Florida is synonymous with its sunny weather and beautiful beaches, that’s why it’s called the Sunshine State. This lovely Southern State is the mecca of beach lovers due to the presence of fine sands and blue waters that stretches for thousands of miles along its coast. There are about a hundred different kinds of beaches that suit everyone. There is South Beach for people watchers and attention seekers. The powder white sands at Siesta Key is perfect for family outings. Then you have the Panhandle beaches of Florida, small strips of beaches that either connect or act as boundaries of one county to another. If you’re looking for sand, sun, and scenery, then Florida has it all. Complete your ultimate southern summer experience by booking one of the 10 best beachfront hotels in Florida. We’ve listed our top recommendations below so check them out!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location with easy access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 31, 2024.
1. Ocean view studio condo
This spacious studio is on the 8th floor of a condominium, 50 meters (164 feet) to Daytona Beach, and 16 kilometers (10 miles) to Daytona Beach International Airport. Stay here if you want to take surfing lessons at the nearby Daytona Surfing School or if you intend to visit Ormond Beach or Andy Romano Beachfront Park Beach. Feel like a bigshot in this studio unit with awesome ocean views from its balcony. Relaxing sea colors fill its interiors decorated with cozy modern furniture. There is a double bed and a futon that sleeps four guests. You can cook, eat, watch TV, surf the net, or take long hot tub baths. You can use the on-site gym, hot tub, restaurants, an outdoor pool, and sauna.
Ocean view studio condo.
Address: 2700 North Atlantic Avenue 821
299.7 km (186.3 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
2. Hotel South Beach (from USD 846)
Luxurious but worth every penny. Valet parking only. Electric car charging not available.
Efficient elevators, eco-friendly, spacious and clean rooms, beachfront location, rooftop pool.
Beautiful location close to the beach, with a great view and easy access to pools and the beach.
In-hotel dining offers excellent food, but can be expensive. Good breakfast and rooftop bar.
If you want to swim all day, then book a room in this hotel. Get world-class amenities like access to a private beach and use of four swimming pools including the rooftop adult pool. Access to the gym, spa, watersports, and children’s activities are included. Aside from room service, several dining options are on-site. Several suites admit two to five guests with their extra-large double beds. All rooms have a city or ocean view and luxuries like a tablet, 55-inch flat-screen TV, a minibar, espresso machine, complimentary organic coffee, and a water filtration system. The hotel is 5 minutes away from the city center and 1.2 kilometers (0.7 miles) away from Lincoln Road Mall.
1 Hotel South Beach
Address: 2341 Collins Avenue
102.04 km (63.4 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
3. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale (from USD 369)
All rooms in this hotel have floor-to-ceiling windows offering picturesque beach views. The relaxing posh interiors will make your stay absolutely comfortable. Fix a cup of coffee in the kitchenette and sip it while it is hot out on the balcony. Enjoy a rejuvenating bath in the marble-tiled bathroom. Relax out in the elevated tropical sundeck or dip in the outdoor pool. Exercise at the on-site fitness center and book a spa treatment. For dining options, there’s a poolside café and restaurant. The hotel is 9.6 kilometers (6 miles) to the airport and 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) to Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Address: 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
65.98 km (41.0 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
4. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
High prices for limited dining and amenities, with inconsistent service.
Spacious rooms, beach and pool service, spa treatments, but limited fitness classes.
Excellent beachfront location with easy access to the beach and great views.
Limited and overpriced dining options, with some disappointing restaurant experiences.
This resort hotel has everything for a relaxing spa holiday. The property sits on the Carillon Miami Beach surrounded by hiking and biking trails and features a rock-climbing wall. Over 40 types of fitness classes are offered every day. Several skincare treatments, body rituals, neuromuscular therapy, and salon services are provided. There are four hot tubs and pools are waiting for you to soak or swim in all day. The guest rooms have slippers, bathrobes, an elegant kitchenette, cable TV, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Dine with awesome ocean views at the bar and restaurant on-site with two other beverage bars to choose from. La Gorce Golf Course, Jungle Island, and Art Deco District are minutes away.
