419 Best Hotels in Florida, USA

This charming oceanfront inn has spacious, individually decorated rooms, some with four-poster beds, upholstered chairs, and balconies or patios; most have ocean views. Deluxe rooms are much larger, with a king-size bed, sofa, and sitting area; most also have a dining table. Jacuzzi rooms are different sizes. Included in the rate are evening wine and cheese and a continental breakfast that includes a quiche du jour.

You can't top this luxe hotel if you want to plant yourself in the heart of Naples nightlife, dining, and shopping. Rooms are soundproofed to shut out the noise when you're ready to sequester yourself in sleep-time comfort; when you're not, slide open the French doors, and tune into downtown from the balcony. Thirty-two club-level suites have perks like a private concierge lounge with 24/7 champagne, a full bar and hors d’oeuvres each night, and a roof deck. The list of urban amenities includes a spa, a rooftop pool, and two well-known restaurants: Ocean Prime Naples and Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House. A theater is right next door, and the beach is six block away.

A massive pool complex with a 15-foot waterfall, two winding waterslides, and a sandy waterfront are part of the allure of this sprawling resort, but it may be the 72 holes of golf, including the challenging Copperhead course, that are the real draw. Bald eagles and herons are sometimes seen on the grounds, which are beautifully maintained. Guest suites are in 24 two- and three-story lodges tucked among the trees between golf courses. Some of the roomy suites have balconies or patios. Innisbrook has enough restaurants and lounges to make it self-contained, though there are other dining options in the area.

A private garden with brick walkways, tropical plants, and a canopy of palms sets this convivial guesthouse apart from the pack. The vintage-1880s property has wraparound verandas, pine floors, and charm to spare. Arch House, a former carriage house, has a dramatic entry that opens into a lush courtyard. Although all suites front busy Eaton Street, only Suites 5 and 6 face it. A reconstructed cigar factory has become the poolside Cigar House, with spacious rooms, porches, decks, and plantation-style teak and wicker furnishings. The private tropical garden wraps around a spacious pool area. Children are welcome—a rarity in Old Town guesthouses.

Geared specifically toward gay men, this hotel features a health club, a video lounge, a café and bar, and rooms in historic digs. Clothing is optional everywhere but in the gym.

Choose from your own cottage on the beach, or take your pick from six different styles of modernized hotel rooms at Sanibel's most established inn—built in 1895 as the home of Will and Harriet Matthews, whose love of entertaining turned this place into the sought-after resort that it is today. Value-enthusiasts will be happy here because there's no resort fee and most everything is included, like tennis, shuffleboard, a heated pool, free Wi-Fi, and beach chairs. If you want to spend some of your hard-earned money for dinner, do try the restaurant, Traditions on the Beach. It's worth it. The Matthews Lodge contains the Gulfview Luxury Suites—another splurge worth considering.

At this family-friendly beachside resort, activity revolves around a 194,000-gallon pool (allegedly the area's largest) with a spectacular swim-through waterfall and a bar in the Grotto's rock wall. There's even a mermaid named Misty. There are several on-site dining options.

Like the rest of historic Pass-a-Grille, this converted, 1950s-vintage property is totally friendly and totally Old Florida, with one- and two-bedroom cottages that make it great for a family beach vacation. It's within easy walking distance of the beach, and its nicely landscaped grounds feature huge live oaks and sea grapes, teak deck chairs, and a weathered fishing pier. Grills are available if you want to barbecue. Continental breakfast is served only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and there's a four-night minimum stay during holidays.

Here you get to choose between a self-sufficient town home on the bay side or an oceanfront resort with on-site restaurants and oodles of other amenities. Either way, the interiors are bright and casual. The Islander Bayside's two-bedroom town homes have a gourmet kitchens, flat-screen TVs, washer-dryers, and all the comforts of home. A bayfront pool is ideal after a day of fishing, and if your boat is under 24 feet, you can dock it in the marina outside your door. On the ocean side, the villas and the resort rooms feature sophisticated furnishings, plantation shutters, full-size refrigerators, and microwaves.

A grandiose circular drive and rocky waterfalls front this sophisticated hilltop resort with twin 11-story towers and villa-like suites, the island's longest stretch of sand (over 3 miles), a massive spa, and three pools—including one with slides and water features. Shops, stylish restaurants with impressive menus, and large, sleek rooms equipped with plug-in technology add to the feeling that leaving the resort would be a silly idea, unless, perhaps, you're a golfer: the hotel's two courses are 10 minutes away by shuttle. The Lanai Tower offers opulent, adults-only, condo-style accommodations, and guests staying on floors six to nine have exclusive access to the luxurious Paradise by Sirene amenities, activities, and dining.

