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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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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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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Beach view
  • 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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Partial ocean 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

  • Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Upham Beach - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Eckerd College - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Beach Bar - ‬3 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), ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, beach umbrellas, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, beach towels, and concierge services
  • 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 December 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?

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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Reviews

Bellwether Beach Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1146 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service and ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, just booked the penthouse for our upcoming anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Amenities
Everything was great, place and people!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach front property and wonderful staff. Terrific Gulf views, beach access and beach bar too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel..... rooms are spacious, updated, super cold a/c, and the views are breathtaking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and the services and staff! It was excellent!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family enjoyed our stay and will be returning. The elevator being down was inconvenient but believe once repaired hotel is 5 stars. Loved the cabana and beautiful beach access!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. Facility and beach front was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful 4th of July here. Amazing view from the rooftop bar of all the fireworks going off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Nice view from deck. Loved that parking and beach chairs were free. And the two free drinks was a very nice perk!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jeff

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the air conditioner blowing hot air straight into small balcony I enjoyed our visit. Great location and most of huge staff were very helpful and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is just great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed convienent parking for my wife, who has a walking problem,and the wonderful staff. We had a wonderful dinner and experience at the restaurant on top floor. We will be back again to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisleydi

Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anneliset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 6 days and had a terrific time! Loved being able to use beach chairs and umbrellas for no additional fee. The staff was very nice. Rooms clean! The view at the top is breathtaking. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raphael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks can be deceiving. The hotel is overrated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience except elevator outages.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other than one elevator wasn’t working everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Expedito

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most Terrible hotel I’ve ever been to
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Niurka R. Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only one elevator, breakfast too expensive and horrible, restaurant close at 11, Honestly not what I expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

St-Pete stay

Good stay at Bellwether, nice room, corridors old and stinky, but in the room, it was fine. Nice combo of cabanas and restaurant on the beach. Beautiful view from the rooftop for cocktails. Only downer was that there was only one elevator in operation during our stay and we were on the 7th floor! Made in and outs a lot longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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