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The Cranley Report®: Barefoot Beach Resort
Barefoot Beach Resort, St Petersburg Clearwater
Hotel Address
Barefoot Beach Resort
GM/VP Sales
19417 Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores
Florida
Contact Details
Telephone: +1 727 593 5303
Fax: +1 727 593 5414
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel Apartments
Hotel Opened
 1972
Refurbishment The entire complex was renovated and refitted throughout in 2006/2007
Cranley Summary
Barefoot Beach Resort is located at Indian Shores which is approximately halfway along the forty kilometre stretch of the Gulf Boulevard Road (travelling north from St Pete Beach towards Clearwater Beach). Barefoot Beach Resort is a waterfront condominium resort set in five acres of landscaped gardens looking over the intra-coastal waterway. Beach access is just a two minute walk across the road to the white sandy beach of Indian Shores overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel is approximately five miles, a ten minute drive by car to John’s Pass Village which has shopping centres, restaurants, casino boats, water sport rental outlets and nightlife. The complex is made up of six two storey buildings grouped together with either one or two bedroom units which are fully equipped for self catering. Each building is surrounded with palm trees and colourful landscaped gardens. The units have intra-coastal, pool, fenced private patio or surrounding area views. The second floor of each building is reached by stairs. There are no restaurants, bars or shops on the complex but The Salt Rock Grill, one of the most popular restaurants in the area is located next door-www.saltrockgrill.com. There is car parking available directly outside each building with every unit being allocated with two car parking spaces. The Resort has a good sized temperature controlled swimming pool at the intra-coastal end of the complex which is fenced and gated and has sun loungers, tables, chairs and parasols.
Location & Layout
Location Description
Barefoot Beach Resort is located at Indian Shores just north of St Pete Beach and is a waterfront condominium resort set in five acres of landscaped gardens looking over the intracoastal waterway. The property features a private deeded beach access and is just a two minute walk across the road to the white sandy beach of Indian Shores overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel is approximately five miles, a ten minute drive by car to John’s Pass Village which has shopping centres, restaurants, casino boats, water sport rental outlets and nightlife. There is a Trolley bus stop immediately out side the resort going north and south stopping at main locations all along the coast and surrounds. Tampa International Airport is forty five kilometres from the hotel with a driving time of approximately forty minutes depending on traffic. St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport is twenty three kilometres from the hotel with a driving time of approximately twenty five minutes depending on traffic. There is a Super Shuttle service from Tampa International Airport which will drop guests immediately on the doorstep of the hotel.
Airports
Distance
 23 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi
Super Shuttle
Car Hire
Cities and Sights
Distance
 15 km
City/Sight Transfers
 It is a driving time of approximately twenty minutes by car or taxi to Clearwater Beach.
Taxis can be called by phone.
The Trolley stop is directly outside the Resort and goes to Clearwater Beach.
Layout Description
Barefoot Beach is a waterfront condominium resort set in five acres of landscaped gardens looking over the intracoastal waterway. The complex is made up of six two storey buildings grouped together with either one or two bedroom units which are fully equipped for self catering. Each building is surrounded with palm trees and colourful landscaped gardens. There are connecting pathways between the buildings. The units have either intracoastal, pool, fenced private patio or surrounding area views. The second floor of each building is reached by stairs. There is car parking available directly outside each building with every unit being allocated with two car parking spaces. There is a good sized swimming pool at the intracoastal end of the complex which is fenced and gated and has sun loungers, tables, chairs and parasols.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 Barefoot Beach Resorts managing agent's office is located at the beach end of the complex and are open Sunday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00 although the hours can vary by season.
Languages Spoken English
Payment Methods Major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange There is no foreign exchange available.
Taxis Arranged Taxis have to be ordered by phone. The managing offices has a list of taxi companies available and will also call a taxi for guests.
Tours Arranged The managing offices has a stand with tour brochures. They do not arrange tours for guests.
Guest Relations There are no front desk services.
Concierge Services
 There are no concierge services.
Medical Facilities There is a walk in medical facility available within a ten minute drive from the Resort. There are local doctors' surgeries in the surrounding area. The emergency unit should be called for emergency services.
Parking Each Barefoot Beach Resort unit comes with two car parking spaces located directly outside the unit.
Cranley Comment
Barefoot Beach Resort's managing office is located at the beach end of the resort. Guests staying at the resort check-in and check-out at the offices. The accommodation is self-catering and there are no concierge or front desk services available. After checking-in, guests are directed and find their own way to the condo units.
Shops & Amenities
Description
There are no on-site shops.
Cranley Comment
There are no shopping facilities on the complex. Guests staying at the resort will find the nearest convenience store two blocks away which is a few minutes walk. The nearest major shopping centre is at John's Pass village which is approximately a ten minute drive from the Resort.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 2
Total Rooms 103
Total Staff 4
Staff per Room 0
Check-in Time 15:00
Check-out Time 11:00
Late Checkout Late check-out is subject to availability and is subject to a charge.
Smoking Rooms There are no smoking rooms available.
Room Service There is no other room service in the self catering units.
Laundry Service There is no daily service. Towels may be exchanged in the office and linen is changed every seven days. There are six self-service laundry rooms available on the complex each one with two washing machines and two tumble dryers. They are chargeable and coin operated.
Cranley Comment
Barefoot Beach Resort units are self-catering and there are no on-site restaurants, bars or services available on the resort. There are one and two bedroom units available. All are well equipped for self catering and have cooking facilities, fridge, freezer, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glasses. One and two bedroom units are decorated and furnished in a similar way with the only difference being, one bedroom units have white furniture and two bedroom units have dark brown furniture and a second bedroom. The condos are spacious and all have queen size sofa beds in the lounge area making them ideal family holiday accommodation. The units are also available for short and long term lets. Each unit is spacious, airy and decorated in light pastel tones with colourful soft furnishings. There are large windows at each end of the main living area offering natural daylight. A number of units have an enclosed private patio garden area with table and chairs.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One & Two Bedroom Units 103

