Jacksonville, FL

Travel Guide

Friendship Park showing a city, night scenes and skyline
Friendship Park showing a city, night scenes and skyline
Jacksonville Beach Pier showing general coastal views as well as an individual femail
Jacksonville showing night scenes, skyline and a city
Jacksonville Beach Pier which includes general coastal views, fishing and a sunset

Where to stay in Jacksonville

Downtown Jacksonville which includes skyline, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Jacksonville

4/5(845 area reviews)

Historic core with major corporations, Downtown Jacksonville offers diverse culinary and nightlife experiences at The Elbow. Explore attractions like Florida Theatre, TIAA Bank Field, and museums, while enjoying convenient transportation options.

Downtown Jacksonville
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Amelia City

While visiting Amelia City, you might make a stop by sights like American Beach and Fernandina Beach.

Amelia City
Ponte Vedra Beach.

Sawgrass

Visitors to Sawgrass like its beaches and riverfront, and Mickler Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Sawgrass
Aerial view of Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida, highlighting its circular design, water jets, and surrounding park area in Duval County.

Southside

4/5(912 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Southside, St. Johns Town Center and Orange Park Place Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southside
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American Beach

If you're spending some time in American Beach, American Beach and Spanish Quarter Village are top sights worth seeing.

American Beach
The Clubhouse at TCP Sawgrass where The Players Golf Tournament was televised.

Palm Valley

While visiting Palm Valley, you might make a stop by sights like TPC Sawgrass and Cornerstone Park.

Palm Valley
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach

2.5 out of 5
715 1st St N Jacksonville Beach FL
The price is AED 493 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
AED 493
AED 559 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Jacksonville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,515 reviews)
Everything was great. Food and accommodations was perfect.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville

4 out of 5
225 E Coastline Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is AED 595 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
AED 595
AED 682 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,424 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room.

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk

3.5 out of 5
1515 Prudential Dr Jacksonville FL
The price is AED 426 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 426
AED 484 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,638 reviews)
Did not get a chance to have a meal in their restaurant. Did order some appetizers at the bar they were very good. The beds were very comfortable. The young lady at the reception desk could have been a little more friendly but overall I was very satisfied with the room. One drawback was the $16 charge ...

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

Southbank Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville Riverwalk
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)
Beautiful grounds, very helpful staff, great amenities. Cedric the tram driver was the highlight of our trip! Great stories, helpful suggestions about where to eat and such a pleasant perspective! The shops are wonderful with unique clothing and accessories.

Reviewed on 14 January 2026

The Villas of Amelia Island
Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean

Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean

4.5 out of 5
441 S Fletcher Ave Fernandina Beach FL
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Egan's Creek Greenway Trail ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Very accommodating.

Reviewed on 20 October 2025

Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean
Ocean Front Amelia Island, Beachfront Pool, 20% Off Sunglasses at Eye Envy store

Ocean Front Amelia Island, Beachfront Pool, 20% Off Sunglasses at Eye Envy store

Fernandina Beach FL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
Garrett was a great host! The bathrooms were a little small but clean. The kitchen was nicely stocked and the appliances all worked fine. The table and chairs on the balcony were comfy and we used them a lot. Parking was good and carts were available. Didn't use the pool cuz it was not heated!

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

Ocean Front Amelia Island, Beachfront Pool, 20% Off Sunglasses at Eye Envy store
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Jacksonville

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5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I was not happy that the breakfast I paid for was coffee only. This is not acceptable.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice to have Starbucks in the morning for an option however no breakfast even tough I paid extra room rate for this option! Noisey a/c unit in room but overall would stay here again and recommend.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Originally from here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is one of the nicest areas of Jacksonville! Plenty of shopping and restaurant options.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Many homeless people walking around the Hyatt and all over town.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Jacksonville downtown homelessness is pretty rough. Right across from this hotel was the riots