The 382-room Sirata Beach Resort is a mid-range, family-friendly resort located right on a long, sandy beach in central St. Pete Beach. The property offers plenty of things to do on-site for all ages, including daily activities, a game room with video games, weekly bonfires at the beach, and live music in the evening. The highlights here are the three oceanfront pools, plus the hotel also offers two popular beachfront restaurants, a small fitness center, event space, and free on-site parking. Contemporary rooms are outfitted with solid amenities, including free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and coffeemakers. About 75 percent of rooms offer ocean views from the balcony or patio. However, some guests have complained that housekeeping can be hit or miss. Postcard Inn on the Beach is a good alternative for travelers on a tighter budget.
The 382-room Sirata Beach Resort is a mid-range, family-friendly resort located right on a long, sandy beach in central St. Pete Beach. The property offers plenty of things to do on-site for all ages, including daily activities, a game room with video games, weekly bonfires at the beach, and live music in the evening. The highlights here are the three oceanfront pools, plus the hotel also offers two popular beachfront restaurants, a small fitness center, event space, and free on-site parking. Contemporary rooms are outfitted with solid amenities, including free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and coffeemakers. About 75 percent of rooms offer ocean views from the balcony or patio. However, some guests have complained that housekeeping can be hit or miss. Postcard Inn on the Beach is a good alternative for travelers on a tighter budget.
The Beachcomber Resort is a 102-room, value property on St. Pete Beach. Jimmy’s Beach Bar, a colorful beachfront gathering place with ample patio seating and a roster of live bands that play daily, is the property's highlight. Rooms are pleasant but a bit generic, with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; suites with kitchenettes are available. With features like two pools, a beachfront location, access to an array of water sports, and lower-than-typical beach hotel room rates, the Beachcomber is a solid value pick, but lacks amenities such as a fitness center or a full-service restaurant (it does not serve breakfast).
The Beachcomber Resort is a 102-room, value property on St. Pete Beach. Jimmy’s Beach Bar, a colorful beachfront gathering place with ample patio seating and a roster of live bands that play daily, is the property's highlight. Rooms are pleasant but a bit generic, with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; suites with kitchenettes are available. With features like two pools, a beachfront location, access to an array of water sports, and lower-than-typical beach hotel room rates, the Beachcomber is a solid value pick, but lacks amenities such as a fitness center or a full-service restaurant (it does not serve breakfast).
The 72-room, upper-middle-range The Hotel Zamora is a high-end boutique hotel with a Mediterranean vibe, geared toward adults. Located on Florida’s west coast, in the resort town of St. Pete Beach, the property has a seven-slip marina, elegant restaurant, and rooftop bar offering views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Guest rooms are bright and sophisticated, not beachy, with flat-screen TVs and big, beautiful bathrooms. However, thin walls and insufficient housekeeping are common complaints at this newer property, which opened in 2014 and has a resort fee that covers Wi-Fi. Families may also want to consider Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort, which also has pools and beach access.
The 72-room, upper-middle-range The Hotel Zamora is a high-end boutique hotel with a Mediterranean vibe, geared toward adults. Located on Florida’s west coast, in the resort town of St. Pete Beach, the property has a seven-slip marina, elegant restaurant, and rooftop bar offering views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Guest rooms are bright and sophisticated, not beachy, with flat-screen TVs and big, beautiful bathrooms. However, thin walls and insufficient housekeeping are common complaints at this newer property, which opened in 2014 and has a resort fee that covers Wi-Fi. Families may also want to consider Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort, which also has pools and beach access.
The 81-room, mid-range Bon-Aire Resort Motel is an old school St. Pete property opening onto a pristine, white sand beach and the Gulf of Mexico. The Bon-Aire is an older motel, but embraces its 1950s retro flair with lots of palm trees, shuffleboard courts, and cheery turquoise and white decor. There are two outdoor pools, a popular tiki bar, and a variety of room configurations -- some with full-size kitchens; all clean and cozy with flat-screen TVs. With its festive atmosphere and proximity to other hotels, restaurants, and shops, this is a great choice for tourists and families seeking a full immersion into the local culture. However, breakfast is not served.
