What to Expect From Beach Hotels

When you stay at beach hotels for your vacation, there is only one thing between you and the sea—thousands of square feet of unbelievable luxury. What can you typically expect from a hotel by the beach? Most beach-set hotels are luxurious, because a cheap and trashy hotel by the beach just isn’t a good fit. Besides, renting or paying taxes on seaside property is expensive. So expect only the best quality beachside hotels when you start your search.

First and foremost, the entire hotel, along with a great deal of individual rooms (if not all) will have a beautiful and panoramic view of the hotel. The best luxury hotels will also offer water activities, tours and seaside amenities to complement the beach setting. Most of these hotels will have standard amenities for four and five star hotels like swimming pools (indoor and heated), as well as saunas, Jacuzzis, health centers, fitness centers and solariums. Beach resorts typically have 20,000 or more square feet of amenity space. In addition, most hotels offer on-site dining through several restaurants (serving seafood, domestic food or international food) as well as bars, lounges and studio rooms.

Rooms are colorfully decorated and immaculately designed. There are usually hundreds of rooms available for rent as well as executive desks for business travelers and outdoor patios for comfortable scenic viewing. Inside these rooms, guests can expect high quality drapes, wall coverings, linens and beddings, as well as wood furnishings and luxurious bathrooms. (Some may offer a separate shower and tub.) For aesthetic purposes, contemporary artwork is often hung in hotel rooms.

Entertainment includes satellite or cable TV along with PPV movies, CD and DVD players, and sometimes flat screen LCD TVs. Room service along with twice daily maid service is usually available. Guests can also look forward to make up, shaving mirrors, hair dryers, irons and boards, and free toiletries. Some hotels offer free newspapers, work areas, Internet access floor lamps and safes for safekeeping.

These hotels are a great way to meet new friends and unwind after a year of cutthroat business politics. The best reason to book a beach-set hotel however, is because of the ideal location. It’s the type of relaxing vacation you’ve been waiting for. The type that doesn’t involve heavy travel or lots of commotion—just a comfortable day at the beach!