3 Best Hotels in Boca Raton, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast

Addison Mizner built this Mediterranean-style hotel in 1926, and additions over time have created a sprawling, sparkling resort, one of the most luxurious in all South Florida and a destination unto itself. The hotel has a particularly stunning private beach, which it shares with its beachfront outpost, the Beach Club. In 2022 the resort underwent a complete overhaul with a $200 million facelift that gave all rooms and common areas a refresh. There are a variety of lodging options: the Cloister features traditional rooms in the historic quarters that are small but warmly decorated; Tower rooms have a serene contemporary feel; the adults-only Yacht Club rooms include floor butlers and access to a fine-dining restaurant; and the Bungalows are ideal for longer stays, with family-friendly layouts. The beach is accessible by shuttle or water taxi. In addition to two golf courses (the Resort Course and the off-site Country Club Course) with a two-story clubhouse, there are three fitness centers, a tennis center that is home to an Evert Adult and Junior Academy, and the largest spa in Florida, with 44 treatment rooms and a Turkish-style bath. There are twelve bars and restaurants on the grounds, including brunch spot Sadelle's and chophouse Flamingo Grill. 

Dotted with turquoise lounge chairs, ruffled umbrellas, and white-sand beaches, this contemporary resort looks as if it were carefully replicated from a retro-chic postcard. An annex of the larger Mediterranean-style The Boca Raton (but set on the downy sands rather than the Intracoastal Waterway), the casually elegant property has 212 rooms, ranging from 420-square-foot standards to 800-square-foot one-bedroom suites overlooking the Atlantic. Each is cast in pale yellow and blue and features flat-panel TVs, plush bedding, Molton Brown bath products, complimentary beach bags and flip-flops, and—most important—easy access to the sand and sea. Guests can lounge by a trio of revamped swimming pools with cabanas and a bar, or linger with a cocktail and leisurely lunch in the on-site Marisol, or you can consult your personal concierge for suggestions. For a change of scenery, head back to the main complex of the The Boca Raton (just a short ride away via free shuttle) for other dining options, including the trendy Sadelle's. 

The sleek, modern resort is home to the only waterfront dining in Boca Raton as well as light and airy rooms with views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean. A wide hallway studded with modern art leads from the front desk to the jazzy BL Lounge, bathed in light from sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking Boca Lake. On the east, dockside seating overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway is at the outdoor Seaspray. Rooms are modern, and bathrooms are tricked out, some with soaking tubs, trough sinks, and glass-walled showers. Balconies provide views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean. Walk to the beach, or take the beach shuttle—the hotel provides chairs and umbrellas. Otherwise, laze by the waterfront pool sipping a cool one from the patio bar. Water-sports rentals are available here as well.