Set on 10 acres next to Sand Key Park, away from the honky-tonk of Clearwater, this nine-story Spanish-style hotel is a big favorite with groups and watersports enthusiasts. It's only a 450-foot walk across the broad beach in front of the hotel to the water's edge. The moderately spacious guest rooms here all have traditional dark-wood furniture and balconies or patios with views of the Gulf or the bay. The exercise room is on the top floor, affording great workout views. For those who love a little scandal, room no. 538 was the one where infamous former Praise The Lord Ministry leader Jim Bakker was busted with his then-assistant Jessica Hahn.
Facilities: 2 restaurants; 2 bars; heated outdoor pool; 3 tennis courts; exercise room; Jacuzzi; sauna; watersports equipment/rentals; children's programs (summer only); concierge; business center; 24-hr. convenience store; limited room service; babysitting; laundry service; concierge-level rooms
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