| set along a lagoon, this laid-back hotel is a mile from archibald beach park, 3 miles from the alligator attraction and 4 miles from shopping and dining at john's pass village. relaxed, bright rooms offer free wi-fi, desks and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. there's also a casual cafe/bar. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas, balconies and/or water views. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor pool, an exercise room and a lobby lounge, as well as a business center and meeting space. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 37 min
Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 26) Sunset Beach (14 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Chihuly Collection (24 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sand Key Park (32 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Fort De Soto Park (34 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Upham Beach Park (19 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Sand Key (23 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Museum of Fine Arts (26 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (26 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Morean Arts Center (24 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (29 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (26 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. John's Pass (8 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Florida Botanical Gardens (15 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunken Gardens (26 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. | 
