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Romantic hotels in Florida

Romantic hotels across Florida, selected on guest score and couples-relevant amenities from every qualifying property in the state.

  • Statewide
  • 727 qualifying stays

A statewide romantic shortlist covers a lot of ground, so we keep the filter strict: 8.9 or higher on guest score, plus at least two of spa and wellness, a terrace, a restaurant or a bar.

Florida spans the Keys, the Gulf beaches around Destin and Naples, the Atlantic coast from Miami to St. Augustine and the inland theme-park corridor. Beach proximity and hurricane season are the two variables that move everything here.

727 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 Florida. 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).

9.8 Charming ScoreMax Beach Resort, Daytona Beach, FL

Max Beach Resort

Daytona Beach, FL

9.4 guest rating from 933 Booking.com reviews

  • Resort
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the list933 reviews average out at 9.4 - high enough to clear our Florida 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 $272 per night

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9.8 Charming ScoreTrump National Doral Golf Resort, Miami, FL

Trump National Doral Golf Resort

Miami, FL

9.4 guest rating from 669 Booking.com reviews

  • Resort
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.4 over 669 reviews, which is what put it on the Florida shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Outdoor trips - Travelers with pets

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

Indicative rate from $462 per night

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9.7 Charming Scoreette luxury hotel & spa, Celebration, FL

ette luxury hotel & spa

Celebration, FL

9.2 guest rating from 880 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 727 qualifying Florida properties we scored. 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 $409 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreSanta 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 Florida 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 ScoreNassau 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 Florida 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 ScoreOpal 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 Florida 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 ScoreH2O 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 Florida 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 ScoreThe 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 Florida 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 ScoreThe Brownwood Hotel & Spa, The Villages, FL

The Brownwood Hotel & Spa

The Villages, FL

9.5 guest rating from 327 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 727 qualifying Florida properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and no star rating is published for this property.

Indicative rate from $176 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreThe Breakers Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL

The Breakers Palm Beach

Palm Beach, FL

9.5 guest rating from 272 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 9.5 guest rating across 272 reviews is among the strongest Florida returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

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

Indicative rate from $780 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreOlde Marco Island Inn and Suites, Marco Island, FL

Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites

Marco Island, FL

9.1 guest rating from 623 Booking.com reviews

  • Inn
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 623 reviews is among the strongest Florida returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent inn, rated 3 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

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

Indicative rate from $449 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreThe Capri Inn, Naples, FL

The Capri Inn

Naples, FL

9.0 guest rating from 768 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Terrace

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.0 over 768 reviews, which is what put it on the Florida shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, a bar and a terrace. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $310 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreBellasera Resort, Naples, FL

Bellasera Resort

Naples, FL

9.4 guest rating from 282 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the list282 reviews average out at 9.4 - high enough to clear our Florida 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 - 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 $526 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreTreasure Island Beach Resort, St Pete Beach, FL

Treasure Island Beach Resort

St Pete Beach, FL

9.2 guest rating from 484 Booking.com reviews

  • Resort
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list484 reviews average out at 9.2 - high enough to clear our Florida cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 3 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 - Pool days and longer 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 $434 per night

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9.3 Charming ScoreHotel Eleo at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

9.1 guest rating from 848 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Bar

Why it made the listA 9.1 guest rating across 848 reviews is among the strongest Florida returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a bar.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays

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

Indicative rate from $201 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreGreenLinks Golf Villas at Lely Resort, Naples, FL

GreenLinks Golf Villas at Lely Resort

Naples, FL

9.3 guest rating from 352 Booking.com reviews

  • Resort
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.3 over 352 reviews, which is what put it on the Florida shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent resort, rated 3 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: 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 $272 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreMarker 8 Hotel and Marina, St. Augustine, FL

Marker 8 Hotel and Marina

St. Augustine, FL

9.1 guest rating from 660 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace

Why it made the list660 reviews average out at 9.1 - high enough to clear our Florida cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a bar.

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 $249 per night

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9.1 Charming ScoreMr. C Miami - Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove, FL

Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove, FL

9.1 guest rating from 245 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.1 over 245 reviews, which is what put it on the Florida shortlist. 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 $474 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in Florida made this shortlist?

128 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Max Beach Resort at 9.8, with a 9.4 guest rating from 933 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $176 to $780 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.