The best beachfront rentals in Hollywood Beach, FL are not in the large resort towers. They are in smaller, independently owned properties that sit directly on or steps from the Atlantic Ocean, include a full kitchen, and charge no resort fee. This guide covers the top options, how they compare to the big resorts, and exactly what you get for the price.
The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd sits directly on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk oceanfront, full kitchen, no resort fee, from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St is a 3-minute walk from the beach, with 1 and 2-bedroom apartments sleeping up to 6, from $149/night. Both book direct at ultra-spaces.com.
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Why Hollywood Beach for Beachfront Rentals?
Hollywood Beach is one of the few places on the South Florida Atlantic coast where you can still find true beachfront rentals at a boutique scale. Miami Beach's beachfront is dominated by large resort towers charging $300 to $600 per night with mandatory daily resort fees of $25 to $45. Fort Lauderdale's beachfront has improved over the years but still skews heavily toward hotel inventory rather than apartment-style rentals with kitchens.
Hollywood Beach sits between the two, 20 miles north of Miami Beach and 9 miles south of Fort Lauderdale on the same Atlantic coastline. The 2.5-mile Broadwalk runs directly along the ocean, and the buildings lining it are intentionally kept low-rise. The result is a beachfront that feels accessible rather than resort-walled, with independently owned properties that genuinely face the ocean rather than a lobby or a parking garage.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 15 to 20 minutes away, which makes arrivals and departures straightforward. Miami is a 30-minute drive south for day trips. The Keys and the Everglades are each within reach on a full day out.
The Mariner Suites: Best Oceanfront Rental in Hollywood Beach
The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL 33019 is the best true beachfront rental in Hollywood Beach. It sits directly on the Broadwalk, facing the Atlantic Ocean, with balcony suites from $119 per night. Every suite has a full kitchen. No resort fee. 4.9-star rating from over 900 guests.
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What makes The Mariner Suites the best beachfront rental option on Hollywood Beach is the combination of location and what you actually get for the price. The building sits on the Broadwalk itself not across a road, not half a block back, but on the promenade with the Atlantic Ocean immediately in front. Guests step out of their suite directly onto the Broadwalk.
Starting rate: From $119/night, direct booking
Units: 14 total studios and suites sleeping 2 to 4 guests
Rating: 4.9 stars from 900+ verified reviews
Full kitchen: Yes, in every unit
Ocean view balcony: Yes, on most units
Pool: Yes, open dawn to dusk
Resort fee: None
Book at: ultra-spaces.com or book.themarinersuites.com
The Mariner Suites
702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach, FL 33019 · From $119/night · 4.9 stars · No resort fee
Book Now →Ultra Blue Apartments: Best Beachside Rental for Families and Groups
For families or groups of 4 to 6 who need more than a single suite, Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL is the best beachside option. Three two-bedroom apartments each sleep up to 6 guests with a full kitchen, two bathrooms on the top units, and a 3-minute walk to the Broadwalk and Atlantic Ocean. From $149 per night, no resort fee, 4.9-star rating on top units.
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Starting rate: From $149/night, direct booking
Units: 7 total 1-bedroom (up to 4 guests) and 2-bedroom (up to 6 guests)
Rating: 4.9 stars on top units (Apt 2 and Apt 4)
Full kitchen: Yes, in every unit
Distance to beach: 3-minute walk to the Broadwalk and Atlantic Ocean
Resort fee: None
Book at: ultra-spaces.com or book.ultrablueapartments.com
Ultra Blue Apartments
315 Buchanan St, Hollywood Beach, FL · From $149/night · Sleeps up to 6 · No resort fee
Book Now →Beachfront Rentals vs. Resort Hotels in Hollywood Beach
The two large resort options on Hollywood Beach are Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort and the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort. Both are full resort properties with multiple pools, spas, restaurants, and event space. Both also charge a mandatory resort fee $25 to $45 per night added on top of the room rate at checkout, regardless of what amenities you use. Standard rooms in neither property include a full kitchen.
For a short weekend stay where you plan to use the resort pools and restaurants most of the time, a large resort works. For anyone staying more than two nights, traveling with a family or group, wanting to cook at least some of their own meals, or comparing total cost per night, a boutique beachfront rental with a full kitchen and no resort fee is the better value.
