The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa

Hotels
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Independent
9.7 (80 reviews)
2209 NE 26th St , Wilton Manors , US

Facilities

Two heated pools
Jacuzzi
Tiki bar
Men's day spa (J Cohen Boutique Spa)
Day passes
Continental breakfast
Gated and secured off-street parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Waterfront lounging areas and tropical gardens
Clothing optional
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing staff
Great location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.06
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
The staff was amazing and friendly.
Location
10
Everything we needed or wanted was close by.
Room Quality
9.56
I recommend the waterfront room if you are staying here.
Amenities
9.56
The options of two pools.
Value for Money
9.56
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.06
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Great place to stay! Me and my partner had tons of fun.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:34

Property Description

Welcome to Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa – Fort Lauderdale's Premier Gay Men's Resort. Slip into something more comfortable… like a private tropical oasis designed just for you. At Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa, you'll find the perfect blend of relaxation, connection, and just the right amount of playful energy. Voted Best Gay Guesthouse 10 years in a row, Cabanas is a waterfront escape surrounded by lush palms, warm breezes, and a vibe that's as social—or as chill—as you want it to be. Whether you're here to unwind poolside, meet new friends, or explore nearby Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale Beach, everything you need is right here. Located on the North Fork of the Middle River in Wilton Manors, the heart of gay Fort Lauderdale, the award-winning clothing optional guesthouse offers two heated pools (a lively social party pool and a quiet chill pool near the men's day spa), waterfront lounging areas and lush tropical gardens, a Jacuzzi, an on-site men's day spa for massage and wellness treatments, a tiki bar and bites, complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient on-site parking.

Important information:

  • Clothing is optional at this property.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FLL

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 14:00, check-out until 11:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed. Service animals are always welcome.

  • Deposit

    A security deposit is required.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 80 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.06
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 9.56
Value for Money: 9.56
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 10
H
Harold • friends
8
Pros:

Pros- Very clean , comfortable, super staff! A little pricey , but similar to other similar style men’s hotels. Had a great time!
Cons- not really walkable ( unless you’ve got 25-30 mins) to Wilton Dr where the restaurants and bars are . Wish they had a full bar and onsite restaurant. They do have a very limited menu for lunches and dinners. Breakfast is continental only. (There is a close by place though called Egg n you with full breakfasts and lunches, and is wonderful that is a 6-8 min walk)

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
D
Devan • partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay! Me and my partner had tons of fun. Everything we needed or wanted was close by. The staff was amazing. I recommend the waterfront room if you are staying here. 😌

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
R
richard • friends
10
Pros:

The staff was friendly and professional

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Pros:

the options of two pools

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
K
Kohei • partner
10
Pros:

So relaxing atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff, and nice guests!

2025-05-18 • via Nuitee
H
Herbert • partner
10
Pros:

great property

2025-04-14 • via Nuitee
J
James
10
The Best Place
Pros:

I Love this place, cute, great rooms. Clean. Love the property, close to all. The staff rocks, everyone I have met, from my first phone call and I got Paul. Totally recommend and coming back.

2025-02-20 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph
10
Peak Relaxation
Pros:

Great mingle friendly hotel layout, beautifully kept. Outstanding customer service and ameneties. Clean throughout. Amost posh, let's say it has tiny posh vibes, lol.

2025-01-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
10
Loved it!
Pros:

Such a fun gay resort . Staff was amazing , pool was so warm and lots of chairs and friendly guests . Big enough to walk around yet everything was conveniently placed .

2025-01-24 • via Nuitee
B
Blake
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

From the moment we arrived it's been wonderful. Right out of the gate William and Paul made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is great, the grounds and rooms are clean. GM Tim is amazing, friendly, welcoming and shows he takes pride in his work and the resort; the entire staff does. House keeping is not excluded, they too are very friendly and willing to help with anything you need.

2025-01-13 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick
8
Pros:

The property is aging but well maintained. The rooms are clean and bright. The staff is well trained and efficient; cordial and professional.
Getting into and out of the Guesthouse by car can be challenging given its proximity to the street.

2024-12-13 • via Nuitee
W
Willie
10
Pros:

The amenities and staff were great.

2024-11-07 • via Nuitee
P
Peter
10
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Environment was relaxing and calm.

2024-10-30 • via Nuitee
J
John
10
What a great place
Pros:

What a great place to stay. Good location near to everything gay :) All staff are super friendly and helpful. Can't recommend the place highly enough.

2024-10-04 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher
6
Pros:

If it weren’t for the staff, this wouldn’t have been that great. My room was quite small and the head of the bed was about 2 feet from the door. The kitchen cabinets are chipped and worn, the faucet doesn’t really run much cold water, and the shower is quite small. The furnishings are quite dated and there isn’t really anywhere comfortable to sit on a rainy day. There is no clear place to recycle plastics or glass, so there is quite a bit of waste as the cafe for breakfast (pre-wrapped pastry and cereal) produces quite a bit of waste.

The pool was nice, the hot tub was cozy, the gardens were lush and the staff were fantastic. If the owners invested some money in some upgrades — including a fresh coat of paint to the rooms and some upgrades to Smart televisions, this could be stellar.

2024-09-30 • via Nuitee
M
Melvin
10
Pros:

This is a friendly, unpretentious, and welcoming place to stay! They go above and beyond to accommodate your every need!

2024-09-10 • via Nuitee
A
Antonio
10
Pros:

Another wonderful stay at the Cabanas. Definitely will be back. Thanks guys!

2024-07-23 • via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Beautiful

2024-07-22 • via Nuitee
R
Ryan
10
Pros:

This was my second time staying at The Cabanas. The staff are amazing and the property is well-kept and very relaxing.

2024-07-03 • via Nuitee
E
Eric
10
Pros:

Love this location. The staff is very friendly and place is very clean and peaceful!

2024-06-25 • via Nuitee