Ponte Vedra Beach Hotels

Oceanfront luxury resort with private beach and balcony viewsThe surf almost touches the entryway at the Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra Beach, a sophisticated oceanfront resort and club set just behind the sand dunes. The property’s 10 acres stretch along a private beach. Families and couples hunt for shells, picnic on the sand, take strolls or swim and body surf. Mediterranean architecture begins in a grand lobby with columns and marble floors. A fountain courtyard, classic archways and Spanish tile roof take cues from a seaside European village. Hit the fitness center, lounge by two pools or rent bicycles.  Highlights Complimentary wireless Internet throughout the propertyOceanfront guest rooms with patio or balconyComplimentary valet parkingOceanfront dining and two heated poolsSpa at sister property Ponte Vedra Inn & Club   Rooms The Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra Beach is a large, but intimate, resort with 66 designer quality guest rooms and suites that feature balconies or patios. Rest is decadent in four-poster beds surrounded by custom artwork, ceiling fans, elaborate window treatments and imported fabrics. Marble-accented oversized bathrooms feature glass-enclosed showers and separate Jacuzzi tubs, terry robes, slippers, scales and phones. Settle in after a day at the beach with a flat-screen TV with DVD player and premium cable channels, plus complimentary wireless Internet access. Nightly turndown service leaves signature chocolate mints and iPod docking stations provide the option of a personal vacation soundtrack. Fireplaces and kitchenettes are available in some rooms.   Features The Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra Beach holds a 4-diamond AAA rating and a 4-star award from Mobil Travel Guide. The hotel provides complimentary valet parking in a private garage, daily afternoon tea service among other dining options and a lobby shop to pick up resort wear, reading materials and gifts. Head to the heated outdoor pool overlooking the ocean just for adults or the Olympic-sized fitness center pool for families and lap swimmers. Book a spa treatment, an equestrian lesson or tee time nearby. Ponte Vedra Racquet Club offers 15 Har-Tru tennis courts. Take the kids to the playground; spend a day at a theme park or shopping plaza.   Transportation Jacksonville International Airport (33.6 mi/54.1 km)   Attractions Sawgrass Village (1.4 mi/2.2 km)Ponte Vedra Beach (2.1 mi/3.4 km)TPC Sawgrass (2.3 mi/3.7 km)Adventure Landing (6.3 mi/10.1 km)Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club (12.5 mi/20.1 km)Jacksonville Zoo (27.7 mi/44.6 km)Downtown historic St. Augustine (24.6 mi/39.6 km)   Business Complimentary wireless Internet throughout the property13,000 total square feet of function space with comfortable flex-back conference chairsSeven versatile meeting rooms accommodate up to 150 people Policies and fees Daily resort fee covers twice-daily housekeeping, bell service gratuity, fitness center access, local phone calls, high-speed Internet connection and complimentary morning newspaper.

Play 99 holes of championship golf at this upscale family resortThe Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa blends a sun-and-sand vacation with a reputation for championship golf. Guests have exclusive access to THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, one of seven courses. Days ease by at four outdoor pools, three Jacuzzi and in the 24-hour fitness center. Find family activities on site with tennis, hiking, biking and deep-sea fishing nearby. Hop on a free shuttle to the private Cabana Beach Club. Never go hungry with seven restaurants, dishing up summer salads and pub fare to white tablecloths and ocean views. Highlights Seven championship golf courses including celebrated THE PLAYERS Stadium Course25,000-square-foot spa with fitness center and yoga classesSeven restaurants and two loungesProgram for children and mini-golf course Rooms The 508 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites and villas of the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa invite comfort in contemporary wood furnishings, earth tones palette and luxurious bedding. Sink under cozy comforters and beneath an assortment of soothing sheets and plush pillows. All rooms are laden with amenities from wide-screen, plasma TVs to a late-night room service menu. For more room, consider one of 24 suites or 80 golf villas with living rooms and kitchens.   Features The free hotel shuttle at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa drops beachgoers off at the private Cabana Beach Club. Guests looking to be pampered spend a day at Spa at Sawgrass with 19 treatment rooms and tranquil Eastern design elements. The workout studio, features cardio equipment with private TVs. Book a private training session or join a Pilates, yoga or aerobics class. Both self and valet parking are available (fees apply).   RecreationReserve a tee time at any of seven world-class championship golf courses including two TPC courses -- THE PLAYERS Stadium Course and Dye's Valley Course -- for a total of 99 holes. Perfect skills and strokes at the golf academy or swing a racquet at the 11 tennis courts of the neighboring Association of Tennis Professionals.   Transportation Jacksonville International Airport (34.3 mi/55.2 km)Free shuttle to private Cabana Beach Club   Attractions Ponte Vedra Beach (3.4 mi/5.5 km)Adventure Landing (7.6 mi/12.2 km)St. John's Town Center (14 mi/22.5 km)Downtown historic St. Augustine (22 mi/35.4 km)Jacksonville Zoo (31 mi/50 km)   Business In-room Internet Full-service business center56,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaceDry cleaning/laundry service available

Attracting families and romantics since 1928 with spa, golf and tennisA Florida landmark since opening in 1928, the 300-acre Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has a long history of hosting family and romantic beach vacations. This family-run seaside hotel offers oceanfront activities for all ages, plus a playground and four pools, one with a big yellow waterslide. Away from the sand, take in 36 holes of golf, 15 tennis courts, more than 100 spa treatments or a workout in the two-story oceanfront fitness center with free classes. Rent beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, bicycles, boogie boards, surf boards and beach games on site.   Highlights Golf, tennis and spa on siteFour restaurants and three loungesFour heated swimming pools, some with family-friendly featuresMiles of pristine Atlantic beach   Rooms Most of the 217 oversized rooms and 33 suites at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club face the Atlantic Ocean. Each one offers a private terrace or patio to take in a breath of fresh salty air. Rooms are elegant yet comfortable, with custom furniture, ceiling fans and designer-style window treatments. Make use of the coffee maker and fully stocked mini-bar, plus the option to order room service day or night. For a spa bath experience, don a plush terry robe, step on a bath scale, use the luxurious bath amenities or sit at the lighted vanity with make-up mirror. Nightly turndown service leaves chocolate mints behind. Kitchenettes and non-smoking rooms are available.   Features Remarkably family-friendly, the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is also a AAA 5-diamond hotel. The Great Lounge has an old world feel that harkens back to the 1930s and the atmospheric dining options range from easy beach casual with ocean or golf course views to intimate fireside dining in a restaurant that seats just 45 guests. Stroll the sand to get toned or hole up in the fitness center. With more than 8,000 square feet on two floors, the fitness center offers more than 75 equipment stations plus complimentary exercise classes. For an afternoon of family fun off the beach, head to nearby Adventure Landing theme park.   Transportation Jacksonville International Airport (31.2 mi/50.2 km)   Attractions Ponte Vedra Beach (1 mi/1.6 km)Sawgrass Village (3.7 mi/5.9 km)TPC Sawgrass (3.9 mi/6.3 km)Adventure Landing (4.6 mi/7.4 km)Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club (10.8 mi/17.4 km)Downtown historic St. Augustine (26.3 mi/42.3 km)Jacksonville Zoo (29.3 mi/31.1 km)   Business Business center featuring copier, fax and computer workstationMore than 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate up to 450 people Policies and fees In addition to the night room rate, a gratuity of $18 USD is charged at the time of check-out, which covers the services of housekeepers, bellmen and doormen.