Best Resort Hotels in USA

Set against the dramatic backdrop of California’s Coachella Valley, The Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Palm Springs, offers a restorative desert retreat with 472 spacious villas. Designed in soothing earth tones and complemented by natural textures, each villa includes a private balcony or patio, a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and signature Westin Heavenly Beds.

Guests can unwind at the resort’s multiple outdoor pools, complete with cabanas and whirlpools, or tee off on the neighbouring Pete Dye and Gary Player golf courses. Dining includes Fireside Lounge for Californian fare, Las Brisas Snack Shop for casual poolside bites, and The Hideaway, serving cocktails and light dishes. The resort features a fitness studio, tennis courts, and access to wellness experiences at the nearby Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa. Perfect for families and couples alike, the property blends sun-soaked tranquillity with recreational energy, just a short drive from downtown Palm Springs’ galleries, dining, and mid-century landmarks.

Occupying nearly 100 acres of desert plateau in the Catalina Mountain foothills, this resort is fronted by its own lake and multiple waterfalls. This leads onto two golf courses and four floodlit tennis courts. The spa has won multiple awards and there are two heated pools and jacuzzis for some relaxation time. 398 rooms and 27 suites have private balconies, on which you can dine. Or pay a visit to the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort’s two restaurants; Flavor Ventana for a gourmet take on Arizonian favourites and the Flying V Bar & Grill, a casual eatery offering 70 different types of tequila and a “guacamoliere”.

Holiday in 78-acres of Pacific side resort, at the Ritz-Carlton’s Santa Barbara address. The hotel has two beaches, three infinity-edge pools, a 42,000-sq-ft spa and five places to eat and drink; Angel Oak serves aged and prime steak cuts and has the deepest cellar in the city, ‘O’ Bar + Kitchen features Latin style sharing plates and market specials, while The Bistro (the hotel’s third main restaurant) focusses on sustainable seafood, with a terrace overlooking the adjacent ocean. Rooms come with sea or garden views and upgraded versions have their own patios complete with fires, private luxury poolside cabanas and two bedrooms.

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is a 96-room waterfront retreat, located in a quiet enclave near the Key West Historic Seaport, just steps from Duval Street and Mallory Square. Named after the iconic “end of the road” marker for U.S. Highway 1, the resort invites guests to embrace the laid-back Key West lifestyle. Set amid lush tropical grounds, the resort features three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and an open-air restaurant and bar, offering alfresco dining with a relaxed island atmosphere. Each spacious guest room includes a private balcony, elegant design elements, and Key West-inspired décor, creating a stylish yet comfortable retreat. Offering a perfect balance of tranquillity and accessibility, The Marker provides a serene escape while keeping guests close to the energy of Key West’s vibrant nightlife, dining, and cultural attractions.

Taking inspiration from nearby Mexico, this hotel features plazas with fountains, colonial–style terracotta-coloured architecture, casita suites and restaurants including La Hacienda and Toro, by chef Richard Sandoval. Its 65 landscaped acres accommodates two 18-hole championship golf courses (one of which hosts an annual PGA tournament), six pools with waterslides, a man-made beach and an innovative spa. 750 bedrooms boast benefits such as private terraces and wet bars, and, as the resort is so large, you can get a lift to and from the public areas on one of the Fairmont’s golf buggies.

Home to one of Carolinas’ largest whiskey collections, The Ballantyne is a resort-style hotel with a breathtaking Gone with the Wind wide staircase and its own art gallery. Try a signature treatment, such as the Carolina Lavender massage, at the in-house spa which is considered to be one of the best in Charlotte. You can swim indoors here, or outdoors, surrounded by glamorous loungers and beside the pool bar (which also serves food). Further dining options are the Gallery Restaurant (with golf course views and an alfresco terrace) and The Ryal. 244 bedrooms have deep-soaking baths, 55-inch TVs and designer toiletries.

