| a resort fee covers parking, as well as access to kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs and umbrellas. overlooking the gulf of mexico, this beachfront hotel is 2 miles from johns pass village and boardwalk and 11 miles from boyd hill nature preserve. amenities include 2 heated pools, a rooftop sundeck and a fitness center, as well as a casual restaurant, a beach bar and 8,000 sq ft of meeting space. casual, tropically influenced studios all have wi-fi (included in resort fee), flat-screens with premium channels, private balconies and kitchens. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows, separate living areas and/or extra bedrooms
Tampa International Airport 38 min
Sand Key (28 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. John's Pass (5 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 41) Florida Botanical Gardens (23 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunset Beach (4 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Morean Arts Center (19 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Chihuly Collection (19 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Great Explorations Children's Museum (24 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunken Gardens (23 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Museum of Fine Arts (22 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (23 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (34 min) Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (24 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Fort De Soto Park (24 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (9 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. | 
