The Don CeSar

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Balcony
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706
  • Eckerd College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fort De Soto Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Balcony (King)

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Luxury)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Luxury)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Gulf View)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Gulf View)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bayside)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Gulf View Suite)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bayside)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Bayside Suite)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Junior)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

St. Pete Beach

Located in St. Pete Beach, The Don CeSar is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Eckerd College and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. .This beach hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Tropicana Field and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from University of South Florida-St. Petersburg.

What's nearby

  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eckerd College - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Upham Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Fort De Soto Park - 20 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crabby Bill's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Don CeSar

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
The Don CeSar offers 277 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This St. Pete Beach hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 16 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 277 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 36-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy seafood at The Rowe Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in St. Pete Beach? This hotel has 38000 square feet (3530 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Rowe Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Beachcomber Bar & Grill - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Society Table - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Maritana Grille - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open daily.
Uncle Andy's Ice Cream - Onsite theme restaurant. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 45.20 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 45.20 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 31.64 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 42.94 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 25 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Beachcomber Bar & Grill
  • Maritana Grille
  • Society Table
  • The Rowe Bar
  • Uncle Andy's Ice Cream

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 38,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 13 2025 to May 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 45.2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 45.2 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 45.2 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 31.64 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42.94 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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The Don CeSar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was not nice not accommodating and singularly unhelpful. They’re only about money and nothing but. They did not make us feel welcome and we are extremely rude. Would never stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nothing indicated that the property was under full construction with the main pool and a restaurant shut down and loud construction noise reverberating throughout the spa. additionally, they shut down the only pool for a private event. clearly didn't care about customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

REIWISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Amenities not fully operational, which caused service to really be slow. Rooms were clean, but they were small, n we had a barking dog issue. For the amount spent per night, the hotel did not match the quality I was expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful hotel. The society table serves excellent food and the small plates at the bar were great, too. Friendly staff members, clean, beach activities, the beach is soft, white sand.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Resort ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved every minute of it. Can’t wait to go back! Resort was wonderful and the staff was top notch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The Don is a far cry from the historic past of grandeur & luxury. It was nothing short of 3 days of chaos, no VIP amenities, no robe/slipper, the spa, sauna and whirlpool all not working, one pool closed, although they recently reopened “post renovation” it was clearly a hurried job with hallways dripping of coats of paint piled on top of each other, dirty linens that had to be returned, limited food options, unorganized “activities”. While I can appreciate needing to reopen from a fin ops perspective, compensate by discounting the rooms or limiting number of guests on property to the remodeled sections only. They have a long way to go and need management on board to execute a clear vision, mission, direction and need more staff training. The pro of the hotel is the beach but at the end of the day, there are other options with more amenities who can execute what is supposed to be a “VIP” stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
loud pool music 7am to midnight everyday severely affected our ability to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

trisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful to look at and most of the staff were great. We had no hot water the whole time we were there and they didn't work on it or keep us updated on the situation. We were there for 5 days and never did they figure it out. Also there is barely any options for food on site. There is no vending machines or basic things you might need while staying in a hotel. You had to jump in a car to get anything needed. Which got real expensive tipping and ubering. Super expensive drinks and they charged our room for someone else's drinks onto our card. Was not impressed. Will go back to the Sirata next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs renovated

The standard room was stale, old and decrepit. We had to upgrade to the suite which was barely decent. All the rooms need to be renovated. The lobby is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Don proved to be an absolute paradise for our stay in St. Petersburg. It is convenient to amenities while letting you get away from it all. Walking from the pool deck onto the pristine white sandy beach provides a view of spectacular sunsets and the glistening gulf frequented by dolphin and decorated with seashells and sand dollars. The staff is attentive and kind essentially anticipating your every need. Overall the hotel was a 5/5 in every category.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice stay, staff was friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately only one pool was open due to construction, but the beach staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Loungers and umbrellas and drink and food service on the beach. Beautiful lobby. Cons: Ongoing renovation and construction, one morning loud drilling outside our window.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to move to three different rooms because they didnt have hot water. First room was 107, no hot water. Moved to 117 and had hot water for the night. Woke up in the morning, no hot water. They told us they will move us to the side of the hotel thats not affected. Why didnt you to that in the first place. We went to room 455, it was teo queens instead of a king we originally wanted to stay in. Air conditioning was loud, we saw the filter, which was dirty. It was a bucket list item to stay here, but it would have been a nightmare if i were able to get any sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Don Cesar. Wonderful hotel and great staff! Always a great time !!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only one pool was open during construction and half the amenities are closed and there were kids kicking soccer balls into the pool and parent throwing kids across the pool which we did with our kids but not at $600 a night hotels and $100 lunches. No staff ever stopped the craziness. We were hopping for a quieter 25th Anniversary weekend but got the LaQuinta Inn pool experience. The Don is absolutely beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed the night there except the pool time. It’s an iconic hotel with a great beach. Our parking was comped for the issues. The Don Cesar is still an amazing place, not withstanding our under construction visit, Also they were only open a few week since the hurricanes so we know they will be back to its full grandeur soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property still affected from the hurricane
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025