About 2 years ago my husband and I were looking for somewhere new to stay close to the Gulf since we had always been visitors to the east beaches and knew bascially nothing about Clearwater. I found his place online just by doing a search on small lodging in the area and we were pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. We have been going back ever since for small getaways throughout the year with a few spur of the moment stays sprinkled in and they have always been greay about fitting us in. There are great restaurants close by and the HUGE beach is only about a block away. If any of you reading this has not been to Clearwater Beach yet you should go! It will become apparent very quickly why it is considered one of the best beaches in the world with the powdery white super soft sand and warm water. We love going to Castaways because it's close to everything and so much quieter (they currently have 6 units, most of which we have stayed in at one point or another) than other chain hotels we've been to in the past. The friendly owner, Robert, always takes the time to talk to us and makes us feel like family. It may not be the most glamorous and up to date place to stay in the area but it's fantastic for those that want clean, comfortable accommodations at a reasonable price. Most places you look at in the area charge much more for just a plain hotel room whereas you can get a room with a kitchen at Castaway for about the same price. He has a nice boat dock area out back and a small refreshing pool to take a quick dip after boating or coming back from the beach. This is the place I would recommend to anyone that wants a quiet relaxing getaway with no loud music or party-goers raging at all hours of the night. Please try Castaway if you're looking for a quaint home away from home.
- Castaways Hotel Clearwater
