The summer months in South Florida produce more heat, but with fewer tourists flocking local hotels, it’s the ideal combination to make a pool day at a local resort the perfect staycation. These resorts around South Florida offer great ways to relax without having to travel far to experience a vacation-like setting:
Venue: St. Regis Harbour Resort
Location: 9703 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour, Miami Beach
Details: The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort has been recognized as a five-star hotel by Forbes Travel Guide for the last seven years. The resort offers a family-friendly pool and an adults-only Tranquility pool right off the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can stay in modern, oceanfront villas with poolside services providing various complimentary offerings throughout the day.
Offer: Non-hotel guests can book the hotel’s Oceanfront Day Villas and relax by the pool and the beach for a daily rate of $750.
Info: Marriott.com/hotels/travel/miaxr-the-st-regis-bal-harbour-resort/
Venue: 1 Hotel South Beach
Location: 2341 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Details: 1 Hotel South Beach features 600 feet of pristine beachfront property providing views of the ocean, Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. The resort features four unique outdoor swimming pools, including South Beach’s largest rooftop pool and lounge.
Offer: Gusts that book two nights or receive complimentary valet for one vehicle, daily breakfast for two and reduced daily resort fees.
Info: 1hotels.com/south-beach
Venue: The National Hotel Miami
Location: 1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Details: This recently reopened resort is an adults-only venue. The renovations include 36 poolside rooms and suites as well as amenities with the 205-foot infinity pool and beach club among the highlights.
Offer: Day passes are $45 per person for weekdays only.
Info: Nationalhotel.com
Venue: Beachcomber Resort and Club, Pompano Beach
Location: 1200 S. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach
Details: The Beachcomber resort features $8.8 million in recent upgrades with new poolside bathrooms and cabanas. Pool cabana rentals include food and beverage service with access to an on-site restaurant.
Offer: A $35 per person day pass for Monday through Friday allows guests to access the property’s pool and private beach, complimentary parking, one towel per guest, as well as chairs and umbrellas on the pool deck and beach. The day pass lasts from 8 a.m. to dusk.
Info: BeachcomberResort.com
Venue: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Location: 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan
Details: This five-star beach resort features 309 rooms spread over 42,000 square feet with premium spa services. The resort features two ocean-facing swimming pools with beach access with towels and lounge chairs with free WiFi and self-parking.
Offer: A day pass to access the amenities is $119 for adults and $75 for children ages 3 to 12.
Info: EauPalmBeach.com
