Virgin Holidays View
Enjoying spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and the island of Clearwater Beach, this attractive hotel is perfectly located for beaches and Busch Gardens®. What’s more, having completed a 27 million dollar renovation in January 2008 everything is new and fresh. The hotel’s relaxed signature restaurant, Jimmy’s Fish House Iguana Bar, boasts more than 40 different rums and a whopping 30 different tequilas, which you can enjoy with the live nightly entertainment. Or for during those glorious sunny days try Jimmy's Coffee House, offering speciality coffees, ices, cookies, fruit, ice cream and many other goodies! The accommodation is varied and includes spacious suites, which can sleep up to 6, making it ideal for families. There’s also a separate children’s pool where the little ones can frolic and a Gulf Front swimming pool where you can soak up the spectacular views.
Where is it?
On the Island of Clearwater Beach, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Just a short walk from the beautiful white sands of Clearwater Beach.
Getting around
Free parking. Trolley service along Clearwater Beach*.
Eats and drinks
Jimmy’s Fish House and Iguana Bar (seafood and casual American cuisine; breakfast, lunch and dinner), Jimmy's Coffee House (speciality coffees, ices, cookies, fruit, ice cream), Rum Runners (pool bar and refreshments). Kids (2-12 yrs) eat Free from kids' menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fun and games
Large outdoor swimming pool, separate kids’ pool, fitness room, Redemption games room, gift shop, full-service salon and beauty shop. Water sports* including Waverunners* and parasailing* on property; charter fishing*, snorkelling*, scuba diving*, a Pirate Cruise* and dolphin watch expeditions* from Clearwater Beach Marina, a few blocks from the resort.
Handy stuff
Complimentary WiFi and local calls, Laundry facilities*. Lou's Spot (hair and nail salon, massages). Free local phone calls.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible suites with 1 king-size bed and a roll-in shower.
Room info
189 rooms and suites on 8 floors in tower 1 and 9 floors in tower 2 with 4 lifts in total. All with air-conditioning, cable TV with pay films and games, coffee maker, iron and board, and hairdryer. City view rooms have 2 queen-size beds sleeping max 4 persons.
Room Upgrade
Gulf Front room with 1-king bed and Gulf view, sleeping 2 persons. Gulf Front Suite with Gulf view and City view suite with separate living room, wet bar with sink, microwave, fridge, plates and utensils are provided and queen-size sofa bed, sleeping max 6 persons.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.