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Water view

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
4.0 star property
Okaloosa Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3,361 reviews)
"Great place for families..beach is super close..very relaxing"
United States
Trinidad
The price is €233
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Aerial view

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando

The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
4.0 star property
Winter Garden
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10,390 reviews)
"Very good place to stay with a family"
United States
Haris
The price is €239
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
Exterior

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4.5 star property
Mid Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (8,586 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Taylor
The price is €354
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Poolside Family Suite - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*) | View from room

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Florida Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,177 reviews)
"Great stay at"
United States
Kyle
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
3.0 star property
Florida Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,418 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Kevin
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
Presidential Suite, Balcony

Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach

Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach
4.5 star property
South Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (906 reviews)
"Great resort!"
United States
Angela
The price is €248
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach
Water park

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
4.0 star property
Orlando
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (6,668 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay"
United States
Stania
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
Waterslide

Evermore Orlando Resort

Evermore Orlando Resort
4.0 star property
Orlando
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (726 reviews)
"Great resort. The Bay is the star of the show. If you like going to the pool and playing golf this is the place. Friendly staff and all around a great place for family time."
United States
Reza
Evermore Orlando Resort
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
2.0 star property
Panama City Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,649 reviews)
"Loved the pools and hot tub. Room was clean and nice. Would stay again"
United States
Marsha
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
"Sunset Suite" - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beachfront Condo | Private kitchen

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Panama City Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (621 reviews)
"Very family oriented, nice rooms, lots of fun"
United States
Dawn
The price is €236
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
Outdoor pool

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
4.0 star property
Florida Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (6,973 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Dianelly
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
3.0 star property
Miramar Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Great property and amazing staff"
United States
Michele
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4.0 star property
Clearwater Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,498 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff,awesome beach views,very clean maintained hotel..A++++"
United States
George
The price is €285
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
On the beach, white sand, snorkelling, surfing

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
2.0 star property
Sunnyside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (4,271 reviews)
"Hotel was a little dated abut clean friendly and excellent location."
United States
Donna
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Exterior

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin
4.0 star property
Bay Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,419 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Rossana
The price is €245
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Exterior

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Clearwater Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,795 reviews)
"Perfect location for kids right on the beach!"
United States
Brandi
The price is €223
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Water park

Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort

Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort
3.5 star property
International Drive District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4,101 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff kept property nice! Great stay"
United States
Dawn
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort
Interior detail

Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
3.5 star property
Downtown Biloxi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (6,046 reviews)
"Our stay was great! The pool and seeing the mermaid swim in the pool were so fun!"
United States
Lexi
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
Reception

Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks

Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
3.0 star property
Kissimmee
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,768 reviews)
"Great place to stay the weekend"
United States
Yolanda
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
Beach/ocean view

The Sunny

The Sunny
4.0 star property
Ocean Four
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (490 reviews)
"Very clean, very nice staff and beautiful views"
United States
Olga
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Sunny
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In The South, a hotel needs to offer a specific amount of upscale features to be rated 5 stars. These may include on-site gyms, gourmet restaurants, saunas and spas, premium bedding, luxury bathroom products and more. What also sets 5-star hotels apart is their superior service. You can expect things like concierge services, nightly turn-down services and in-room massage. Some may also offer thoughtful touches like a welcome gift.