On the white sandy beaches of southwestern Florida, tourists flock to soak up sun and relax on vacation. North Redington Beach is located southwest of Tampa. The Doubletree Beach Resort overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, allowing breezes to blow in invigorating guests. The tropical themed rooms have a TV with HBO, coffeemaker, refrigerator, wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center.
A semi-private beach is open as well as the outdoor heated pool. A few blocks north of the hotel, the Long Pier at Redington Shores stretches out more than 1,200 feet into the gulf waters. Built in 1962, it serves as a fishing spot and tourist attraction.
The Hotel Isis is located a few blocks north in Redington Shores. Rooms can be rented poolside or beachfront. Smaller rooms are available as well as larger luxury suites with a bedroom and living area. All rooms have coffeemakers, refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs. High-speed Internet access is also available.
The nonsmoking hotel has an outdoor pool, concierge and business services, and a multilingual staff on hand. A banquet hall is on site for parties or weddings. The Conch Republic Grill and Raw Bar, serving fresh fish, is a few blocks from the hotel as well as the Lobster Pot which offers a variety of seafood.
Remodeled in 2006, the Royal Orleans Resort sits in Redington Beach. The feel of a tiki hut is present in the rooms with the palm tree decorations, glass tables and white wicker furniture. A small stove top, sink, microwave and refrigerator are in each room. The heated swimming pool is outside, alongside a brick patio with lounge chairs and umbrellas. Free wireless Internet access is in each room.
A playground is located next door to the hotel and the beach is across the street. John's Pass fishing village is south of the hotel with a variety of restaurants including Bubba Gump Shrimp and the Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar. Shell shops, boutiques and novelty stores line the wooden sidewalks on the waterfront.
Studios and one- and two-bedroom suites are available at the Sandalwood Beach Resort. The heated outdoor pool is in the courtyard area shielded from the wind. All the rooms have full kitchens with a microwave, refrigerator and small stove. Cable TV and movie channels as well as wireless Internet are free. Guests can pick from a Gulf or pool view from the room.
Fishing rods can be rented at the Redington Beach Long Pier Tackle Shop, steps away from the hotel. No fishing license required. Tampa is a short distance from the resort, and Orlando is less than two hours away.
