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The Cranley Report®: Boca Ciega Condominium Resort Marina
Boca Ciega Condominium Resort Marina, St Petersburg Clearwater
Hotel Address
Boca Ciega Condominium Resort Marina
Condos by Sirata
Vacation Rentals
18131 Gulf Blvd
Redington Shores
Florida
33708
USA
Contact Details
Telephone: + 727 319 8701
Fax: + 727 319 8709
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Apartments
Hotel Opened
2005
Cranley Summary
The Boca Ciega Condominium Resort Marina is located directly on Boca Ciega Bay with waterfront views of the bay from all the guestroom balconies. Boca Ciega Bay leads out to St Pete Beach in the south and stretches to Clearwater Beach travelling north and covers an area of approximately forty kilometres of white sandy beaches. The beaches overlook the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and offer an abundance of water sport activities some of which are a ten minute drive from the hotel. Tampa International Airport is located thirty two kilometres away with an approximate driving time of thirty minutes to the hotel. St Petersburg Clearwater Airport is located fifteen kilometres away with an approximate driving time of twenty minutes. The Boca Ciega Condominium Resort offers eighty self-catering units. There are no on-site restaurants, bars or services available on the resort. All the units are equipped with cooking facilities, fridge and freezer. There are studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units available, all of which are equipped in a similar way with all the amenities required for self-catering. There is a swimming pool on the ground floor level of the resort surrounded by a fenced and gated area which has sun loungers, tables, chairs, parasols and a jacuzzi overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. Within close proximity, about a five minute drive, are shopping centres, restaurants and nightlife.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The Boca Ciega Condominium Resort is located directly on Boca Ciega Bay with waterfront views of the Bay from all the guestrooms. Boca Ciega Bay leads out to St Pete Beach in the south and stretches to Clearwater Beach travelling north and covers an area of approximately forty kilometres of white sandy beaches. The beaches overlook the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and offer an abundance of water sport activities all of which are a short drive from the hotel. The condominium resort hotel is approximately a five minute drive by car to John’s Pass village with shops, restaurants, casino boats and water sport rental outlets. There is a Trolley stop immediately outside the hotel. “The Trolley” is a bus service stopping at all main locations and points of interest in the area and runs at regular intervals throughout the day. Tampa International Airport is located thirty two kilometres away with an approximate driving time of thirty minutes to the hotel. St Petersburg Clearwater Airport is located fifteen kilometres away with an approximate driving time of twenty minutes.
Airports
Distance
15 km
Airport Transfers
The journey from the hotel to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car depending on traffic. Taxis are available to the airport.
Cities and Sights
Distance
15 km
City/Sight Transfers
An approximate driving time of twenty minutes. Taxis are available.
Layout Description
Boca Ciega Condominium Resort Marina is a self-catering complex and there are no restaurants, bars or on-site shops available. There is a Condos of Sirata (managing agents for the property) manned office located on the first floor of the complex where keys to the guestrooms can be collected. The complex has studio, one bedroom and two bedroom suites located over four floors and serviced by two lifts. All rooms have furnished balconies with Boca Ciega Bay views. There is an outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi located on the ground floor level of the complex which is surrounded by iron bar fencing with a gate leading into the pool area. The pool area has loungers, tables, chairs and parasols and is surrounded with tall palm trees and colourful flower beds all looking out over Boca Ciega Bay.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
09:00 to 17:00.
Languages Spoken English.
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash.
Foreign Exchange There is no foreign exchange available.
Taxis Arranged Taxis are available through phone bookings.
Tours Arranged There is a stand outside the Condos of Sirata office on the first floor of the complex with many brochures on information about events, places of interest in the area and the various agents to book tours through.
Guest Relations There are no front desk services.
Concierge Services
There are no concierge services.
Medical Facilities St Pete General hospital is about a five minute drive from the complex. For emergency medical assistance, emergency services need to be phoned.
Parking There is a free parking area with one car park space per guest unit available on the forefront of the complex.
Cranley Comment
The Boca Ciega Resort Condominium Resort Marina is a self-service complex with a Condos of Sirata office located on the first floor for key collection and any information required. The office is open from 09:00 to 17:00.
Shops & Amenities
Cranley Comment
There are no on-site shops in the complex. Within a five minute drive from the complex are shops, restaurants and bars.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 4
Total Rooms 80
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 40
Total Staff 5
Staff per Room 0.1
Check-in Time Between 15:00 and 17:00 according to the availability of the guestrooms.
Check-out Time 11:00
Late Checkout Late check-out is subject to availability and is chargeable.
Smoking Rooms Several smoking rooms are available on request when booking.
Room Service There is no room service.
Laundry Service There is no laundry service. All rooms except Studio rooms have washer/dryers. There is a launderette within a five minute drive of the complex.
Cranley Comment
The Boca Ciega Condominium Resort Marina units are self-catering and there are no on-site restaurants, bars or services available on the resort. All guestrooms are equipped with cooking facilities, a fridge and freezer. There are studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units available all of which are equipped in a similar way with all the amenities required for self-catering. The units are spacious, airy and decorated in soft eggshell pastel tones with colourful coordinating soft furnishings. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and doors leading out onto a furnished balcony with all rooms overlooking Boca Ciega Bay.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Studio 8