The 81-room, mid-range Bon-Aire Resort Motel is an old school St. Pete property opening onto a pristine, white sand beach and the Gulf of Mexico. The Bon-Aire is an older motel, but embraces its 1950s retro flair with lots of palm trees, shuffleboard courts, and cheery turquoise and white decor. There are two outdoor pools, a popular tiki bar, and a variety of room configurations -- some with full-size kitchens; all clean and cozy with flat-screen TVs. With its festive atmosphere and proximity to other hotels, restaurants, and shops, this is a great choice for tourists and families seeking a full immersion into the local culture. However, breakfast is not served.
The small and charming Sabal Palms Inn is a value property comprised of 10 cozy studios and suites across the street from Pass-A-Grille Beach. A low-key alternative to large hotels and resorts found in nearby St. Pete Beach, the property attracts leisure travelers with its friendly and intimate atmosphere. Rooms are clean and simple, though small, with minimalist design and modern conveniences, including fully equipped kitchenettes and shaded balconies. There is a lovely (but tiny) spa pool surrounded by sun chairs and shaded tables, as well as picnic tables and a barbecue grill available for use. Freebies include use of beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, and Wi-Fi in the courtyard. Travelers might want to check rates of several comparable inns nearby, such as the Coconut Inn or Inn on the Beach.
The small and charming Sabal Palms Inn is a value property comprised of 10 cozy studios and suites across the street from Pass-A-Grille Beach. A low-key alternative to large hotels and resorts found in nearby St. Pete Beach, the property attracts leisure travelers with its friendly and intimate atmosphere. Rooms are clean and simple, though small, with minimalist design and modern conveniences, including fully equipped kitchenettes and shaded balconies. There is a lovely (but tiny) spa pool surrounded by sun chairs and shaded tables, as well as picnic tables and a barbecue grill available for use. Freebies include use of beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, and Wi-Fi in the courtyard. Travelers might want to check rates of several comparable inns nearby, such as the Coconut Inn or Inn on the Beach.
This mid-range 133-room Howard Johnson Resort Hotel makes for an affordable beach vacation on the white sands of St. Pete Beach. Though interiors are dated and bland, the hotel has a bunch of amenities that will please kids and adults alike, including a heated outdoor pool, volleyball courts, a fun tiki bar, restaurant, and game room. No-frills rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, fridges, and microwaves, and many have fully equipped kitchenettes. All rooms have balconies, but beachfront ones have the best views (though noise from the tiki bar can be an issue). Wi-Fi and parking are free.
This mid-range 133-room Howard Johnson Resort Hotel makes for an affordable beach vacation on the white sands of St. Pete Beach. Though interiors are dated and bland, the hotel has a bunch of amenities that will please kids and adults alike, including a heated outdoor pool, volleyball courts, a fun tiki bar, restaurant, and game room. No-frills rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, fridges, and microwaves, and many have fully equipped kitchenettes. All rooms have balconies, but beachfront ones have the best views (though noise from the tiki bar can be an issue). Wi-Fi and parking are free.
Blind Pass Resort is an older budget hotel that's a five-minute drive from the beach. Landscaped grounds, a courtyard with a fountain, and a lagoon pool with a waterfall make for an attractive exterior, but this is a simple hotel and not a resort, as the name implies. The 25 rooms are dated, with old tube TVs in some units, plus lots of floral patterns and low-end furnishings. All rooms have kitchenettes, and a Honeymoon Suite with a whirlpool tub is also available. For guests who want to be on the beach and don’t mind a livelier atmosphere, the mid-range Howard Johnson Resort Hotel – St. Pete Beach offers a restaurant and a tiki bar at often similar rates.
Blind Pass Resort is an older budget hotel that's a five-minute drive from the beach. Landscaped grounds, a courtyard with a fountain, and a lagoon pool with a waterfall make for an attractive exterior, but this is a simple hotel and not a resort, as the name implies. The 25 rooms are dated, with old tube TVs in some units, plus lots of floral patterns and low-end furnishings. All rooms have kitchenettes, and a Honeymoon Suite with a whirlpool tub is also available. For guests who want to be on the beach and don’t mind a livelier atmosphere, the mid-range Howard Johnson Resort Hotel – St. Pete Beach offers a restaurant and a tiki bar at often similar rates.