10 Waterfront Hotels for a Perfect Summer Escape | Ocean, Bay & City Views
As temperatures rise, travelers are looking for destinations with a waterfront view to help cool off. From Atlantic Ocean sunrises at beachfront properties to bustling harbors, bays and city skylines, these hotels showcase some of the best waterfront views that aren’t only the backdrop, but part of the experience.
Miami Beach is famous for its blend of oceanfront appeal and Art Deco architecture, and The Betsy and Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club offer just that. Down the island in either direction, The Goodtime Hotel and Hotel Continental Miami Beach offer water views from guest rooms. Downtown Miami and Brickell properties, such as The Elser Hotel & Residences and Novotel Miami Brickell, are where Biscayne Bay and skyline views take center stage.
Further south, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort overlooks the Historic Seaport with harbor-view suites just steps from Duval Street and Mallory Square. While up north on Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Perry Hotel Naples pairs Cocohatchee River views with marina access, waterfront dining, two pools and convenient access to the Gulf.
On Florida’s west coast, SkyBeach Resort in St. Petersburg offers Gulf views, a private beach, marina, beachfront dining and live entertainment overlooking the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Along the Florida Panhandle, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort stretches across 2,400 acres between the Gulf Coast and Choctawhatchee Bay, offering seven miles of white-sand beaches, waterfront accommodations and a full-service marina.
For travelers heading to Myrtle Beach, The Ellie Beach Resort delivers oceanfront accommodations alongside waterfront dining at Ocean Blue and Southern Tide Bar & Grill on Springmaid Pier. Spacious ocean-view rooms make it an ideal setting for family vacations, beach escapes and group getaways.
For those in Chicago, waterfront scenery comes with an urban backdrop. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago overlooks Lake Michigan and Navy Pier from its perch above the Magnificent Mile, while nearby Arlo Chicago offers select guest rooms with views of both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan through floor-to-ceiling windows.
In Brooklyn, overlooking the East River, Arlo Williamsburg combines neighborhood charm with views of the Manhattan skyline. Guests can take in the scenery while enjoying cocktails at The Water Tower, relaxing by the pool or dining at Sungold, offering a fitting finale to a collection of waterfront stays from coast to coast.
From oceanfront escapes to harbor hideaways and skyline views, these waterfront hotels offer the perfect setting for soaking up summer.
