| parking is complimentary. minimum stay requirements may apply. set on landscaped grounds, this beachfront hotel is 2 miles from the passage key national wildlife refuge and 9 miles from palma sola botanical park. the laid-back 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature living rooms with private balconies or patios, as well as dining areas, and courtyard or beach views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a private area on the beach. modest motel rooms offer courtyard views
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 7
North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (1 hr 6)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Manatee Public Beach (5 min)
Park featuring a beach, a playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, restrooms, showers & more. DeSoto National Memorial Park (18 min)
Nod to the famed explorer's landing site with living-history camp, exhibits, shore & nature trails. Robinson Preserve (19 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Bean Point Beach (7 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (23 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Anna Maria Public Beach (5 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Coquina Beach (15 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (37 min) Bean Point (8 min) Bayfront Park (6 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Palma Sola Botanical Park (19 min)
Landscaped, free-admission gardens with exotic plants, lakes, a playground & rental facilities. Fort De Soto Park (57 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (41 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 2)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. | 
