The Don CeSarvsTropical Breeze Resort
Both Don CeSar Hotel and Tropical Breeze Resort are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Don CeSar Hotel scores significantly better than Tropical Breeze Resort. Don CeSar Hotel ranks #3 in Tampa Bay Area with accolades from 8 reviewers like Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The Don CeSar Show All Reviews
3400 Gulf Boulevard, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $326/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This Moorish-style "Pink Palace" on the National Register of Historic Places has a rich history and appeals to groups, families, and couples." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Elegantly designed in breezy Florida pastels and light woods, guest rooms overlook the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Clega Bay."
DK Eyewitness
"A local landmark, this palatial pink hotel has oodles of old-world charm. With a seemingly endless beachfront, it boasts a lobby with high windows, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors."
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Travel + Leisure
"The magnificent, flamingo-pink Don CeSar Beach Resort with its Moorish bell towers and turrets, has dominated the St. Petersburg skyline since 1928,." Full review
Jetsetter
"Old world elegance meets modern family fun in St. Pete with nouveau American fare and a tony spa." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The magnificent, coral-pink Don CeSar shimmers like a mirage as you approach St Pete Beach from the causeway." Full review
Star Service
"Granted, CEOs and prosperous conferees sometimes pack the hotel, but management is solid and the hard-working staff lends top-notch support that appeals to individuals." Full review
Gayot
"This grand pink lady stands proud as one of the area's most beloved historic landmarks."
Fodor's
"Today the "Pink Palace," as it's called thanks to its paint job, is a storied resort and gulf-coast architectural landmark, with exterior and public areas oozing turn-of-the-20th-century elegance." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stay right on the Gulf of Mexico at The Don CeSar, where you can take advantage of the hotel’s free bikes and two gulf-front pools when you’re not building castles in the powdery white sand"
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January 31, 2023
Tropical Breeze Resort
140 Columbus Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242
From $381/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
Star
"Rooms range from standard doubles to a 4-bedroom pool house at this laidback, centrally located resort."
Lonely Planet
"The biggest operation in Siesta Village, Tropical Breeze has 64 units spread among numerous buildings along several streets, all walkable to the village."
U.S. News & World Report
"Within walking distance of both the beach and Siesta Key Village in Sarasota, Florida, Tropical Breeze Resort impresses travelers with its excellent location." Full review
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Plus, visitors can choose between a studio and one- or two-bedroom suites.