Sandpearl ResortvsThe Mansion House Inn
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Sandpearl Resort scores significantly higher than The Mansion House Inn. Sandpearl Resort is ranked #2 in Tampa Bay Area with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Sandpearl Resort
500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $241/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A lagoon-style beachfront pool is the way to go, unless, of course, you want to dip into Sandpearl's life-enriching programs that take you on guided kayaking tours." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel opened in 2007 and remains the premier venue for both individuals and gatherings, with some of the most attractive accommodations and best grub on the central gulf coast." Full review
Gayot
"This gorgeous resort operates with a "save the environment" mentality."
Fodor's
"Exudes history throughout its halls and in its coastal-chic rooms. All have a water view." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The most sophisticated digs in this part of the Gulf Coast, with citrus-hued rooms and apartment-like suites." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Sandpearl Resort is a 253-room luxury hotel located directly on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, and is popular with families, couples, and corporate meeting groups." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"From the welcome Champagne at check-in to the classic orchids-and-palms décor, this Four-Diamond deluxe property exudes old-world glamour and sophistication in an elegantly unpretentious style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
""You would think you were on a tropical island" at the former Clearwater Beach Hotel, now an LEED Silver–certified beach resort." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Following all the most fashionable trends, it touts an eco-conscious spa, boat slips, 253 sandy-hued rooms and suites with dark-wood furniture and Gulf-gazing balconies." Full review
The Mansion House Inn
105 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Spa
Frommer's
"The comfortable living room in the main house, which has 6 of the 12 units, opens to a sunroom, off which a small screened porch provides mosquito-free lounging." Full review
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Try to book the Pembroke Room, upstairs over the carriage house.
Michelin Guide
"Cozy and casual, these two historic homes and carriage house create a comfortable oasis."
DK Eyewitness
"A courtyard separates the two picturesque early 19th-century buildings that house this cosy B&B."
Gayot
"Like many urban B&Bs, there is an emphasis here on antiques and style."
Lonely Planet
"Two turn-of-the-century buildings with 12 rooms shelter a lovely courtyard with a small pool and hot tub on the edge of the Old Northeast."