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Clearwater & St Petes
On the Gulf Coast of Florida and connected to the mainland by a causeway, the Clearwater and St Petersburg area boasts miles of white sandy beaches overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The area is home to a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, water sports and is close to Busch Gardens and Tampa, and only one and a half hours from Orlando.
Holiday Ideas
Our Favourite Stays
Magnusson Hotel- ClearwaterModerateFrom £58 per room per night
This affordable hotel is conveniently located for exploring many of the area’s major attractions including Tampa Zoo and Busch Gardens.
The rooms are all comfortably furnished and have televisions, mini refrigerators and air conditioning. There is also an onsite pool.
Hilton Clearwater Beach- ClearwaterFirst ClassFrom £100 per room per night
Situated directly on 10 acres of white sand beach, across the road from the marina, very close to shops and restaurants.
The hotel offers a range of facilities including two swimming pools, fitness centre, children’s activity program, restaurant and poolside snack bar. The 411 rooms are well equipped with coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and balcony. Children under 18 years stay free in the room when sharing existing bedding.
Postcard Inn-St PetersburgModerateFrom £59 per room per night
This beachfront hotel is located just a short drive from both downtown Tampa and St Petersburg.
The rooms are uniquely furnished and have flat screen televisions, vintage light fixtures and wireless internet. Onsite, there is also a pool, fitness centre and restaurant.
Dolphin Beach Resort- St PetersburgModerateFrom £66 per room per night
Located in the centre of St Petersburg Beach.
This property has a restaurant, Tiki Bar and large pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. All of the newly renovated rooms have microwave, fridge, coffee maker and hairdryer. The deluxe rooms have beach views
Tradewinds Island Grand Resort- St PetersburgFirst ClassFrom £94 per room per night
Situated on 5 acres of beachfront property, the Sandpiper Beach Resort's relaxed atmosphere will help you instantly unwind.
With 2 heated pools, whirlpools, fitness centre and shuffleboard. The hotel offers a choice of 3 restaurants. The rooms are well equipped and have iron and ironing board, hairdryer and safe. The suites have a kitchenette, including refrigerator, coffee maker and toaster. There is a free shuttle that operates between the Sandpiper and its sister property, the Island Grand Resort.
Loews Don CeSar Resort & Spa- St PetersburgDeluxeFrom £152 per room per night
Affectionately known as the “Pink Palace” his iconic 1920s resort is situated directly on the world famous St. Pete Beach.
The rooms are all stylishly furnished and have flat screen televisions, iHome docking stations, Keurig coffee makers and premium bedding. Onsite, there are also two pools, fitness centre, luxury spa and two restaurants including the Maritana Grille, which has been voted one of the top 10 seafood restaurants in America.