Help me find a great hotel that is near Sea World that doesn't cost a fortune but is nice and moderately priced. Does anyone know what the Amerisuites looks like or the Staybridge ? Any other suggestions?

Most that I have ever seen looked fine. I think they would fit your bill.

All of the hotels in the Sea World area are new and clean. There are no "dumps" that I know of.

there is a new radisson hill country that is right by sea world. it opened within the past 6 months. i have been there and it is lovely. three pools, i think. the rates were less than the hyatt hill country that is nearby.

Hyatt Hill Country is a true resort, with a golf course, several pools, a lazy river for tubing, a full spa. It is a beautiful hotel, but high end. It's a destination in it's own right, so if you are planning on spending all your time at Sea World, probably not worth the extra it would be over other hotels nearby.

UsSed Staybridge a couple weeks ago and werre very pleased. Comfortable, clean, convenient - nice breakfast in the AM, too.