Portofino Island Resort and Spa
Portofino Island Resort offers luxury condo living that provides a view of the Gulf Mexico or the sound side of Santa Rosa Island. Even when the water gets cold during the chilliest time of the year, you can still put on your swimsuit and go swimming inside the Olympic-sized heated indoor lap pool. Portofino also has an outdoor water park with slides and a water trampoline. Accommodations include two- and three-bedroom units that offer spacious living with a walk-in closet, dishwasher, washer and dryer. There is also a full-service spa and fitness center, and guests are entitled to discounted greens fees at Hidden Creek Golf Course in Navarre, 20 miles away.
Portofino Island Resort and Spa
10 Portofino Dr.
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561
(866) 935-6642
portofinoisland.com
Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front
Stay in style on Pensacola's waterfront at this Hilton. Sleep on soft 250-thread-count sheets and beneath down duvets. Other room amenities include black-out curtains to keep the hot Pensacola sun from waking you up too early, a mini-refrigerator and pay-per-view movies. The beach is half a minute's walk away, and you can enjoy time here swimming below the surface or parasailing above it. Pensacola's history goes back to the 1500s, so there is no better place in America to finally get certified for scuba diving. Get in shape for the golf course in either the outdoor pool or the fitness center. Come back from the course for a meal at the bar and grill, deli or sushi bar. When the traffic is light it's only a 10-minute drive to Tiger Point Country Club.
Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front
12 Via de Luna Dr.
Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561
(850) 916-2999
hilton.com
SpringHill Suites Pensacola Beach
This Pensacola Beach all-suite hotel provides a good place for families or large parties to relax for a weekend or longer. The best suites at the hotel include separate space for watching TV and eating and whirlpool tub in the master bathroom. All suites include a mini-refrigerator and microwave as well as cable TV. When the yellow flags go up and the waves get too rough, you can head for the heated outdoor pool or soothe your back in a whirlpool. The fitness center is well stocked with cardio gear like recumbent bikes and treadmills. Onsite dining options include a breakfast with a view of the Gulf and SunRays Sandwich Shop. Pensacola's Scenic Hills Country Club is 20 miles away.
SpringHill Suites Pensacola Beach
24 Via De Luna
Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561
(850) 932-6000
marriott.com
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