Originally Posted by IK in Seattle
This is an interesting comment since part of the posters criteria was relaxing (nice beach, quiet location, excellent service, good status recognition). and the suggestion of Coconut Point would meet this criteria very well.
And the only property that was suggested that meets these criteria on Happys list would be the Timeshares in Key West. And while these do have the Hyatt name on them, they will not earn you any GP points, stay credits, amenities, or other status recognition.
There is not a single perfect Hyatt property in Florida that will meet all the criteria. If your main focus is to relax, then look at the Resorts at Coconut Point or Key West. Otherwise you should determine which area of Florida you are most interested in.
The OP gave a list of things he wanted to do. Therefore, I think people should make suggestions based on his list of interests. He then can look further.
The areas the OP is interested in, almost covering 1/2 of the Florida from Central (Space Center) to the most southern tip (Key West). Hence, there are should be a list of hotels, instead of one. I dont know you dont earn any credit or point at Hyatt Key West properties.
Personally I dont really care much about Key West. There is hardly any beach to speak of at Key West, if going to nice beaches is one of the objective. It is not a quiet location either. However, it has some mythical appeal to many people, and a visit at least once may be good.
Since the OP expresses interest in Dali Museum which is located at St. Petersburg, and practically right next to Tampa. Grand Hyatt Tampa is a very nice property with excellent service and a relax atmosphere. St.Petersburg/Clearwater area has one of the biggest, whitest beaches in Florida.
http://www.floridasbeach.com/
Coconut Pointe property is very nice, but the beach Hyatt ferry you to, aint the nicest beach in the area, let alone other parts of Florida. Sorry, for many people that may be a nice enough beach - until you have opportunities see many other Florida beaches, that is. There is definitely no comparison to the beaches at St.Petersburg/Clearwater.
Hyatt Pier 66 at Fort Lauderdale is nice property too. Much smaller than Grand Cypress or Coconut Point. But it is great to watch mega yachts and cruise ships coming and going. It is not on the beach but a cab ride of may be 5-6 bucks will bring you to Ft. Lauderdale beach. Not sure if hotel has a shuttle. I forgot to list it because it is not on the beach. This property treats Diamond very well too, choices of amenity upon check-in, breakfast coupon given at the same time as hotel has no RC. Nice spread of breakfast buffet at the lobby cafe.