1. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Hollywood
Hotel
Construction on this state-of-the-art hotel was completed in 2015 and the resort has quickly shot to the top of the list as one of Florida’s leading Hotel and Resort Escapes! This full-service, oceanfront resort and entertainment complex offers a huge range of amenities and services that help to provide guests with the perfect setting to escape the everyday and embrace the beauty that the sunshine state has to offer. This hotel is located on South Florida’s legendary Hollywood Beach Boardwalk and the destination resort features multiple waterfront venues, including eight unique and interesting restaurant and bar concepts. There is also a top ranked full-service spa, a huge recreational area with three swimming pools, a Flow Rider Double Surf Machine for those adrenaline junkies out there, as well as a huge amount of live shows and entertainment options for guests! The eighteen-story property is crammed so full of amenities and features the highest-level hospitality that it is no wonder it has shot to the top as one of South Florida’s most prestigious get away!
The Rooms
The 369 rooms spread throughout the hotel offer the highest level of comfort for guests and feature a variety of modern amenities to ensure the ultimate in luxury for guests. Rooms are equipped with private balcony’s which offer sweeping views of the Intracoastal Waterways of Hollywood, Florida. The rooms contain contemporary furnishings with a relaxing sea and sky color scheme to reflect the hotels coastal-luxe atmosphere and come with either one king size bed or two queen size beds, which all have luxurious, all-white linens and premium bedding to provide guest with further comfort. A large vanity and over-sized shower add functionality to a refreshing bathroom, which is well lit with modern designs. Rooms are also equipped with a coffee machine for those early risers and a large HD TV so that you can while the evenings away with a huge range of in-house entertainment.
Location
Hollywood Beach is a classic Florida beach town that’s enchanted visitors since the early 1920s when it became a feature travel destination for many Americans. Often compared to quainter European towns or funky California beach getaways, the character of this inviting area is all Florida. Evening strollers, morning joggers, skateboarders and roller-bladders share the brick paved beachfront thoroughfare and many take advantages of the many cafes and bars along the way. The area maintains regular tropical temperatures near all year round and has over 60 Parks, golf courses and sandy beach locations for visitors to escape too, as well as a huge restaurant and food truck scene for those foodies which wish to make there trip a little more gourmet!
So whether you’re looking for an exciting place to discover new adventures, celebrate with friends and family or indulge in a relaxing getaway, you are guaranteed to return home from your visit to Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort with unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. This is our number one Best Beach Hotel in Florida!
How to get there
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is via taxi and takes approximately 18 minutes depending on traffic conditions! This journey will cost you around $30 and is the fastest way to enjoy the beauty of Hollywood beach. Check out the best flight deals here.
2. Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Key Largo
Hotel
Offering one of the most beautifully located resorts in the entirety of the Florida Keys, this spa and hotel is situated on 14.5 acres of secluded shoreline and gives travelers the perfect base to explore the beauty of the Florida Keys! Playa Largo Resort is a breath-taking mix of themes, providing a modern escape styled in the striking white beauty of the cities of Greece. The resort provides a huge selection of facilities, including a large pool, beach access with waiter service as well as multiple on resort restaurants and even more nearby! The Playa Largo Ocean Spa provides a variety of treatments and gives guests the chance to enjoy a relaxing and pampering escape, while the more adventurous can take advantage of the resorts vast array of watersports, eco tours, diving & snorkeling options as well as access to some of Florida’s best fishing spots. The Playa Largo provides guest with the perfect chance to enjoy the beauty of Florida’s famous costal Islands, starring in number 2, of the top 5 best beach hotel and resorts in Florida!
Rooms
Playa Largo offers 177 luxury rooms, suites, and Bungalows as well as a one beach house for larger groups and families, with nearly all rooms in the resort having Florida Bay and eco-rich island views from there private balconies. Rooms are decorated in a modern boutique style with a focus on the tropical beach escape that the keys embody, and every room comes equipped with a variety of features such as an interactive iPad allowing guests to control their experience, providing modern smart room features as well as access to the huge variety of entertainment options that the resorts provide! Rooms are also equipped with Deep Sleep brand mattresses, giving guests the ultimate in nighttime comfort and ensuring they wake fully prepared for your day out in the keys!