The Miami marriage of Marriott's JW and Marquis brands creates a truly high-tech, contemporary, and stylish business-minded hotel—from the three-story crystal chandelier in the entry to the smart and symmetric guest rooms, rife with electronic gadgets. Spacious rooms offer sweeping views of the Miami skyline or Biscayne Bay from floor-to-ceiling windows. A large, semicircular desk and towering full-length mirrors please both business types and fashionistas. Bathrooms have separate showers and bathtubs. Amenities on-site include a restaurant by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, a 50,000-square-foot entertainment complex (with an NBA-approved basketball arena, virtual bowling alley, tennis court, and golf school), the Met2 Fitness gym, and the world-class Enliven spa. The outdoor rooftop pool allows for stunning views of the ever-growing Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Concierge-floor rooms offer complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, bites, and daily breakfast.

Golfers and families flock to this 300-acre tropical resort flaunting jumbo-size suites and world-class amenities, including 36 holes of championship golf, prolific tennis courts, an on-site waterpark, the three-story âme Spa & Wellness Collective, and two renowned restaurants—Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak and Corsair kitchen & bar. To compensate for its location in residential Aventura, the resort has a private beach club a five-minute shuttle ride away. The lush resort and club was conceptualized on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1967 by founder and real estate developer Donald Soffer. South Florida's leading shopping destination, Aventura Mall, is right across the street.

This lush resort, amid 500 acres of natural beauty, offers spectacular views and amenities, including a European-style spa, a Greg Norman–designed golf course, a lazy river–style pool complex, and kids' programs. Rooms have ergonomic workstations and flat-screen TVs, and the in-house restaurants are supplied from the resort's gardens. Guided canoe or kayak tours take you back in time to the Florida wilderness.

There are accommodations for every budget here, but the owners reason that budget travelers deserve as pleasant an experience (and as lavish a tropical continental breakfast) as their well-heeled counterparts. Local art—large, splashy canvases and a Gauguinesque mural—decorates the walls, while handmade textiles (owner Jody Carlson is a talented weaver) drape chairs, couches, and beds at this historic home. Less expensive rooms burst with bright colors (hand-painted dressers add a whimsical flourish) and balconies on the second-floor rooms overlook the gardens. Spacious, and more expensive, third-floor rooms are decorated with a paler palette and original furniture.

This hotel attracts convention business by offering the biggest ballroom in Key West, but it also appeals to families with its spacious, impeccably and tastefully decorated rooms and one-, two-, or three-bedroom condo units. Designer furnishings reflect the resort's waterfront location. Real china in the kitchens and marble hot tubs add touches of luxury in the suites. Some rooms have spiral staircases down to the gardens and up to the rooftop sun decks. Families enjoy the beach and pool area. Adults enjoy the pool bar and fine on-site dining. Complimentary shuttles take guests to Old Town and the airport.

As part of the hip Kimpton Hotel group, South Beach's legendary Surfcomber hotel reflects a vintage luxe aesthetic and an ocean-side freshness as well as a reasonable price point that packs the place with a young, sophisticated, yet unpretentious crowd. Expect bursts of tropical colors that perfectly complement the terrazzo floors and create an ideal lobby backdrop. Rooms are a little small but offer an ample dose of sweet and stylish modern opulence. The outdoor spaces channel backyard bliss, with plenty of lounge chairs surrounding the pool and two floors of poolside cabanas. The grassy lounge area behind the pool includes an entire sandy beach playground complete with picnic tables, games, and the High Tide Bar. Stop by the Social Club for shareable plates paired with craft cocktails and local beers. Wi-Fi, a nightly wine hour, and morning coffee are all complimentary.

Chains have since taken over St. Augustine Beach, but this longtime favorite—the only remaining "Mom and Pop" on the beach—is still doing business (lots of it) and remains as beloved as ever. The location, just steps from the beach, helps, of course. But so do the inviting, consistently updated rooms, in-room continental breakfast delivery (you choose the time), private walkway to the beach, warm service, and reasonable rates. There are a wide variety of room types and locations (some with balconies and/or fireplaces), so it's best to call and make sure you get the room you want. For a special treat, book a room in the property's adults-only bed-and-breakfast, a short walk from the main building.

Hospitality and period furnishings make this 1891 home, once owned by a cigar executive, a wonderful glimpse into Key West life in the late 19th century. Each of the rooms has a private bath and king-size or double beds. All but one has a sitting area—the exception being a wheelchair-accessible room. None have TVs, but not to worry: there's plenty of entertainment on nearby Duval Street. Rates include daily continental breakfast in the dining room or on the veranda.

