The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa

The Cabanas suits gay men who want a social pool and Wilton Manors close by, and who like having a quieter pool to retreat to when the main one gets busy. It is less suited to anyone who wants the beach on foot; The Worthington is the beach choice.

What sets it apart

The Cabanas describes itself as a gay, all-male hotel and clothing-optional resort. Its two heated pools play different roles: one is the social party pool, the other a quieter pool beside the men’s day spa. There is also a jacuzzi, tropical gardens, waterfront lounging space and a tiki bar. Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and gated off-street parking are included.

The rooms page lists eight room types, from Double Standard to a One Bedroom Waterfront Suite and a Two Bedroom Suite, but no total; Tripadvisor lists 18 rooms.

Where it is

The address is 2209 NE 26th Street (postal city Fort Lauderdale), on the water in Wilton Manors, the neighborhood most of Fort Lauderdale’s gay bars call home.

Day passes

Non-guests can buy a day pass for $30, or $40 on holidays, valid 10 am to 5:30 pm daily, with use of the outdoor amenities. Coolers are not allowed. It is the only one of the three Fort Lauderdale guesthouses we profile with a published day-pass price.

Booking terms

• Deposit: one night or 25% of the stay, whichever is greater.
• Cancel at least 14 days ahead in writing; a $50 administrative fee is deducted. Inside 14 days the deposit is not refunded.
• Christmas and New Year’s need 60 days’ notice.
• If a hurricane threat or warning is posted during the June–November season, a cancellation inside 14 days is held as a credit for a year.
• No refunds for early departures, special rates or weekly rates.

What recent guests say

Tripadvisor showed 561 reviews averaging 4.7 in October 2026. These themes came up repeatedly:

Paraphrased from Tripadvisor reviews, October 2026.

How it compares

Choose Pineapple Point for a quieter, more polished stay with more included, at higher rates. Choose The Worthington for a larger crowd and the beach about 500 feet away. For Key West, Island House is the social equivalent.