Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites

St Pete Beach, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

The hotel

A true home from home, the Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites are perfect for a proper escape. With your own 2-bedroom suite, you’ll have everything at your fingertips – from the kitchen to the private balcony, complete with views of the beautifully blue ocean and white sands below. Sip a cocktail in the beach bar, and cool off in the pool or one of the whirlpools. And when you want to head out, you can be in St Pete’s itself in a 20-minute drive, or take it easy and stroll along the beach, making footprints in the sand.

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On Treasure Island, overlooking a fabulous stretch of sandy beach. John's Pass Fishing and Shopping Village is within easy walking distance. St Petersburg is 6 miles away. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 27.5 miles.

Hotel information

154 suites on 6 floors in 1 building with lifts. 

2-Bedroom Suites are 870 sq ft in size, featuring a private balcony with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, 2 bedrooms with 1 king-size bed in the master and 1 queen-size bed in the second bedroom, 2 bathrooms, separate dining and living room with queen-size sofa bed, complimentary WiFi access, 3 cable TVs with DVD player, direct-dial telephone, full kitchen with washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children. 

Please note: As this is a self-catering hotel, housekeeping services will not be included in your stay.

  • Virgin Exclusive - VAH Guests receive waived resort fees (Saving at least $25 per night). Valid on arrivals until 22nd May 2025. Offer subject to change. 

Complimentary self-parking for one car per suite.

Café Restaurant is open daily from 8am-5pm for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments. Tiki Beach Bar is conveniently located near the on-site pools and beach access.

Large resort swimming pool with separate children's pool. 2 whirlpools. Fitness centre. Table tennis. Beach volleyball. Sun Loungers onsite are free and available on a first come basis. On the beach there is a city licensed vendor that rents cabanas for a fee (two loungers and an umbrella) by the hour/day/week, as well as renting paddle-boards. Water sports*. Golf* and tennis* are available nearby.

Complimentary WiFi throughout resort. Convenience store.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: at least one person must be aged 25 years or over to check-in.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful view of Treasure Island beach!

Mar 25, 2024 Passenger828479

We stayed a week in March 2024 in unit 305W. It had a really great view of the beach. The room was furnished nicely with a huge pull out couch that we found comfortable. You could tell this owner took pride in the unit with newer furniture. Like others have said there are inconsistencies in service. We didn't know you could get toilet paper, paper… Read more
We stayed a week in March 2024 in unit 305W. It had a really great view of the beach. The room was furnished nicely with a huge pull out couch that we found comfortable. You could tell this owner took pride in the unit with newer furniture. Like others have said there are inconsistencies in service. We didn't know you could get toilet paper, paper towels or towels at the front desk until a few days in. I emailed them after we left and they said there was note there in the unit with directions but there was not. The pool area was really nice and they could use more chairs but we found people left at lunch so we got chairs for a few hours then. Family liked the ping pong tables and volleyball nets. Everyone gets their own parking spot. The biggest issue was the party atmosphere at the bar and boardwalk. You pay way more for a unit with a full gulf front view but the bar under the balcony is open until 1am. They do shut it down earlier if not busy. It was spring break though and tons of college kids gathering at the boardwalk at midnight. I emailed management after and they have a plan for quiet hours and the bartenders not using the tip bell after a certain time. Maybe more security can be added at night? We had a great time but not sure I would get a front unit again during March. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don't bite ...

Mar 19, 2024 Dan H

The only positive was the room views. Had to beg for toilet paper. Room never got any attention. The poolside/beachside bar is an embarrassment. The pools were not heated and ice cold...impossible for the grandkids to swim in. The only positive I have is that their parking system is good. Nice to have a stall waiting for me when I got back… Read more
The only positive was the room views. Had to beg for toilet paper. Room never got any attention. The poolside/beachside bar is an embarrassment. The pools were not heated and ice cold...impossible for the grandkids to swim in. The only positive I have is that their parking system is good. Nice to have a stall waiting for me when I got back because I had to escape often. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good for the Money

Mar 19, 2024 RussellM4081 Mount Holly, New Jersey

Stayed here with family for a week in March 2024. The hotel is on the north end of town and possibly the last one of the big hotels before John's Pass Inlet. About a half-mile walk to both John's Pass and the center of town (opposite directions). They have a very small bar at the rear of the hotel/parking garage which was always filled but we… Read more
Stayed here with family for a week in March 2024. The hotel is on the north end of town and possibly the last one of the big hotels before John's Pass Inlet. About a half-mile walk to both John's Pass and the center of town (opposite directions). They have a very small bar at the rear of the hotel/parking garage which was always filled but we never indulged. The large pool was always filled with guests, but we stayed on the beach which is easy walking. There is also a small luncheonette type food service up front, but unfortunately we did not eat there either but always saw a good number of guests inside. The room had issues with clogged pipes but a stop down to the front desk they had it fixed while we were gone for the day. I think all the rooms are ocean view, and we could see the pool too. Most of the parking is underneath the hotel itself on the ground floor parking deck. We had a small RV which they accommodated us by allowing us to park it in the uncovered parking area to the north side. There's an ice cream/hot dog establishment right next door and a Circle K convenience store right across the street. We walked to most restaurants in town including Waffle House, Dunkin Donuts and Crabby's. The pillows were terrible, but other than that I would recommended for the price. The beach walk ends one block to the south but we walked it almost every day, and we walked the beach to John's Pass. Nice area. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great trip to paradise!!

Mar 14, 2024 donna b Franklin, Massachusetts

Would go back 100% !! great resort, staff, amenities ….perfect vacation for our family! Gorgeous sunset views and the beach was like being in the Caribbean!! The staff at the cafe and the ladies at the bar are top notch! Can’t wait to visit again soon!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worse than a trailer park!

Feb 23, 2024 jamesmW3228WJ Vancouver, Canada

This place is run down and not maintained. The bathroom had lots of visible mould and clearly no one had done anything about it in months. Under the soap dish it was thick and growing. Cupboards were damaged, dirt was visible all over the unit. The pool area was too small and the bathrooms were a long, long way away and up a flight of stairs…so… Read more
This place is run down and not maintained. The bathroom had lots of visible mould and clearly no one had done anything about it in months. Under the soap dish it was thick and growing. Cupboards were damaged, dirt was visible all over the unit. The pool area was too small and the bathrooms were a long, long way away and up a flight of stairs…so where were those kids peeing???? The bar area was just a loud drunken trailer park scene. Overall you’d probably meet a better class of people in a trailer park. And how does it get this bad? There’s no staff to be seen anywhere! Read less