The Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center is located on the West Coast of Florida on the island of St. Pete Beach. Visitors to the area fly into either the Tampa International Airport or the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport: both are just a short 25 minutes from the resort. With 13 tropical acres along the tranquil Gulf of Mexico, Sirata provides a relaxing resort experience with a sun-drenched Mediterranean flair. This full service resort and conference center offers many recreational opportunities, friendly professional service and 382 suites and guest rooms, many with balconies overlooking the beach and the surrounding waters. Enjoy the gentle sounds of the surf and softly swaying sea oats along the dunes. Stroll miles of white sandy beach with cabanas, parasailing and brilliant West Coast sunsets. Recreation options include three sparkling pools, whirlpools, a fitness center and beach activities with jet skis, parasailing, and cabana rentals. Relax in a beachfront hammock and take in the cool sounds of the Gulf of Mexico. Dining and entertainment options include cocktails at Rum Runners or Harry's Beach Bar and Compass Grille is the perfect location breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other resort amenities include paddle boats, gift shop, fitness center, concierge services and high speed wireless Internet access. Choose from a wide variety of guest room options from traditional two-queen bedded rooms, to family-style suites with full kitchens. Many rooms are appointed with excellent amenities including mini refrigerators, coffee makers, iron and ironing boards, in-room safes, and AM/FM CD players. Each room television has the latest Lodgenet services and wireless high speed internet access is available for a small daily fee. Diverse cultural events and active nightlife of the downtown St. Petersburg area are less than a twenty minute drive from the beach. The Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach is a Tourist hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.