Where to Stay Near Everglades National Park, Florida

There’s more to the Everglades than alligators. At the Port of the Islands resort adjacent to the national park near Everglades City, you can relax and recharge with a swimming pool, tennis courts, full-service marina and garden lined with palm trees. Have a lazy afternoon lingering over a barbecue lunch in the picnic area, then retire to the Angler’s Cove restaurant for live music, a lively happy hour and the best key lime pie in town.

Just off Highway 1 and near local restaurants and shops, the light-filled Travelodge by Wyndham is perfectly placed in Florida City to explore the wide-open spaces, tangled mangroves and subtropical wildlife of the Everglades. Feed one of 500 alligators at the Alligator Farm just ten miles (16km) away or skim through the swamps on a thrilling airboat ride. Just be sure to load up on the free freshly made pancakes and waffles for breakfast before you leave.

Ideal for long-term Florida visitors and those in town on extended business, this distinctive salmon-pink property in Florida City has everything you need to make yourself at home. There’s a saline pool, spacious fitness centre, well-equipped business centre and laundry facilities. Plus, there’s a convenient 24-hour market in the lobby, so you can make full use of the kitchen in every suite.

Thrill-seekers, divers and families should all check in to the Hampton Inn & Suites before checking out the local area. Expect simple, understated rooms with brown leather accents, an outdoor pool and free breakfast, all in a great location just off Highway 1 in Homestead. The blinding blue waters of Biscayne National Park are just 15 minutes away, the Coral Castle Museum under four miles (6.5km), and reasonably priced restaurants are within walking distance.

You’re not just close to the Everglades, but also the Biscayne National Parks with a stay at the TownePlace Suites Miami Homestead. There’s also easy access to attractions like the Homestead Miami Speedway. This pet-friendly, extended stay hotel at the Gateway to the Keys offers spacious suites with plush bedding and a variety of modern amenities, from an on-site bocce court and basketball court to Weber grills and a game room. Stay fit by making the most of the 24-hr Fitness center, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool.

After a day of exploring the Everglades, retreating to this lakefront hotel, which is an 8-minute walk from The Palms at Town and Country shopping plaza, will feel like such a treat. Choose from hotels rooms with Wi-Fi, TVs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, or Suites that have living areas with pull-out sofas. Wake up to a hot breakfast buffet, then make the most of the outdoor pool and a gym.

Enjoy your own private sandy beach at Lime Tree Bay Resort. If you’re not feeling like the sea, there are also two swimming pools to choose from, one of which is heated. There’s also a fishing pier, free to use ocean kayaks and a tennis court. Our favorite thing is enjoying the breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico each evening. Florida Keys fishing, diving, snorkeling, dining, shopping, waterfront state parks and entertainment are only minutes away.