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Bellwether Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Penthouse
Nightclub
Penthouse | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

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Map
5250 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706
  • Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
    6 min walk
  • Splash Island Water Park
    7 min walk
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach
    9 min walk
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room (2 King Beds)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, No VIew

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Boca Ciega Bay view)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds)

Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Living area

Penthouse

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

St. Pete Beach

A family-friendly stay in St. Pete Beach awaits you at Bellwether Beach Resort. You'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, a private beach and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this St. Pete Beach hotel include Eckerd College and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Upham Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Eckerd College - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Tropicana Field - 15 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bill's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy B's Beach Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bellwether Beach Resort

Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

This St. Pete Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 9000 sq ft of conference space
  • 836 sq. m of conference space
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Bellwether Beach Resort offers 156 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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

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

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 18 October 2024 to 29 November 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Bellwether Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Bellwether Beach Resort?

Yep, Bellwether Beach Resort is on St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does Bellwether Beach Resort have a pool?

Bellwether Beach Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Bellwether Beach Resort features a private beach, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Bellwether Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and free beach cabanas, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bellwether Beach Resort.

Is Bellwether Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a private beach and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Bellwether Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Does Bellwether Beach Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bellwether Beach Resort?

No, Bellwether Beach Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bellwether Beach Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bellwether Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 875 out of 1571 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1571 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1571 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1571 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1571 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew, Collierville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable bed, nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lenka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elevator didn’t work, hotel pool had issues they had to close down. I would not recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marlon, Alexandria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevators were broken for our entire 1 week stay, we had to share the freight elevator with the staff and they were not the most well behaved and polite personnel, a lot of them use profanity riding the elevator with us and we had kids with us. The pool was under repair, we couldn't use the pool for 4 days out of our 7 day stay; the hotel gave us a $100.00 credit per room for our entire stay, but when you pay $4,000.00 for 2 rooms getting $200.00 dollars credit for our inconvenience is sort of an insult! We will never stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beware the resort fees!! plus the fire alarm evacuation. Door to room would not close unless you slammed it. elevator out of service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

Julie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The main lifts were out of action therefore the service lift was used which seemed unsafe, the wait for the lift was in access of 10 minutes at times, Pool area closed for refurbishment, use of neighbouring hotel was offer, challenged by staff who said we shouldn’t be using their facilities (wristband worn).,,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim, winter Haven

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a very good location. A very beautiful beach. I loved the ambiance of the outdoor bar and seating area. The pool was kind of small. What I didn't love was the front desk person lied and said there was not a room available. So I went on Expedia and booked a room. The other problem was one elevator was out of order. The other one broke and I had to walk up five flights of stairs for hours. Some people were able to use the service elevator but the line wrapped around the lobby. Seems like a really old building that needs some updates, particularly in the mechanics. They've tried to update the rooms which are nicer but still lacking considering the price of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Los elevadores rotos
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in process was quick and easy. Location is amazing. We ate the The Social and Bongos while there, and all 3 meals i had were simply delicious. All ingredients fresh and beautiful. We were pleasantly surprised that a cabana with 2 chairs and boogie boards were included in our stay at the hotel. Both Megan and the guy with long hair were awesome on the beach. The only downside was that one of the 2 elevators were down the whole time we were there so it took a long time to go up at down. However, i know that sometimes it's hard to get things fixed right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nateshia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that this was a beachfront property and that it was in walking distance of restaurants in the area, like Crabby Bills and the Waffle House. This property also had its own restaurants on-site and a nightclub up on the top of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
needs to be updated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dulsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service elevator was the only working elevator. This was an inconvenience for guests and staff. Rooms are big, beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elevators were not operating our entire stay. Another couple stated they are always broken down and they been coming for years. They stated they will not be back either. Our room was only cleaned once even after multiple request. On top of the elevator not working and people having to use the service elevator or in our case climbing 6 flights of stairs they decided it was a good idea to close the pool for refurbishing. Really, no elevator, no pool and on top of it my daughter had to constantly get out of the car to move cones in the parking lot so we can park while the valet stands there playing on their phone. Please avoid this hotel altogether. The website makes it look so nice but it is very run down and outdated. Worse experience I’ve had at a resort and will not be back. I can keep going on and on but I will stop here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Landann

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Landann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Elevator didn’t work the whole trip , then pool closed for 3 days. Air conditioned stopped blowing air the last 2 days
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and I will defiantly come back. Awesome beach bar and amazing rooftop bar and restaurant. Had a great time and staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
they had one of their elevators working and one was out. There was so loud noise coming from their AC unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mitra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As I mentioned in earlier review we were not happy with the hotel at all. It was supposed to be 4 star hotel but it wasn’t. The elevators had been broken I heard for a week or two and someone said for a month. They didn’t even bother to notify us Incase we want to change the hotel. We were asked to use one small service elevator wish was not working properly and if it did there was a line to use it. Some of the staffs were not nice at all and even the manager when I complained he said there r on working on it but in pleasant way. He offered one night free but that didn’t cover walking 6 floor up and down in 100 degrees temperature. My husband almost passed out couple of times.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Miller Place

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Has everything you need an more
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki, Sarasota

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, pleasant staff, great food. Not having a working elevator made it difficult to get to the 12th level for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024