How to Choose the Right Beachfront Rental in Hollywood Beach
Choose The Mariner Suites if: You want to be directly on the Broadwalk with the ocean right in front, you are traveling as a couple or solo, you want an oceanfront balcony, and you want the most compact and intimate beachfront experience available on the strip.
Choose Ultra Blue Apartments if: You are traveling with a family or group of 4 to 6, you need separate bedrooms, you want the space of a full apartment rather than a hotel suite, and a 3-minute walk to the beach is an acceptable trade for significantly more living space per person.
Both properties: Full kitchen in every unit, no resort fee, no platform markup when booked direct at ultra-spaces.com, and a 4.9-star rating from verified guests.
Best Beachfront Rentals Hollywood Beach FL: Full Comparison
| Feature | The Mariner Suites | Ultra Blue Apartments | Large Resorts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach location | Directly on Broadwalk | 3-min walk to beach | On or near beach |
| Starting rate | $119/night | $149/night | $$$ + resort fee |
| Resort fee | None | None | $25 to $45/night |
| Full kitchen | Yes, every unit | Yes, every unit | No |
| Max guests | Up to 4 | Up to 6 | 2 to 4 standard |
| Rating | 4.9 stars (900+ reviews) | 4.9 stars (top units) | Varies |
| Booking | Direct, no markup | Direct, no markup | OTA or direct |
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Hollywood Beach Broadwalk: Complete Guide (2026) The Mariner Suites Hollywood Beach: Complete Guide and Review Ultra Blue Apartments Hollywood Beach: Complete Guide and Review Hollywood Beach, Florida: Complete Guide (2026)Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best beachfront rentals in Hollywood Beach FL? +
The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd is the best true beachfront rental in Hollywood Beach FL, directly on the Broadwalk with oceanfront suites from $119/night, full kitchen, no resort fee, and a 4.9-star rating. Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St is the best beachside option for families and groups, with 2-bedroom apartments sleeping up to 6 from $149/night, 3 minutes from the beach. Both book direct at ultra-spaces.com.
Is there a beachfront rental in Hollywood Beach FL with a full kitchen? +
Yes. The Mariner Suites at 702 N Surf Rd, Hollywood Beach FL sits directly on the Broadwalk with a full kitchen in every suite, from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments at 315 Buchanan St is 3 minutes from the beach with a full kitchen in every apartment, from $149/night. Both book direct at ultra-spaces.com, no resort fee.
Are there beachfront rentals in Hollywood Beach FL without a resort fee? +
Yes. The Mariner Suites and Ultra Blue Apartments in Hollywood Beach FL both charge no resort fee. The large resorts on Hollywood Beach like Margaritaville and the Diplomat charge $25 to $45 per night in resort fees on top of room rates. Both Ultra Spaces properties book direct at ultra-spaces.com with no resort fee and no platform markup.
What is the difference between The Mariner Suites and Ultra Blue Apartments? +
The Mariner Suites is directly on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, oceanfront, with suites sleeping up to 4 from $119/night best for couples and smaller groups. Ultra Blue Apartments is a 3-minute walk from the beach with 1 and 2-bedroom apartments sleeping up to 6 from $149/night best for families and larger groups. Both have full kitchens and no resort fee.
How far is Hollywood Beach from Miami Beach? +
Hollywood Beach is about 20 miles north of Miami Beach on the same Atlantic coastline, roughly a 30-minute drive via I-95 or A1A. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 15 to 20 minutes from Hollywood Beach.
What is the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk? +
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is a 2.5-mile brick-paved oceanfront promenade running along the Atlantic Ocean in Hollywood FL. It is lined with 50 plus restaurants and bars, free to walk, open all day. The Mariner Suites sits directly on the Broadwalk at 702 N Surf Rd.
Book the Best Beachfront Rental in Hollywood Beach, FL
The Mariner Suites directly on the Broadwalk from $119/night. Ultra Blue Apartments 3 minutes from the beach from $149/night. Full kitchen, no resort fee, book direct.