The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa – Gay Resort catering to Gay Men

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to The Cabanas on 26th Street – Wilton Manors can be hit or miss with accommodations – but this place actually surprised me in the best way. It’s tucked into this quiet residential stretch that feels worlds away from the chaos of A1A, even though you’re literally five minutes from everything. The whole vibe hits you immediately: think boutique intimacy meets grown-up gay resort, without any of that over-the-top circuit party energy you sometimes get at places like this.

What really sets The Cabanas apart is how they’ve nailed that balance between being social and giving you space to actually relax. The spa isn’t just some afterthought either – I mean, you can tell they put real thought into creating this sanctuary feel. The pool area becomes the natural gathering spot during the day (and honestly, the eye candy doesn’t hurt), but it never feels crowded or like you’re performing. Staff genuinely knows the area too, which is rarer than you’d think. They pointed me toward some great spots on Las Olas that I never would’ve found otherwise, plus gave me the real scoop on which nights to hit the local bars and which to skip entirely.

You know what impressed me most though? The attention to details that actually matter when you’re traveling. Parking is straightforward – no circling the block for twenty minutes like you do at some Fort Lauderdale hotels. Rooms are legitimately quiet at night, which is clutch since you’re still in a pretty active area. And the whole property just feels… intentional, I guess? Like someone who actually travels designed it, not a corporate committee. The 9.0 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s one of those places where small things add up to something that feels way more expensive than it actually is. If you’re looking for a proper gay-friendly spot in South Florida that doesn’t feel like a party hostel or a stuffy business hotel, this is honestly your best bet in the area.