The Best Hotels to Book in Delray Beach, Florida

Just a three-minute walk from the beach on Atlantic Avenue, the Seagate Hotel & Spa is Delray Beach’s original boutique hotel. The vibe here is that of staying at an affluent friend’s house (a cool one, at that), who also happens to have a spa and a few dining options. Sample Key West shrimp ceviche by the glow of the Atlantic Grille’s tropical fish-filled aquarium or house-made smoked fish dip at the sultry bar. Make time for the Beach Club (complimentary shuttle provided), where you can lounge in a cabana and take a dip in the saltwater pool before a siesta in your smart cream and chocolate brown room or suite.

Just off of Atlantic Avenue in the vibrant Pineapple Grove Arts District, you’ll love this hotel’s artistic flair with large-scale sculptures, immersive art installations and living walls under a lush tree canopy. Sun-lit rooms covered in cream fabric keep things glamorous, especially with a balcony. Grab a bite to eat and sip a craft cocktail under the warm sun and twinkling stars at Rosewater Rooftop with 360-degree views of downtown to the beach.

You’ll make yourself right at home at this pet-friendly hotel, in spacious rooms with color-clad living space and, in some cases, city views. The complimentary continental breakfast will set you up for a day of exploring Atlantic Avenue, which is just a block away. Afterward, dive into the outdoor pool or get in a quick workout in the fitness center. For some sand and surf, the public beach is under a mile (1.5km) away.

Check into one of Crane’s Beach House’s rooms and villas set in a lush, tropical environment and feel like you’re a world away. Metallic four-poster beds and fancy mirrors up the ante as do chef-style stainless-steel kitchens for creating simple salads. Just a block from the beach, cool off in one of the hotel’s two pools, sway in a hammock or sip a cocktail at the Tiki Bar and listen to live music on weekends. For the ultimate relaxation, ask your concierge to arrange for an in-suite massage.

This family-owned hotel is a five-minute walk from the charms of Atlantic Avenue – add another 10 to reach the sun-soaked beach. Rooms and suites have cooling vaulted ceilings and white-painted wood furnishings with wood or tiled floors. Read your book in an Adirondack chair in the flower-filled garden as you sip a strong coffee before psyching yourself up for a volley at Delray Tennis Center, 1mi (1.6km) away.

Despite the sleek design and modern style – lively rooms and suites woo guests with colorfully striped rugs offset by cool white walls. This hotel will also welcome your family pet. If they’re cool with it, you can keep up your usual exercise regime in the fitness center and outdoor pool before sneaking in a visit to the cocktail bar for a glass of bubbly. Try your hand at myriad water sports – scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing and sailing are all within a half-mile (0.8km) of the hotel.

This good-looking, wedding-cake-white hunk of a hotel is 0.5mi (0.8km) from the beach, although the Reef Bar is the area’s first rooftop pool bar and a terrific spot to soak up the Florida sun. Dappled headboards and lashings of white define rooms and suites. After a good sleep, you’ll tuck into eggs and bacon before exploring the surrounding Marina Historic District.

Just off of I-95, this budget-conscious hotel is terrific for health-conscious guests and families. Get your workout in the fitness center or dive into the outdoor pool for some laps. Rooms feature warm-feeling orange walls and carpets, which will liven you up when you wake each morning before your breakfast bagels or eggs over easy. When you’re ready to explore, hop onto the hotel’s free local shuttle for a ride to downtown Delray Beach for dining, art galleries, shopping and people-watching.