Florida Resorts and Hotels

Amelia Island, FL
As soon as we enter Amelia Island Plantation's property, we know we aren't in the city anymore. The twisting branches of Live oaks form a canopy across the road and instead of car ...

The 867-room Grand Floridian Resort opened July 1, 1988 and has been Disney World's premiere property ever since. The hotel is stunning with its red gable roofs, crisp white clapboard siding, Victorian balustrades, and ...

"Mahalo," Tom, the resort's gate attendant, says as we drive up to the entrance. He checks the guest register then adds: "Welcome cousins." By the time we've turned over our bags to the bell staff, checked in, and made our ...

Super-sized and offering super value to families on a budget, Disney’s Pop Century Resort blends nostalgia for year gone by with value prices of a bygone era. Opened in 2003 and with a room update underway, Disney's ...

One of two Moderate Category properties making up Disney's 325-acre Port Orleans Resort, the 2,048 room Port Orleans Riverside Resort is just a short boat ride from Downtown Disney, but seemingly worlds away from the hustle ...

The 24-acre Nickelodeon Family Suites hotel plunges families into a kid-centric paradise. Originally opened as the flagship Nickelodeon Hotel in June 2005, and an extension of the Holiday Inn family of resorts, as of January ...

Palm Beach, FL
The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach has an impressive 140 acres of oceanfront property, with half a mile of private beach, three ocean-side pools and loads to do for families with kids of ...

Families who love Disney films will be delighted with the movie-magic ambiance of Disney's All Star Movie Resort. The hotel is divided into 10 buildings, each with its own special Disney movie theme. Small touches, from ...

Upon entering the lobby of the six-story Animal Kingdom Lodge, you may feel as though you've stepped into an authentic African lodge, with its towering thatched roof, large mud fireplace and a mask that towers 16 feet high. ...

The Hard Rock Hotel at Orlando Universal Resort is one of three hotels on the Universal Resort property; and this booming Loews hotel welcomes families and music enthusiasts alike. It's a massive property with 650 rooms, 29 ...

Naples, FL
The Ritz-Carlton resort in Naples offers great views of the Gulf of Mexico, beautiful sunsets and three miles of beaches. The Ritz goes out of its way to quietly welcome children, making it a ...

Situated along the Gulf of Mexico on Florida's Panhandle, the WaterColor Inn & Resort epitomizes the ideal beach vacation destination for many families. The intimate 60-room resort is reminiscent of a bed-and-breakfast with ...

Select from an intimate 124 rooms, from traditional guest rooms at 600 square feet, one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes ranging from 800 to 1,200 square feet, or the mack daddy penthouse suites, 2,000- to 3,500-square-foot ...

The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa offers families spacious guest rooms and suites in a great Walt Disney World area location. This waterfront resort is located across from the Downtown Disney area, and offers complimentary ...

This Walt Disney World area resort isn't actually located in Disney World -- but it is a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel that's not far from the park and includes complimentary scheduled daily shuttles to Walt Disney ...

Key West, FL
This private, beachfront resort features spacious guestrooms and one- to two-bedroom suites. Casa Marina Resort offers a variety of water activities including boating trips, scuba diving, ...

With prime beachfront property on Sanibel, a century-old tradition of hospitality and arguably the best swimming pool in the region, there's a lot to like about Casa Ybel. All 114 one- and two-bedroom suites come with full ...

Clearwater, FL
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key is an all-suite hotel featuring 220 suites each with private balconies, supervised children's activities and water sports. The hotel is just ...

Siesta Key, FL
You'll find affordable, cozy accommodations at the Conclare Aman's Beach Resort, located just a short walk from Crescent Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Although a two-night stay is required ...

Offering a number of one- to six-bedroom, privately owned cottage and condo rentals in the village of Seaside, the Cottage Rental Agency allows visitors to pick and choose the perfect home-away-from-home getaway. The only ...

Since it opened in late 2000, Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista has been a favorite for budget-minded families. The Village encompasses three hotel properties, contained in a single gated complex. Each Walt Disney World ...

One of the area’s newest hotels, this Marriott has joined the Sandestin Resort area. One hundred and seventy four rooms include suites with king beds and sofabeds or two queens and sofabeds for plenty of space and a bit ...

Cocoa Beach, FL
With just a short walk to the beach, this hotel is situated In a convenient location in Cocoa Beach Florida and close to festivals, concerts and family fun activities in and around Cocoa ...

Miami, FL
The Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown offers 231 spacious guest rooms and suites with private balconies available. Families will enjoy the many local attractions including the Miami ...

Cypress Point Resort offers one- two- and three-bedroom villas featuring an erupting volcano pool, kiddie pools and a playground for children. The resort is near Disney Theme and Water Parks, SeaWorld and Universal Studios ...

This charming beachfront Days Inn bills itself as a "Key-West style" resort -- and it offers a wide range of rooms to suit families of every size. The resort's three different kinds of rooms include standard rooms, studio ...

Disney's All Star Music Resort offers guests 1,604 rooms and suites, which are separated into five sections, all with different music genres including Broadway, country fair, calypso, rock inn and jazz inn. Disney's All Star ...

