Romantic Hotels and Beach Resorts

For a luxury resort experience right in the heart of the city, there's the wonderful, and recently renovated Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection. Built in the 1920s, the AAA four-diamond Vinoy sports an expansive outdoor pool complete with tranquil waterfalls and views of the marina. But it's also right in the middle of downtown St. Pete, so it's within walking distance of many bars, shops and restaurants, not to mention the Museum of Fine Arts and the St. Pete Pier District. Fun fact: It was named to Historic Hotels of America's list of the Top 25 Most Romantic Hotels in 2024.

Want the feeling of island getaway privacy with the convenience of being close to the action – plus the pool, beach and fantastic dining? No problem. The Sheraton Sand Key Resort is the perfect place to get away as a couple, but still experience all the activity of one of the best beach towns in America. Spend the day relaxing on Sand Key – a barrier island adjacent to Clearwater Beach. Later, catch the trolley to Clearwater Beach for a cozy meal for two. If you'd rather stay in your hideaway, you can always dine at the resort’s critically acclaimed Rusty’s Bistro.

World-famous, The Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach (Tripadvisor's #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2021) offers romance packages complete with Gulf-side accommodations and all the amenities, including fine dining at the elegant Maritana. You'll come to "The Don" for the seaside elegance and gorgeous sunsets, but you'll come back for the historic ambiance and stellar service.

The tranquil, historic Safety Harbor Resort & Spa not only boasts gorgeous views of Tampa Bay, it's also home to an expansive spa facility that provides dozens of services, including massages, facials, herbal wraps and aromatherapy baths. Experience one of the couples spa treatments, relax together in a hammock for two overlooking Serenity Beach, and don't miss the elegant Sunday brunch. Bonus: easy access to the charming, walkable small town of Safety Harbor.

Once you arrive at the Sandpearl Resort, you'll never want to leave. Situated right on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, the No. 1 beach on Tripadvisor's 2019 list of top beaches, this resort has every amenity you'd want in a romantic place to stay. Whether you want to relax on the beach or by the pool, or be more ambitious and go biking, paddleboarding or parasailing together, you can find it here. A romantic dinner on the beachfront at the award-winning Caretta on the Gulf is the perfect way to wrap up your romantic trip.

Setting the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach apart from the others is the island ambiance, right down to the private poolside cabanas. Each climate-controlled cabana comes complete with poolside attendants, curtain enclosures and even a flat-screen TV. Add in poolside spa service, and you and your special someone will be living the island experience you've dreamed of. 

You'll want to get a little closer at this luxurious, boutique-style hotel perfectly situated in a quiet waterfront area of St. Pete Beach. This charming Mediterranean palace features modern suites, stylish dining and laid-back leisure. Relax side-by-side near the secluded swimming pool and whirlpool spa over looking the marina or take in a romantic sunset from the 360° Rooftop Lounge. No stay at Hotel Zamora is complete without a gourmet meal in the chic Castile Restaurant. 

Romance fills the air at Opal Sol, the newest beachfront retreat on Clearwater Beach, where you can unwind in a spacious suite and take in sweeping Gulf-front views from your private balcony. With its sister property, Opal Sands located right next door, you can walk across a scenic, glass-enclosed skyway bridge and have access to amenities of both properties, including four pools, 10 restaurants, and two full-service spas — couples massage anyone? Situated in the heart of this lively beach-town community, you'll be just steps away from Beach Walk, where you can stroll hand-in-hand to restaurants or savor a breathtaking sunset at Pier-60.