Travelers can up their getaway experience by hopping on a boat and sailing right into these resorts. Staying here will automatically transport guests to a laid-back state of mind with a tropical island spirit – all wrapped in style.
Playa Largo Resort & Spa | Key Largo, Florida
If your first priority is to find a hotel that will treasure your boat as much as you do, then look no further than Playa Largo Resort & Spa. The resort, which draws on Key Largo’s laid-back vibe has a beach-chic design that pays tribute to its tropical surroundings along the Florida Bay. With a private, 34-slip marina, you can arrive in style. Dock and enjoy a breezy waterfront lunch at Sol by the Sea, or stay the night in one of the resort’s water-facing guest rooms. For an added touch of luxury, check-into The Hammocks, a hotel within a hotel, featuring 10 vibrantly colored two-story bungalows and a 4,000 sq. ft., three-bedroom Beach House. Between your own heated oceanfront pool, private beach, and dedicated Bungalow Ambassador, staying here will automatically transport you to a laid-back Keys state of mind with a tropical island spirit.
The Perry Hotel Key West at Stock Island Marina | Key West, Florida
The Perry Hotel Key West at Stock Island Marina opened its doors last summer on the private Stock Island marina, just over the bridge from downtown Key West. With 220 slips the Stock Island Marina is the largest deep-water marina in the keys and has the ability to accommodate vessels up to 300 feet in length. Those looking to arrive in style can head to the the 100-room boutique hotel via boat and indulge in the The Perry’s luxe amenities including two incredible seafood-driven restaurants, onsite artist studios where guests can watch local craftsmen in action, and right-from-your-room access to water-based excursions that leave directly from the hotel’s private marina.
The Landings Resort & Spa | St. Lucia
Situated on the shores of Rodney Bay along one of St. Lucia’s most celebrated and secluded beaches, The Landings Resort & Spa exudes a sense of luxury and timeless elegance ideal for boaters who want the works! The property’s private 8-slip marina is available for guests in addition to various water-focused excursions including whale watching and deep sea fishing. Whatever floats your boat! When you’re not out at sea, the spacious accommodations offer plenty of room for the whole family to hang – think private balconies featuring plunge pools and enough room for 12 party guests – or just the perfect amount of privacy for a romantic getaway – en-suite dinner for two?
The Resort at Longboat Key Club | Sarasota, Florida
Located along the pristine Gulf of Mexico coast, The Resort at Longboat Key Club, the only AAA Four Diamond property in Sarasota, is a luxurious resort known for oversized accommodations with private balconies and sports/wellness amenities including 45 holes of PGA-approved championship golf courses, 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, and the largest deep-water resort marina on Florida’s west coast. Boaters are welcome to reserve a slip in advance on the website; based on availability. Once at the marina concierge, guests are welcome to use all of the resort’s amenities. Amenities include wireless internet/cable, restaurants, showers and saunas, the pools/beach, and a laundry room.