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort features 1,920 spacious guest rooms, and is made up of sports-themed buildings. These buildings include basketball, football, baseball, tennis and surfing with large athletic icons scattered ...

Disney's Beach Club Resort features three pools, on-site dining options and lots of family activities. The resort is located near Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk area and Epcot theme park. Complimentary ...

Located on the shore of Crescent Lake is Disney's BoardWalk Villas, offering families a variety of accommodations and activities. In a prime location, right near Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park and Epcot theme park, ...

An immense new pirate-themed pool -- double the size of the original one -- gives families another reason to visit Disney's Caribbean Beach, an Epcot area favorite since 1988. At the more than 2,000-room, moderate-category ...

This lakeside Disney Deluxe Resort offers 655 rooms and suites to accommodate families of all sizes. The resort offers complimentary transportation to destinations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, including Disney ...

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, features 1,917 guestrooms, which are separated into three southwestern-themed areas including casitas, ranchos and cabanas. Three heated pools are available, along with a dig site themed ...

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is set on over 700 acres of woodlands located near Magic Kingdom theme park. There are four different types of campsites available including tent, full hook-up, preferred ...

Best for a home-away-from-home: Old Key West Resort (from $295-$1,690 per night) offers lovely and very spacious studios as well as one- and two- bedroom villas with kitchens. My husband loved the quiet home-like setting ...

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter offers 1,008 guest rooms located near the Downtown Disney and BoardWalk area. Complimentary transportation is available for guests to all Walt Disney theme parks and water parks ...

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa features standard studio rooms and one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens and a washer and dryer. The resort offers a play area for kids, an arcade and ...

Vero Beach, FL
Disney's Vero Beach Resort offers a variety of room sizes including deluxe rooms, studios, one- and two-bedroom vacation homes and three-bedroom cottages, each with a kitchen or ...

This Disney Deluxe Resort hotel offers guests a variety of services and amenities, featuring three restaurants, pools with waterslides and hot tubs, bike and watercraft rentals, a playground and horse-drawn carriage rides. ...

Disney's Yacht Club Resort, one of eight Disney Deluxe Resort hotels, offers families 630 guest rooms and suites with on-site dining, complimentary transportation and a variety of family activities. Bring the family to Cape ...

Tampa, FL
Embassy Suites Tampa Airport is an all-suite hotel featuring two-bedroom suites with a refrigerator, microwave oven, full living room and a separate private bedroom. The resort offers ...

Miami, FL
This luxury hotel is located downtown on the bank of the Miami River offering stunning views and excellent amenities and services. Special packages for families are offered to make the best of ...

Since it opened in late 2000, Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista has been a favorite for budget-minded families. The Village encompasses three hotel properties, contained in a single gated complex. Each Walt Disney World ...

Aventura, FL
This recently renovated resort is a golf haven, situated by two 18-hole championship golf courses. The resort's neatly landscaped 300-acre property also includes tennis courts, and a ...

Duck Key, FL
The Hawks Cay Resort is located on the secluded island of Duck Key, and features standard guestrooms, junior and presidential suites as well as two-, three- and four-bedroom villas. The ...

One of the new properties emerging on "The Strip," the Hilton feels more like an elegant European resort. Nearly 400 rooms are available, including one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, all with fully equipped kitchens and ...

The Hilton Grand Vacations Club is located near SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Aquatica and Wet 'n Wild with shuttles to all area theme parks available. The resort features guestrooms along with one- and ...

Situated on more than 2,500 acres, this resort features three swimming pools, four golf courses, 15 tennis courts, a day spa, and a variety of room options. Executive rooms feature two double or king beds with sleeper sofas, ...

Active families will get a workout at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, a 750-room luxury property that boasts one of the coolest hotel pools in the U.S. Set amidst 1,500 lushly landscaped acres, just a mile from Walt Disney ...

This sprawling, family-owned resort is ideal for families, since almost all of its accommodations are suites with kitchens. It's located on a private beach in a ritzy part of Ft. Lauderdale, just a mile or so away from Port ...

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa offers spacious condos just minutes from Walt Disney theme parks, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Complimentary transportation to all area theme parks is provided for guests. The resort ...

Universal Orlando theme park visitors can skip the parking garage -- and the lines -- when they check into Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel. The most luxurious of Universal Orlando's three on-site hotels, Italian-themed Portofino ...

In addition to standard rooms, Loews Royal Pacific Resort also offers Jurassic Park Kid Suites giving mom and dad some privacy. Connected to a standard king size bedroom, this Jurassic Park themed suite includes two twin ...

Marco Island, FL
Marco Island Marriott Resort Golf Club & Spa is located on Florida's Gulf of Mexico offering 727 guestrooms and suites with private balconies. Lots of recreational activities are ...

Having just completed a $25-million renovation, this Marriott has joined the luxury set. Six hundred and 50 guestrooms and suites provide a home away from home in a resort located right on the ocean. For kids five to 12, ...

Home to the Faldo Golf Institute, Marriott's Grande Vista offers kid-friendly services and programs in a casual resort setting. For families, there's a themed pool with interactive features like water cannons and a lake with ...

