St. Pete Beach Hotel Guide
St. Pete Beach is a barrier island on Florida's Gulf Coast, home to the iconic Don CeSar hotel and miles of white sand beach. The area offers a mix of grand resorts, boutique hotels, and family-friendly properties along Gulf Boulevard.
Top Hotels
The Don CeSar
The legendary Pink Palace - a 1928 landmark resort with Gulf views, spa, pools, and multiple restaurants.
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
Full-service beachfront mega-resort with water slides, pools, beach, and multiple dining venues.
Sirata Beach Resort
Family-friendly beachfront resort with pools, tiki bar, and direct beach access.
Hotel Zamora
Boutique Mediterranean-style hotel with rooftop restaurant and Intracoastal views.
Postcard Inn on the Beach
Retro-cool beachfront hotel with a laid-back surf vibe, pool, and PCI Bar & Grill.
Why Stay in This Area
St. Pete Beach offers a more relaxed, less commercialized beach experience than Clearwater Beach while maintaining excellent hotel options. The Don CeSar alone is worth the visit as a Florida landmark. The beach is about 90 minutes from Orlando.
Getting Around from Here
St. Pete Beach runs along Gulf Boulevard on a barrier island. The Suncoast Beach Trolley connects beach communities along the Gulf Coast. Downtown St. Petersburg with its museums and restaurants is 15 minutes east. BusBrother provides group transportation from Orlando to St. Pete Beach.
Booking Resources
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