Florida Gulf Coast, FL

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Naples Pier on the beach at sunset
Idyllic summer day over sandy beach at Venice fishing pier in Florida. Summer seascape with surf waves crashing on sea shore
Dramaric panorama view of Clearwater beach during sunset
Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast

Where to stay in Florida Gulf Coast

South Caya Costa and North Captiva Island, panorama, Florida, USA

North Captiva

Visitors to North Captiva enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, North Captiva Island Beach is worth a stop.

North Captiva
Downtown Tampa

Downtown Tampa

4/5(1,160 area reviews)

Explore top attractions like the Florida Aquarium, Glazer Children's Museum, and Tampa Riverwalk, or indulge in the vibrant nightlife and dining scene in the River Arts District. Easily navigate the area with TECO Streetcar and HART public transportation.

Downtown Tampa
South Village

South Village

While visiting South Village, you might make a stop by sights like Siesta Key Marina and Crescent Beach.

South Village
Siesta Key Village

Siesta Key Village

4.5/5(283 area reviews)

Travelers to Siesta Key Village praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market.

Siesta Key Village
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Pelican

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Pelican, Tarpon Point and Chabad Jewish Center are top sights worth seeing.

Pelican
Pass-a-Grille

Pass-a-Grille

5/5(26 area reviews)

Discover a quaint beach neighborhood featuring the Pass-a-Grille Historic District and Gulf Beaches Historical Museum. Enjoy walkable attractions like boutiques, an ice cream shop, outdoor art market, and fishing piers around 8th Street.

Pass-a-Grille
Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
$109 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$123 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,191 reviews)
Nice hotel VERY close to the hotel. Water pressure was terrible, but otherwise a very nice hotel.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Kompose Boutique Hotel
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

4 out of 5
6000 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach FL
$254 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$287 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,749 reviews)
Accommodations were nice. The room was big and clean, the property is clean, staff is friendly. Beach area clean, lots of restaurants on the property.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach FL
$326 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$368 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,105 reviews)
Nice place. Needs more character or culture. Very peaceful. Good for quiet relaxation.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sailport Waterfront Suites

Sailport Waterfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2506 N Rocky Point Dr Tampa FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,983 reviews)
Was a nice hotel, felt like an apartment. It was also pretty private so that was nice. Just maybe a tad too expensive for what it is, you could probably find a nicer view for the same price. (We had a bay view room)

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Sailport Waterfront Suites
Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

4 out of 5
77 11th St N St. Petersburg FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in St. Petersburg. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (751 reviews)
Very nice place

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa
Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar

Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar

3 out of 5
3860 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
Wonderful beach attendants

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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