Boca Raton, Florida
Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio Collection by Hilton
Dockside Lake Boca resort
Boca Raton, Florida
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonDockside Lake Boca resort
The hotel runs on maritime rhythm, watching passing boat traffic clear the Camino Real drawbridge throughout the day.
What it’s good at
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
South Inlet Park beach is a five-minute walk east, just across the barrier island bridge.
The rooms
Every room has a private balcony looking out over Lake Boca Raton, the Intracoastal, or the Atlantic.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool curves along the waterfront, ringed by orange loungers and private cabanas beside the bridge.
The gym
Treadmills in the 24-hour fitness room face floor-to-ceiling windows looking directly out over the pool deck.
Restaurant
Kasumi
Chefs prepare sushi and wagyu behind a black marble counter, looking out across the dining room toward Lake Boca.
Restaurant
SeaSpray
Wicker chairs and fringed umbrellas shade the waterfront patio, where the kitchen serves local seafood along the marina.
At the table
A modern open-flame fireplace lights the indoor dining room, set beside bar seating and tables for dinner.
How it began
The building opened in 1976 as the Boca Raton Bridge Hotel, before a complete down-to-the-studs overhaul in 2014.
Boca Raton
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Our shorthand
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.