| amenities include free covered parking, an outdoor heated pool and a meeting room. many have views of the beach and the gulf of mexico. 7 miles from the shopping and dining at john's pass village. all of the 1- to 3-bedroom suites have living/dining areas, flat-screen tvs, private balconies, free wifi and full kitchens with washer/dryers. across the street from the beach, this modern, all-suite hotel is 1 mile from the alligator attraction, and 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 3-bedroom rooftop suites add jacuzzis and corner balconies. massages are available
Tampa International Airport 39 min
Sunset Beach (6 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (24 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (26 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Morean Arts Center (20 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Florida Botanical Gardens (21 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 43) Sunken Gardens (24 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Museum of Fine Arts (24 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Great Explorations Children's Museum (25 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (29 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Sand Key (26 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Upham Beach Park (11 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Fort De Soto Park (26 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Chihuly Collection (20 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. John's Pass (7 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. | 
