Postcard Inn on the Beach

This charming hotel remains true to its surfer-cool, 1950's motel roots. U-shaped with an impressive swimming pool and a groove of mature royal palms at its core, it joins a new wave of stylish hotels at affordable, bound- to- please everybody prices. No two rooms are exactly alike, although all have vintage furniture, flat screen TV's, high speed internet access and murals or a photographic collage of all things surfing- oriented on the wall. Guests can grab a quick breakfast at PCI Snack Shack to kick start the day perfectly, followed by some regional American fare for dinner at the hotel's Local BBQ Burger Restaurant. There's also a beach bar down by the Gulf so visitors can grab a drink soaking up the sun. Downtown St Pete is a few minutes away and guests can spend time at the beach, indulging in a variety of water sports, including dolphin watching, snorkelling, waterskiing and, of course, that all important surfing.