Location
In the heart of St. Pete Beach, just off busy Gulf Boulevard, Long Key Beach Motel sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Beachfront activities, vendors and boat rentals are footsteps away.
Rooms
In contrast to neighboring high-rises and mega resorts, Long Key Beach has only 19 rooms and efficiencies. Decor is a bit dated but rooms are large and clean, with kitchenettes or full kitchens.
Public Areas
The motel offers a heated pool, beachfront deck (nice for sunset viewing), tiny garden patio, picnic tables and a small parking area.
Extra Amenities
Two poolside BBQ grills and a high-speed computer are available to guests, as well as a small, coin-operated laundry area. There's free Wi-Fi, too.
Rates
As of October 2009, Rooms at Long Key Beach motel were $65 to $90, depending on season. One-bedroom efficiencies were $75 to $125 per night.
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
