30 of the best · Florida, USA
Palm Beach grand hotels, Gulf-coast beach resorts from St. Pete Beach to 30A, resorts by Orlando’s theme parks and oceanfront inns on Amelia Island.
Our 30 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Florida.
The Palm Beach landmark
Palm Beach’s great oceanfront resort hotel, on South County Road.
1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480Explore View on map
The pink landmark
The pink landmark beach hotel on St. Pete Beach, open again after the 2024 hurricanes.
3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706Explore View on map
On Scenic Highway 30A
A beachfront inn in the WaterColor community on 30A, next to Seaside.
34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Explore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Palm Beach grand hotels, Gulf-coast beach resorts, Orlando resorts by the parks and the boutique inns of the Historic Coast: how to choose.
Resorts by the parks and Winter Park.
In the Evermore resort
A Conrad hotel within the Evermore Orlando Resort, south-west of the theme parks.
1590 Evermore Way, Orlando, FL 32836Explore View on map
On Park Avenue
A small hotel right on Park Avenue in Winter Park.
307 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789Explore View on map
Art-filled boutique hotel
A boutique hotel in Winter Park, a short walk from Park Avenue.
300 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789Explore View on map
Golf and spa resort
A resort hotel at Grande Lakes in south Orlando, with golf, a large spa and a lazy river.
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837Explore View on map
Next to Walt Disney World
A Waldorf Astoria resort with golf in the Bonnet Creek enclave, next to Walt Disney World.
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821Explore View on map
Palm Beach, Manalapan and Boca Raton.
On the ocean south of Palm Beach
An oceanfront resort and spa in Manalapan, formerly Eau Palm Beach.
100 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL 33462Explore View on map
A waterfront resort
A large resort on Lake Boca Raton, with a beach club on the ocean.
501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432Explore View on map
Near Worth Avenue
A smaller courtyard hotel a few blocks from Worth Avenue.
301 Australian Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480Explore View on map
The Palm Beach landmark
Palm Beach’s great oceanfront resort hotel, on South County Road.
1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480Explore View on map
Tampa, St. Pete Beach and Clearwater.
A hotel for food lovers
A food-focused boutique hotel on South Howard Avenue in Hyde Park.
1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606Explore View on map
In historic Ybor City
A boutique hotel on Seventh Avenue in historic Ybor City.
1412 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605Explore View on map
On Clearwater Beach
A beachfront hotel on Clearwater Beach, with balconies over the Gulf.
430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767Explore View on map
The pink landmark
The pink landmark beach hotel on St. Pete Beach, open again after the 2024 hurricanes.
3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706Explore View on map
In Water Street Tampa
A design-led hotel in the Water Street district of downtown Tampa.
500 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602Explore View on map
Downtown and the beach keys.
Arts-themed hotel
An arts-themed hotel in downtown Sarasota, close to the bayfront.
1255 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236Explore View on map
On Lido Beach
A beachfront resort on Lido Key, across the bay from downtown Sarasota.
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236Explore View on map
Golf on Longboat Key
A golf and beach resort on Longboat Key.
220 Sands Point Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228Explore View on map
On Sarasota Bay
A Ritz-Carlton on the bayfront in downtown Sarasota, with a beach club on Lido Key.
1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236Explore View on map
A mid-century look
A boutique hotel with a mid-century look on the Boulevard of the Arts.
1290 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236Explore View on map
On Longboat Key
A beachfront resort on Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.
4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228Explore View on map
The Historic Coast.
An oceanfront inn
An oceanfront inn on Fletcher Avenue in Fernandina Beach.
98 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Explore View on map
Between Jacksonville and St. Augustine
An oceanfront resort with golf and a spa in Ponte Vedra Beach.
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Explore View on map
A smaller sister resort
The smaller sister resort to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, on the same stretch of beach.
607 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Explore View on map
On Amelia Island’s beach
An oceanfront Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, home of Salt restaurant.
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034Explore View on map
White sand on the Gulf.
Next to a state park
A beach resort in Destin beside Henderson Beach State Park.
200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL 32541Explore View on map
In the Sandestin village
A hotel in the Grand Boulevard area of Sandestin, between Destin and 30A.
1 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550Explore View on map
A resort town of its own
A large resort of beach, bay, golf courses and a village of shops between Destin and 30A.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550Explore View on map
In Rosemary Beach
A boutique hotel on Main Street in Rosemary Beach, at the east end of 30A.
63 Main St, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461Explore View on map
On Scenic Highway 30A
A beachfront inn in the WaterColor community on 30A, next to Seaside.
34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Explore View on map
