Sunset Vistas, St Petersburg Clearwater

The Cranley Report®: Sunset Vistas

Sunset Vistas , St Petersburg Clearwater

Hotel Address

12000 Gulf Boulevard
Treasure Island
Florida
33706

Cranley Rating

Sunset Vistas

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel Apartments

Hotel Opened

2006

Cranley Summary

Sunset Vistas is located directly on the beach front in Treasure Island which is right in the heart of the Clearwater and St Petersburg beach resort area on the west coast of Florida. The Gulf Boulevard Road runs along the entire 40 kilometre stretch of white powder sand beaches from St Petersburg in the south to Clearwater in the north. Sunset Vistas is ideally located and accessible to the many attractions along the west coast and is home to Johns Pass Fishing and Shopping Village. This area offers a multitude of adventure and leisure activities including dinner and casino cruises, adventure tours, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, museums, restaurants, cafes and bars. Tampa International Airport is located 30 kilometres from the resort with a driving time of approximately 30 minutes. The resort has two and three bedroom self-catering condominiums, all with a private balcony, which are all fully furnished and well equipped. The resort has a cafe, beach bar, an adults' and children’s swimming pool, 2 jacuzzi's, a small business centre and gym.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Sunset Vistas is located on the beach front at Treasure Island which is right in the heart of the Clearwater and St Petersburg beach resort area. The Gulf Boulevard Road runs along the entire 40 kilometre stretch of white powder sand beaches from St Petersburg in the south to Clearwater in the north. Sunset Vistas is ideally located and accessible to the many attractions along the west coast of Florida. Locally, Treasure Island is near Johns Pass Fishing and Shopping Village which has one of Florida’s finest beaches. Johns Pass village has a multitude of adventure and leisure activities on offer including scuba diving, deep sea fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, museums, casino Boats and much more. Family attractions including Walt Disney World Resorts, Sea World, Busch Gardens and Universal Studios are all within an easy driving distance from the resort. The "Trolley", is a local bus service that has a stop immediately outside Sunset Vistas and travels up and down the entire beach stretch from 05:00 to 23:00 daily. Tampa International Airport is located 30 kilometres from the resort with a driving time of approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic. St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport is located 15 kilometres from the resort with a driving time of approximately 15 minutes depending on traffic. A Super Shuttle service which is chargeable is available to and from both airports seven days a week.

Airports
Distance	15 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi. Super Shuttle.

Cities and Sights
Distance	140 km
City/Sight Transfers	Car. Taxi.

Layout Description

Sunset Vistas beachfront condominium suites are located in a six storey building which is built in a U-shape style. The north, south and west wings surround and overlook a central landscaped garden area with water feature and seating areas. The front office lobby is located at the front of the building with the resort's cafe located on the second level directly above the lobby. Stairs lead up to the open terrace corridors leading to guestrooms. There are five elevators along the complex's three wings all located on the first level garden and parking area. The swimming pool, children’s pool and jacuzzi are situated at the far end of the complex overlooking the white sandy beach of Treasure Island. Located between the two pools are the Beach Bar and an entrance directly out to the beach. The business centre and gym are located on the second floor near the cafe.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours.
Languages Spoken	English and Spanish.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	There is no foreign exchange available.
Taxis Arranged	Taxis are booked by telephone as there are no taxi ranks in the vicinity. The front desk is happy to book taxis or alternatively guests can call a taxi service themselves.
Tours Arranged	There are tour information brochures available next to the reception desk. Excursions and tours need to be booked directly by guests at the appropriate tour operators outlets. There are many outlets located at Johns Pass Village which is a five minute car journey from the hotel . The front office are happy to recommend places of interest and things to do.

Guest Relations	Front desk services include check-in and check-out and assistance with housekeeping or maintenance. Information is available at the front desk on the surrounding areas for shopping, medical facilities and places of interest to visit.
Concierge Services	Concierge services are provided by the front desk staff.
Medical Facilities	There is a walk-in medical clinic called "Doctor's In" which is located two kilometres from the resort. The medical facility is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 and on Saturday from 08:00 to 12:00. They are closed on Sunday. The nearest hospital is Palms Pacadena which is located within a few kilometres of the resort.
Parking	There is undercover parking with one complimentary parking space per condominium unit. There is meter parking available on the roadside at the front of the resort.

Cranley Comment

Sunset Vistas Condominium Resort units offer self-catering accommodation. The management front office reception is open 24 hours, is located on the first floor of the building and is available for check-in and check-out. The office also has an ATM machine. There are five elevators on the first floor serving all guestroom floors and are located in the car park area on level one. There are also stairs leading up to all guestroom floors. Cafe, gym and business centre are located on the second floor above the management office reception. The swimming pool, bar and entrance to the beach are all located at the far end of the resort on the level one.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Sunset Vistas has no on-site shop. Convenience items are sold in the resort cafe.

