Best Florida Weekend Getaways: Innisbrook Golf Resort

 

Innisbrook’s rooms and suites are situated in low-rise buildings scattered throughout the resort’s 900 wooded acres, and they were designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. Because the buildings are spread throughout the resort, the rooms are peaceful, and the natural serenity of the woodlands allows for an away-from-it-all vacation, but with all the modern amenities that a luxury hotel can provide.

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Each building offers golf course views and garden views, and there are four classes of rooms designed to meet the needs of couples, groups, and families.

All rooms have flat-screen TVs with cable and movies on demand, and there are complimentary toiletries, iHome radio alarms, individually-controlled air-conditioning, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, writing desk, multi-line phones with voice mail, and hypo-allergenic bedding. All of the rooms have a strict no-smoking policy.

The Deluxe Suite is 300 square feet, and it is furnished with two queen beds suitable for up to four adults, or two adults and two children.

The Executive Suite is 725 square feet, and has a balcony or patio with chairs and a table. It has two queen or one king bed, a fully-equipped kitchenette, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a dining area. The room also has a parlor with a pull-out sofa bed and a dining area, and it is suitable for four adults or two adults and two children.

The One-Bedroom Suite has your choice of one king, one queen, or two twin beds. Its expansive 980 square feet holds a private bedroom, a full living room in neutral tones with a pull-out sofa bed, a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a marble-topped breakfast bar, and a dining area. One-Bedroom suites accommodate four adults or two adults and two children.

The Two-Bedroom Suites are the finest rooms at Innisbrook, measuring 1,400 square feet. Each suite has two separate bedrooms with picture windows leading to the balcony, a spacious and elegant living room with a pull-out sofa, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a marble-topped breakfast bar, and a dining room. The Two-Bedroom Suite is ideal for six adults or four adults and two children.

 

Innisbrook Resort offers six dining options, and a variety of atmospheres for your pleasure and appetite.

If you’re travelling with children, you might enjoy the Turnberry Pub, which offers a casual, friendly dining experience inside or on its patio as well as tasty lunches and dinners. The pub also boasts an excellent breakfast buffet. Another terrific option for families is The Grill at Loch Ness where they can enjoy their meal outdoors. This informal eatery is located next to the family pool and serves grilled sandwiches, jumbo hot dogs, and burgers.

For fine dining, look no further than Packard’s Steakhouse, which serves a variety of American food and specializes in steak, lobster tails, and fresh Florida fish. If you’d like health-conscious fare, head to the Market Salamander Grill, which serves salads, low-carb meals, and seasonal American cuisine. Another restaurant, The Market, is a popular choice if you crave global cuisine, particularly if you like Mediterranean cooking.

If you’re a sports fan wanting to kick back with a beer, pub food, and the ball game, the Osprey Bar has everything you’re looking for, and you can enjoy watching the game on several big-screen TVs located both inside the pub and on the patio outdoors.

 

The beautiful Indaba Spa offers 18,000 square feet of indulgence. It is a full-service spa for men and women, and has everything you could possibly need whether you’re looking to unwind or you want to get ready for a special evening or event.

Indaba Spa has three types of massages, including the highly original golf-ball massage featured only at Indaba. Traditional massage and hot stone massages are also very popular.

The spa offers reflexology along with waxing and manicures and pedicures for both sexes. If you’re going out for the evening or getting married at the resort, you may wish to indulge yourself by getting a facial, using the services of a makeup artist, or having your hair cut or colored. Whatever you choose, you’ll come out of Indaba feeling better than when you went in.

 

Innisbrook offers four 18-hole golf courses, one of which is regularly used during the PGA tour, and one 9-hole golf course designed with families in mind. There is an excellent pro shop, and golf club and shoe rental services are available should you wish to leave your clubs and other golf gear at home. Expert golf instruction is offered for children and adults at any skill level.

The Copperhead course has hosted the PGA tour, and golf professionals from all over the globe have paid it a visit. A par 71 and at 7,209 yards, the course is a challenging one. It is the most beautiful course on the property, set between forested acres on undulating terrain.

The Island course is a par 72, at 7,194 yards. This course is also difficult, as it has tight fairways, numerous bunkers, and several lateral water hazards. The fairways are set between lovely stands of live oaks, cypress, and pine trees.

The North course is a par 70, at 6,085 yards. Eleven of its holes have water hazards, and all the greens are well bunkered. While you play, you can enjoy a view of tree-lined fairways, rolling terrain, and blossoming magnolias.

The South course is a par 71 at 6,442 yards. This course is more traditional and features a standard links design. Breezes from the Gulf of Mexico will cool you down while you play.

The Fox Squirrel 9-hole course is a par 36, at 1,236 yards. It was designed for families and is open to all ages with no skill requirement. This is a great course for beginners, and for those who want to share the joy of golf with their children.

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Innisbrook is a great destination if you love tennis or if you’d like to learn the game with expert help. Innisbrook’s eleven tennis courts, seven of which are illuminated at night, are popular features of the resort. The pro shop can help you get started with finding tennis clothes and a racket, and they offer re-stringing for those in need. If you wish to learn how to play or improve your game, you’ll be delighted by the individual or group lessons offered. There are also tennis lessons for children so they can be included in your love of the sport.

 

During spring break in March and in the summer months, there is a kids’ club available for youngsters. There is also much for you to do to make the most of your family vacation. The Loch Ness pool has fountains, two water slides, and a 36-seat hot tub, along with ample room for sunbathing. The resort also has a mini-golf course, bicycle rentals, nature trails, basketball courses, a volleyball court, and there are golf and tennis pros available to give lessons to your family or your children.

If you want the benefits of a kitchen for preparing meals but don’t want to shop for groceries, Innisbrook offers a grocery service that ensures your kitchen or kitchenette is stocked with your choice of foods on your arrival. Groceries can be ordered online on the Innisbrook website.

Another great option offered by Innisbrook is having your room or suite stocked with delicious treats, which you can also order online before your arrival on the Innisbrook website. Some of the available selections are cupcake trays, fresh fruits and berries, a platter of artisanal cheese and crackers, chocolate dipped strawberries, bakery-fresh cookies, chocolate truffles, dessert trays, and a selection of martini ingredients with olives for garnish.

 

Innisbrook is an ideal destination for your next business meeting or conference. There are 100,000 square feet of meeting space, including two mid-sized ballrooms, views of the garden or the golf course, and state-of-the-art audio and visual services are available. There is an 8,000 square foot foyer that was designed for trade shows. Innisbrook boasts a dedicated team of conference professionals to help you plan every detail of your meeting and accommodation needs, and you will enjoy a wealth of options in catering, whether you’re looking for mid-morning snacks or a black-tie feast.

 

Florida destination weddings are beautiful at Innisbrook. The tranquil, forested surroundings, the lovely Lake Innisbrook, and the carefully manicured golf courses provide stunning backgrounds for your special day. Innisbrook wedding professionals can help you plan and execute every detail of your wedding day, from makeup artistry, gourmet food, and flowers to venues where you can dance or dine.

36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34683, Phone: 727-942-2000

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