Top-Rated Idyllic Retreats for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Getaways
With Valentine’s Day approaching, couples will be looking for a quiet, idyllic retreat away from the distractions of everyday life. A new study has revealed that One King West Hotel and Residence in Ontario, Canada, is the highest-rated retreat.
Experts from vacation rental site Lake.com have analyzed over 500 listings from booking.com that are tagged as ‘lake view.’ They sorted the listings according to those that were available for check-in on February 14 and check-out on February 15 and then calculated a weighted review score to rank the hotels and resorts.
One King West Hotel and Residence tops the list with a rating of 9.990. Located in Ontario, Canada, this hotel would cost $252.48 for a couple on Valentine’s Day. With the Toronto Islands only a 3.0km ferry ride away and the Art Gallery of Ontario just 1.5km from the hotel, this spot is ideal for nature and culture lovers.
The Grove Resort & Water Park ranks second, with a rating of 9.987. This Florida water park is located six miles away from Walt Disney World and offers transport to SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, and the Disney Theme Parks. Couples can also enjoy a four-course Valentine’s meal at the resort where a night’s stay costs $324.23.
Best Western PLUS Ruby’s Inn takes third place, with a rating of 9.984. Priced at $199.65 for a night’s stay, this hotel has easy access to Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. Couples can also enjoy horseback riding and ATV tours.
Also in third place is the Palazzo Lakeside Hotel in Florida. With a slightly cheaper price of $187.66 for a night’s stay, this hotel is situated on the shore of Lake Cecile and has a variety of restaurants nearby.
Key Highlights
- Ontario’s One King West Hotel and Residence tops the list with a rating of 9.990
- Wingate by Wyndham Page Lake Powell is the cheapest in the top 10 at only $113.27 for a stay on Valentine’s Day
- Florida dominates the list with six hotels featuring
The top-rated idyllic Valentine’s retreats
| Overall Ranking | Hotel Name | Price | Weighted Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One King West Hotel and Residence | $252.48 | 9.990 |
| 2 | The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando | $324.23 | 9.987 |
| 3 | Best Western PLUS Ruby’s Inn | $199.65 | 9.984 |
| 4 | Palazzo Lakeside Hotel | $187.66 | 9.984 |
| 5 | Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago | $199.68 | 9.979 |
| 6 | The Palms Inn & Suites Miami, Kendall, FL | $326.57 | 9.972 |
| 7 | Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort Area | $293.40 | 9.971 |
| 8 | Quality Inn & Suites Kissimmee by The Lake | $134.10 | 9.969 |
| 9 | Wingate by Wyndham Page Lake Powell | $113.27 | 9.965 |
| 10 | Longstreet Inn & Casino | $188.32 | 9.956 |
| 11 | Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek | $376.99 | 9.955 |
In fourth place is Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago, with a rating of 9.979. A night’s stay costs $199.68, and the hotel is within walking distance of Grant Park and Monroe Harbor. Couples can enjoy attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago and even a quiet walk along the Lakefront Trail.
The Palms Inn & Suites Miami, Kendall, FL is in fifth place. This is the second-most expensive hotel on the list, priced at $326.57 for a night’s stay and has a rating of 9.972. This hotel is ideally situated close to several spas and wellness centers for couples to enjoy a romantic getaway.
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area is sixth with a rating of 9.971. Located within the Disney Resorts area and with a price tag of $293.40 for a Valentine’s stay, this resort is perfect for families.
Quality Inn & Suites Kissimmee by The Lake is in seventh place. Located in Florida, close to a bus service to Walt Disney World and to several golf courses, this hotel has a price tag of $134.10 and a rating of 9.969.
Wingate by Wyndham Page Lake Powell is eighth on the list with a rating of 9.965. This is the cheapest hotel on the list, coming in at $113.27 for a night’s stay on Valentine’s Day.
Rounding out the list are Longstreet Inn & Casino in ninth and Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in tenth. These are rated 9.956 and 9.955, respectively.
David Ciccarelli, CEO of Lake.com commented on the findings:
“With over 25% of couples planning a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day, it’s important to research and check for the best value for your money. City breaks are popular, but for true relaxation, many people look for countryside getaways. This list offers the best of both worlds, with hotels situated close to urban areas but with that slice of the countryside.
“Florida dominates due to its low-lying geography which is perfect for lakes to form. The climate in the state is also helpful, drawing visitors in from colder, wetter climates so they can enjoy the sun and warmth in a traditionally cold month.”
If you use any of these insights, please link and credit https://www.lake.com as they are responsible for the research and analysis.
Methodology:
Data on available properties in the USA and Canada for check-in on 14/02/2025 and check-out on 15/02/2025 was taken from booking.com for those specifically listed as ‘Lake view.’ The data is all correct as of midday on 28/01/2025.
The properties were then filtered to remove any with less than 50 reviews. For each hotel, a weighted review score was calculated using the number of reviews and the given review score. This weighted score was then used to rank the hotels from highest score to lowest.
Each hotel was also ranked from highest to lowest in each country and within each State/Province.
Full data is available on request.
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