The Most Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Florida, USA

Hotel Chelsea sits inside one of the most famous South Beach buildings. Housed in an art deco gem built in 1936, this boutique hotel brings things up to date with 300-thread-count linen, walnut beds and velvet drapes, all designed using Feng Shui orientation. After a hard day on the beach, head back to the hotel for the daily happy hour (beginning at 6pm) and dinner at the nearby Cuban restaurant, El Pescaito.

Old-school cool is the dish of the day at the Redbury South Beach. This upscale boutique hotel brings the allure of its sister property in New York to the Sunshine State. You’ll be well looked after here, with a sky-brushing rooftop pool, beach club access and complimentary airport transfers. Retro chic guest rooms and suites come with a record player, complete with a Capitol Records-curated vinyl collection to set the soundtrack to your South Beach getaway.

A luxurious beachfront boutique hotel, the Betsy has thought of everything when offering an extraordinary stay. Guest rooms and suites are tropical-luxe sanctuaries, while the two outdoor pools, wellness garden and spa help you unwind. Fitness fanatics can hit the on-site gym (complete with Peloton classes), and food lovers are spoilt for choice with five dining venues – from steak and seafood on the grill to grabbing quick bites from La Ventanita. However, it’s the hotel’s arts and culture program where the Betsy truly shines. The hotel’s owners – the Plutzik family – curate art exhibitions, readings in the Writers’ Room and the musical program, including live jazz and chamber music performances.

The Gale South Beach is a 1941 art deco jewel; it’s so special that it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a masterclass in classic beach chic, with an infinity pool that graces the rooftop with ocean views. The hotel restaurant – La Dolce Vita – aims to capture the timeless elegance of Fellini’s 1960s masterpiece, bringing a slice of Rome to South Beach. Meanwhile, the Regent Cocktail Club will have you dreaming of Havana nights with live music and a specially crafted cocktail menu.

Overlooking the harbor and just minutes from the beach, the Deco Boutique Hotel combines comfortable, contemporary guest rooms with deluxe amenities, creating an ideal place to stay in Fort Lauderdale. You can sunbathe by the shoreline, followed by a short drive to the city’s museums and the NSU Art Museum, featuring works by Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman. Back at base, this boutique hotel delights with outdoor pools, outdoor lounge areas, a rooftop terrace and, in great Floridian tradition, a barbecuing facility.

Amelia Island and the historic Fernandina Beach were once home to pirates, bootleggers and Gilded Age millionaires. Nowadays, this quiet coastal retreat is home to the charming Seaside Amelia Inn. With just 46 rooms and set on one of Florida’s most secluded beaches, the inn is a tranquil hideaway in the Sunshine State. Its walls are lined with local artwork available to purchase, and its guest rooms are cozy and welcoming.

Set in a green enclave near the Florida coast, the Hotel Indigo in Jacksonville offers a peaceful lakeside retreat, just minutes from a buzzing town center filled with upscale shopping and dining. The stylish, modern suites feature unique murals depicting local life. For a tranquil evening, dine at the hotel’s restaurant, 98FORTY East Bar & Bistro, serving up Floridian flavors with lakefront views.

Set on a quiet strip of white sand 35 minutes south of Tampa, the Postcard Inn on the Beach makes you feel like the Florida Keys have washed up onto the mainland peninsula. The 196 rooms have been wallpapered with surf photos and accented with vintage lamps. The casual vibe stretches out into the garden, where Adirondack chairs surround a firepit. Meanwhile, the beachfront bar serves mahi-mahi sandwiches and Japanese-style calamari alongside frozen margaritas for sundowner drinks.