| there are also gas grills and seating areas in the tropical gardens. casual rooms offer kitchenettes or full kitchens, plus free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. there's also a 3-bedroom house. suites add separate living spaces. there's a cottage with 2 suites that share a screened-in front porch, and a house across the street from the motel that offers 2 suites with a shared gas grill. this laid-back lodging is a 3-minute walk from the beach and 4 miles from shopping and dining at bradenton beach. amenities include a heated pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs, plus free use of beach towels, chairs and umbrellas
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 8
Manatee Public Beach (6 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. Emerson Point Preserve (34 min)
Lush wildlife & plant preserve on 365 acres with historic sites including a Native American mound. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (24 min)
A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films. Robinson Preserve (20 min)
Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & observation platforms. Bayfront Park (5 min)
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, restrooms & more. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (1 hr 3)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Anna Maria Public Beach (6 min)
Family-friendly sandy stretch with gentle waves & sunset views, plus cabana rentals & a beach cafe. Bean Point (6 min) 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. Bean Point Beach (6 min)
Peaceful locale known for its wide sandy beach, tranquil waters & stunning sunset views. Coquina Beach (15 min)
Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (37 min) Fort De Soto Park (58 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (42 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. | 
