Wedged between mansions on a narrow palm-lined road, facing a dreamy stretch of golden sand, 20 miles southeast of Jacksonville, this stately residential-style resort remains one of Florida's best small hotels, a romantic seaside escape geared toward romantics. Still looking fresh from its rehabilitation a couple of years ago, it is sibling to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. This is easily the more elegant and discreet of the two siblings, and with The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continuing to lure arge commercial gatherings, it single-handedly rules the high roost in the Jacksonville area. Guests here enjoy access to a breadth of facilities unheard of in a property this size. The fancy mission retreat welcomes guests at a canopied entrance staffed with smartly attired valets who whisk cars underground and bellhops who escort guests indoors. While they may refuse tips, a daily gratuity charge is tacked on to the bill, presumably to divide among the valets, housekeepers, bellhops and doormen, but not the restaurant staff. The subdued but stylish lobby sets the tone here, done up in warm beach tones and appointed with refined Floridian flair: contemporary seating, Oriental rugs atop terra-cotta tile floors, and lots of potted plants and palms under recessed lighting. Pavilion windows showcase views of the ocean, and nearly every room affords grand vistas.

Escape to a lush realm of style and elegance at the Sawgrass Marriott. Enveloped in a dramatic backdrop of sun, sand, and championship golf including THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. This world-renowned Ponte Vedra hotel features the perfect blend of opulence and casual comfort. Select from our diverse guest rooms, suites, and golf villas - which soothe as they serve - filled with luxury amenities that include high-speed Internet, our signature Revive Marriott bedding and wide-screen, plasma televisions. A spectacular destination among Ponte Vedra hotels, our lodging options include:.

The two luxury resorts (only 1.5 miles apart) each boast their own individual and unique style. The combined resources of both resorts, however, create the finest collection of recreational and social amenities found anywhere. An expertly trained staff of more than 850 employees also contributes to the guest experience by exceeding the highest standards of hospitality. Whether for family vacation, romantic retreat or a conference event, guests have come to appreciate Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts' complete spectrum of glittering amenities and uncompromising level of personal service.