The cities of Islamorada and Miami are in South Florida, and they offer tourists with chances beach and surfing activities in the Atlantic Ocean. Islamorada is in the series of islands known as the Florida Keys, and it is an approximate hour-and-a-half south of Miami. Both cities feature hotel accommodations near beach activities, and they are within 10 minutes of boating marinas on Biscayne Bay in Miami and Cotton Key Basin near Islamorada.
The Sonesta Hotel is in South Miami's Coconut Grove area, and it offers its guests with instant access to beach and boating activities in the Northeast Coconut Grove Bay. This hotel offers amenities such as a business center with fax services, fitness center, valet parking, squash courts and an on-site restaurant, Panorama, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a contemporary art gallery, and it features pieces from local artisans. The guest rooms have 42-inch LCD televisions, king-sized beds, access to Wi-Fi Internet and granite-furnished bathrooms.
Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove
2889 McFarlane Grove
Miami, FL 33133
305-447-8200
sonesta.com
Situated in Islamorada, the Chesapeake Beach Resort is in the town center, and it features amenities such as a private beach, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and an adjacent restaurant, Wahoo's Bar and Grill, that serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant also offers room service to the guest rooms. The guest rooms have flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, complimentary access to Wi-Fi Internet, private balconies and coffee makers. Villas are also available to rent. The hotel is only a five-minute drive from from walking and cycling paths at the Windley Key Fossil Reef State Park.
Chesapeake Beach Resort
83409 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
800-338-3395
chesapeake-resort.com
The luxurious Intercontinental hotel, located in Downtown Miami, is within walking distance of downtown attractions, including the Bayside Marketplace and American Airlines Arena, home of the Miami Heat basketball team. The amenities at this hotel include private limousine transportation, concierge desk, outdoor swimming pool, gift shop and a fine dining restaurant, Indigo, that serves breakfast and lunch every day of the week. The on-site spa at Intercontinental, mySpa, offers massage therapies, saunas and body treatments. Each guest room has a satellite television, mini-bars, access to Wi-Fi Internet and a work desk.
Intercontinental Hotel Miami
100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33131
305-577-1000
ichotelsgroup.com
The Hampton Inn and Suites is on the southern end of Islamorada, and it is only a five-minute drive to the ferry station that offers transportation to Lignumvitae Key. This Florida Keys island features walking paths and floral exhibits at the Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park. The hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, private beach, fitness center, playground, business center with fax services and a complimentary continental breakfast. The on-site restaurant, Outback Steakhouse, serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. The 79 guest rooms have queen-sized beds, cable televisions and the suites have kitchenettes. All guest rooms are nonsmoking.
Hampton Inn and Suites Islamorada
80001 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-0073
hamptoninn.com
