Beach getaways in the USA

Beach getaway stays in recognised US beach destinations, from the Keys and the Gulf to Cape Cod, the Outer Banks and the Pacific coast.

45 beach destinations

The American coast is not one thing. A Nantucket weekend, a Gulf Coast week and a Big Sur stop are different trips that happen to share water.

This page runs across every recognised beach destination in our collection at a 8.9+ guest score. For properties actually on the sand, we measure that separately.

329 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in US beach destinations. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.6 Charming Score Hotel Rehoboth, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Hotel Rehoboth

Rehoboth Beach, DE

9.6 guest rating from 502 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #1 of the 329 qualifying US beach destinations properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $156 per night

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9.6 Charming Score Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Waikiki, HI

Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Waikiki, HI

9.1 guest rating from 715 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 715 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $479 per night

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9.6 Charming Score The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus, Galveston, TX

The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus

Galveston, TX

9.3 guest rating from 735 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.3 guest rating across 735 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

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9.5 Charming Score The Quail Lodge, Carmel, CA

The Quail Lodge

Carmel, CA

9.1 guest rating from 774 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list774 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our US beach destinations cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $409 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Santa Maria Suites Resort, Key West, FL

Santa Maria Suites Resort

Key West, FL

9.3 guest rating from 693 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list693 reviews average out at 9.3 - high enough to clear our US beach destinations cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $595 per night

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9.5 Charming Score The George Manor, Galveston, TX

The George Manor

Galveston, TX

9.4 guest rating from 471 Booking.com reviews

Bed & breakfast
Independent
4-star
Restaurant
Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.4 guest rating across 471 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $233 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only, Wailea, HI

Hotel Wailea, Relais & Châteaux - Adults Only

Wailea, HI

9.6 guest rating from 141 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.6 over 141 reviews, which is what put it on the US beach destinations shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $1 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica, CA

Casa Del Mar

Santa Monica, CA

9.2 guest rating from 477 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.2 guest rating across 477 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $729 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Serenity Inn Newport, Newport, RI

Serenity Inn Newport

Newport, RI

9.6 guest rating from 422 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent
4-star

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.6 over 422 reviews, which is what put it on the US beach destinations shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 4 stars.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $160 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Nassau Suite South Beach, an All Suite Hotel, Miami Beach, FL

Nassau Suite South Beach, an All Suite Hotel

Miami Beach, FL

9.1 guest rating from 959 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the list959 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our US beach destinations cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $295 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Opal Sands, Clearwater Beach, FL

Opal Sands

Clearwater Beach, FL

9.0 guest rating from 939 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.0 guest rating across 939 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $513 per night

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9.5 Charming Score Villa Venezia, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Villa Venezia

Fort Lauderdale, FL

9.5 guest rating from 623 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
Pool
Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.5 over 623 reviews, which is what put it on the US beach destinations shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and a terrace.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $168 per night

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9.5 Charming Score H2O Suites- Adults Only, Key West, FL

H2O Suites- Adults Only

Key West, FL

9.5 guest rating from 531 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.5 guest rating across 531 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $618 per night

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9.4 Charming Score The Pensacola Beach Resort, Pensacola Beach, FL

The Pensacola Beach Resort

Pensacola Beach, FL

9.0 guest rating from 861 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 861 reviews, which is what put it on the US beach destinations shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $295 per night

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9.4 Charming Score Beech Tree Inn and Cottage, Newport, RI

Beech Tree Inn and Cottage

Newport, RI

9.5 guest rating from 435 Booking.com reviews

Inn
Independent

Why it made the list435 reviews average out at 9.5 - high enough to clear our US beach destinations cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars. Indicative rates sit in the lower third of the collection.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes - Value-conscious travelers

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $118 per night

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9.4 Charming Score Prince Waikiki, Waikiki, HI

Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, HI

9.0 guest rating from 996 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
4-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 329 qualifying US beach destinations properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $370 per night

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9.4 Charming Score Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel, Myrtle Beach, SC

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Myrtle Beach, SC

9.1 guest rating from 895 Booking.com reviews

Resort
Independent
Pool
Terrace
Bar

Why it made the list895 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our US beach destinations cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 3 stars with a pool, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Pool days and longer stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $169 per night

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9.3 Charming Score Shutters On The Beach, Santa Monica, CA

Shutters On The Beach

Santa Monica, CA

9.2 guest rating from 472 Booking.com reviews

Hotel
Independent
5-star
Pool
Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.2 guest rating across 472 reviews is among the strongest US beach destinations returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $874 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in US beach destinations made this shortlist?

183 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Hotel Rehoboth at 9.6, with a 9.6 guest rating from 502 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $1 to $729 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.