22 Best Hotels in Northeast Coast, Florida

This Mediterranean revival oceanfront resort is luxury lodging at its best, with rooms that are spacious and have cozy window seats, appealing artwork, and private balconies overlooking the ocean. Some units include a whirlpool tub and gas fireplace. Guests consistently praise staff for going the extra mile, whether it's accommodating special diets in the dining room or coordinating day trips and shopping excursions. Relax at the zero-entry splash pool and mini–water park, the heated lap pool, or the adults-only pool overlooking the private beach. Guests here have full access to sports, recreation, and spa facilities at nearby sister property Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

This huge resort (1,350 acres) focuses on family-oriented accommodations (rooms and rental villas) and activities, including golf courses (63 holes, some oceanfront), 23 Har-Tru tennis courts, and expansive spa facilities. Dining options include a private chef's kitchen, French-style market and deli, and pizzeria, all overseen by a chef who is dedicated to local and sustainable food. All rooms are oceanfront, with private balconies or patios. If the sound of waves crashing on the beach doesn't lull you to sleep, the luxurious beds and bedding should do the trick. With ancient oaks, marshes, and lagoons, the resort is also a worthy destination for nature walks, cycling, fishing, and guided kayak tours. Extensive kids' programs give grown-ups a bit of time to themselves. Villas, which can be rented through the Omni, are privately owned, so availability, amenities, and decor vary.

Considered northeast Florida's premier resort for decades, this award-winning, 1928 landmark continues to wow guests with its stellar service and large rooms housed in white-brick, red-tile-roof buildings lining the beach. Most accommodations have ocean views and balconies or terraces; all have oversize windows, designer furniture, luxury bedding, desks, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. The newer Peyton House and Ocean House provide modern amenities and hospitality overlooking the ocean. The main building holds the registration area and some common spaces, including a big living room with a fireplace. The inn's renowned full-service spa attracts actors, supermodels, and former First Ladies. Activities include swimming (in your choice of four heated pools), golf, tennis, cycling, fishing, and sailing.

Even if the beach weren't in its backyard, this family-friendly, hotel offers enough activities and amenities—from tennis and basketball courts to a game room, pool, and 50-seat movie theater—to keep everyone entertained. Organized activities begin at 9:30 and can run until evening, with offerings including arts-and-crafts projects and scavenger hunts for kids and pool volleyball and bingo for adults. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condos are decorated in typical beachy colors, and they offer the comforts of home, with a separate living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, 42-inch plasma TV with DVD player, whirlpool tub, and washer and dryer. Guests love the on-site Mexican restaurant.

Guests know what to expect from the Ritz—elegance, superb comfort, excellent service—and the Amelia Island location is no exception. All accommodations in the eight-story building have balconies and ocean or coastal views; suites and rooms are spacious and luxurious, with beds so comfortable, you'll need a drag-out call instead of a wake-up one. Public areas are exquisitely maintained, and there are plenty of good restaurants, including the upscale Salt. Room service is available 24/7, and the Club Level provides a personal concierge.

This coral-and-blue, 1950s throwback caters to budget-minded guests seeking an ultracasual, laid-back oceanfront experience. The vibe may be retro, but the technology is up to date, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, small refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers. All the rooms face the ocean and have private balconies or patios from which to watch the sun (or the moon) rise over the Atlantic. The kidney-shaped pool and lounge chairs are pretty standard issue but offer a refreshing respite from the hot Florida sun or the salty ocean. The Lemon Bar is a hot spot for locals and hotel guests, especially on weekends.

Across the street from the beach, this convenient, midsize inn is an economical, family-friendly alternative to the area's luxury resorts. Several restaurants are within walking distance, and a full breakfast is served each morning in the lobby. Rooms are modestly furnished and have ocean views and pool views (though the pool is practically in the parking lot, so there's not much of a view).

This romantic waterfront inn has classic bay views and gorgeous antiques, as well as such contemporary conveniences as plush beds, double whirlpool tubs, and flat-screen TVs. Huge breakfasts, ordered the evening before, are usually served in the manicured courtyard, and guests gather at 5 for snacks, desserts, beer, wine, and homemade sangria. Owners and staff go to extraordinary lengths to accommodate guests' needs. Children, pets, and visitors with disabilities also find a warm welcome here.

Families love this Best Western for its affordable suites, and everyone loves it for its oceanfront location (just a half block from the Cocoa Beach Pier), its great views of launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, and its proximity to Port Canaveral. The cruise pier is only five minutes away. The suites are modest but have two TVs, a separate living room, wet-bar area with sink, refrigerator, microwave, sofa bed, and a private balcony. In addition to the beach, outdoor spaces include fire pits and two pools.

As a nod to its location near the Kennedy Space Center, this hotel has space-themed decor and amenities and a rooftop Space Bar where you can take in views of the Indian River, watch launches, and enjoy flavorful food and drink. Rooms feature wall murals taken by the Hubble space telescope and, on the night stand, a toy astronaut that projects nebulas on the ceiling. The river side of the hotel's exterior features fire pits, Adirondack chairs, recreational games, and a resort-style pool with cabanas and a bar. 