18 Intra-Coastal
13 Pool
22 Patio
50 Surrounding Area

Telephone
Some of the units have wired internet access
Television
Some units will have a second television in the bedroom(s).
CD/DVD home theatre system
Toaster
Kettle
Coffee Machine
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Oven
Hob
Dishwasher
Crockery
Cutlery
Glasses
Pots and pans
Cooking dishes
Cooking utensils
Queen size sofa bed
All units have queen beds

 One bedroom 4 people 2 bedroom 6 people One bedroom 750 sq feet 2 bedroom 1000 sq feet
Cranley Comment
All the one and two bedroom condo style units are located in six buildings spread over the complex. Second floor units are approached via stairs. Each unit has open plan living space. The dining area is furnished with a circular glass dining table and four chairs. The galley kitchen is located off this area and is equipped with all the amenities required for self catering. These include a fridge freezer, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and cooking utensils. The dining area has a small hallway leading to the condo’s one or two bedrooms and bathroom. Each two bedroom unit has a marble top wet bar with glass shelves for drinks and glasses. The lounge has a seating area furnished with a sofa bed, easy chair and coffee table. There is a rattan wall unit opposite with the TV and CD/DVD surround system. At the far end of the unit there is a small furnished area next to the bedroom with two chairs, a table and a door leading outside. All master bedrooms have queen size beds, some have a small TV on a table and closet space. Units with a second bedroom have double size beds and closet space. The condos are modern, spacious and fitted with up-to-date amenities and are decorated in pastel tones with colourful soft furnishings. All the floors are tiled throughout except the bedrooms which are carpeted. Every unit has one bathroom which has a large walk-in shower but no bath tub.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
Restaurant Comments
There are no restaurants on the self catering complex. Within walking distance there are restaurants and bars available.
Bars
Bar Comments There are no Bars available on the self catering complex.
Business & Event Facilities
In-Room Services Wired internet access is available in some of the guest rooms.

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Cranley Comment
There are no business facilities available on the complex.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
   
Cranley Comment
There are no children's facilities available on the complex. Children can use the adult swimming pool but have to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Entertainment
  Daytime Activities  
Cranley Comment
There is no daytime entertainment arranged
  Evening Activities  
Cranley Comment
There is no evening entertainment arranged.
Beaches
  Indian Shores
     
Location A two minute walk across the road from Barefoot Beach Resort
Description Indian Shores Beach is located along the Gulf Boulevard Road travelling north towards Clearwater Beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico waters. Indian Shores is a white sandy beach and extends into Indian Rocks Beach heading north towards Clearwater Beach and the beaches of Redington shores going south towards St Pete Beach.
Private/Public Public
Size/Frontage Indian Shores Beach runs for a distance of approximately several kilometres. From the beach entrance to the water's edge varies according to where the beach has been entered. The minimum length to the water's edge is approximately 50 feet.
Facilities There are no facilities available on this beach.
Safety It is a public beach with no lifeguards on duty.
Parking There is no parking on the beach. Cars must park in and around the roads of Indian Shores or in the public car parks located along Gulf Boulevard Road.