810 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, United States | 727-596-8063
Excellent beach location with restaurants, bars, and convenience stores within walking distance
Beach
cottages and suites with various features including fully-equipped
kitchens, private outdoor pools, and washers/dryers
Some units have direct beach access
Two
lagoon-style outdoor pools with greenery; one has superb ocean views
Business
center and concierge services
Barbecue
grills in addition to free laundry facility
Free
Wi-Fi throughout and outdoor parking
Weekly
housekeeping
No restaurant on-site
Some outdoor pools are shared
Some
bathrooms are small
Bikes,
beach toys, and kayaks available only at some locations
The Gulfside Resorts is an
upper-middle-range property with exquisite grounds and a mix of suites, studios, and beach cottages. Rooms feature contemporary and antique-style furnishings and offer varying
amenities from fully-equipped kitchens, beach access, and private outdoor pools to granite
countertops, washers/dryers, and magnificent ocean views. Some of the bathrooms are small and some units have old tube-style TVs. Two outdoor pools are
available, one with fantastic ocean views. Free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and parking are offered,
however, beach equipment rentals are only available for certain units. The nearby Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach offers a more traditional hotel experience and daily housekeeping.
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Scene
A cozy, tropical hotel near the beach with exceptional grounds
This charming coastal resort consists of a collection of several historic buildings, including beach cottages and houses with vibrantly colored exteriors. The lovely, lush grounds are well-maintained with beautiful palm trees, flowers, tropical plants, and cement walkways meandering throughout. Red Adirondack chairs provide seating and several historical plaques can
be found around the property, as well as wonderful fountain features. A path leads directly to the beautiful beach, which offers a gorgeous stretch of white-sanded shore and azure water. Guests range from couples to groups to families with little kids.
Location
Residential, beachfront location within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops
The property is located in
a lovely residential area in Indian Rocks Beach and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops. Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve is a five-minute walk away and the Indian Rocks Historical Museum can be reached in 12 minutes on foot. The Indian Rocks Shopping
Center is a five-minute drive, while the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary and Sand Key
Park are 10 minutes from the property. John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, the
Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Pier 60 Park are a 20-minute drive, and
Tropicana Field, The Dali Museum, Bright House Field, and the Tampa
International Airport are around 30 minutes away.
Rooms
Homey and contemporary suites, studios, or beach cottages with a variety of amenities
A variety of units are available at this resort, including beach cottages and houses, suites, and studios, some of which are housed in historic, beachfront buildings. All are individually decorated and have a mix of contemporary and antique-style furnishings and homey decor with a tropical touch (bamboo furniture, bright wall colors, damask print comforters, chandeliers). Flat-screen TVs and DVD players are provided in the living rooms, while bedrooms have floral comforters as well as wood furniture, and all units have outdoor patios with seating. Some options have
fully-equipped kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, while others have kitchenettes. Additionally, some have private
outdoor pools, barbecue grills, washers/dryers, and exceptional ocean views.
However, housekeeping is only available weekly, some rooms have tube-style TVs,
and some kitchens don’t have dishwashers. Contemporary bathrooms have shower/tub combos or walk-in showers and offer hairdryers in addition to White Marble bar soaps. Some
bathrooms have pedestal sinks and wood floors, while others have neutral tile
and granite-topped vanities.
Features
Two outdoor pools plus concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and free parking
Some of the rooms offer direct access to the white sand beach, which offers a few wood lounge chairs. The two
outdoor pools are the other highlight of the property. One of the lagoon-style pools offers gorgeous ocean views and blue lounge chairs, while the other is surrounded by white chairs, shrubs, and palm trees. A business center offers
copying and faxing services, and there are concierge services as well. Free laundry
facilities and barbecue grills are provided in addition to free outdoor parking
and free Wi-Fi throughout. However, bike, beach toy, and kayak rentals are
only available at certain room locations.