Despite being one of the newer additions to the St. Augustine lodging scene, the DoubleTree blends seamlessly into the city's Old World Spanish ethos, with wrought-iron design features, high ceilings, hardwood tile, and locally produced art reflecting the city's rich history. The rooms, overlooking the city streets or pool area, are equipped with 42-inch HDTVs and Sweet Dreams beds. The on-site Oak Tree Restaurant and Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, including in-room dining. Not to be missed are the trademark homemade DoubleTree chocolate-chip cookies, served warm on arrival.

This oceanfront resort, a short drive from the Historic District, offers many amenities, including on-site dining options, complimentary happy hours, and oceanfront views and kitchenettes in select rooms. From family suites to studio accommodations, the property fits the needs of both leisure and business travelers. The poolside Castaway Cantina serves Latin-inspired cuisine, while Harvest & Reel features seafood and farm-to-table options. Daily happy hours in the Rhum Bar bring guests together for libations and snacks, and the hearty, made-to-order breakfasts provide plenty of fuel for a day of exploring. The property's resort fee includes two beach chairs and towels, a two-hour bike rental, a daily yoga class, and more.

Proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and reasonable rates make this four-story hotel a top pick for an overnight. Guests deem the rooms clean, comfortable, quiet, and larger than those in comparable hotels. The property also scores points for conveniences like 24/7 coffee and tea service in the lobby, complimentary hot breakfast, microwaves and refrigerators in every room, and a fitness room and pool.

Worth a visit for the rock-n-roll memorabilia alone, the Hard Rock Daytona Beach marries the traditional music-themed brand with the city's passions—auto racing, motorcycles, and the beach. There's a wall dedicated to the city's musical royalty, the Allman Brothers Band; unique items worn by the likes of Rihanna and Taylor Swift; and the mermaid costumers used by Bette Midler and her backup singers during her Las Vegas stint. And that's all in the lobby, where live music plays most nights. Music-themed rooms are modern, and many have balconies facing the beach, pool, or overlooking a concert stage. You choose the genre of in-room music that plays throughout your stay, and you can reserve, free of charge, a Fender guitar complete with a floor amp and headphones. For a special treat, book the signature Rhythm & Motion massage in the spa, one of the best in the city.

You can't get any closer to the beach than this seven-story hotel, where most rooms, renovated in 2022, have ocean views. For true drama get a room on the east end, facing the water. The pool and beach are only steps away, and the hotel offers beach chair rentals along with boogie boards, bikes, and surf lessons. If sand isn't your thing, enjoy the ocean breeze and live music under the palm-thatched bar on the deck.

Proximity to the beach and comforts like in-room microwaves and refrigerators make this six-story hotel a favorite of vacationing families, particularly Orlandoans on weekend getaways. Most rooms have ocean views with private balconies. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

In the heart of historic St. Augustine, this Spanish colonial–inspired hotel overlooking Matanzas Bay has 19 separate buildings in a village setting, and most rooms have water or city-attraction views. Given its location in the thick of the Oldest City, the hotel caters to the tourist throngs with amenities such as in-room refrigerators and a coin-op laundry.

The nautical theme at this boutique hotel is no gimmick, as the charming establishment also serves as a working marina, and all its rooms have balconies or patios that capitalize on the views of the Matanzas River, Bridge of Lions, and downtown. A hearty, made-to-order breakfast is served each morning in the Captain's Table, and afternoon hors d'oeuvres are offered in the Driftwood Lounge. All in all, this a great place to drop your anchor on a visit to St. Augustine.

From the upper levels of this imposing 16-floor tower, which is across the street from the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, the smart, neutral colors and modern lines of the furnishings set off the views of the St. Johns River and its iconic bridges. A marble-floored, wood-paneled lobby leads to the reception area, an upscale lounge (JBar), and Juliette's Bistro, where cozy banquettes and tables bask in the airiness of a lofty atrium. Bell service is exemplary; many porters have more than a decade on the job, so they can and will happily help you find just about anything, including a cab.

For cruise-ship passengers who can't wait to get under way, this splashy resort, done up in pink and turquoise, already feels like the Caribbean. Guest room decor is simple and restrained, but the pool is lushly landscaped and features a cascading waterfall, tiki bar, and occasional appearances by the "Radisson parrots," about a dozen wild birds who call the resort home. This resort, a little south of Port Canaveral, is not on the ocean, but only a short ride away.

The four-story Residence Inn is one of the closest all-suite hotels to the Kennedy Space Center. Considerably larger than traditional hotel rooms, the one- and two-bedroom suites include a full kitchen (dishwasher and all) and separate living and sleeping areas. The morning buffet and manager's reception are popular with guests. It is also convenient to other area attractions such as Port Canaveral, the Cocoa Beach Pier, the Brevard Zoo, and Cocoa Village, and is only an hour from Walt Disney World.

Golf is at the heart of this luxurious resort, but there's no lack of opportunity for other recreation or for sheer indulgent relaxation, if that's what you're after. Besides offering access to the renowned Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, which hosts THE PLAYERS Championship each year, the resort has trails for jogging or biking, as well as an acclaimed 18-hole miniature golf course that appeals to the whole family. There are plenty of other activities for the kids, too. Or, you can simply laze about in the highly regarded spa or by one of the many swimming pools. It's not an oceanfront resort, but that's just a technicality: the exclusive oceanfront Cabana Beach Club is a three-minute drive or shuttle ride away. The elegant hotel tower is home to several casual restaurants and lounges, including Alice & Pete's Pub and the upscale Vernon's First Coast Kitchen & Bar featuring farm-to-table cuisine.