Romantic Hotels and Beach Resorts

For a luxury resort experience right in the heart of the city, there's the wonderful, and recently renovated, The 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.

A striking pink-hued hotel rising from the dunes of St. Pete Beach, world-famous The Don CeSar is a historic resort that blends luxury and glamour with modern amenities. Open since 1928, "The Don" (also known as "The Pink Palace") oozes romance wrapped in Art Deco decor. You'll enjoy Gulf-side accommodations, an on-site spa and fine dining in the elegant Maritana.

Romance fills the air at Opal Sol, a new 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 multiple pools and restaurants, plus 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. 

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 overlooking the marina or take in a romantic sunset from the Azura Sundown Rooftop & Lounge. No stay at The Hotel Zamora is complete without a gourmet meal in the chic Azura Coastal Kitchen. 

Once you arrive at the Sandpearl Resort, you'll never want to leave. Situated right on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, one of the top six beaches in the U.S. on Tripadvisor's 2025 list, 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 other hotels is its 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. 

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: You'll also have access to the charming, walkable small town of Safety Harbor.