Florida Hotels for Your Next Trip to the Sunshine State

Any time of year is an excellent time to visit the state of Florida with its many beaches, resorts, and activities. Whether you go to Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, or anywhere in between, you’re probably going to research places to stay. Consider one of these boutique hotels for your next trip to the Sunshine State.

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Universal Studios by Lauren Bassart on Trover

Super Close to Universal Orlando

Headed to Orlando to visit Universal Orlando? Then you’ll want to find the best accommodations that are the closest to your destination. No one wants to ride for hours with screaming kids in the hot sun. So choose wisely to make the most of your Orlando vacation.

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

One hotel that is right at the entrance to Universal Orlando is the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. After you’re greeted with their signature fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie, you’ll want to unload your luggage, plan what you’ll do while you’re there, and get out and explore. With a large variety of restaurants to choose from right on the property, you can eat before or after a day of fun at nearby Universal Studios, Wet ‘n Wild, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica by SeaWorld, and so much more. Then return to your room after a day of jam-packed fun and start it all over again until it’s time for you to return home reluctantly.

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819

The Point Orlando Resort

Another Orlando option for families and couples is The Point Orlando Resort. With easy access to all of Orlando’s theme parks and activities, this boutique hotel offers a variety of studio and one- and two-bedroom suites with amenities that will make your vacation even more than what you ever anticipated. From the shuttle service to the theme parks, the outdoor pool and hot tub, the state-of-the-art fitness center, and the on-site concierge, you can expect that your Florida vacation will be fun, comfortable, and memorable.

The Point Orlando Resort
7389 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
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Jacksonville Beach Pier by Kelly Saxton on Trover

The Best That Jacksonville Has to Offer

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

While everyone probably first thinks of Miami or Orlando when they think of Florida, did you know that Jacksonville is the largest city in population in Florida and the largest city in land area (874 square miles) in the contiguous United States. Situated a mere 25 miles south of Georgia and 340 miles north of Miami, Jacksonville provides both residents and visitors with a variety of entertainment options, including sports and theater, and a variety of festivals throughout the year.

If you’re visiting Jacksonville for any of these reasons, then you might want to consider a stay at the 65-acre Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa resort in the Jacksonville Beaches area. Choose from standard guest rooms up to one- and two-bedroom villas complete with a kitchenette and either a patio or balcony. Golfers will enjoy the privileged access to golf, and who wouldn’t want to spend a day at the private Cabana Beach Club?

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Verde Beach, FL 32082

Great for Flying In or Out of Tampa

Tampa Airport Marriott

Whether you have an early morning flight or a late-night flight and require a hotel near Tampa Airport, look no further than the Tampa Airport Marriott. This highly rated hotel is also ideal for weddings, meetings, and parties with over 20,000 square feet of event space. Don’t worry about the sound of airplanes flying overhead past your guest room as the hotel features soundproof windows. Go ahead, relax, swim in the pool, work out, and then relax in your comfortable room at the Tampa Airport Marriott. If you do have an early flight in the morning, you can also use the Tampa airport shuttle to ensure you make your flight on time! This makes your journey run a lot smoother.

Tampa Airport Marriott
4200 George J. Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607
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Image via Flickr by Jimmy Baikovicius

Spa Luxury in Miami

Acqualina Resort and Spa

Miami is all about sun, sand, and luxury properties and spas. Acqualina Resort and Spa combines everything you might want into one fantastic resort right on the beach in Sunny Isles Beach. With numerous awards for being the best beachfront property in the United States, this five-star and five-diamond hotel has it all, from pools, beach, yoga, spa, hair salon, dining, and so much more. Whether you choose a hotel room or deluxe three-bedroom oceanfront hotel suite with terrace, you leave Florida saying you experienced the best luxury vacation ever.

Acqualina Resort and Spa
17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Florida may mean “land of flowers” in Spanish. Still, for the visitor looking for the perfect boutique hotel, it is the “land of many opportunities.” You’ll find it all and then some when you visit the beautiful state of Florida.