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Best Western OceanfrontvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island ranks significantly better than Best Western Oceanfront. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island scores 85 with accolades from 3 publications including Fodor's, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Best Western Oceanfront
Oyster
305 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
From $115/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
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"The highlight of the 51-room Best Western is its oceanfront location, and free perks such as breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking make it a great value." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Gayot
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-5501
From $517/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "With its dramatic setting on an isolated barrier island, this luxury resort offers the opportunity to really feel as if you've gotten away from it all."
Fodor's "Guests know what to expect from the Ritz—elegance, superb comfort, excellent service—and the Amelia Island location is no exception." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the place to stay for oceanfront luxury accommodations"
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The height of luxury, decadence and impeccable service awaits at this unexpectedly located Ritz Carlton." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A gorgeous property lined with 1.5 miles of beachfront dunes, dotted with 18 holes of championship golf, and sporting indoor and outdoor pools with direct beach access and private cabanas. "
Travel + Leisure "Enjoy a sprawling, crescent-shaped pool deck overlooking 1.5 miles of beachfront at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Golfers flock to its 18-hole championship golf course "
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Travel + Leisure "The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island even offers ecology field trips that take you out into the marshes and historic sites at Fort Clinch State Park to dive deeper into Florida’s Lowcountry"
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