One of the top hotels in Hollywood Florida, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is the perfect option for those looking to kick back and relax or seeking a new and exciting adventure. The hotel is comprised of 369 guestrooms overlooking the waterfront with modern and tropical décor. Guests can choose from the multiple on-site dining venues including the JWB Prime Steak and Seafood restaurant. There are also bars, a coffee shop and Lone Palm Beach Bar. Private dining and events are also available. The hotel has three outdoor swimming pools with cabanas, perfect for unwinding, and waterslide for more adventurous guests. The 11,000sqft St. Somewhere Spa is equipped with rejuvenating wellness facilities a scrub room and offers relaxing massages and packages. There is a range of activities, sports facilities and experiences available to enhance your stay.

For a full-on beach (or boating) holiday, choose this 439 room resort on the Coronado Peninsula. It has its very own full-service 80-slip marina offering gondola rides, surf lessons and sunset cruises. And there’s a beach shuttle – although it is just a five-minute walk along a private path from the resort to the sandy shores. This location does mean it’s a little further out from San Diego, but still within a 20-minute taxi ride. Pet and family-friendly, the hotel has a programme of events for kids, a teen lounge, three pools and a global fusion restaurant to keep all palates happy.

Stretching across two-and-a-half city blocks in downtown Palm Springs, Thompson Palm Springs brings modern elegance, artful expression, and culinary vibrance to the iconic Palm Canyon Drive. With 168 bungalow-style guestrooms, including 18 suites and private balconies, the hotel blends desert tranquillity with mid-century architecture and bold, curated interiors. A separate adults-only enclave, Upper Stories, is set to debut later this year, offering 42 premium rooms, private pool access, and exclusive lounge space.

Anchored by Lola Rose Grand Mezze, a Levantine-inspired rooftop restaurant led by Chef Quentin Garcia, the hotel also plans to introduce Bar Issi and a HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room in 2025. Cultural immersion continues with an on-site gallery of contemporary works curated by Shore Art Advisory, featuring installations by renowned Native American artists such as Jeffrey Gibson and Gerald Clarke. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop pool with San Jacinto views, a boutique fitness studio, and 20,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space—all thoughtfully designed to reflect the spirit of Palm Springs.

Fully renovated in 2017 to achieve a fresh and bright modern look, the beachside W accommodates well over 500 bedrooms, as well as a separate tower for residential guests. Wet East, the pool deck, is the place to be on Saturdays when the incumbent DJ plays the tuns, as the in-crowd sip cocktails on cabanas. But if you prefer a more chilled-out atmosphere, Wet West, the second pool area, provides it. However, few stay here for a quiet life and the Living Room offers the chance to party into the wee small hours. Food can be ordered at Steak 954, El Vez, the sushi bar or the property’s Grab and Go bar.

The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa can be found on a private beach with seven acres of seafront property containing tropical gardens and sensational views. This tranquil retreat offers a selection of modern and luxurious accommodation options including guestrooms, suites and exclusive Eau Club Level rooms with private balconies overlooking the pool or the ocean. There are multiple exceptional dining venues, offering flavours from across the globe, featuring the world-renowned Nobu Manalapan Japanese restaurant. Seafront dining is made possible at the newly opened Breeze Ocean Kitchen. There are private poolside and beachfront cabanas available, and your littles ones can enjoy the Kids & Teens Club on offer. The hotel is home to 42,000ftsq of Eau Spa and its rejuvenating treatments and wellness facilities. There are also excellent fitness facilities including tennis courts and a range of water sports activities.

Voted the number one resort in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Pelican Hill has welcomed the likes of Kate Beckinsale. 332 bungalows and two, three and four-bedroom Tuscan-style villas (the latter provide access to a Villa Clubhouse) are set within over 500 acres of manicured grounds, boasting rattan furniture, wood-beam ceilings, deep soaking marble baths and limestone fireplaces. Guests can sun themselves on private cabanas beside the Roman-inspired Coliseum Pool, where 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles glow beneath the waters. All of this is surrounded by serene and protected green space.