Great room! Great location! Bad timing...
Submitted: July 12, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
My boyfriend and I needed a romantic getaway and I chose this condo because of its convenient location to the beach and its affordability. The room itself was great. Very neat and clean...with cleaning and linen service every day. The staff at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. However, Clearwater beach is very crowded. I know it is summer, but I have never experienced that kind of crowd. The beach was so crowded that you could barely find a spot to lay your things, let alone swim. The pool at the condo was also crowded and you could barely relax in your room for all the yelling and splashing of everyone downstairs, making it impossible to sleep in in the mornings. And there is no private balcony giving it the feel of a motel over a condo. Overall this put a damper on our experience, but we were still able to have a good time. Other than all the things at the marina, we didn't really find anything else to do besides shop. If you do decide to stay at Pelican Pointe make sure you take a sunset or dolphin cruise! It was amazing. There are a few that actually offer free adult drinks during the ride. Also, the sky screamer parasailing is a must. :) Also there are Fun Boat cruises...this was probably the most fun...we went on a 1 hour tour and liked it so much that we went back for a 3 hour snorkeling/shelling tour...and found some great stuff! We also went to Busch Gardens for a day...only a 1 hour drive...totally worth it. Like I said, overall we had a great time. But when I take a trip to the beach, I kind of wanna lay on the beach and I never really got the opportunity and the crowds were terrible.
Recommended for:
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We're glad you thought the room, service and area attractions were great Crowds at the beach depends on the time of year and whether or not any special events are taking place. Clearwater Beach is a very beautiful and popular destination. Spring Break and early June are the busier times of the year. Late summer, fall and winter are slower. A storm before you came increased density a bit because all the residents wanted to enjoy the beach too. There are restaurants, shopping, activities of all kinds and dance clubs at the beach. Plus each night there are vendors and free entertainment at Pier 60. Thank you for staying with us and hope to see you back on your next trip to the area.
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