5250 Gulf Boulevard,
St. Pete Beach,
Florida,
United States,
33706,
Florida
Bellwether Beach Resort - A 5-star oceanfront property with rotating rooftop dining, private beach access, and penthouse suites
Located directly on St. Pete Beach, this 5-star oceanfront resort occupies nearly 6 acres of tropical landscaped gardens with private beach access to the Gulf of Mexico. Accommodations include oceanfront suites with direct Gulf views, partial ocean view rooms, and five individually designed penthouse suites featuring private furnished balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Spinners Rooftop Grille, the only revolving restaurant on Florida's West Coast, occupies the top floor and serves Gulf-caught fish, steaks, pastas, and shareable plates. Level 11 Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers signature cocktails and sunset views, while Bongos Beach Bar & Grille provides live music and casual dining directly on the beach. The resort features an outdoor heated pool, complimentary beach cabanas or chairs with umbrellas, and daily activities including yoga and fitness classes. Bellwether Beach Resort provides high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property, concierge services, and meeting spaces including the Gulf Vista Ballroom with capacity for 100 guests. St. Pete Social in the lobby serves Lavazza coffee, espresso drinks, and alcohol-infused ice cream throughout the day.
Pros
Direct private beach access with complimentary cabanas or chairs and umbrellas
Only revolving restaurant on Florida's West Coast serving Gulf-caught seafood
Five individually designed penthouse suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views
Multiple dining venues including beachfront bar with live music and rooftop lounge
Daily complimentary activities including yoga, fitness classes, and beach volleyball
Cons
The resort charges a $45 per night plus tax amenity fee
Partial ocean view rooms may have obstructed balcony views
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
On-site car park
Luggage storage
24-hour services
General
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
No pets allowed
Room features
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
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Location
5250 Gulf Boulevard,
St. Pete Beach,
Florida,
United States,
33706,
Florida
Map view
5250 Gulf Boulevard,
St. Pete Beach,
Florida,
United States,
33706,
Florida
City landmarks
Beach
St. Pete Beach Access
2200 ft
Landmark
Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve
1.2
mi
Shopping Area
Dolphin Village Shopping Center
2100 ft
Theatre
The Beach Theatre
1.2
mi
Beach
Upham Beach Park
1.1
mi
Landmark
Kapfer Glass
1.2
mi
Landmark
Art Expo Custom Framing Gallery
1.2
mi
Landmark
McPherson Bayou
1.1
mi
Island
Long Key
1.1
mi
Landmark
Saint Petersburg Beach
1.7
mi
Beach
Belle Vista
1.1
mi
Landmark
Colonel Micheal J. Horan Park
1.4
mi
Landmark
Vincent William Gallery
1.2
mi
Landmark
Pass-a-Grille
2.2
mi
Beach
Don CeSar Beach
1.5
mi
Beach
Sunset Beach Dog Park
1.4
mi
Landmark
Coffee Pot Park
1.5
mi
Event hall
Sunset Beach Pavilion
1.6
mi
Beach
Sunset Beach
1.9
mi
Landmark
Ted Phillips Wood Ibis Park
2.1
mi
Park
Egan Park
2.1
mi
Landmark
Isla del Sol
2.1
mi
Beach
Pass-a-Grille Beach
2.3
mi
Beach
Gulfport Beach
2.2
mi
Landmark
Ron McKenney Park
2.2
mi
Landmark
Sunset Beach Place
2.1
mi
Landmark
Gulfport Beach Recreation Area
2.2
mi
Landmark
The Village Courtyard
2.3
mi
Nearby
Beach
Suncoast Watersports
800 ft
Amusement Park
Floating Water Park
1900 ft
Restaurants
Crabby Bill's Seafood
1300 ft
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0 ft
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1100 ft
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1300 ft
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2100 ft
4945 Gulf Blvd
Starbucks at Awakening's Lobby Bar
1700 ft
5500 Gulf Blvd TradeWinds Island Grand
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
enjoyed the hotel and leave a review
Great Location
Convenient Amenities
Poor Service
Disappointing Dining
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
6.6
Location
8.6
Service
7.4
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 5 reviews
3.5/5
based on 93 reviews
7.8
7.8/10 based on 663 reviews
#29 of 32 hotels in St. Pete Beach based on Tripadvisor
Alfred
United Kingdom,
September
2023
7.0/10
The hotel's rooms give off a run-down vibe, far from the expected beachfront resort quality, despite being clean and spacious. However, the cooling capacity in public areas is much better. The service staff is friendly and helpful, with comfortable beds and a ceiling fan as a nice alternative to AC. The location is superb right on St Pete beach, offering a variety of dining options within walking distance. On the downside, the dining experience is disappointing with limited breakfast choices and high prices. The facilities and amenities are overall nice but lacking in some areas.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were clean and spacious with a run-down feel.
