10650 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, Florida, United States | (888) 905-8267
Located directly on the beach with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico
Freebies include parking and Wi-Fi
Two restaurants on site: Sloppy Joe's and Bazzie's Beach Bar (kids eat free breakfast at Bazzie's)
Close to other entertainment venues and John’s Pass
Two swimming pools and a hot tub
Nightly live music at Sloppy Joe’s
Gym and laundry room available for guest use
Rooms have kitchenettes, including mini-fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
Mandatory resort fee (includes access to beach chairs and umbrellas)
Parking can get crowded and overflow is across the street at a drugstore
Small rooms and bathrooms with outdated decor
Some balconies are located over the loud Sloppy Joe’s restaurant
The Bilmar Beach Resort is a 166-room mid-range hotel located directly on the beach, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Treasure Island. The resort features an array of family-friendly activities and is located within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the boardwalk at historic John’s Pass. Rooms conveniently have kitchenettes, but the kitschy Florida decor in the lobby and rooms could use an update.
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Scene
Mid-range beach hotel with lots of family-friendly amenities and somewhat dated decor
The Bilmar Beach Resort is painted bright yellow and there’s a colorful overhang at the front entrance. The lobby is a little tired; it's decorated with blue mosaic tiling, plain walls, an aquarium, and potted plants. The building is set up as an open-air hotel, with rooms overlooking the swimming pool in the middle (rooms closest to the pool can be noisy). There’s an upper deck with lounge chairs and orange and blue sofas, as well as games like ping-pong and corn hole.The main swimming pool and hot tub are surrounded by blue lounge chairs and towels are available at the front deck. A quieter, smaller pool is located on the other side of the hotel. The hotel is located on a long stretch of beach, however, the wide shore lends to a long walk to get to the water. Two restaurants are on site: the busy Sloppy Joe’s with a full menu and entertainment, and Bazzie’s Beach Bar, a quieter, smaller dining spot for breakfast and lunch.Parking is free, although during busier days at the beach guests might be asked to park their cars in the overflow lot across the street. Room rates are comparable to others in the area, including the neighboring Thunderbird Beach Resort.
Location
Resort on the beach surrounded by activity and close to John’s Pass in Madeira Beach
The Bilmar Beach Resort sits on a three-mile stretch of beach, and is surrounded by other hotels on Treasure Island. Popular spots include Ricky’s T’s, Shrimpy’s Po-Boys Pub, and Britt’s Pizza across the street. A Walgreens drugstore is also across the street, and provides space for overflow parking during busy days. John’s Pass with its variety of dining and shopping options, is a historical point of interest that was created after a hurricane split the land into two. A five-minute drive north, the fishing village and boardwalk hosts restaurants, shops, outdoor water sports and entertainment. The hotel is about a 30-minute drive from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
Rooms
Small rooms with kitchenettes and dated, kitschy Florida decor
Rooms are small, but each includes a kitchenette. Flat-screen TVs are mounted on the wall opposite the bed with a cabinet overhead. Kitchenettes are fully stocked with tableware, and functional appliances including a microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker. Larger suites also have a two-burner stove and full-size refrigerator, but when it is opened all the way, the entry to the door is blocked. Bathrooms are generic. with shower/tub combos. The hotel rooms are decorated with somewhat tired Florida themes -- metal palm frond light fixtures, colorful beach stripes or floral bed comforters, and dark carpeting. Ground-floor rooms facing the Gulf open directly onto the beach, while upper-floor rooms that overlook the beach, rather than the pool, tend to be quieter.
Features
Large beachfront property with two pools and a restaurant called Sloppy Joe's
The Bilmar Beach Resort is located on an expansive white-sand beach, and the resort fee includes access to beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, and paddle boards. There are two heated swimming pools. Other amenities include a gym, as well as 8,000 square feet of meeting space. A bonus feature of the hotel is the laundry room. For dining, the two-tiered deck restaurant Sloppy Joe’s serves up casual American fare and hosts live musical acts in the evenings. The low-key Bazzie’s Beach Bar overlooks the beach and offers free breakfast for kids. The hotel hosts outdoor family movie nights in the evening.
