Hotel near PIE/ St Petersburg

[shefor24]

We are going on vacation to Marco Island in a few weeks and I am looking for a good , prefer on a beach somewhere- hotel for our last night. After being at Marco, we'll drive up towards St Pete since our flight leaves at noon the next day that way we won't have to rush around. Anyone know any good nice hotels in that area -maybe within an hour or so they can recommend?? We stayed at Hilton Clearwater before- what about Ft Myers, how far is that from PIE? Or maybe Bradenton.

 

[PixieMagic]

Just down the beach from the Clearwater Hilton is the Clearwater Beach Hotel. It's on the beach and has FREE lounge chairs and shade in the sand. I go there several times a year and it's my fav beach hotel. They have a website clearwaterbeachhotel.com, you should take a look.

 

[sln88]

Special Offer from TradeWinds Sandpiper Resort: Offer Expires October 15, 2003
$79 -- Beachfront Florida Gulf-Coast Resort, 50% OFF
St. Pete Beach, Florida - Travel dates: October 12 - December 24
Florida's gulf coast is heating up with a great beachfront escape for just $79 per night through December 24th - even weekends and the Thanksgiving holiday! Save over 50% OFF the standard nightly rate for a gardenview room at the TradeWinds Sandpiper Resort.

Or, upgrade to a 1-bedroom suite with a separate bedroom, living area and kitchenette for an additional $18 per night.

Rates normally start to rise this time of year, so you'll have to act now to lock-in this low rate. Reservations must be booked by October 15th.

To Book: Call TradeWinds Sandpiper Resort at 1-866-803-9646 and ask for code EDTZ.
Or, to book online using the hotel's website: Click Here and enter code EDTZ.

Offer not valid: Nov. 8-10

About the Resort: TradeWinds Sandpiper Resort is nestled among 5 tropical acres on St. Pete Beach, just 30 minutes from the Tampa airport. The resort has beachside hammocks and cabanas, fitness center, Piper's Patio Cafe and the Sand Bar. Guests also enjoy privileges at the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Island Grand, located next door. Together the resorts offer 7 pools, 13 dining and entertainment establishments, supervised kid's programs and tons of activities and watersports. World-class museums, boutique shops and the unique pyramid-shaped Pier and entertainment complex are also nearby.

TradeWinds Sandpiper Resort
phone: 1-866-803-9646


Terms/Conditions:
Restrictions may apply. Offer not valid: Nov. 8-10. Hotel tax of 11% and Explorer Value Pass not included. The Explorer Value Pass is a required nightly fee. The Explorer Value Pass ($12 plus tax nightly, per unit; multi-bedroom units and penthouses $17) includes: daily $8 parking fee, $1 each local, toll-free and operator-assisted phone calls, use of fitness centers, tennis courts, beach cabana, water trykes, paddleboats, business center computers and printers, incoming and outgoing faxes, and other resort amenities as well as daily newspaper delivery and in-room safe. The Explorer Value Pass enhances your vacation with many amenities, eliminating many a la carte charges.

 

[paulakim]

sln88,
Where do I enter the code (EDTZ). I tried the Tradewinds site but couldn't find it. Also, have you stayed at the island grand?

 

[sln88]

under lodging specials, click Florida
then click on the link for the Sandpiper
there is a place that says "click here"
click there and enter the discount code

I have not stayed there, but it looked like a good price

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