The Don Cesar

St Pete Beach, Clearwater & St Pete

Hotel rating
Trip advisor rating: 4.5 Based on 4498 reviews
Deluxe room with bay views
Superior Room
Spa Oceana, rooftop garden
Couples massage Room, The Loews Don Cesar Hotel, St. Pete's Beach, Florida
The Rowe Bar, Loews Don Cesar, St Pete Beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA
Sea Porch Restaurant
Deluxe room with bay views
Superior Room
Spa Oceana, rooftop garden
Couples massage Room, The Loews Don Cesar Hotel, St. Pete's Beach, Florida
The Rowe Bar, Loews Don Cesar, St Pete Beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA
Sea Porch Restaurant

The hotel

The stomping ground of celebrities past and present (think F Scott Fitzgerald in earlier years and Justin Timberlake more recently), The Don CeSar Hotel is regarded as Florida’s legendary Pink Palace. Registered with the Historic Hotels of America, it effortlessly blends the Great Gatsby era of pampering with modern European grandeur. Picture-perfect in every way, the beach is a wonderful place to relax or indulge in a variety of exciting water sports – kite surfing anyone? There are also 2 beautifully furnished beachfront swimming pools to take advantage of, so grab a good book and some sun cream and enjoy! Whilst you’re busy, chilling out or enjoying a pampering session at the spa perhaps, the kids will be having at ball at Camp Cesar. Enjoy the family-friendly touches – there are kid’s menus and even a cupboard full of toys to play with! Even a dedicated retail shop carrying all the essentials to keep kids and teens happy and active. At Camp Cesar, however, they’ll have the time of their lives, participating in beach crafts, seashell hunting, castle contests and pool games. Dine around The Don at one of our many restaurants or lounges. Enjoy dining al fresco for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner at Sea Porch, experience an exquisite evening at Maritana Grille, or take in the stunning sunset views with coastal cuisine and cool cocktails at Rowe Bar.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Families
  • Kids Club
  • Room Service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Beachfront location
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Restaurant
  • Sailing

Where is it

Facing the Gulf of Mexico and overlooking the white sand dunes of St Pete Beach.

Hotel information

277 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, WiFi, mini-bar*, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer, radio alarm clock, iron and board. Superior Rooms are located on the 1st and 2nd levels with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms offer city views, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Luxury Rooms offer partial Gulf views with 1 king-size bed or partial intracoastal waterway or city views with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Free Night Offer: Receive every 4th night free for stays completed between 1 Jun '19-20 Dec '19. Free offer will be applied at the time of booking. Offer may not be combinable. 

Close by attractions include Busch Gardens®, the Dali Museum and downtown St Petersburg – just 15 minutes away. Self-parking from $22 per day and valet parking from $27 per day (both excluding tax, payable locally, subject to change).

Maritana Grill (fresh seafood dishes with an extensive wine list, dinner), Sea Porch Restaurant (Floribbean cuisine, breakfast, lunch and dinner), poolside Beachcomber Bar & Grill, Lobby Bar, Rowe Bar. Uncle Andy’s Ice-cream Parlour.

2 beachfront swimming pools, whirlpool. 24-hour fitness centre with stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, treadmills and free weights. Spa Oceana* with salon and rooftop lounge. Water sports* including kayak and paddleboard rental. Beach yoga, beach track, water yoga, restorative yoga and zumba. Camp Cesar* (4-12 years) complimentary for 3 hours — activities include scavenger hunts and weekly dive-in movies.

Room service*. Concierge service*. Shoppes at the Don (sundries to swim-wear). Complimentary WiFi throughout. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $25 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Premium Plus WiFi in all guestrooms - Poolside pampering - Non-motorised water sport rentals 8:00am-10:00am - Half-day access to Camp Cesar for kids, aged (4-12 years) - Complimentary tastings - Two bottled waters daily - History tours - In-room coffee - Pool and beach games - Airline boarding pass printing - Unlimited local phone calls - 24-hour access to fitness centre - Complimentary yoga and aerobics classes daily - 24-hour shoe shine service - Complimentary turndown service upon request - Daily newspaper delivery to room upon request. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights: 9 Feb-31 Mar '18.

