Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Aside from the enjoying the sun and sand at Clearwater Beach, Florida, you can also explore a number of nearby attractions, such as the Armed Forces Museum, Clearwater Marine Aquarium or Tampa Bay Downs, or take a pirate cruise or swim with the dolphins. Hotels throughout Clearwater offer comfortable accommodations and close proximity to all attractions. If you prefer to stay in a facility that feels more like home, consider one of Clearwater Beach’s vacation condo rental homes.
Available from the Clearwater Beach Concierge, The Villas of Clearwater Beach offers condominiums that accommodate up to four people in two bedrooms with two bathrooms. Walk directly from the condo onto the ocean or enjoy views of the water from the first-floor walk-up unit. Amenities include a full kitchen, balcony, laundry, assigned parking and free high speed Internet access. Guests renting the condo may enjoy the community pool. The condo has a seven-night minimum rental policy. No pets or smoking is allowed.
Clearwater Beach Concierge
The Villas of Clearwater Beach – B1
15 Glendale Street
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-443-6450
clearwaterbeach.com
The Barefoot Bay Resort Motel offers a number of room styles, including a queen bedroom for up to two people, a waterfront room for up to four people and a two-bedroom apartment for up to three people. Guests may request non-smoking units. Rates are daily and weekly, though two nights may be required during the high vacation season. Amenities include free high speed Internet access, washer and dryer, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and television. Barefoot Bay guests have access to a community pool, fishing marina and grills, and enjoy walking distance to Clearwater Beach. Golf, boating, cycling and fishing activities are all a short trip away. Pets are not permitted.
Barefoot Bay Resorts
401 East Shore Drive
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-447-3316
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Located directly on the beach, the Sandpearl Resort is the first new resort built on Clearwater in 25 years, according to the website. All 253 rooms and suites are non-smoking and include upscale bath amenities, bathrobes, iPod alarm clock, refrigerator, mini bar, free bottled water, free Internet access, in-room safe and two housekeepings per day. Services at the Sandpearl include valet cleaning, shoe shine and an on site spa, offering massage, facials, fitness lessons and skin care services. Dine on site at the upscale Caretta on the Gulf restaurant, enjoy a morning coffee at The Marketplace and grab a poolside snack at the Tate Island Grill, which also features stories around a fire pit in the evenings.
The Sandpearl is a short trip from attractions, such as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Botanical Gardens, baseball spring training, Seminole Hard Rock Casino and the Lowry Park Zoo. The resort does not accept pets.
Sandpearl Resort
500 Mandalay Avenue
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-441-2425
sandpearl.com