Florida's Tampa Bay area, which includes Clearwater, Tampa, and 22 miles of beaches lining the Gulf Coast, is an hour away from child-mecca Walt Disney World and moments away from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Because of it proximity to beaches as well as theme parks, resorts in the Tampa Bay area make an ideal playground for children and parents alike.
The Tradewinds Island Grand caters to families, and their amenities put kids, pets, and parents at ease from the moment the pith-helmeted guard welcomes you to their resort. The Island Grand, one of several Tradewinds resorts on St. Pete Beach, offers family activities as well as the kids-only Konk Club. From the giant slide on the beach to massages for mom and dad, families flock to the Tradewinds from all over the world to spend time together.
Tradewinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-6461
The Holiday Inn next to Busch Gardens in Tampa caters to families who want to spend some time together after they visit the theme parks and beaches. All the rooms are suites, so the kids can have their own room and mom and dad can get some alone time. The rooms also offer pay-per-view movies and games, and the hotel has on-site laundry facilities and a free local shuttle. Kids eat for free at the hotel restaurant. This hotel is walking distance to both Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.
Holiday Inn and Suites - Tampa
11310 North 30th St.
Tampa, FL 33612
813-971-7690
histampa.com
The Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key has kid-friendly suites and activities. Each suite has two televisions so the kids can watch their shows while mom and dad can watch what they want. The hotel also has a babysitting service, video games, a playground, pool, and Lisa's Klubhouse, which offers recreation activities to kids ages 5 to 12 every day.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-596-1100
marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpams-clearwater-beach-marriott-suites-on-sand-key/