*Denotes local charge

Trip advisor rating: 4.5 Based on 4498 reviews

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Feb 16, 2019 Alexis C

This is a very first time at the dances are St. Petersburg Beach resort. We were treated like VIP from the moment we parked to the moment we were seated on our beach bed. I observed the services and realized that all customers here were treated with the VIP service. I am also very impressed with the cleanliness of the resort and the beaches. I… Read more
This is a very first time at the dances are St. Petersburg Beach resort. We were treated like VIP from the moment we parked to the moment we were seated on our beach bed. I observed the services and realized that all customers here were treated with the VIP service. I am also very impressed with the cleanliness of the resort and the beaches. I will look to come back here once a month at the minimum. The beach staff is top of the line in how they treat its guests. You have to come and experience this VIP treatment for yourselves!!! Read less
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Feb 16, 2019 mrcason2u Virginia Beach, Virginia

My gf and I stayed here from Sunday-Tuesday as part of our workcation. Hotel staff is super friendly, rooms are clean, comfy and small but serve the purpose. Hotel has great amenities and the beach and pools are great and really made the trip! Best part for me and my workcation is the wi-fi connection here is AMAZING! You can work from the beach… Read more
My gf and I stayed here from Sunday-Tuesday as part of our workcation. Hotel staff is super friendly, rooms are clean, comfy and small but serve the purpose. Hotel has great amenities and the beach and pools are great and really made the trip! Best part for me and my workcation is the wi-fi connection here is AMAZING! You can work from the beach and still have 5 bars of wi-fi! Great place to work and play. Drinks and food are overpriced so go elsewhere to eat and grab liquor from the store. If you’re going to st Pete’s beach, you MUST stay here! Read less
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Feb 16, 2019 lynpf new york

Located on the shores of the Gulf, this is the prettiest hotel within view. Check in was easy, the room was spacious. The pool area is a bit small but ample seating for the size of the crowd in February. It is NOT a mega hotel complex, but rather an almost 100 year old hotel with all of the charm and beauty that comes with its history. Take the… Read more
Located on the shores of the Gulf, this is the prettiest hotel within view. Check in was easy, the room was spacious. The pool area is a bit small but ample seating for the size of the crowd in February. It is NOT a mega hotel complex, but rather an almost 100 year old hotel with all of the charm and beauty that comes with its history. Take the time to stroll through the hotel and read the history. There are nice shops on the lower floor with enough to satisfy and temp and shipping need. The 2 on site restaurants offer a choice and the coffee shop has some quick serve breakfast options. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don't stay on the second floor if you want to get any sleep

Feb 14, 2019 Black_Sox_Manager Baltimore, Maryland

I returned to my room tonight on the hotel's second floor. There's a corporate party on the first floor with music blaring at a level you can clearly hear every word throughout the hotel room. When I spoke to the front desk, there was nothing that they would do. This is going to last for a few hours. It's 10:10 PM. These are expensive hotel… Read more
I returned to my room tonight on the hotel's second floor. There's a corporate party on the first floor with music blaring at a level you can clearly hear every word throughout the hotel room. When I spoke to the front desk, there was nothing that they would do. This is going to last for a few hours. It's 10:10 PM. These are expensive hotel rooms, and I'm sorry but apparently the guest experience doesn't matter here. On top of this, I was informed that this is a "dog friendly" hotel. I complained that the dog in the next room was barking nonstop (probably triggered by the incessant music blaring through the floor.) Seriously? This isn't a Motel Six. At over $400 per night, I expect better. I'm not coming back. Read less
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Feb 13, 2019 Gary W Ocala, Florida

I've wanted to stay at the Don for many years and finally we just decided to do it. Like most hotels on St Pete Beach, the Don is a bit pricey, particularly when you don't spend much time in your room. The amenities are nice, with multiple pools and the beach literally at your toes. Prices for food and drinks are commensurate with type of… Read more
I've wanted to stay at the Don for many years and finally we just decided to do it. Like most hotels on St Pete Beach, the Don is a bit pricey, particularly when you don't spend much time in your room. The amenities are nice, with multiple pools and the beach literally at your toes. Prices for food and drinks are commensurate with type of property, so plan to spend some money during your stay. Otherwise, the Don is a nice place to get away and relax. It is a bit of a drive from certain attractions around the greater Tampa area, so be aware of that. Read less