The best luxury hotels and resorts in Florida

Founded in 1896 by Henry M. Flagler, this resort sits on 140 acres of oceanfront with 534 guest rooms and suites, including the private Flagler Club floors. The Spa at The Breakers spans 20,000 square feet with 17 treatment rooms, and the resort runs 10 restaurants and eight bars.

Good to know: At 9.5/10 from 270+ reviews, it holds the highest guest rating on this list.

Skip it if a smaller property is wanted; The Equestrian Hotel lists 248 rooms against this resort's 534.

This AAA Five Diamond resort has 443 rooms across 17 stories, including 68 suites, plus a five-acre water park with a lazy river and two water slides. Capa Steakhouse serves wood-fired cuts on outdoor terraces.

Good to know: The resort opened in August 2014, and pets are allowed alongside the listed spa and fitness room.

Skip it if a water park isn't needed; ette hotel sits 5.3 miles away in a straight line.

This AAA Four Diamond hotel sits at the center of the World Equestrian Center complex in Ocala, with 248 rooms and suites, a full-service resort spa, and seven restaurants. It is the only AAA Four Diamond property in Ocala.

Good to know: At 9.3/10 from 180+ reviews, it ties Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, second only to The Breakers Palm Beach's 9.5/10 on this list.

Skip it if Ocala is too far from the coast; the nearest hotel on this list, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, sits 68.7 miles away in a straight line.

All 519 guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows over Tampa Bay, and Beacon, the rooftop cocktail bar, sits on the 27th floor. Spa by JW adds 12 treatment suites and a private outdoor whirlpool.

Good to know: The Tampa EDITION sits 0.2 miles away in a straight line, so both Water Street hotels work as a pair for a Tampa trip.

Skip it if Water Street's business district isn't the base wanted; Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park sits 13.5 miles away in a straight line.

This independent boutique hotel sits in the Four Corners and Celebration area of Kissimmee and lists a spa, pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, pets allowed, and EV charging. At 9.2/10 from 880+ reviews, it holds one of the higher ratings on this list.

Good to know: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort sits 5.3 miles away in a straight line.

Skip it if a water park on site matters; Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has one 5.3 miles away in a straight line.

This oceanfront South Beach hotel lists a spa, restaurant, bar, fitness room, EV charging, and a sustainability label. Its 8.8/10 from 1,100+ reviews is the highest guest rating among the Miami Beach hotels on this list.

Good to know: It sits in South Beach, on the oceanfront, one of three Miami Beach hotels on this list.

Skip it if detailed sourced facts matter; this hotel's dataset lists none beyond the standard facility listing.

Located in Miami's Brickell financial district near Biscayne Bay, the hotel gives guests complimentary access to an Equinox fitness club on the fourth floor. The on-site spa runs massage, facial, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Good to know: Pets are allowed, and EAST Miami sits 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

Skip it if Ayurvedic treatments aren't of interest; Mandarin Oriental, Miami sits 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

Set on Brickell Key with Biscayne Bay views, the hotel keeps all 326 guest rooms and 31 suites facing the water. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, spans three levels and 17 treatment rooms across 15,000 square feet.

Good to know: Dogs are allowed on request, though charges may apply. A pool, restaurant, bar, and fitness room are also listed.

Skip it if Brickell Key's quiet setting isn't wanted; EAST Miami in Brickell City Centre sits 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

This independent boutique hotel in Brickell City Centre carries no big-chain brand and lists a spa, pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, pets allowed, and EV charging. Its 3,100+ reviews are the most of any hotel on this list, at 8.7/10.

Good to know: Mandarin Oriental, Miami is 0.4 miles away and Four Seasons Hotel Miami 0.5 miles away, both in a straight line.

Skip it if a big-chain brand matters; Four Seasons Hotel Miami and Mandarin Oriental, Miami sit within a mile in a straight line.

Los Fuegos is an Argentine asado restaurant by chef Francis Mallmann, and Tierra Santa Healing House is a 22,000-square-foot spa with one of the largest hammams on the East Coast. The hotel's 179 guest rooms include a two-level Penthouse Suite of about 15,000 square feet.

Good to know: A pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, and pets allowed are also listed.

Skip it if Argentine asado isn't the draw; Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park serves Mediterranean tapas instead.

CONRAD Spa holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and spans 4,000 square feet with 3 treatment rooms and a couples suite. Guest suites here include kitchens and terraces or balconies, and the resort runs five on-site dining establishments.

Good to know: The resort lists a pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, EV charging, and a sustainability label alongside the spa.

Skip it if Fort Lauderdale is out of range; the nearest hotel on this list, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, sits 22.3 miles away in a straight line.

This Miami Beach hotel lists a spa, pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, pets allowed, and a sustainability label. At 8.3/10 from 740+ reviews, it sits within about a mile of the sea by coordinates.

Good to know: Faena Hotel Miami Beach is 0.2 miles away and 1 Hotel South Beach 0.4 miles away, both in a straight line.

Skip it if a named spa and restaurant matter more; Faena Hotel Miami Beach next door has both by name.

This EDITION hotel on Water Street Tampa carries a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Spa rating and lists a pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, pets allowed, and EV charging. JW Marriott Tampa Water Street sits 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

Good to know: At 8.6/10 from 120+ reviews, it holds the smaller review count of the two Water Street Tampa hotels on this list.

Skip it if a larger room count matters; JW Marriott Tampa Water Street next door lists 519 guest rooms.

227 guestrooms, including 49 suites, overlook Carillon Nature Preserve, and Luna Lux Restaurant & Lounge serves Mediterranean tapas lakeside. At 8.6/10 from 350+ reviews, it lists a spa, pool, restaurant, bar, fitness room, and a sustainability label.

Good to know: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street sits 13.5 miles away and The Tampa EDITION 13.6 miles away, both in a straight line.

Skip it if a Water Street Tampa address matters more; JW Marriott Tampa Water Street sits 13.5 miles away in a straight line.

The resort sits on 3 miles of private Gulf-front beach with 12 restaurants and two golf courses. Paradise by Sirene is an adults-only retreat of 94 rooms and suites, and Spa by JW adds adult-only pools and a steam room.

Good to know: Spa, restaurant, and bar are listed, and the resort's fitness room rounds out the on-site facilities.

Skip it if Marco Island's distance from Miami is a problem; the nearest hotel on this list, Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa, sits 92.4 miles away in a straight line.

Sitting on 24 oceanfront acres midway between Key West and Key Largo in the Florida Keys, this resort has five oceanfront pools. The Spa at Isla Bella covers 4,000 square feet with 5 treatment rooms and a steam relaxation room.

Good to know: Pets are allowed, and EV charging and a fitness room are also listed.

Skip it if the Florida Keys aren't the destination; the nearest hotel on this list, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, sits 92.4 miles away in a straight line.