Cranley Comment

The Cafe which is located on the second level above the reception serves as a convenience store too. The Cafe is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00 and sells personal hygiene items, detergents, beach towels, sunscreen, beer, wine, drinks and snacks. Johns Pass Village which is located one kilometre travelling north toward St Pete's Beach has a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	6
Total Rooms	114
Elevators	5
Rooms per Elevator	23
Total Staff	25
Staff per Room	0.2

Check-in Time	16:00
Check-out Time	11:00
Late Checkout	Late check-out is subject to availability and is chargeable.
Smoking Rooms	Smoking rooms are not available.
Room Service	There is no room service.
Laundry Service	All units have a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Cranley Comment

Sunset Vistas contain 154 privately owned condos and 114 of which are run by a on-site management company. The units are self-catering holiday accommodation and are available for daily, weekly and monthly rentals. There are two and three bedroom units available all decorated and furnished in exactly the same way. The units have an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, two or three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms and a balcony with either Gulf or side Gulf views. Each unit is spacious, fully furnished and well equipped with all the amenities necessary for self catering accommodation.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom Unit	110	25 Gulf 85 Side Gulf	Fully equipped full size kitchen with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine, kettle, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooking dishes, utensils and storage containers. Breakfast bar 2 Cable televisions VCR and DVD Complimentary Wired Internet access Telephone Iron and ironing board Private balcony Weekly maid service Fully furnished Queen sofa bed Bed linen Towels	6	75

Cranley Comment

Two bedroom units have an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The units are spacious, modern and well equipped. Each suite has tiled floors in the living area and carpeted bedrooms. All the suites are decorated identically in pastel tones and have colourful coordinating soft furnishings and custom designed wooden furniture. On entering the units there is a large well equipped kitchen area and a breakfast bar with two high stools to one side. The dining area has a circular table and four chairs and leads to the lounge with a queen sofa bed, easy chair, television and doors leading out to a furnished balcony with chairs and a table. Both bedrooms have queen-size beds. The main bedroom has a television in a cabinet and an ensuite bathroom with shower over the bath. The second bathroom has a walk in shower unit.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Three Bedroom Unit	4	2 Gulf 2 Side Gulf	As per the two bedroom units with the added benefit of: More space 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Master bedroom has king-size bed Master bedroom has a jacuzzi Larger open plan living area Larger balcony Master bedroom has large walk in closet	8	150

Cranley Comment

The three bedroom units are double the size of the two bedroom units and are basically two two bedroom units joined together and are decorated and furnished in exactly the same manner. The suites offer extremely spacious family accommodation. There is a large hallway leading into the open plan fully equipped kitchen and fully furnished lounge and dining room areas. Two bedrooms with a queen and king-size beds are located off the hallway with two bathrooms. The spacious lounge has a double sofa bed and the dining area has a table seating eight people. Large floor-to-ceiling doors lead out to a balcony. The master bedroom with a king-size bed is located off the lounge area. The entrance to the bedroom houses a double vanity unit and a large jacuzzi bath. There is an ensuite bathroom too with a bath and shower over it. The bedroom has a large spacious walk in closet and sliding doors leading out to a further balcony.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Sunset Vistas Cafe

Restaurant Type	Fast food and snacks
Restaurant Capacity	42 (of which 24 inside and 18 outside)
Opening Times	Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 17:00.
Dress Codes	Casual.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking inside.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs are available.
Breakfast Options	Made-to-order cooked breakfast is available.

Cranley Comment

Sunset Vistas Cafe is located on the second floor directly above the lobby. There is a central open kitchen area surrounded by a bar and high stools. There are further tables and chairs in the restaurant and sliding doors lead out to a covered terrace with further seating. The terrace overlooks the central garden area. The cafe has a self-service coffee, tea and cold drinks facility and offers a menu with a variety of snacks, sandwiches, gourmet wraps, paninis, soups and salads. Made-to-order cooked items are available for breakfast and include bacon and eggs, omelettes, pancakes and assorted muffins and toast. The cafe also has a convenience store that features personal hygiene items, detergent, beach towels, sunscreen, beer, wine, drinks, snacks and ice creams.

Bars

Number of Bars

Beach Bar

Bar Type	Outdoor beach bar
Bar Capacity	50
Opening Times	12:00 to 02:00.
Dress Codes	Casual.

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	Outside bar so smoking permitted.
Admissions Policy	There is no age restriction.

Cranley Comment

The Beach Bar is located on the first level between the adults' and children's swimming pools next to the beach. The bar is surrounded with high stools and has further seating area with tables, chairs and parasols on the wooden deck area between the two pools. The entrance to the beach is located immediately opposite the Beach Bar. The bar offers a full liquor selection, draft beer, wines, soft drinks and tropical speciality cocktails.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

There is free wireless Internet access available in the lobby, Sunset Vistas Cafe and the business centre.

In-Room Services

Complimentary Wired Internet access is available in all guestrooms.

Business Centre

There is a small business centre on the second level located in a room off the gym. There is one PC with complimentary high speed wired Internet access with printing facilities available. Faxing facilities are available at the management administration reception and is complimentary.

Meetings & Events

There are no meeting and conference facilities available.

Cranley Comment

The small business centre is located in a room off the gym. There is a table and chair and one PC and printer available. There is further limited desk space if guests wish to use their own laptop. Wireless Internet access is available in the business centre and is complimentary.