Your Complete Guide To Sirata Beach Resort

The newly redesigned Sirata Beach Resort lies in the heart of the Tampa Bay area, Florida. It is ideally situated on the island of St. Pete Beach, which was recently named No. 4 beach in the U.S. in 2019 by Trip Advisor.

Sirata Beach Resort ticks all the right boxes for a perfect holiday in the sun: it is nestled on a stretch of white sandy beaches and offers a wide range of facilities to suit everyone’s tastes.

Sirata Beach Resort Facilities

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Whether you prefer a laid-back holiday or a more active one, you will be spoiled for choice with a superb array of facilities at Sirata Beach Resort.

The resort has 3 freeform pools and 2 whirlpools. Cabanas by the pool and on the resort’s private beach are perfect for relaxing in your own private space. Cabanas come complete with lounge chairs, a flatscreen TV and concierge service, costing $40 per day.

Among other resort facilities are beach chess, table tennis, board games and the popular gaming lounge featuring Xbox One consoles. Plus, you can take advantage of the resort’s well-equipped fitness center and tennis courts.

The youngest guests will have fun playing on the beachfront playground and the sea turtle-themed splash pad. There are also oversized Jenga and foosball tables.

Pets are welcome to Sirata, although you need to make all the arrangements in advance. The resort has parking facilities on its premises, limited to one car per room.

A $40 daily amenities fee, which is included in the room price, gives free access to all the resort’s services as well as bicycle rental and nightly entertainment.

Activities at Sirata Beach Resort

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Sirata Beach Resort offers an extensive selection of fun activities that will keep you busy all day. Don’t forget to grab a weekly event schedule from the front desk to see what’s on.

Take part in a yoga session (starting from 5 am), frisbee and belly flop competitions. Choose your favorite water-sport among snorkeling, kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding. Or you may join one of the popular dolphin cruises.

Families will appreciate a number of fun-filled kids activities, hosted by the resort’s activities team twice a day. Children are invited to partake in everything from water balloon darts, crafts and trivia, to scavenger and seashell hunt.

Sirata Beach Resort Rooms and Packages

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Sirata Beach Resort consists of 382 modern guest rooms and suites. Most suites boast sweeping beachfront views, a patio or balcony, while all the rooms have Wi-Fi access, flatscreen TV (including Netflix, YouTube and Amazon), coffee maker, refrigerator and a safe. There are multiple handicap-access rooms, as well as several rooms suitable for business travelers.

To customize your stay, choose among various personalized packages. Each package provides a daily amenity of your choice, included in the price of the room.

Dining Options at Sirata Beach Resort

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Sirata has some remarkable on-site dining options:

The upscale beachfront restaurant Compass Grille, welcoming guests for breakfast and dinner, serves delicacies such as roasted half maple leaf duck and pan-seared diver sea scallops.

Rum Runners Bar & Grille, known for its cozy fire pit, offers a laid-back beach bar menu: sandwiches, tacos and wraps. It opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also proposes takeout meals. Don’t miss Rum Runners’ daily Sunset Spirits Ritual happy hour.

Harry’s Beach Bar is another casual eatery with everything from great appetizers to pizzas on the menu. This is the perfect place to enjoy breathtaking ocean views and famous St. Pete Beach sunsets. The bar is open for lunch and dinner and features live music most nights.

You will have no trouble finding varied dining options in the area surrounding the resort too. We recommend the excellent Mad Fish for their elaborate seafood menu and Seared 1200 Chophouse, known for their signature steaks. Another tasty option is Buona Ristorante serving delectable home-made Italian dishes.

How to Get to Sirata Beach Resort

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Sirata Beach Resort is conveniently located only 20 miles from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and 27 miles from Tampa International Airport.

The resort is less than a 30-minutes’ drive from any of the two airports, although there are several other options. You can choose between the resort’s Super Shuttle ($25 per person), local BATS Taxi (between $54 and $65 flat rate) and Uber or Lyft (anywhere from $36 to $80 depending on the service).

Alternatively, the front desk can arrange the ExecuCar service for a more personalized welcome.

Attractions Near Sirata Beach Resort

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Sirata Beach Resort is perfectly situated for exploring all of the many points of interest in the area.

The city of St. Petersburg—famous for holding a Guinness World Record for its 768 consecutive days of sunshine—is only 5 miles from the resort. Art-lovers will delight at the world-renowned Dali Museum which holds the largest collection of Dalí’s works outside Europe. Also worth exploring is the Chihuly Collection in downtown St. Petersburg: it displays unique sculptures by the glass artist Dale Chihuly, and presents glass-blowing demonstrations.

Sirata is surrounded by several natural preserves. We recommend Boyd Hill Nature Preserve ideal for hiking and Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve for wildlife watching. Both are a mere 15 minutes drive away from the resort.

Sirata Beach Resort — A True Gem

With its exceptional service, comfortable rooms, great views, a wealth of facilities and outstanding restaurants, Sirata has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a romantic holiday, a fun family vacation or a business trip, you will be sure to enjoy your stay at Sirata Beach Resort.