Homey accommodations, two pirate-themed pools and a lively activities program with options for older and younger kids make Marriott's Harbour Lake a favorite family vacation haunt. Both one- and two-bedroom villas contain ...

The Mona Lisa Suite Hotel is Orlando's newest all suite hotel, located just minutes from the Walt Disney World theme parks. For families there are 240 one- and two-bedroom luxurious suites with complete kitchens, living ...

This luxurious hotel offers 720 guest rooms and suites with two-and three-bedroom villas also available. Families can enjoy three on-site pools including a zero-entry splash pool equipped with waterslides and water ...

Panama City Beach, FL
This South Seas inspired luxury condo hotel offers a variety of rentals for families of all sizes. One-bedroom condos, sleep up to four family members, and offer a full kitchen and ...

With two-room suites starting at $165 a person in high season, the Palm View is one of the best values in the Sanibel region. All six rooms have been updated and include full kitchens. Conveniently located on a quiet ...

The Pelican Grand Beach Resort is one of a few hotels that has the beach right in its backyard (as opposed to other oceanfront hotels, at which an ocean visit involves crossing the street). Its Lazy River tubing ride and an ...

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts offers family-friendly accommodations at both the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach. The Inn & Club offers 250 guestrooms ...

Cape Canaveral, FL
This hotel is conveniently located near Port Canaveral cruise ships and features an outdoor pool, separate children's pool, private tennis courts and complimentary shuttle service to ...

The Regal Sun Resort is situated across the street from the Downtown Disney area and features 626 recently renovated rooms and suites. Families will enjoy the array of on-site dining options including Disney Character ...

Families that like the idea of a vacation home but desire the services and amenities that a luxury resort can offer can have the best of both worlds at Reunion Resort. At the 2,300-acre golf resort, located six miles from ...

One of the swankiest addresses in central Florida, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes resort offers a taste of the good life in spacious guest quarters, ranging from 480-square-foot standard rooms to 2,400-square-foot ...

Cape Canaveral, FL
Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort offers cozy studio, one- and two-bedroom villas with kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. The villas are situated on a Caribbean-style property that has a pool, ...

Panama City Beach, FL
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort is a beachfront property featuring one-room units as well as one-, two-, and three-room units with kitchens, beachfront villas and beachfront condos. ...

A landmark Fort Lauderdale hotel that resembles a cruise ship pulling onto the sand, the Sheraton was recently renovated and remains one of the few oceanfront hotels on Fort Lauderdale beach. Nearly 500 rooms feature kings ...

Clearwater, FL
Situated on 10 acres of private white sand beach with the dazzling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort offers 375 guest rooms and 15 specialty suites to accommodate ...

The Sheraton Vistana Resort offers families spacious one- and two-bedroom villas within minutes from Walt Disney World theme and water parks. The resort offers guests complimentary shuttle service to Disney's Magic Kingdom, ...

Perfectly placed on the beach of Captiva is the premier family destination on the island, the South Seas Resort. The former 330-acre copra plantation is now a mix of lodging choices. Choose between harborside hotel rooms, ...

Since it opened in late 2000, Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista has been a favorite for budget-minded families. The Village encompasses three hotel properties, contained in a single gated complex. Each Walt Disney World ...

Destin, FL
The Sundestin Beach Resort features an indoor and outdoor pool, BBQ grills and supervised children's activities on a private beachfront location. The resort offers spacious condos with a full ...

With 270 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominium units overlooking a gorgeous stretch of beach in Sanibel, Sundial offers everything you want for a family beach vacation. All rooms have screened-in balconies overlooking the ...

Nearer to Destin but bordering on Miramar Beach's Topsail Hill State Preserve, this 52-acre resort features a number of beachfront condos, high-rise condos and private villas. Voted one of the top tennis resorts by Tennis ...

Saint Pete Beach, FL
The TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort is a family-friendly resort situated on Florida's Gulf Coast featuring standard guestrooms, one- and two-bedroom suites. The resort offers ...

Sunny Isles Beach, FL
The Trump International Beach Resort is located on the white sand beaches of Southern Florida and features 390 guest rooms including one- and two-bedroom suites. The resort offers ...

This historic resort was the spot where Ding Darling worked on his naturalist cartoons and the place where author Anne Morrow Lindbergh penned her book "A Gift from the Sea" over the course of one winter. One visit to this ...

St Pete Beach, FL
This beachfront condo hotel is situated on the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico on St. Pete’s gorgeous white sand beach, giving families a perfect getaway. There are a variety of ...

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is located near Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot, and offers complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World theme and water parks, Extra Magic Hours in Walt Disney ...

River Ranch, FL
The Westgate River Ranch is situated on the Kissimmee River and features a variety of room sizes ranging from standard guestrooms to courtyard suites, and one- and two- bedroom cabins. ...

Overlooking the Atlantic's blue waters, 433 guest rooms are available, the most family-friendly being the one-bedroom suites with larger room sizes and pullout sofas. Then again, the 1,200-square-foot Presidential Suite with ...