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Address: 6801 Collins Avenue
96.05 km (59.7 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
5. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club (from USD 1154)
You have a magnificent view of the beach from the hotel’s floor-to-ceiling windows. Its award-winning 1930s era design attracts guests who want to sample luxurious accommodations and holistic wellness and spa facilities. All rooms have elegant interiors furnished with thick cushioned beds, a lounge, flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and a lavish marble ensuite bathroom. While selected rooms have a balcony, all rooms have huge windows that open to great views. There is an oceanfront Italian restaurant cum lounge and champagne bar. Bal Harbour Shops is a 16-minute walk from the hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Address: 9011 Collins Ave
93.32 km (58.0 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
6. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami (from USD 409)
Reasonable room rates, but additional services are costly
Beautiful pools, well-maintained outdoor areas, but limited room amenities
Superb beachfront location near good restaurants, but some noise and seaweed issues
Good variety of dining options, exceptional service, but pricey and limited health food
All the rooms in this hotel are very stylish featuring a half or full balcony, a small desk, seating area, and an ensuite bathroom. The suites contain a cozy living room separate from the main bedroom. The extra-large or double beds are cozy for lying in while watching cable TV or surfing the net. The marbled bathrooms feature a bathtub and enclosed showers. Try their eucalyptus steam room, hot tubs, and sauna to relieve stress. There are outdoor pools for families and adults too. Enjoy Cuban drinks at Rumbar. This spa hotel is 10-minutes to Miami Maine Stadium and Key Biscayne Yacht Club.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Address: 455 Grand Bay Dr
114.24 km (71.0 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
7. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota (from USD 599)
This hotel looks like a huge plantation home and has all you need to feel illustrious. All rooms have elegant interiors featuring a balcony with beach or city views and a luxurious marble bathroom. It’s furnished with thick cushioned beds and lounger perfect for relaxing while watching cable TV. Choose from two swimming pools or stay at the beach and watch the sunrise and set during your stay. Order drinks from the poolside tiki bar and dine at any of the four on-site restaurants. Play golf off-site at their exclusive golf club or book a facial appointment with the spa.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Address: 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr
257.74 km (160.2 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
8. The Breakers Palm Beach (from USD 977)
This hotel is built on a vast private beach surrounded by landscaped gardens, two championship golf greens, and spas. Four heated beachside pools, five hot tubs, ten tennis courts, nine restaurants, eleven boutiques, a fitness, and wellness center, and a children’s playground make it an independent destination. With so much to do on the grounds, you may want to end the day resting in one of their luxurious suites. Most of the suites have ocean views and are spacious enough to host two to seven guests. The nearest airport is 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away and the nearest upscale shopping mall is 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles).
The Breakers Palm Beach
Address: One South County Road
489 meters (0.4 ft) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
9. COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach (from USD 275)
Experience swimming in a pool on the rooftop and stare up in the skies while floating on your back. If you want your feet closer to the ground, the beach is just a three- to five-minute walk away. COMO Metropolitan also offers full spa services that include Asian-inspired therapeutic massages, facials, restorative skincare, waxing, and nail services. Try their gourmet American cuisine at the on-site restaurants. The spacious rooms are immaculately clean with a retro motif. It admits up to three guests and offers tea- and coffee-making facilities, 42-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docks, and a minibar.
COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach
Address: 2445 Collins Avenue
101.89 km (63.4 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
10. Beach View Apt In DBR-Resort (from USD 89)
Along Daytona Beach is a hotel resort that offers family-sized guest rooms that can host up to five guests. The rooms have a living room, a tiny dining area, and an open kitchen with a bar counter. The bedrooms are huge enough to fit two king beds, a lounge, a walk-in closet, a work desk, and a private bathroom with a hot tub and shower. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer awesome beach views to enjoy while you lay on the bed or cook in the kitchen. Explore the shared lounge, barbecue area, fitness center, bar and restaurants, and biking areas. You can rent a bike, car, and request airport transfers too. The nearest beach is 800 meters (2624.7 feet) away and the nearest airport is 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) to the hotel.
Sea View Apt Building On Daytona Beach
Address: 2700 North Atlantic Avenue Unit 707
299.75 km (186.3 mi) from Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
A taste of Florida’s best beachfront hotels
Booking a beachfront hotel is one of the best things to do when planning a beach trip to Florida! Not only do you have easy access to the beach, but you also get to experience the luxurious lifestyle of Florida’s elite. Get the best spa services, wellness treatments, and topnotch amenities these 10 best beachfront hotels in Florida offer. You’ll be booking them again when you return for another visit.
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