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Bellwether Beach Resort

4.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center

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Exterior
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Nightclub
Penthouse | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Bellwether Beach Resort offers a family-friendly escape near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center. Guests can enjoy the private beach or relax poolside. The property features three restaurants, a coffee shop, and multilingual staff ready to create memorable vacation experiences.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room (2 King Beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, No VIew

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Boca Ciega Bay view)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Penthouse

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5250 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706

What's nearby

  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Upham Beach - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Eckerd College - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Tropicana Field - 16 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪TradeWinds Lobby & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bill's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bellwether Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
Located close to Palms of Pasadena Hospital, Bellwether Beach Resort provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 9,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 18 2024 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 50.85 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Does Bellwether Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bellwether Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bellwether Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Pete Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center and Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Eckerd College and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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