Just north of St. Petersburg lies the little golf haven of Clearwater Beach, Florida. Surrounded by serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Clearwater Beach is an absolute golfing paradise. And, in keeping with what visiting golfers expect, Clearwater Beach offers some of the finest accommodations in the world, including places where you can get up and hit the links without hopping in the car or worrying about your tee time.
Sand Pearl
With 700 feet of immaculate Clearwater beachfront, the Sand Pearl Resort is a perfect example of luxury. The rooms are brightly decorated with a carefree island feel and the layered mattress bedding, personal mini-bar and standard 32-inch flat screen televisions make it perfectly OK to stay in your room all day. But if you do want to leave--and it's not for the golf course--there's also an on-site spa, a sparkling pool and the beach right out the back door. The hotel also features a first-class concierge service that can help you with your tee times and advise you on course recommendations.
Sand Pearl Resort
500 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 441-2425
sandpearl.com
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort isn't a stay-and-play golf destination, but the amenities the hotel offers more than make up for the fact that you can't just walk out the back door and end up on the course. You can, however, walk out the back door and hit the 10 acres of meticulously maintained coastal property. Most of the 416 rooms offer balconies and there's a pool with Jacuzzi, plus on-site water sport rentals. For the golfer, the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort offers a centralized location within two miles of many of the areas finest golf courses including Clearwater Country Club, Glen Oaks and the Belleview Biltmore.
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 461-3222
clearwaterbeachresort.com
Belleview Biltmore Resort
The Belleview Biltmore Resort has a rich history of opening up its doors and clubhouse for both American and European royalty. The hotel actually opened in 1897, but time has made its mark and the hotel recently closed its doors for a major renovation. The hotel will open back up in 2012. But, there is good news. While you wait for the restoration of the resort, the course is still open to be conquered. The par-71 Donald Ross designed masterpiece has been around since 1925 and draws golf enthusiasts from around the world.
Belleview Biltmore Resort
25 Belleview Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 373-3000
belleviewbiltmore.com
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