With 6 acres of oceanfront property, accommodations that range from studio units to a glamorous three-bedroom waterfront home, and staffers who go the extra mile, this resort has everything a visitor to the Keys could want. Units are clean and bright with kiwi-color accents and a sunny vibe. With garden views, ocean views, a freshwater zero-entry pool, a long stretch of sand (dotted with lounge chairs) right on the Atlantic, and beach games, all you need is a drink—and they have that, too. The poolside café, Wild & Lime, serves light meals and beer and wine. You can resort-hop to its sister properties and enjoy even more amenities.

The sprawling family-friendly Lago Mar retains its sparkle and authentic Florida feel thanks to committed owners. Brilliantly colored bougainvillea edges the swimming lagoon, and guests get direct access to a 500-foot private beach in an exclusive neighborhood. Most accommodations are spacious suites with sofas and kitchens, making them ideal for families.

Behind 10-foot, dark-wood Kong gates is a Bali-inspired world, where tranquility washes over you like a rain shower. The entire property is spa-like with lush palms, buttonwoods, and orchids everywhere. The bungalows have a king bed in one room and a queen in the other, along with European fixtures, separate baths, and a small kitchenette stocked with water bottles. Relax in the large infinity pool, at the beach, or on the deck. Snorkel in the private lagoon, or just catch a magical Key Largo sunset. If you want even more space and privacy, rent the 5,000-square-foot Grand Lodge that sleeps eight.

Guests at this 1885 Queen Anne dwelling say they're so comfortable and at ease that they feel as if they're in a home, not an inn. The inn's Southern hospitality begins with breakfast by the fireplace and continues with complimentary beverages, homemade cookies or fresh bread throughout the day, and a social hour in the evenings. The "bedchambers" have thoughtful touches, such as plush robes, house bath salts, and organic coffee. Rooms feature a fireplace or gas stove and flat-panel TVs; most have thermo-massage tubs. Lush gardens and stately oak trees give the property a secluded feel, though downtown Gainesville is just a short walk away.

A meticulous renovation transformed a marble-adorned, circa-1905 federal courthouse into a boutique hotel where your sleek room might have formerly been a holding cell or a prosecutor's office. The hostess stand in the Bizou Brasserie, which offers French-inspired fare and a wonderful assortment of morning pastries, once served as a witness stand, and juries once deliberated at a large table that's now in the bar area. Other amenities include a pool and a fitness center. 

This beach retreat–themed LEGO hotel has guest bungalows that not only feature separate sleeping areas for little ones but also outdoor patios overlooking private playground areas. A giant pool and LEGO-themed nighttime activities for kids make this a popular resort in summertime. Free transportation to LEGOLAND Florida park is provided, as is self-parking if you decide to make the drive.

Located 130 kid-steps away from the entrance to the LEGOLAND Florida theme park, this hotel is, as you can imagine, a LEGO builder's dream come true—one featuring in-room scavenger hunts, nightly kids entertainment, free breakfast, and separate kids sleeping areas in rooms that have various LEGO themes.

Adjacent to the LEGOLAND Hotel and theme park, this hotel is all-things pirate, from the decor in the rooms and restaurant to the LEGO displays. Here you'll find nighttime kids entertainment, bunk beds for the little ones, a heated pool, miniature golf, and pontoon-boat rides. Some rooms overlook Lake Eloise. 

Providing understated luxury in the middle of the Collins Avenue action, this small, sophisticated hotel occupies a beautifully renovated art deco building (formerly the historic Peter Miller Hotel) and is a block from the beach. Rooms by Argentinian interior designer Juan Ciavarella are simple but chic and sustainable, with natural elements such as light woods and upcycled materials. Some rooms overlook or open to a narrow courtyard pool area with a bar, while others have balconies overlooking the neighborhood. A cool bar lounge just inside the entrance makes it a joy to linger and admire the building's original architectural details.

In addition to superb Gulf views from many of its rooms and suites, this stylish resort has two free-form pools and three hot tubs, all facing the beach.

This tropical, retro boutique hotel in the heart of Little Havana is both budget-friendly and chic, putting you close to the sights and sounds of Miami's Cuban culture for a fraction of what you'd pay on Miami Beach. Thoughtful community-driven design, including coworking spaces and a hammock-festooned lounge out back provide a social atmosphere. The light-filled rooms have dark woods and retro touches, and there are cool (and somehow inviting) adult bunk-bed configurations for groups. The Terras rooftop restaurant and bar has a buzzy energy. 

An ideal base for exploring, this complex of pastel-painted buildings at the foot of the Fort Myers bridge has rooms that are basic but spacious, so consider splurging a little for a one- or two-bedroom suite. There are two pools (one with a waterfall) and a popular tiki bar that's open until 2 am, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Because of its affordability, this hotel is popular with the college crowd at spring break; at other times, it draws families and couples. Old salts and regulars frequent the tiki bar for downright cheap lunch deals.