3 Best Hotels in Boca Raton, Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast

Dotted with coral lounge chairs, umbrellas, and white-sand beaches, this contemporary resort looks as if it were carefully replicated from a retro-chic postcard. An annex of the larger Mediterranean-style The Boca Raton (but set on the downy sands rather than the Intracoastal Waterway), the casually elegant property has 210 rooms, ranging from 420-square-foot standards to 800-square-foot one-bedroom suites overlooking the Atlantic. The rooms and suites showcase a spectacular design featuring honed marble and cerused woods complemented by vibrant coral velvet accents. Each room features a wet bar complete with a water filtration system so you can refill your water bottle for on-the-go hydration, flat-panel TVs, plush bedding, Acqua di Parma bath products, complimentary beach bags and flip-flops, and—most important—easy access to the sand and sea. Guests can lounge by a trio of revamped swimming pools with cabanas and a bar, or linger with a cocktail and leisurely lunch in the on-site Marisol, or you can consult your personal concierge for suggestions. For a change of scenery, head back to the main complex of The Boca Raton (just a short ride away via free shuttle or water taxi) for other dining options, including the trendy Sadelle's.

The sleek, modern resort is home to the only waterfront dining in Boca Raton as well as light and airy rooms with views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean. A wide hallway studded with modern art leads from the front desk to the jazzy BL Lounge, bathed in light from sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking Boca Lake. On the east, dockside seating overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway is at the outdoor Seaspray. Rooms are modern, and bathrooms are tricked out, some with soaking tubs, trough sinks, and glass-walled showers. Balconies provide views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean. Walk to the beach, or take the beach shuttle—the hotel provides chairs and umbrellas. Otherwise, laze by the waterfront pool sipping a cool one from the patio bar. Water-sports rentals are available here as well.