A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Florida, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Resort.Charming. Romantic. This all-suite hotel in Key West is only 1 block from the Atlantic Ocean and Duval Street. Each suite is equipped with a full kitchen and 48-inch flat-screen cable TVs.
Two outdoor heated pools are surrounded by gardens at Santa Maria Suites Resort. A full-service concierge.
Smoothies and fresh fruit are served poolside and guests can also enjoy a complimentary daily happy hour featuring wine and hummus.
Free WiFi is available in each suite at the Santa Maria Resort. Washers and dryers are included.
The Clinton Market Square shopping area is a 5-minute drive from the resort. The Ernest Hemingway House is an 11-minute walk away and Fort Zachery Taylor Historic State Park is 1.3 miles away.
All rooms receive fresh baked muffins, Dove ice cream mini bars and chocolate sweet treats delivered daily to your suite.Show full description
Popular among couples.Opened June 2022. Situated in Delray Beach, 400 metres from Delray Beach, The Seagate features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a private beach area. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property.
All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while some rooms also boast a terrace and others also feature city views. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
The breakfast offers American, vegetarian or gluten-free options.
There is a tour desk and bike rentals are available, while the business centre has an ATM machine.
Villa Rica Railroad Station is 6.3 km from The Seagate, while Gulfstream Mall is 8.5 km from the property. Boca Raton Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
This luxury hotel is one of the most popular in Florida among couples!
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. This non-smoking Delray Beach hotel features 2 salt-water pools and rooms equipped with free WiFi. It is just 2 minutes' walk from the sandy beaches of Florida.
A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine come standard in each room at Crane's Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas. A flat-screen cable TV with HD and premium channels is included. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
After exploring the surroundings, guests can return to Crane’s Beach House. Other offerings include barbecue facilities and free parking.
Delray Beach Center for the Arts is just 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Guests will be 13.5 km from Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.Show full description
This is one of the most CHARMING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Florida.
Stylish. Great location. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in Fort Lauderdale, a few steps from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach, High Noon Beach Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a private beach area and a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a sea view.
Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave.
The hotel offers a barbecue. Guests at High Noon Beach Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort Lauderdale, like snorkelling.
Pompano Pier is 5.3 km from the accommodation, while Bonnet House Museum and Gardens is 6.8 km away. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Fort Lauderdale!
Resort.Romantic. Unique. Great views. The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach is an idyllic, refined escape overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, this AAA Four-Diamond resort offers a luxurious retreat with elevated amenities and exceptional service.
Features:
Oceanfront location: Enjoy stunning views and direct beach access.
Spacious accommodations: Choose from a variety of rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or patio, and equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV.
Exceptional dining: Indulge in delicious cuisine at the resort's restaurants, offering a range of options from casual to fine dining.
Outdoor pools: Relax and soak up the sun at one of the two outdoor pools.
Fitness center: Stay active during your vacation with a well-equipped fitness center. . Show full description
Nassau Suite Hotel is located on bustling Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Originally built in 1936 and fully rebuilt and remodeled in 2023, this all suite, art deco hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and features suites with fully equipped kitchens.
Guestrooms feature a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and free WiFi. Seasonal favorites can be prepared in en suite kitchens, which include an oven, stove top, and refrigerator.
Two beach chairs and two beach towels come complimentary, as does access to the fitness centre.
Prime nightlife, shopping, and dining are within 12 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Ocean Drive is 2 minutes’ walk while Miami International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
Great location. Great views. Popular among women. Facing the beachfront, The Avalon Club offers 4-star accommodation in Clearwater Beach and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace. Providing a bar, the property is located within 100 metres of Clearwater Beach. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. All units will provide guests with an oven.
Around the clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Spanish.
Pier 60 is 5 km from The Avalon Club, while John's Pass is 26 km away. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 20 km from the property.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located in Islamorada, 1.7 km from Upper Matecumbe Key, The Islands of Islamorada provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation features a private beach area and a range of water sports facilities, as well as a terrace and a bar. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.
The hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at The Islands of Islamorada will be able to enjoy activities in and around Islamorada, like snorkelling.
Theater Of The Sea On Islamorada is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Windley Key is 3.7 km away. Miami International Airport is 119 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Situated in Sarasota, 2.6 km from Siesta Key Public Beach, The Residences on Siesta Key Beach by Hyatt Vacation Club boasts a hot tub and a private beach area. Siesta Key is 3.6 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
All units are air conditioned and feature a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. Hyatt Siesta Key Beach features free WiFi. Accommodations features a spa bath.
