AMELIA ISLAND Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Hwy, 32035 Tel (904) 261-6161 Fax (904) 277-5945 Rooms 680
This enormous all-inclusive property encompasses golf courses, lagoons, and bike trails. Hotel rooms are located within the cozy Amelia Inn and Beach Club; all units have balconies and are luxuriously decorated. There is a good choice of dining halls and restaurants. The sprawling on-site spa is sublime. www.aipfl.com
AMELIA ISLAND Ritz Carlton Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, 32034 Tel (904) 277-1100 Fax (904) 261-9064 Rooms 444
Set on a beachfront, this Ritz is lovely despite the fact that you can smell the papermills nearby. The service is spectacular, though the hotel could do with some sprucing up and better lighting. The dark and rich interior is complete with billiards room and requisite bar. All rooms have ocean views. There is also an 18-hole golf course. www.ritzcarlton.com
ATLANTIC BEACH Sea Turtle Inn
1 Ocean Blvd, 32233 Tel (904) 249-7402 Fax (904) 247-1517 Rooms 193
An eight-story beachfront hotel situated on the beach, the Sea Turtle Inn features spacious rooms. The best are on the beach and have balconies. The enthusiastic staff will help you plan sightseeing trips and activities. The restaurant features live music on weekends. Book early as it tends to sell out quickly during peak season. www.seaturtle.com
DAYTONA BEACH Shoreline All Suties Inn and Cabana Colony Cottages
2435 S Atlantic Ave, 32118 Tel (386) 252-1692 Fax (386) 239-7068 Rooms 30 Road map E2
One- and two-bedroom suites occupy two buildings separated by a path to the beach. Every unit has a full kitchen and there are barbecue grills along the premises. The white wicker-furnished cottages are light and airy, and share a heated beachside swimming pool with the main building. A great family choice. www.daytonashoreline.com
DAYTONA BEACH The Plaza Resort and Spa
600 N Atlantic Ave, 32118 Tel (386) 255-4471 Fax (386) 253-7672 Rooms 323
The Plaza boasts some of Daytona’s best rooms. All units have balconies and microwaves, while some of the corner units come with sitting areas and two balconies overlooking the Atlantic. An on-site convenience store sells frozen dinners. Full-service Ocean Waters Spa. www.plazaresortandspa.com
DAYTONA BEACH The Villa Bed and Breakfast
801 N Peninsula Drive, 32118 Tel (386) 248-2020 Rooms 4 Road map E2
Exuding a classy Euro vibe, this long-standing B&B provides differently themed rooms with a fireplace, baby grand piano, and Mediterreanean paintings. The largest, the King Carlos suite, is the mansion’s original master bedroom with a four-poster bed, rooftop deck, and other amenities. Children are not welcome. www.thevillabb.com
DAYTONA BEACH Hilton Daytona Beach
100 N Atlantic Drive, 33218 Tel (386) 254-8200 Fax (386) 253-0275 Rooms 742
Formerly the Adam’s Mark hotel, all the rooms have been renovated and this is now the largest and most elegant hotel in Daytona Beach. A great place for families, with two health clubs and many other facilities, it’s right on the ocean. All the best shops and restaurants are also close at hand.
DAYTONA BEACH The Shores Resort & Spa
2637 S Atlantic Ave, 32118 Tel (386) 767-7350 Fax (386) 760-3651 Rooms 214 Road map E2
Swank hotel company, Noble House runs this Hilton, making it a great luxury option. A cottage-like ambience, unlike most Hiltons, gives this hotel a breezy, casual-chic vibe. Baleen, the on-site gourmet restaurant, hails from Miami’s Coconut Grove. There is also a luxurious spa providing sublime treatments. www.shoresresort.com
FERNANDINA BEACH Hampton Inn and Suites
19 S 2nd St, 32034 Tel (904) 491-4911 Fax (904) 491-4910 Rooms 122
Possibly the coolest Hampton Inn ever, this one was designed to fit in with the rest of its Victorian neighbors. There is a two-story lobby with wood floors taken from an old Jax church. Rooms feature king beds, fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs. Take pictures of the sign, because no one will believe that this is a chain hotel. www.hamptoninn.com
FERNANDINA BEACH Florida House Inn
22 S 3rd St, 32034 Tel (904) 261-3300 Fax (904) 277-3831 Rooms 18
Florida’s oldest operating hotel, this place once hosted Ulysses S Grant, Jose Marti, the Rockefellers, and Carnegies. Most rooms have working fireplaces and clawfoot tubs. There are verandas with rocking chairs and a brick courtyard shaded by a huge oak. A superb all-you-can-eat traditional Southern buffet is served. www.floridahouseinn.com
FERNANDINA BEACH Elizabeth Pointe Lodge
98 S Fletcher Ave, 32034 Tel (904) 277-4851 Fax (904) 277-6500 Rooms 25
