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Tradewinds Island GrandvsTurtle Beach Resort & Inn
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Turtle Beach Resort ranks marginally better than TradeWinds Island Grand Resort. Turtle Beach Resort scores 81 with approval from 4 publications like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Tradewinds Island Grand
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways." Full review
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's "The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service "Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates." Full review
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot "With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
Turtle Beach Resort & Inn Frommer's
Concierge DK Eyewitness Fodor's
9049 Midnight Path Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242
From $295/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
Frommer's "On Siesta Key's south end, this intimate bayside charmer is one of Florida's most romantic retreats." Full review
Concierge "This Siesta Key resort's pet-friendly policy draws animal lovers to its sublimely peaceful 20-suite complex overlooking the bay and the gulf."
DK Eyewitness "An intimate retreat with five cottages, as well as five rooms in a more modern building."
Fodor's "Reminiscent of a quieter time, many of the cottages at this friendly, affordable, family- and pet-friendly resort date to the 1940s, a romantic plus for yesteryear lovers." Full review
