High-tech wellness tower
Whimsical sculptures, digital installations, and private cocktail cubbies turn the living-room lobby into an animated communal retreat.
“I stayed at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, a high-tech, all-glass 234-room hotel rich in design details and amenities.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Curved glass architecture encloses colorful mid-century interiors and an outdoor sculpture garden.
Remarkable
Chopra Ayurvedic rituals and an Ammortal Chamber join extensive performance club access.
Notable
Stadium bleachers and cocktail cubbies animate the communal Living Room lobby lounge.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
its interiors are, if anything, even more distinctive in their design than the hotel’s memorable exterior.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Lake Nona Town Center, the hotel sits steps from Medical City and a short walk from food trucks at Boxi Park.
The rooms
Sunny mid-century furnishings pair with smart-tinting glass that blocks midday heat, while select wellness suites feature restorative smart beds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Graphic murals and colourful cabanas line the second-floor Haven pool deck, fitted with shaded daybeds and loungers.
Spa and recovery
Rooftop yoga decks host open-air movement, and the spa offers red light therapy in the futuristic Ammortal chamber.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Nami
Undulating timber ceilings canopy the dining room, where a cocktail bar sits beside an intimate omakase counter.
Its exterior intrigue is only the beginning, with a sculpture garden, art collection, a vivid poolscape and more throughout its grounds.
At the table
BACÁN serves open-flame Latin American cooking, and HAVEN Kitchen opens onto a covered terrace overlooking palm trees.
How it began
Arquitectonica sculpted the seventeen-story curved glass facade to evoke the fluid motion of a wave over Lake Nona.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.