Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Florida is a popular destination for boating enthusiasts. With easy access to beaches and a thriving fishing community, many Florida hotels provide access to docks, slips or private marinas to overnight guests. Whether you are enjoying a weekend getaway or a stop-over during an extensive sailing trip, a hotel with boat access offers comfortable land-based accommodations during your boating adventure.
Overlooking Sanibel and Captiva Islands, the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa is situated on the Fort Myers coast. Guests are welcome to dock their boats at one of the 14 boat slips, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you do not have your own, powerboats, canoe, kayak, sailboat and wave runner rentals are available through the resort. The hotel staff can also make arrangements for eco- tours, dolphin sightseeing cruises and parasailing excursions. Surrounded by 85 acres of tropical gardens, the AAA Four Diamond resort is a member of the Florida Green Lodging Program and all of the 347 guest rooms and suites are cleaned with non-toxic, biodegradable products. In addition to six restaurants and lounges, guests may enjoy sightseeing dinner cruises on the Sanibel Harbour Princess, the resort's 100-foot yacht.
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
17260 Harbour Pointe Dr.
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
239-466-4000
sanibel-resort.com
Only 500 yards offshore from Key West, the Sunset Key Guest Cottages are set on seven acres of Sunset Key property. The upscale resort has private docks suitable for boats up to 250 feet and a 24-hour boat service for travel between the resort and Key West. The property features direct beach access, tennis courts and a pool. The one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages are feature ocean or gardens views and fully equipped stocked kitchens. Al fresco dining is offered by the beachfront restaurant, Latitudes, and light dishes and cocktails are served at Flippers Pool Bar. Private chef service, room service and grocery deliveries are available upon request.
Sunset Key Guest Cottages
245 Front St.
Key West, Florida 33040
305-292-5300
westinsunsetkeycottages.com
The luxury Boca Raton Resort features a half-mile of private beach, seven swimming pools, nine restaurants, a 32-slip marina, and five distinct types of guest rooms and suites. The full service marina offers fishing and boating facilities, as well as slips that can accommodate boats up to 170 feet. Designed by Addison Mizner, the hotel is surrounded by 356 acres of landscaped property with 18-hole championship golf courses, 30 tennis courts and the Spa Palazzo. Among the accommodations in the private village resort, the Boca Beach Club has 203 guest rooms and nine suites, while the Yacht Club offers 112 guest rooms, including seven suites and an exclusive concierge-level lounge. Guests may also choose to stay in the 27-story Tower with views of the golf course, the 1926 Spanish-Mediterranean Cloister or residential-style bungalows.
Boca Raton Resort
501 East Camino Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
888-543-1271
bocaresort.com
