Sandpearl ResortvsHoliday Inn Tampa North
Both Wingate by Wyndham Tampa/At USF and Sandpearl Resort are praised by expert writers. Overall, Sandpearl Resort ranks significantly higher than Wingate by Wyndham Tampa/At USF. Sandpearl Resort comes in at 91 with approval from 8 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
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
Holiday Inn Tampa North
3751 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"With a free shuttle bus to Busch Gardens (5 min away), small pool, great free breakfast, clean rooms with free wi-fi and a solicitous staff, this is the best of the motels in North Tampa."
Oyster
Budget
"This budget chain hotel is one of a few that are directly across the street from the University of South Florida campus." Full review