrellas. (I tried searching online for the name and prices, but didn't have much luck.)
There is no charge to use Fort Lauderdale Beach. You can bring your own chairs and umbrellas for free. If you don't have a chair, you can rent one from the vendor. I've never heard of/seen them renting towels, but I guess that's possible.