Hotel Near Fort Lauderdale Scuba Diving

If you enjoy scuba diving and exploring beautiful tropical reefs, then the Holiday Inn Lauderdale by the Sea is the perfect choice for your next sea escape.

The Holiday Inn Lauderdale by the Sea is located just across the street from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.  Just off shore, scuba divers will find many popular diving reefs to explore, ranging from depths of 10-15 feet and up to 30 feet in a few areas.  Three distinct limestone reef lines are known as the first, second and third reefs.  The first reef is a great spot for new divers and snorkelers who will see sea fans, sponges and thousands of multicolored tropical fish.  Diving the 2nd reef takes place about 1/2 mile offshore with depths from 30-40 feet and has better visibility.  Some parts of the reef can be as high as 10 feet off the bottom.  Divers will find the 3rd reef is about 1 mile offshore and reaches depths of 60-100 feet. 

Divers will find many scuba diving shops and charters located a short distance from the Holiday Inn Lauderdale by the Sea.  We’ve listed a few below but there are many more in the area.  Our knowledgeable front desk staff will be happy to assist you with directions to your choice of locations.

• American Scuba Divers
• Blackbeard’s Cruises
• Ocean Dwellers Scuba Services
• Parrot Island Scuba Adventures

The Holiday Inn Hotel® Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is your perfect choice for overnight accommodations in the Fort Lauderdale beach area when your travels take you to South Florida. We are your perfect base for exploring everything that there is to do in Broward County and the region.

We know our location will help you decide to book with us, but we promise that our service will have you stay while you enjoy your visit to the area. That’s our Hospitality Promise™. All reservations booked from this website are eligible for participation in the Priority Club® Rewards program.