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, A Hyatt Residence Club Sarasota also includes a fitness centre, barbecue facilities and a game area with shuffleboard and ping pong.
Sarasota is 10 km from The Residences on Siesta Key Beach by Hyatt Vacation Club, while John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. This iconic Private Golf Club is located on 270 acres along the Butler Chain of Lakes 10.4 km from Walt Disney World. Features include a 27-hole championship golf course, spa, and a Junior Olympic-size pool.
Six tennis courts are available at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. A state-of-the-art gym is available as well. Bay Hill Golf Pro Shop offers signature golf equipment and apparel for purchase on site.
The 3 on-site restaurants include the casual but elegant Grill and Classic Rooms, which serves all-American fare for breakfast and lunch, and the casual Bay Window Room restaurant is a favorite of the Bay Hill Club member.
Rooms and suites include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and photos from the Arnold Palmer Collection. Bay Hill Club & Lodge accommodations are equipped with cable TV. A patio and en suite are standard as well.
Member's Lounge fireside bar offers wine, beer, and cocktails on site. Guests can also visit Universal Studios, which is 6.1 km from the Bay Hill Club & Lodge Arnold Palmer. SeaWorld Orlando is 11.2 km away.Show full description
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is a hidden tranquil gem in Orlando, away from the touristic area. Delicious food, great golf amenities, first-class furnished rooms, and stunning well-kept grounds. I think this place could be the most HISTORIC small luxury hotel in Florida.
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Located in Sarasota, 3.9 km from Sarasota, Carlisle Inn Sarasota has rooms with free WiFi access. Among the various facilities are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, as well as a shared lounge. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM for guests.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a dishwasher, a stovetop and a microwave. At Carlisle Inn Sarasota the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
A free hot breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Guests can dine in the in-house restaurant, which serves American cuisine and also offers Vegetarian and Gluten-free options.
The property has a hot tub. Guests at Carlisle Inn Sarasota will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sarasota, like cycling.
Siesta Key is 8 km from Carlisle Inn Sarasota, while Siesta Key Public Beach is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Sarasota Bradenton Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Beautiful. Good breakfast. This tropical landscaped Orlando resort provides transfer service to local theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. Guests will enjoy an on-site golf course, lazy river, and outdoor pool. Walt Disney World Resort is 15.9 km from the property.
A flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station, and free bottled water are included in all guest rooms at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Each marble bathroom includes a separate shower and bath with bathrobes.
An extensive fitness centre is on site as well as the Ritz Carlton Spa, which offers massages and body scrubs. This Orlando Grande Lakes JW Marriott also offers tennis courts, volleyball, and express check-in and check-out. Guests can schedule guided fly fishing excursions, golf or kayak eco-tours of Shingle Creek directly with the hotel.
Primo, by Melissa Kelly is an organic Italian restaurant featuring ingredients from an on-site vegetable garden. Citron, An American Brasserie offers Contemporary American cuisine with nightly specials and wine selection. A poolside bar is available as well.
SeaWorld Orlando is 4.8 km from the property. Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is 19.3 km from Orlando International Airport.Show full description
Resort.Opened September 2022. Located in Davenport, 21 km from ESPN Wide World of Sports, Villatel Village at Solterra Resort has a number of amenities including a fitness centre, a restaurant and a tennis court. With an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Disney's Boardwalk.
All rooms in the resort are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a dishwasher.
Villatel Village at Solterra Resort offers a children's playground.
Disney's Hollywood Studios is 23 km from the accommodation, while Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is 24 km away. Orlando International Airport is 50 km from the property.Show full description
Resort. Since 1928, the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has set the standard for iconic Florida beach resorts. This AAA Five-Diamond oceanfront resort is nestled in the picturesque seaside village of Ponte Vedra Beach, offering a tranquil escape with stunning Atlantic Ocean views.
Here's what makes us special:
Luxury Accommodations: Choose from 237 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, each designed with your comfort in mind.
Golf: Tee off on two championship 18-hole golf courses, designed by renowned architects.
Tennis: Perfect your serve on 12 Har-Tru clay tennis courts.
Spa: Indulge in a full-service luxury spa with over 100 rejuvenating treatments.
Dining: Savor delicious cuisine at 3 outstanding restaurants and lounges, with options to satisfy every palate.
Fitness: Stay active in our fitness center.
Beach: Relax and soak up the sun on miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.
Family Fun: Nursery, and family-friendly activities.
More: Explore an array of boutiques and shops, rent kayaks and paddleboards, and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort.
