The Don Cesar

St Pete Beach, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

Aerial view of the pool and beach
Hotel exterior
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Bathroom
Maritana
Beach
Maritana
Uncle Andy's Market
Lobby
Pool
Hotel grounds
Pool
Sea Porch Restaurant
Rowe Bar
Rowe Bar
Rowe Bar
Society Table
Rooftop Spa Terrace
Lobby Terrace
Rowe Bar
Lobby Bar
Room deail
Fitness centre
Spa
Aerial view of the pool and beach
Hotel exterior
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Bathroom
Maritana
Beach
Maritana
Uncle Andy's Market
Lobby
Pool
Hotel grounds
Pool
Sea Porch Restaurant
Rowe Bar
Rowe Bar
Rowe Bar
Society Table
Rooftop Spa Terrace
Lobby Terrace
Rowe Bar
Lobby Bar
Room deail
Fitness centre
Spa

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, or book in for a pampering session at the spa perhaps. Dine around The Don at one of the many restaurants or lounges, from al fresco breakfast at Sea Porch to an exquisite evening at Maritana Grille - or take in the stunning sunset views with coastal cuisine and cool cocktails at Rowe Bar.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Yoga
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking

Where is it

Facing the Gulf of Mexico and overlooking the white sand dunes of St Pete Beach. Close by attractions include Busch Gardens®, the Dali Museum and downtown St Petersburg – just 15 minutes away. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 28 miles. 

Hotel information

277 airy rooms and suites that pay homage to the seaside Art Deco era. 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. 

Luxury Rooms are 250 sq ft and located on floors 1-7, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

  • Special offer - Stay between 1st May 2024 to 31st Dec 2025 and receive the 4th and 8th night free. Black out dates apply. Discount included in price displayed. Offer subject to change. 

Self-parking $28 plus tax per day, and valet parking from $38 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Maritana (award-winning restaurant offering sophisticated fare). Society Table (casual restaruant open for all-day dining). Beacon Pool Bar & Lookout (poolside bar and grill), Rowe Bar (beachfront bar serving drinks and light bites). Uncle Andy's Market (ice creams, shakes, pastries and coffee). Lobby Bar (offering drinks, small plates, and nightly live music). Room service*.

2 beachfront swimming pools and a whirlpool. 24-hour fitness centre. Spa Oceana* with treatment rooms, whirlpools, steam rooms, salon and rooftop terrace. Water sports* including kayak and paddleboard rental. Group fitness classes including yoga, pilates, zumba and aqua aerobics. Bicycle rental.

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

This hotel has a resort fee of $40 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Premium Plus WiFi Plan - Complimentary bicycle rental - Daily rental of up to 3 beach loungers and one umbrella per day - Fitness Center access - Yoga and aerobic classes daily - Non-motorised watersport rentals (between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) - Two bottled waters daily - In-room coffee - Pool & beach games - Airline boarding pass printing - 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. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

*Denotes local charge 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Hotel

Sep 24, 2024 Earledo54 New York, United States

Excellent service and beautiful hotel. Regan at the front desk is amazing. She truly goes above and beyond to make things special. I called at the last minute for a quick getaway. Regan was able to accommodate my requests and made the entire stay enjoyable and stress free.
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Sep 22, 2024 oneinamil

Amanda and Jessi at the front desk truly made our trip epic! They greeted us with champagne and treated us like queens! They were a wealth of knowledge about all of the hotel activities and really went above and beyond to be sure we had an incredible time! Amanda and Jessi will be THE reason we return every year!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ten out of ten let's do it again!

Sep 19, 2024 beatricebG4018LD Orlando, Florida

Wonderful staycation at a great location. Regan at the front desk was super nice and helped us with all of our questions and requests. I love the pink champagne when checking in, it's such a great touch. At the beach/pool side restaurant staff member Edner was full of smiles, it always feels like coming home when we eat there and see him. … Read more
Wonderful staycation at a great location. Regan at the front desk was super nice and helped us with all of our questions and requests. I love the pink champagne when checking in, it's such a great touch. At the beach/pool side restaurant staff member Edner was full of smiles, it always feels like coming home when we eat there and see him. Another 10 out of 10 I can't wait to stay qt the Don again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Underwhelmed

Sep 19, 2024 Johnny-Boricua Temple Terrace, Florida

I had seen the hotel from my boat many years ago & said I would like to stay there one day. We decided on a short stay-cation to see if it lived up to the price & hype. My first strike is that they nickel & dime you for everything. There's a daily parking fee & daily resort fee on top of your hotel charges. When you pull up to unload the valet… Read more
I had seen the hotel from my boat many years ago & said I would like to stay there one day. We decided on a short stay-cation to see if it lived up to the price & hype. My first strike is that they nickel & dime you for everything. There's a daily parking fee & daily resort fee on top of your hotel charges. When you pull up to unload the valet guys try to strong arm you into using their service. If not, they try to rush you away from the entrance to check in. Strike two. When walking from the parking lot to the entrance there was a big empty Doritos bag on the sidewalk along the entry ramp & an empty drink glass from the bar on the wall. easily noticeable while driving. None of the valet crew ever pick either up. Not impressive. The interior common area is impressive in the 1920s Art Deco style design. I guess historic is code to small rooms. The closet was tiny, the bathroom was small, the entry to the room was too small for two people. The pool area was nice with outdoor bars for the guests. The beach front area was nice with adequate beach chairs for the guests. They do have some water sport related experiences like jet skis, kayak, paddle boards, etc. They are extra, except if you kayak or paddle board before 10AM. There are boutique shops to buy cabana wear & overpriced food & liquor. There is an outdoor restaurant by the pool area. Did not see the menu. There are plenty of restaurants, stores, & shops immediately outside the resort to go eat, get snax, or beach stuff. The big attraction is the beach which is always beautiful. It was nice to kind of splurge for a change of pace. However, I don't believe the value for what we paid was worth the price. Next time we take a stay-cation, we'll go to the Tradewinds, )which is much bigger, more beach activities, more selection of things to do) or another hotel down the street.. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Charming Resort. Great Concierge

Sep 18, 2024 393marcc Warrenville, Illinois

First time visiting for work and fun. Resort is oozing with charm. Wonderful staff. Beautiful expansive beach. Heidi the concierge was fantastic. Enjoyed the restaurants. Room was nice though bathroom is very small (probably due to original construction in 1928). Loved it overall