| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is complimentary. set opposite the beach, this tropical-style resort overlooking the intracoastal waterway is 5 miles from the florida botanical gardens and 9 miles from pier 60 at clearwater beach. some add whirlpool tubs and/or balconies with water views. theres an outdoor pool and a fishing pier, plus a game room with table tennis and pool tables. colorful rooms have kitchenettes, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with dvd players; 1- and 2-bedroom suites come with full kitchens and dining rooms
Tampa International Airport 41 min
Sunset Beach (20 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Pier 60 Clearwater (26 min) George C. McGough Nature Park (8 min)
Tranquil city park boasting an abundant aquatic turtle population viewed from a deck & boardwalk. Caladesi Island (32 min)
This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Heritage Village (12 min)
Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library. Tiki Gardens - Indian Shores Beach Access (1 min)
Tranquil beach with a landscaped public access area offering parking, showers & restrooms. Upham Beach Park (25 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Florida Botanical Gardens (14 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (25 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Sand Key (12 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Sand Key Park (21 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Largo Central Park (21 min)
70-acre recreational area featuring a community center, playgrounds & a military court of honor. Caladesi Island State Park (32 min)
Island park with white sand beaches plus swimming, boating, fishing & picnic facilities. John's Pass (14 min)
Quaint, historic fishing village with shops, bars, restaurants & watersports outfitters. Splash Harbour Water Park (7 min)
Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. | 