Experience the epitome of coastal luxury and unparalleled service at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.
Ongoing renovations are underway at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club which will continue throughout 2026. During this period, hotel guests may enjoy swimming pools and oceanfront dining via on demand transportation at our sister resort located 1.5 miles south, The Lodge & Club Ponte Vedra. Beach access at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club will still be available through the interim Surf Club, which offers beachside amenities including beach rentals, restrooms/shower facilities, Kids Camp, retail shop and grab-and-go food option . Show full description
Resort.Great value. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. The Berkley, Orlando offers an outdoor pool and a free WiFi access. Guests can enjoy a movie in the property's theatre. Crane's Bend Golf Course is only 700 metres from the property. A complimentary transfer service is offered to and from Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando.
A separate living area, flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player, and balcony are featured in the The Berkley, Orlando spacious suites. A full kitchen
A games room and hot tub are offered at the property for guests to enjoy. A fitness centre is available at The Berkley, Orlando. A ticket service, and free parking are included as well.
Walt Disney World Resort is 6 km away from the Kissimmee resort. SeaWorld Orlando is 20 minutes' drive away. Universal Orlando Resort is 22 minutes' drive from The Berkley, Orlando.Show full description
The Berkley is a great place to stay if you're looking for comfortable rooms, top-notch facilities, and a convenient location near lots of food places. Beautifully decorated rooms are incredibly spacious and fully equipped with many nice touches. In addition, it's a smaller resort, so everything is more intimate and close-knit.
Unique. Romantic. Popular among women. Set in Panama City Beach, 1.4 km from Delwood Beach, Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and barbecue facilities. The property is around less than 1 km from Nicklaus Design Course At Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 10 km from Ripley's Believe it or Not! and 11 km from ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory. The hotel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.
At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony. Every room includes air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point have a terrace. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
Shipwreck Island is 15 km from the accommodation, while Oliver Stadium is 19 km away. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 40 km from the property.Show full description
Delightful property. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located in Holmes Beach, a few steps from Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Beach Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and an outdoor swimming pool. This 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy pool views.
At the hotel, the rooms have a patio. Anna Maria Beach Resort features certain rooms with sea views, and each room has a balcony. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
The John And Mable Ringling Museum Of Art is 29 km from Anna Maria Beach Resort, while Anna Maria City Pier is 3.4 km away. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is 26 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful and well designed small luxury hotel in Florida. It also has very cosy rooms!
Resort.Highly elegant. Very stylish. Great value.Opened March 2022. Facing the beachfront, Max Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Daytona Beach and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a hot tub. Private parking is available on site.
Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the resort also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a city view. At Max Beach Resort the rooms include a seating area.
The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast.
You can play billiards at Max Beach Resort, and the area is popular for cycling.
Daytona Beach is a few steps from the resort, while Daytona International Speedway is 9.4 km from the property. Daytona Beach International Airport is 7 km away.Show full description
This is the most elegant, stylish and unique small luxury hotel in Florida. It also has great affordability. WOW!
Resort. Facing the beachfront, Henderson Park Inn offers 4-star accommodation in Destin and features free bikes, private beach area and restaurant. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. All units include a safety deposit box.
Crystal Sands Beach is a few steps from the resort, while Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 8.5 km away.Show full description
Resort.Lovely property. Elegant. Sandpearl Resort, a 4-star beachfront resort, is within 4 minutes’ drive of Clearwater Beach Marina and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. It boasts a lagoon-style outdoor pool, a full-service spa, on-site dining, and elegant guest rooms with free WiFi.
A 32-inch flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station are provided for each room at Sandpearl Resort. A minibar and luxury bathrobes are provided.
Recreation options at Sandpearl Resort include parasailing, beach volleyball, and cycling with free bicycle hires. The rooms feature warm colours and boast views of Mandalay Bay, pool, or the Gulf of Mexico. A state-of-the-art fitness centre and daily children’s programs are also available.
Guests can enjoy exploring the resort’s boutique or the fine art gallery. Dolphin encounters can be arranged, and a variety of meeting and banquet rooms are also available on site.
Fine dining with beachfront views, premium meat selections, and an extensive wine list are offered at Caretta on the Gulf. Casual beachfront and poolside dining is featured at the Tate Island Grill. The Marketplace offers grocery items and Starbucks® coffee.
Located near Highway 20, this resort is just 1 km from Pier 60 and 3.3 km from Sand Key Park. Caladesi Island State Park is 6 minutes' drive from the Clearwater Beach resort.Show full description
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