Service
8.0
The service staff was friendly and always helpful, despite challenges like high winds and on-site weddings.
Location
9.0
The location was superb right on St Pete beach with convenient dining options nearby.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing with limited choices and high prices.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were adequate but could be improved.
James
United States,
August
2023
6.8/10
My stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. The location is excellent, right on St Pete Beach with easy access to restaurants and entertainment. The rooms, while offering a unique view, were not serviced as requested, indicating maintenance issues. However, the special needs room had a small fridge and microwave, which was convenient. Beware that special offer rates from the booking might not be honored as expected, leaving me feeling a bit disappointed.
Rooms
6.0
The room's view was amazing, but it wasn't serviced upon request. The special needs room had some convenient amenities like a small fridge and microwave.
Service
7.0
The service was a bit of a mix. While the staff went above-and-beyond to ensure safety, there were instances where they were rude and not accommodating. However, they were quick to respond to questions and requests.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel is wonderful, offering a great space right on St Pete Beach with lovely beach access and fun activities nearby. However, some minor inconveniences required calling for items like TV channels and soap, which could have been provided upfront.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience at the hotel turned out to be a disappointment. The prices were high, and the quality of the food was bad. Additionally, there were issues with incorrect charge slips, which left a negative impression.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities at the hotel were decent, with outdoor restaurants available. However, the overall ambience and maintenance indicated that the property might not be in its best condition.
Great Location
Poor Service
Joseph
United States,
July
2023
6.6/10
The hotel offers comfortable and well-furnished rooms, but noise from an outside bar could be disruptive until late at night. The staff is friendly and helpful overall, but some service issues were noted. The location is excellent, with beachside facilities and dining options. The dining experience varied in quality and pricing. The facilities are adequate, with some room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were quite comfortable and well furnished, but the noise from the outside bar playing music till 3 am was bothersome. It would have been better if there were curtains to block out the sun for daytime naps.
Service
6.0
The majority of the staff were friendly and polite, although there were instances of rudeness and inattentiveness. Some service requests were not promptly addressed, hinting at the hotel's better days being in the past.
Location
8.0
The hotel's beachfront location is wonderful, offering poolside amenities and dining options. It is conveniently situated for exploring the south end of St Pete Beach, with unique and visible architecture compared to neighboring hotels.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast options were limited and not always satisfactory.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities are sufficient, including access to beachside amenities and restaurants. However, there is room for improvement in services like room cleaning and honoring booking rates.
Jack
United Kingdom,
July
2023
7.8/10
The hotel room was clean and offered a nice view of the beach and sea on the 5th floor, with a small microwave and mini fridge for added convenience. The service was incredibly helpful and friendly, and the location was beautiful right on the beach. The dining experience was not up to standard, with limited options, but the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and offered pristine views of the beach and sea on the 5th floor.
Service
9.0
The service at reception was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Location
9.0
The location was beautiful, right on the beach with a huge white sand beach.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left much to be desired with limited options.
Facilities
The facilities were satisfactory.
Chris
United States,
June
2023
7.2/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were spacious with great views, but noise from the nearby bar and air conditioners was disruptive. The location was ideal, right on a beautiful beach with convenient dining options nearby. The dining experience was subpar in terms of quality and pricing.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious with great views, though noise from the nearby bar and air conditioners was a downside.
Service
7.0
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, right on a beautiful beach with convenient dining options nearby.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar in terms of quality and pricing.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers dry cleaning, housekeeping, and a welcome drink.
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