Condos and Hotels Near Clearwater and St. Pete Beach
- Florida offers many beach options along its coastline.florida sunset with gull image by shannon taylor from Fotolia.com
Both Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach offer surf and sun along Florida's eastern coastline. The two beaches are only about 20 miles apart, and you can get to both from Gulf Blvd., the main road that runs along the "gulf beaches" area. St. Pete Beach provides plenty of white sand while Clearwater offers crystal clear water. For your trip, you'll find several hotel options near both beaches. - The Hilton at Clearwater has many room options, including some oceanfront rooms that overlook Clearwater beach. All rooms feature a modern decor and include options for either king, double or Hilton serenity beds, depending on the room. As a guest, you can enjoy the use of free iBahn wireless Internet and a flat-panel television where you can watch premium cable stations, such as HBO. If you can't find anything on TV, try out some of the on-demand movies available through the cable network. On-site, enjoy the beach with a cabana while you let the sun kiss your skin, or rent a bike for cruising along Clearwater beach. Attached to the hotel, you may enjoy watching the sunsets on Pier 60, or take a short trip (about a mile away) to the Clearwater Aquarium where you can observe dolphins, sharks and sting rays.
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-461-3222
clearwaterbeachresort.com - The Sirata at St. Pete Beach has nearly 400 rooms to choose from, nearly half of which are suites which will accommodate larger parties. Bring the kids along, too, because this hotel has kid suites with two bunk beds to accommodate them. Oceanfront rooms come with a mini-refrigerator -- perfect for keeping your drinks accessible while you sit out on your patio and relax to the sweet sounds of the ocean. About 15 minutes away, you may enjoy visiting the Salvador Dali museum (an art museum) or the Florida International Museum, a seasonal museum that features exhibits on everything from dogs to astronomy.
Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center
5300 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-363-5170
sirata.com - The Quality Hotel, located on Clearwater beach, offers newly renovated (as of 2008) rooms with new bedding and furniture. No matter which room you choose, you'll have a microwave, refrigerator and cable television. Some rooms offer private balconies or patios overlooking Clearwater pass, a segment of Clearwater beach. If you want a break from the ocean water, take a dip in their heated pool that faces that beach. If you're feeling adventurous, you may want to do some deep-sea fishing, para-sailing or jet-skiing, all of which are available less than a mile away from the hotel.
Quality Hotel
655 S Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-442-7171
qualitybeachresort.com - The Beachcomber is right on St. Pete Beach and provides several choices for lodging, including king and double beds. Rooms offer views of either the tropical garden that borders the hotel or an oceanside view. If you're traveling with kids under 17, they'll stay free at this hotel. On-site, take advantage of their kids game room, dry cleaning services and free wireless Internet. You'll be near all the hot spots in Tampa, such as Busch Gardens and Raymond James Stadium, and less than two away from Disney World in Orlando.
The Beachcomber Beach Resort Hotel
6200 Gulf Blvd.
St Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
727-367-1902
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