Bay

Cable television
Wired Internet access
Telephone with free long distance phone service throughout the USA and Canada
Cooking hob
Microwave
Coffee machine
Toaster
Fridge freezer
Dishwasher
Telephone
Television
DVD player
Cutlery
Crockery
Glasses
Pots and pans
Bathroom amenities
Towels
Second set of bed linen
Balcony

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Cranley Comment
Studio Rooms are approached along open corridors at the front of the building looking out over the car park. Each room has a hallway leading into an open plan bedroom, kitchen and small seating area. The rooms have tiled light beige floors and are decorated in pastel eggshell tones. There is a bathroom off and a double mirrored closet in the hallway. On entering the living area, along one wall, are a fridge freezer, cooking hob, microwave, dishwasher, sink and storage area. The kitchenettes in Studio rooms do not have a washer/dryer but there is a launderette nearby. All studio rooms have an oversized queen-size bed, a small circular glass table, two chairs and a television in a tall wooden cabinet. The rooms are spacious, airy and furnished in a contemporary design with modern up-to-date amenities. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the rooms natural daylight. Sliding double doors lead out onto a spacious balcony with a table and two comfortable chairs with views of Boca Ciega Bay. All bathrooms have a shower over the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One Bedroom Suites 71

Bay

As per the Studio rooms with the added benefit of:
More space
Double sofa bed
Easy chair
Coffee table
Two televisions
Oven
Breakfast bar and high stools
Dining table with four chairs
Washing machine/dryer
Separate living area

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Cranley Comment
One bedroom suites are approached along open corridors at the front of the building looking out over the car park. Entering the room into a hallway, the bedroom and bathroom are located off the hall. The hallway leads into a spacious lounge, dining and kitchen area. The rooms have light beige tiled floors throughout and are decorated in pastel eggshell tones. The furnishings are modern with soft furnishings in colourful fabrics. The lounge area is furnished with a double sofa bed, easy chair, coffee table and television on top of a drawer unit. There is a small dining area with a glass table and four chairs. The kitchen has an oven, four ring hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The washing machine/dryer is located in a tall cupboard. The sink is set in a marble top unit with a breakfast bar and work surface area surrounding it. There are two high rattan chairs on one side of the breakfast bar. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the rooms natural daylight. Sliding doors lead out onto a spacious furnished balcony with a table and chairs overlooking the bay. All the bedrooms have a king-size bed, a drawer unit with a television on top and a mirrored closet area. The ensuite bathrooms have a shower over the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Two Bedroom Suites 8

Bay

As per the one bedroom suites with the added benefit of:
More space
Two bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Larger balcony

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Cranley Comment
Two bedroom suites are approached along open corridors at the front of the building looking out over the car park. On entering the suite there is a spacious combined kitchen and living area. The area is equipped and furnished with the same utilities as the one bedroom suites with the only difference being the layout of the room. The kitchen is at the entrance of the suite and the lounge and dining area towards the back. The spacious suites have light beige tiled floors throughout and are decorated in pastel eggshell tones. The furnishings are colourful and of a modern design. The lounge area is furnished with a double sofa bed, easy chairs, coffee table, dining table and chairs. The television is in a tall wooden cabinet. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the room natural daylight. Sliding doors lead out to a furnished terrace that runs along the width of the lounge area and main bedroom with views over the bay. The main bedroom is off the lounge area and has a king size bed, drawer unit with television on top and an ensuite bathroom with shower over the bath. There are floor-to-ceiling sliding doors leading out to the balcony. The second bedroom and separate bathroom are located along a passageway at the kitchen end of the suite. This bedroom has queen-size bed, drawer unit and a closet. The separate bathroom has a shower over the bath.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
Restaurant Comments
There are no restaurants on the resort.
Business & Event Facilities
In-Room Services Wired Internet access is available in all condominiums.

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Cranley Comment
The resort has no business facilities available.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
   
Cranley Comment
There are no children's facilities available on the resort.
Entertainment
  Daytime Activities  
Cranley Comment
There is no organised daytime entertainment on the resort.
  Evening Activities  
Cranley Comment
There is no organised evening entertainment on the resort.
Beaches
  Treasure Island