Location
Key Largo is the first of the beautiful Florida Keys and the opening to Florida’s reach into the breath-taking waters of the Caribbean! The area is the self-proclaimed Dive Capital of the World and is home to the globes largest artificial reef, the 510-foot USS Spiegel Grove, providing dedicated divers with the largest under water playground as well as access to the outstanding John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Travelers can also take a tour to the Everglades National Park which is just a short trip away from Key Largo, as well as enjoy Diving, snorkeling and glass-bottom boating in the clear waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary which is also nearby! Further nearby attractions include swimming with live dolphins, glass bottom boat tours, and unique island shopping experiences!
How to get there
The quickest way to get from Miami Airport to Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo is to drive the 69 miles, which takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes, and is best carried out with a rental car as taxis will cost over $150! Check out the best flight deals here.
There is also a bus route, but this takes around 2 and a half hours so is a much more time-consuming journey.
3. Opal Sands Resort, Clearwater Beach
Opal Sands Resort offers guests one of the most modern beach front accommodations on the Gulf of Mexico, giving travelers access to the heart of Clearwater Beaches lively promenade. Guests can relax while taking in the panoramic blue vista which carries all the way through the luxurious resorts. Styled in a fresh, contemporary design with a lively beach-chic atmosphere. Opal Sands provides a quintessential Gulf Coast escape, where guests can while away the days relaxing in the warm waters of the Gulf or enjoy the hotels huge array of amenities, enjoy a delicious breakfast overlooking the Gulf at the resorts signature restaurant Sea-Guini, spend the afternoon soaking up the rays at the resorts pools or allow the skilled therapists at the spa to pamper you with personalized massages and skincare treatments. Active guests will enjoy the Gulf-facing fitness center and can take advantage of a huge variety of watersport rentals and hire options. No matter what you are looking for with your Island escape Opal Sands has everything and more to offer, that’s why is our number 3 best beach hotel and resorts in Florida!
Rooms
The Premium King Gulf Front Rooms at Opal Sands Resort offers a large and luxurious space to enjoy your getaway and comes with a room furnished in beautiful wood accents and ocean-inspired artwork to create an air of beautiful yet casual elegance to the space. The premium Gulf front rooms come with an array of modern features and comfort, including a king-sized pillow top bed with luxurious bedding, spacious bathroom, and a sectional twin size sleeper sofa. Rooms also contain an under-counter refrigerator as well as an in-room coffee station to ensure you have all you need to wake up refreshed. After a busy day on the beach, unwind with a variety of media options from your flat screen smart television or step onto your private balcony and enjoy a cold beer while watching another picture-perfect sunset over the Gulf.
Location
Clearwater is an ideal Florida destination for travelers of all ages and interests and is located on the stunning beachfronts of the Gulf of Mexico, while the City’s beaches are consistently ranked among America’s most beautiful, offering miles of sugar white sand, cool and fresh costal breezes, and crystal clear blue waters. As a top, all year-round location, Clearwater boasts all the sun, warm weather, and great dining you will ever need and also has an extensive arrange of outdoor activities both on land and at sea. The area is perfect for exploration further afield and is not only close to Tampa bay but is also just 90 miles from Orlando, making it the perfect add-on to a Disney family vacation.
How to get there
The fastest way to Opal Sands resort is by driving the 30-minute journey from Tampa Bay International Airport, covering 20 miles by crossing the bay area and landing yourself on the white sandy beaches of the Gulf. A taxi for this journey will cost you just over $60 dollars, while a rental car will be significantly less so, even if you hire it just for 2 days! Check out the best flight deals here.
4. Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples
Hotel
Naples Grande Beach Resort provides an eco-smart beach retreat where guess can take in panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. The resort is set on 23 acres of beach front promenade while also adjoining a 200-acre nature preserve and mangrove estuary, meaning that no matter what your interests, you will always be surrounded by picturesque landscapes! The resort host a huge variety of spacious guestrooms, suites and bungalows all with private balconies or patios while providing guests with access to a huge variety of energizing recreation, including championship golf on many of the nearby courses, access to tennis courts and several different water sports activities on three miles of sugar sand beach. For those looking to enjoy a more laidback experience there is three signature pools for guests to choose from, including one with a 100-foot water slide for the kids! Grande Beach also provides guests with access to a rejuvenating Spa, filled with treatment options and its own personal fitness center. Enjoy the evenings at one of the resorts many inventive dining options or take a short stroll or bike ride on palm-lined streets to any of the areas many unique shops, restaurants, and galleries
Rooms
The resorts Signature Gulf View Rooms feature panoramic views of the Gulf, and has a spacious 465 square foot layout with a luxurious and comfortable King sized bed to ensure you get the perfect nights rest! While the bathrooms feature dual fixtures as well as a glass-enclosed walk-in pressure shower and separate soaking tub to really unwind in style! Rooms also contain a variety of modern amenities including a large Plasma screen Tv, mini refrigerator and coffee making station, giving guests everything, they need to make sure they have a comfortable escape on the Gulf.
Location
Naples is perched on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida and is famous for its high-end shopping, world-class culture, and sophisticated dining options, making it the ultimate local to escape the daily grind and enjoy the finer things in life, with all the style included! The areas of Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are the focal points for Naples shopping in the historic downtown area, with numerous art galleries, chic clothing boutiques and dozens of swanky beach front restaurants for guests to enjoy the local seafood in, all the while watching the local hustle and bustle of the beach front promenades! The area has high average water temperatures and is also one of the best spots for golf enthusiasts in the entirety of the United States, meaning no matter if its sports or relaxation you are after, Naples has both!
How to get there
It is a short 20-minute drive from Naples Airport to the Grande Beach Resort and if taken by taxi costs around just $25, meaning you can get to relaxing in no time! Check out the best flight deals here.
5. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami
Hotel
The recently renovated and renowned Loews Hotel is located in the heart of South Beach’s vibrant Art Deco District, providing guests with a vibrant and deluxe experience decorated in a modern and defined style. The hotel has a huge range of amenities and provides guests with access to features such as an enhanced, oceanfront pool deck with direct beach access, a huge variety of cabanas and pool lounging spaces as well as modern, award winning spa in which guests can unwind the stress of the day in truly modern luxury. The hotel provides guests with four on site dining options including the award-wining Lure Fishbar which others an authentic taste of the destination via Flavor Miami which is a curated food and beverage journey that brings together Miami’s culinary greats, integrating their offerings throughout the on-property experience. The resort also has a variety of additional amenities including a fitness center; premium shopping and a new state-of-the-art Kids Club offering areas for crafts, video games and outdoor adventures which ensures a memorable family getaway.
Rooms
Of the resorts 790 guest rooms the Ocean View Balcony Rooms provide absolute perfection in comfort and escape, allowing guests to step out onto a private balcony which offers beautiful beach views and breezes, perfect for watching the sunsets. While inside you can relax with a comfortable King sized bed, as well as having access to all the modern amenities of a deluxe hotel experience with a large screen TV, mini bar and a spacious bathroom with a walk in marble shower, giving you everything for the perfect home away from home experience!
Location
The South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach is always filled with an energetic atmosphere and it provides a trendy and quirky beach escape with palm lined streets that are packed with unique dining and nightlife experiences. Sit back and relax at a beach side café while you enjoy a cold beer and take in the sights and sounds of this vibrant neighborhood which attracts the rich and famous from across the world or dance the night away at one of the areas many super clubs! No matter what you are looking for, South Beach will have it! Proving why this town is one of Americas favorite adult playgrounds!
How to get there
The quickest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Loews Miami Beach Hotel is to take a taxi which costs around $40 and takes just 20 minutes to cross the bay into the area, getting you to the beach in no time! Check out the best flight deals here.
So that tops off our list of the 5 best luxury beach resorts and hotels in Florida, so whether you are looking to just relax and unwind or to jump into every adventure the sunshine state has to offer, with these 5 beach escapes you will find the perfect stay for you!
