Best Resorts in South Florida

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Why Choose a Staycation in South Florida

South Florida packs beach resorts, golf estates, and island hideaways into one easy drive from Miami to Palm Beach. You can lounge at a famous Miami Beach pool, stay on the quiet shores of Key Biscayne, or book an oceanfront room on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Farther north, The Boca Raton and The Breakers bring historic style, private beaches, and golf. Warm, sunny winters make this region a top pick for a resort staycation when the rest of the country turns cold.

Best Areas for Resorts in South Florida

South Florida's best resorts sit in four easy areas, from Miami Beach and Sunny Isles to Key Biscayne and Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Palm Beach County.

01

Miami Beach & Sunny Isles

Miami Beach and Sunny Isles Beach mix iconic oceanfront pools with quieter luxury resorts on wide stretches of sand.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Iconic pools, nightlife

Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a landmark oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue, known for its huge pool deck, its spa, and lively restaurants and nightlife.

Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach

Quiet beachfront luxury

Acqualina is a beachfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach and a 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award winner, with a spa and wide ocean views.

02

Key Biscayne & Coral Gables

South of downtown Miami, an island beach resort and a 1920s landmark with a golf course trade nightlife for calm.

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne

Island beach calm

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne sits on the beach of a quiet island just south of downtown Miami, with a spa and tennis courts.

The Biltmore

Historic golf resort

The Biltmore opened in Coral Gables in 1926 and is known for its huge pool, its golf course, and its Mediterranean-style tower.

03

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach has oceanfront luxury hotels close to Las Olas Boulevard, the canals, and the beach promenade.

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

Oceanfront spa stay

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is an oceanfront hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach with a spa and a pool deck, and a 2026 Forbes Star Award winner.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Beachfront pool deck

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale stands over the beach on A1A, with ocean-view rooms, a pool deck, and a short drive to Las Olas Boulevard.

04

Palm Beach & Boca Raton

Palm Beach County holds two of Florida's most famous historic resorts, with private beaches, golf, and full spas.

The Boca Raton

Grand historic resort

The Boca Raton is a historic 1926 resort with a private beach club, golf, and a marina, and it holds four Forbes Five-Star awards.

The Breakers Palm Beach

Oceanfront classic

The Breakers is an oceanfront Italian Renaissance-style resort in Palm Beach, with golf, a full spa, and a private beach.

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