| some rooms have kitchenettes. there's a mexican restaurant on-site, as well as an outdoor pool, guest-use barbecue grills and coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 9 miles from the botanical sunken gardens. this low-key hotel is 5. free perks include continental breakfast and parking. 2 miles from the nature trails at sawgrass lake park, 7. 3 miles from the great explorations children's museum, and 8. the basic rooms all have free wi-fi, cable tv, minifridges and microwaves
Tampa International Airport 22 min
Florida Botanical Gardens (20 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Chihuly Collection (17 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunset Beach (28 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (24 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Weedon Island Preserve (16 min)
3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Sand Key Park (31 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Sunken Gardens (19 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. Sand Key (23 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 16) Museum of Fine Arts (18 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sawgrass Lake Park (12 min)
Swamp conservation area with a mile-long boardwalk & a 1/2-mile dirt path for wildlife observation. Weedon Island, Florida (17 min) The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (18 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Great Explorations Children's Museum (19 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Morean Arts Center (17 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. | 
