A 2-minute walk from the waterfront and the Museum of Fine Arts, this hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. All guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, DVD player, coffee maker, ironing facilities, and hairdryer. Each has a work desk and a private bathroom. Complimentary hot breakfast is served daily. Guests are also offered complimentary on-the-run breakfast bags and USA Today newspaper. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown is a 4-minute drive to Salvador Dali Museum and 10 miles away from St. Petersburg Beach. Albert Whitted Airport is only 2 minutes’ drive away.
Residence Inn has everything guests need whether visiting for business or pleasure. With direct accessibility to the beach, the hotel provides roomy suites with the convenience of a full kitchen perfect for families. Guests have the option of staying in a one-bedroom suite or comfortable studio. For larger parties, the hotel also offers two and three-bedroom suites with two full bathrooms. Work out in the fitness center, relax in the heated outdoor pool, or enjoy the ambiance of the Ocean's Lobby Lounge after a day of sightseeing. For your convenience, experienced staff is readily available to accommodate guest needs around the clock. - Vickie Ferguson
Island Paradise Cottages & Apartments offers a truly quiet, private, and romantic vacation destination in sun-drenched Madeira Beach. The tropical motif, courtyard, refreshing pool, spa, and lush native landscaping invite guests to enjoy a relaxing vacation destination. Guests may choose between cozy cottages or apartments, some with decks or porches and fully equipped kitchens, which makes cooking a breeze. Guests are also provided with bathrobes, beach towels and chairs, and have access to gas-grills for outdoor cooking at the Tiki hut. Moreover, Island Paradise offers special honeymoon and romance packages inclusive of continental breakfast, flowers and gift basket. Island Paradise accepts reservations for minimum stays of three days. - Vickie Ferguson
TradeWinds Island Grand is located on 20 acres, directly on a Gulf of Mexico beach in Saint Pete Beach. The hotel offers 5 outdoor swimming pools, 4 full-service restaurants, and a spa. Guest rooms at the Island Grand are equipped with a microwave, coffee machine, toaster, small refrigerator, and kitchenware. A flat-screen cable TV is also included. Some rooms offer views of the Gulf of Mexico. TradeWinds Island Grand features 2 hot tubs and 2 tennis courts. Guests can enjoy paddleboats, beach volleyball, a water slide, and beach cabanas. Complimentary access to the KONK Activities Center is available for all guests. 24-hour babysitting services and themed drop-off camps are available for an additional fee. Water sport activities include jetpack rides and parasailing. Dining options at the TradeWinds Island Grand include the Palm Court Italian Grill, Bermudas Steak & Seafood, Flying Bridge, and Beef "O" Brady's. Casual dining includes a poolside beach bar and grab-and-go options. Fort De Soto Park is 16 minutes' drive from TradeWinds Island Grand, while Central St. Petersburg is 16.6 km away. The Dali Museum is just 17.7 km from the hotel.
A smaller resort with an intimate atmosphere, Via Roma Beach Resort is the ideal setting for a beach retreat. Relax on a lounge chair on the sand or admire a sunset from the heated, outdoor pool or hot tub. It's beach-front location is also great for those interested in outdoor activities, including boating, fishing and jet-skiing. One and two-bedroom villas cater to families or those traveling in groups.
The Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground is a wonderful place to visit for those who are looking out for a unique dining experience. Loyal patrons have much praise to offer for their frog legs, gator burgers and fried green tomatoes. Enjoy your meals with a lovely view of the Braden river.
Island Paradise Cottages & Apartments offers a truly quiet, private, and romantic vacation destination in sun-drenched Madeira Beach. The tropical motif, courtyard, refreshing pool, spa, and lush native landscaping invite guests to enjoy a relaxing vacation destination. Guests may choose between cozy cottages or apartments, some with decks or porches and fully equipped kitchens, which makes cooking a breeze. Guests are also provided with bathrobes, beach towels and chairs, and have access to gas-grills for outdoor cooking at the Tiki hut. Moreover, Island Paradise offers special honeymoon and romance packages inclusive of continental breakfast, flowers and gift basket. Island Paradise accepts reservations for minimum stays of three days. - Vickie Ferguson
This neat beach front complex, Page Terrace Motel, offers comfortable and immaculate efficiencies and suites. Here you can play on white sands, cavort in the aquamarine surf or lounge on the heated pool's spacious patio. Accommodations include direct-dial telephones, cable television, ceiling fans, microwaves and daily maid service. You can walk to shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
Here, you have fully furnished efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments for couples or small families. While you will find less luxury here, there are no fewer beachfront amenities, with the resort featuring a swimming pool next to the sand, sun and breeze. The Plaza offers weekly and monthly rates for accommodations that give you the opportunity for quiet reflection on wide beaches or lively fun at restaurants, lounges and shops within walking distance from this property.
Located on the seafront in central Sarasota, the resort offers a spa center and access to a nearby private beach and outdoor pool. All rooms feature private balconies. Guests have access to the exclusive Members Beach Club located just 3 miles from the hotel on the white sandy beaches of Lido Key. It features a private beach, a gulf-front heated swimming pool and a hot tub. Also available to guests is The Member Spa Club featuring dry and wet saunas, hot tubs and relaxation lounges to ensure the ultimate experience. Guests can also chose from an extensive menu of body treatments. All rooms at the Ritz are spacious and air-conditioned. They come equipped with a marble-trimmed bathroom and private balcony overlooking the sea or city. Each unit also has a work desk. The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota features an array of in-house dining options. There is the organic Vernona restaurant, the Beach Club Grill restaurant and the Ca D’Zan Lounge, serving light meals and appetizers. The hotel is just 4 miles from the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.
The first customer arrived here on Nov. 8, 1997, proprietor Patty Burke recalls, after she'd spent a year attending twice weekly auctions to buy the antique furnishings she felt best suited to the 1923 house overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. Patty and her husband have added 1,000 square feet to the house and built a grand staircase and porch. Guests are the beneficiaries of the Burkes' labors in this light, breezy country-Victorian decor with wide arches and fans. Friendly conversation comes as a bonus, and a sumptuous daily breakfast is offered.
In this small, clean and well-maintained motel, which has recently been re-modeled, all units have kitchenettes equipped with cooking and eating utensils, so you can easily create a home away from home here. You can also enjoy the scenic views of the beach, located in the front yard of this attractive property, Arvilla Resort Motel. The pool at this hotel is exceptionally inviting to take a dip in.