Florida House InnvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Both Florida House Inn and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is preferred by most professionals compared to Florida House Inn. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is ranked #8 in Jacksonville with approval from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.
Florida House Inn
22 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Travel + Leisure
"The charming inn (1857) is the state’s oldest hotel. The veranda-rimmed Cracker-style building houses 22 individually decorated en suite rooms, half with working fireplaces." Full review
Gayot
"The exterior of this inn brings to mind visions of weary travelers of yore, pulling up in a carriage in search of warm hospitality, warm food and a warm, comfortable bed."
Fodor's
"Full of character... a lively first-floor pub, can be a blessing or a curse." Full review
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Lonely Planet
"Fernandina does beat out St Augustine with Florida's oldest hotel, Florida House Inn , which stays modern with beautifully restored rooms, wi-fi and free use of zippy, red scooters." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
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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"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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