| parking is available. this unassuming hotel is 9 miles from sawgrass lake park, 5 miles from the tampa bay automobile museum and 3 miles from walking trails at freedom lake park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring bright accent walls and carpeted floors, the laid-back rooms offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as microwaves and coffeemakers. hot breakfast is complimentary. there's a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room
Tampa International Airport 18 min
Saint Petersburg Pier (1 hr 31) Caladesi Island (33 min)
This serene state park with a sandy beach, nature trails & bayside mangrove forest draws kayakers. Chihuly Collection (16 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Sunset Beach (32 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Weedon Island Preserve (15 min)
3,190-acre nature reserve with hiking paths, birdwatching, a paddling trail & canoe/kayak rentals. Florida Botanical Gardens (19 min)
Cultivated gardens featuring local & tropical flora plus 90 acres of diverse natural habitats. Sunken Gardens (18 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (17 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Weedon Island, Florida (17 min) Sand Key Park (31 min)
Expansive white-sand beach offers plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities. Great Explorations Children's Museum (18 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (24 min)
Home of the inspiration for Dolphin Tale, this aquarium exhibits marine mammals & sea turtles. Morean Arts Center (16 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. Sand Key (23 min)
Located on the tip of a barrier island, Sand Key is known for its namesake park & sandy beaches. Museum of Fine Arts (17 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. | 
