Best Luxury Hotels in Florida

With all of its 266 rooms overlooking the bay, this hotel carries all of the classic elegance and British sensibilities you’d expect from the Ritz-Carlton group. The freeform pool features palm tree islands, thatched pagodas and provides views across the marina (the ideal spot to watch the sun set) and there’s a separate kids pool and club to entertain younger guests. Tennis courts and a Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course are available and there’s a complimentary shuttle to the resort’s Lido Key Beach Club located. All bedrooms and suites at the AAA Four Diamond resort have balconies and are decorated using fine art, and contemporary and vintage furnishings.

The Breakers Palm Beach has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay by the sea. The hotel offers bright and modern guestrooms and suites overlooking the ocean, including the Imperial Suite and the Royal Poinciana Suite. There are ten distinct dining venues where guests can savour local and international flavours, including the Seafood Bar and Echo Restaurant with the Dragonfly Lounge. Guests can also opt to dine in the Beach Club Restaurant which sits on the hotel’s private beachfront. There are also four seafront swimming pools, including the infinity-style South Pool, and an indoor-outdoor spa where guests can enjoy a range of wellness facilities and treatments. The hotel is home to a 6,000ftsq Ocean Fitness Centre offering daily classes as well as world-class racketeering facilities including twelve tennis, two pickleball and two padel courts. For golf lovers, there are 36 holes of golf including the championship Rees Jones course at Breakers West. There are also thirteen signature boutiques where guests can shop and browse until their heart’s content.

Offering villa living within a hotel complex, each of the 37 residences here has at least three bedrooms and a pool. The resort provides guests with a full-service spa, an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, 11 restaurants and bars, tennis courts, children’s activities, babysitting services, water sports and fishing in the neighbouring Grande Lakes. Covering 500 acres, the venue has been inspired by its natural surroundings and provides on-site eco-tours. And for those wanting some adult-only time, there’s a child-free pool area. It’s a relatively new addition to the Orlando hotel scene (and the Ritz-Carlton portfolio), having opened its doors in 2018.

If you’d like to stay as close to Disney as possible – but not in one of their themed hotels – this is the place to book. Part of the Bonnet Creek complex, it’s a short drive from the theme parks, yet a beautifully calm oasis to escape the tourist bustle. Featuring local artwork, a Rees Jones-designed golf course, fancy boutiques and a glamorous cocktail bar, it’s deeply refined. However, kids are warmly welcomed too, kept occupied with their own programme of activities and dedicated pool – allowing the adults to enjoy some freshly baked croissants, in-room Nespresso coffee, beauty treatments or even a poolside Prosecco Popsicle.

The oceanfront location of this Ritz-Carlton property sets the tone for a more relaxed vibe than is found in some of the brand’s more formal city-centre hotels. Twelve storeys in height with a curved shape and furnished balconies attached to every bedroom, it looks and feels much like a cruise liner. This theme continues inside, with a ship-like lobby offering boutique shops, a pool table, a spa and a salon The sunbathing/ pool area overlooks the sea, while on the seventh floor, there’s a stunning infinity pool Guests staying here have access to the Grande Oaks Golf Course and can eat in the Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits or the poolside cafe.

Having opened in 1991, the island’s Ritz-Carlton became an AAA Five-Diamond resort, with its Sandcastle Concierge and direct beach access, an 18-hole championship golf course and an ocean-inspired spa offering a signature “Heaven in a Hammock” massage. Salt is the seafood signature dining venue (so named as it incorporates 40 different salts in the dishes); Coast is a casual alfresco eatery; Coquina is a poolside/oceanfront restaurant; and there’s Tidewater Grill for Lowcountry fare. First Call in The Lobby Bar provides a daily bourbon-based libation and First Drop serves coffee. The hotel has its own signature scent; Votivo 52, which you can buy and take home to recall the feeling of staying on Amelia Island.

The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach is ideally situated on the stunning seafront and on Worth Avenue. Each of the hotel’s chic rooms have been uniquely designed in a colourful and retro style, with the largest and most desirable offering being the Superior Suites. The hotel is home to a range of restaurants and bars, both indoors and out, providing delightful food and beverage options. FIT @ The Colony offers in-house exercise classes on a seasonal programme. The hotel is full of unique amenities for guests of all ages, including a poolside press cabana, stocked with magazines and poolside essentials. Guests looking to relax by the beach, can enjoy the Colony’s Beach Butler service or make use of the Beach Cruisers bikes. This hotel is pet friendly and offers four-legged guests custom-branded dog beds and homemade treats. The hotel is also family-friendly and provides contacts for trusted babysitters. Guests are also granted access to a number of external facilities including a golf club and tennis courts.

The stunning oceanfront LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort offers guests from around the world an unforgettable escape in Naples, South Florida. This award-winning hotel overlooks the clear waters between the Gulf of Mexico and Vanderbilt Bay. The hotel is comprised of a collection on newly renovated guestrooms and suites with some offering private terraces overlooking the turquoise waters. Guests are welcome to dine and watch the sunset in the award-winning BALEEN Naples Restaurant. The elements Bar and Poolside Tiki Bar serve drinks throughout the day. The 4,500sqft SpaTerre Naples offers rejuvenating services including fitness classes and poolside and in-room massages. There is an array of experiences and water sport activities for guests of all ages to take part in while LaPlaya Golf Club boasts a spectacular, 18-hole links golf course designed by Robert Cupp.

Located on the serene Key Biscayne Island and just a short drive from the heart of Miami, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, is the perfect place to relax in luxury. This oceanfront resort offers guests a tranquil escape with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. The resort has been designed to cater for both families and couples seeking a relaxing getaway. With 450 guest rooms, including 37 suites, the resort has rooms for any occasion. The exclusive Ritz-Carlton Suite features expansive ocean views, a spacious living area, and a private balcony.

The rooms are elegant, and spacious and are bathed in natural light. Each room includes modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, plush bedding, and private balconies, many boast breathtaking ocean or garden views.

The resort is home to several restaurants including a signature restaurant offering locally inspired and seasonal cuisine, a beachfront grill, and a sushi bar. The resort also boasts a renowned spa, featuring a range of treatments and wellness programs, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and two outdoor pools, including an adults-only tranquillity pool. Additionally, guests can enjoy tennis courts, water sports, and a can use the Ritz kids’ program so that all the family can enjoy a well-earned holiday.

The resort is also near Crandon Park, a protected natural area perfect for nature walks, golf, and picnicking. It is also just a short drive to Miami’s vibrant downtown, cultural attractions like Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and the renowned shopping and dining of Coconut Grove and Brickell.

In the centre of Brickell, an area pulsating with Miami urban sophistication, is SLS LUX Brickell, offering guests an on-trend, vibrant retreat. This all-suite hotel embodies the contemporary aesthetic and dynamic spirit of Miami. Facilities include Altitude, a Philippe Starck designed pool terrace oasis on the 9th floor with two pools, an open-air restaurant and bar. Wellness offerings including SLS LUX Brickell’s contemporary fitness facilities, tennis court, and mini golf.