| freebies include continental breakfast and parking. this understated hotel is 5 miles from ruth eckerd hall performing arts venue and 8 miles from honeymoon island state park. the humble rooms come with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as complimentary wi-fi and tvs. kids age 17 and under stay free. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sundeck. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 27 min
Caladesi Island State Park (30 min)
Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. Sand Key Park (31 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (21 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Innisbrook (14 min) Sand Key (25 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Honeymoon Island State Park (14 min)
Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking. Caladesi Island (30 min)
This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Dunedin Downtown Market (10 min)
Open-air market held weekends from November through June, with local food, crafts & live music. Tampa Bay Downs (15 min)
Opened in 1926, this thoroughbred horse racing track features a poker room & golf practice area. Philippe Park (12 min)
Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (18 min)
Visitors can purchase sea sponges, see docked sponge boats & eat Greek fare at this locale. Big Cat Rescue (29 min)
Campaigning sanctuary for abused & abandoned big cats offering a range of guided educational tours. Florida Botanical Gardens (26 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Dunedin Fine Art Center (9 min)
Family-friendly destination featuring art galleries & a variety of classes, plus a gift shop & cafe. Fred Howard Park (23 min)
Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area. | 
