Reminiscent of all things summer vacation, wind in your hair, and the smell of salt water, these underrated alcoves offer guests a chance to take the leisure route and ditch the car. From the lake to lodge, and boat to bed, these hotel marinas provide the best of all parking spots- on the water.
The Tides Inn - Irvington, Virginia
Set on a private peninsula in the charming and historic village of Irvington, The Tides Inn Chesapeake Bay Marina, with new floating docks, provides the beauty and tranquility of a secluded harbor along with the facilities of a world-class destination resort. Located on Carters Creek, the marina accommodates up to 24 vessels ranging from small weekend cruisers to 150-foot charters. To continue activities on the water, The Tides Inn is home to theVirginia Oyster Academy, a premier bay-to-table experience spotlighting the Rappahannock River’s famous oysters. Guests can also participate in The Tides’ premier sailing school, recognized as Virginia’s top sailing school near the Chesapeake Bay where the whole family, kids and teens included, can learn to sail for an entire family experience all will cherish for a lifetime.
Hyatt Centric Key West
At Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, guests will become immersed in the island life the moment they anchor. Those sailing to, or from, the resort can enjoy convenient docking at Key West Bight Marina, adjacent to Hyatt Centric Key West. While visiting the island city, famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, visitors can rejuvenate at the onsite Jala Spa or take a seat in a plush, poolside chair and sip craft cocktails amid the Florida breeze. Slowing down at the hotel, mariners can retire to their guest rooms which is filled natural light and views of the water from fully furnished balconies.
Pink Shell Beach Resort - Fort Myers Beach
Named one of the top resorts in Florida by Conde Nast Traveler,Pink Shell Beach Resort boasts studio, one and two-bedroom villas all with guaranteed beach views. Guests can arrive by land or by sea thanks to the resorts convenient marina, just 6 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Amateur sailors can partake in a variety of water-sports and activities, including family sailing lessons at America's #1 sailing school,Off Shore Sailing, located in the resort's marina. On-land, families can relax together besides any of the resorts three pools, or take advantage of the on-site kids camp to pay a visit to the full-service spa. Guests have convenient access to sailboat, kayak, and paddle-board rentals to enhance a day at the beach, as well as poolside food and beverage service from Bongo’s Bar & Grill. Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club The historic Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, nestled along the tranquil Tampa Bay, features its own 74-slip private marina for hotel guests to dock their boats while exploring up-and-coming downtown St. Pete and enjoying the resort’s luxury amenities, which include two outdoor pools, a championship-grade golf course, a day spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and tennis courts. Resort guests can also take advantage of some of The Vinoy’s amenities right from their boats, with food delivery from the resort’s vibrant waterfront restaurant Paul’s Landing and “in-room” massages right on the watercraft.
