The Tampa, Florida, area is a well-frequented winter vacation and spring break destination. Tampa sits on the western coast of Florida, along Old Tampa Bay. A 10-minute drive west along Interstate 93 takes travelers over the bay to the peninsula that is home to Clearwater and St. Petersburg. This small peninsula, along with Tampa's spot on the bay, allow for many towns and motels to sit directly on the beachfront.
This Holiday Inn is located on Indian Rocks Beach, in the southern portion of Clearwater. The beach and the Gulf of Mexico are feet away, and the grounds feature a 3,000-square-foot pool with a waterfall and a pirate ship play area for kids. Other hotel amenities include a mini-golf course and courts for volleyball and tennis. Rooms include cable television, a wireless data connection and a refrigerator.
Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach South
401 Second St. East
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
727-595-9484
holidayinn.com
The Keystone Motel is in Pass-A-Grille, which sits on the western coast of St. Pete Beach. The motel is adjacent to beachfront activities such as para-sailing, charter boat fishing and jet skiing. Keystone sits directly on "Sugar Sandy Beach" and also has a heated pool. Rooms feature cable TV, balconies and fully equipped kitchens.
Keystone Motel
801 Gulf Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33741
727-360-1313
keystonemotel.com
Best Western Sea Castle Suites is in the Treasure Island area of greater Tampa. The motel is on the beach of Treasure Island, with all water and beach activities like scuba diving and water skiing just seconds away. Attractions such as Busch Gardens Tampa and Tampa Bay Rays major-league baseball games are moments away in downtown St. Petersburg. This three-floor motel is comprised of two-room suites that feature kitchenettes, living rooms, cable TV and free high-speed Internet.
Best Western Sea Castle Suites
10750 Gulf Blvd
Treasure Island, FL 33706
727-367-2704
bestwestern.com
The Plaza Beach Hotel is in St. Pete Beach. The hotel sits directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and near opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving and boating. Some rooms have private balconies, and all rooms include 32-inch televisions, kitchens and high-speed Internet access. The hotel grounds feature barbecue grills, a heated pool, mini-golf and shuffleboard.
Plaza Beach Hotel-Beachfront Resort
4506 Gulf Blvd
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-2791
plazabeach.com
