Why Stay at Aqua versus Calypso?
Aqua Beachside Resort is the often overlooked sophisticated, refined beach front sister to the more flirty, carefree Calypso Resort and Towers. But, are too many people treating Aqua Beachside Resort as the Jan to Calypso’s Marsha?
Often, we have potential renters tell us they want to stay across the street from Pier Park. If our unit at Calypso is booked, we may refer them to our unit at Aqua. The first question then is, “Where is Aqua?”. Aqua is a stones throw East of Calypso on Front Beach Road. Aqua is a 5 minute walk to Pier Park versus Calypso’s 3 minute walk to Pier Park (I timed it).
Aqua Beachside Resort
Editors note: The editor of this article owns property at both Aqua and Calypso. This article is not designed to malign one property or to promote one property over the other. The intent of this article is to raise awareness of the affordable luxury available at Aqua Beachside Resort. The two condominiums are not affiliated with each other.
Here is a quick run down of Aqua Beachside Resort versus Calypso Resort and Towers
| Aqua Beachside Resort | Calypso Resort and Towers |
| Approx 235 Condos | Approx 396 Condos |
| Minimum of 6 Floor Plans | 4 Floor Plans |
| Indoor Heated Pool | Outdoor Heated Pool |
| Hot Tub | No Hot Tub |
| Wide Hallways and Walkways | Narrow Walkways |
| Poolside Snack Bar | No Snack Bar |
| Poolside Bar | Poolside Bar |
| Uniformed Security | No Uniformed Security |
| State of the art Fitness Center | No Fitness Center |
| Steam room/Sauna | No Sauna |
| 2 Beachside Gas Grills | No Grills |
| 2 Beachside Pools | 2 Beachside Pools |
Aqua Beachside Resort Floor Plans are larger than Calypso’s Floor Plans. The 3 bedroom 3 bath condo unit at Calypso is 1514 sq. ft while the 3 bedroom 3 bath condo at Aqua is 1823 sq. ft. Calypso’s smallest unit is 868 sq. ft while Aqua’s smallest unit is 1010 sq. ft.
We have even had people tell us they thought Aqua was across the street from the beach and nothing could be further from the truth. Aqua has a parking garage across the street from the beach just like Calypso. but every condo at Aqua is beach front.
I hope if you are considering staying at one of the two places that you will also take aqua into consideration. You will be pleased with the affordable luxury that awaits you at Aqua Beachside Resort.