This stunning Victorian beach home has huge paned windows that look out onto the ocean, while antiques and reproductions adorn rooms in the main building. Guests can enjoy breakfast on the spacious porches that surround the house. Four rooms are located in the more private Harris Lodge located next door. www.elizabethpointelodge.com
JACKSONVILLE The House on Cherry Street
1844 Cherry St, 32205 Tel (904) 384-1999 Fax (904) 384-5013 Rooms 4
A very romantic B&B located on the St. Johns River, this Colonial-style house features French doors opening onto a lovely back porch with rocking chairs. Rooms have canopied four-poster beds and, for some reason, ducks are a prevailing theme here. This place books up quickly, so book very early. Ideal for a lazy visit. www.houseoncherry.com
JACKSONVILLE Crown Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Blvd, 32207 Tel (904) 398-8800 Fax (904) 398-9170 Rooms 292
Located on the Southbank Riverwalk, this Hilton is best known for its Elvis Presley Suite, where the King is believed to have stayed several times. The hotel still looks steeped in the 1970s. Riverfront rooms have balconies and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse attracts a corporate clientele. More a business hotel than a vacation resort. www.jacksonvillehilton.com
JACKSONVILLE Plantation Manor Inn
1630 Copeland St, 32204 Tel (904) 384-4630 Fax (904) 387-0960 Rooms 9
The backdrop for many a wedding, this three-story plantation-style B&B is located in the Riverside district and close to shopping and dining. Inside, the atmosphere is homey, with antiques and wood paneling. The homemade breakfast is delicious. There is a lap pool, a spa, and a relaxing porch. www.plantationmanorinn.co
NEPTUNE BEACH Sea Horse Oceanfront Inn
120 Atlantic Blvd, 32266 Tel (904) 246-2175 Fax (904) 246-4256 Rooms 39
This old-school beachfront motel offers large rooms facing the ocean. Six units have kitchenettes, and there is a lawn with grill, pool, shuffleboard, and picnic tables. The Lemon Bar is quite popular, especially on weekends and at sunset. Large families love the option of renting a penthouse here with separate bedrooms. www.seahorseoceanfrontinn.com
PONTE VEDRA BEACH Ponte Vedra Inn
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, 32082 Tel (904) 285-1111 Fax (904) 285-2111 Rooms 260
A luxurious country club and spa for those looking for sporty elegance, Ponte Vedra Inn provides condos and hotel rooms, all furnished with patios or balconies. There are also two 18-hole golf courses and a six-lane Olympic pool at the nearby Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra Beach. The spa offers oceanview massages. www.pvresorts.com
PONTE VEDRA BEACH Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Beach Club
1000 PGA Tour Blvd, 32082 Tel (904) 280-2277 Fax (904) 285-0906 Rooms 508
One of the nation’s largest golf resorts surrounded by 99 holes, this hotel is a hit with golfers and critics. The Pete Dye-designed TPC Golf hosts the annual Players Championship. Guest rooms are cozy, but two-bedroom villa suites on the greens are much nicer. Complimentary shuttle to oceanside Cabana Beach Club. www.sawgrassmarriott.com
ST. AUGUSTINE Monterey Inn S \
16 Avenida Menedez, 32084 Tel (904) 824-4482 Fax (904) 829-8854 Rooms 59
Overlooking Matanzas Bay, this great-value motel is well maintained and functional. It is run and owned by a friendly family who will be happy to give you tips on local sightseeing and dining options, as there is no restaurant on the premises. An excellent choice for those who cannot afford luxury on the water. www.themontereyinn.com
ST. AUGUSTINE Pirate Haus Inn and Hostel
32 Treasury St, 32084 Tel (904) 808-1999 Rooms 4
International travelers on a budget love this place located smack in the middle of the historic district. A communal kitchen, living room, and rooftop terrace make it easy to socialize with your fellow hostelers. Dorm-style rooms are basic, yet clean. Three private rooms come with bathrooms. www.piratehaus.com
ST. AUGUSTINE Victorian House
11 Cadiz St, 32084 Tel (904) 824-5214 Fax (904) 824-7990 Rooms 8
This 1897 vintage Victorian B&B features a wraparound porch and adjoining old general store, known as the Carriage House, that is divided into four rooms. Children are not allowed in the main house, but they can stay in the Carriage House. All units have private entrances. Antiques abound. www.victorianhousebnb.com
ST. AUGUSTINE Casa Monica Hotel
95 Cordova St, 32084 Tel (904) 827-1888 Fax (904) 819-6065 Rooms 137
A Moorish Revival-style hotel, Casa Monica has been fully restored to its historic glory. Most of the rooms feature Iberian-style armoires, wrought-iron headboards, and high-end toiletries. The 95 Cordova restaurant is gorgeous. Guests pay extra for the facilities at Serenata Beach Club, 10 minutes from the hotel. www.casamonica.com
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