The Don CeSarvsRumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Don CeSar is preferred by most writers compared to Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort. The Don CeSar ranks #3 in Tampa Bay Area with approval from 9 sources like Star Service, Jetsetter and Gayot.
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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Request a room with a view.
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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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Located near the convention center, this is Tradewinds Resorts' entry-level offering on the beach, a more-than modest midrange hotel with low rates and friendly service." Full review
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Be sure to request one of the renovated rooms when checking in.
Gayot
"One of the few hotels in the area with an on-site kosher kitchen."
Fodor's
"The namesake artist's trademark vibrantly painted swordfish, mahimahi, and other sea creatures adorn the walls of this high-rise beachfront hotel that offers good options for both dining and exploring." Full review