Hotels Near Amerant Bank Arena

Home of the Florida Panthers — Sunrise, FL

Where to stay: The arena sits at the edge of the Everglades next to Sawgrass Mills mall, so either grab a hotel by the mall for convenience or stay on Fort Lauderdale Beach and accept a 30-minute drive. Most visiting fans book in Sawgrass Mills or Plantation, and for stanley cup playoffs dates (April–June 2027) the smart move is a free-cancellation rate booked before the matchup is even official.

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Quick facts

Booking for a playoff date: how it actually works

Playoff hotel demand in Sunrise moves in two spikes. The first hits when a home game becomes possible (a series lead, a clinch scenario); the second — much bigger — hits the moment the date is official, usually just days before the game. Rooms near Amerant Bank Arena and in Sawgrass Mills go first, then demand ripples outward.

The play: book a refundable room during the first spike, before certainty. If your team doesn't get the game, cancel free. If they do, you're holding a room everyone else is fighting over at double the price.

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FAQ

What airport do I fly into for Amerant Bank Arena?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the main airport, roughly 25 minutes from the venue by car in normal traffic. Expect longer on game days.

Which neighborhoods are best for a NHL playoff weekend in Sunrise?

Most visiting fans stay in Sawgrass Mills, Plantation, Downtown Fort Lauderdale or Fort Lauderdale Beach. The arena sits at the edge of the Everglades next to Sawgrass Mills mall, so either grab a hotel by the mall for convenience or stay on Fort Lauderdale Beach and accept a 30-minute drive.

When should I book a hotel for a playoff game at Amerant Bank Arena?

Book a refundable rate the moment a home game becomes possible — even before the matchup is official. Playoff-round dates firm up only days in advance and prices jump immediately, so a free-cancellation booking made early beats waiting every time.

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