Amelia Island, Florida
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottBarrier island outpost
Boardwalks cross natural sand dunes to miles of Atlantic beachfront, where rocking chairs dot the ocean lawns and marine naturalists lead ecology walks.
“Anticipate "stylish ambience, classical music overhead, and fabulous artwork in the halls" at this oceanfront resort on a northeast Florida barrier island.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Southern hospitality with Club Level concierges, five daily culinary presentations, and private beach setups.
Remarkable
Thirteen beachfront acres featuring championship golf, clay tennis courts, dune ecology tours, and guided sandcastle clinics.
Notable
A full-service spa featuring eucalyptus steam rooms, outdoor saltwater lap pool, and signature hammock massages.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rolling Atlantic waves are just steps from the hotel; getting there you cross lovely sand dunes where you might even spot an armadillo or ghost crab.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on north Florida's barrier coast, the grounds connect directly to maritime biking trails, state parks, and Victorian Fernandina Beach.
The rooms
Every room and suite features a private balcony framing ocean or coastal views, with sand-and-sea palettes and dual-vanity marble bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Private cabanas and a sunken fire pit lounge border the oceanfront swimming pool, steps from the coastal dunes.
The spa and gym
A skylit fitness center sits alongside the spa, which houses indoor hydrotherapy whirlpools, saunas, and eucalyptus steam rooms.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Coquina
Spanish-inspired dishes and drinks are served across an open-air terrace with lit fire tables overlooking the Atlantic dunes.
At the table
Coast serves regional seafood, The Lobby Bar pours sunset cocktails with fresh sushi, and First Drop brews morning coffee.
Good to know
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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.