Address: 3400 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 · Map
Phone: (844) 338-1501
Email: info@doncesar.com
About this hotel
The hotel is at 3400 Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach and opened in 1928. It has two heated Gulf-front pools, private beach access and Spa Oceana. Six restaurants and bars are listed on the dining page. Beach House Suites is an adjacent property with its own suites and dining. The resort fee is charged daily and covers Wi-Fi, fitness access and bike rentals among other items.
The property
Rooms: 277 rooms and suites (property FAQ intro); 238 rooms (property FAQ answer)
Guest rooms on the hotel record: 277 | 238
Floors: 5
Opened: 1928
Type: hotel
Meeting rooms on this record: 12
Check-in: 4:00 PM (property FAQ)
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Fees, parking, and access
Resort fee: $40 + tax per room daily
Resort fee includes: Premium Wi-Fi; complimentary bicycle rentals; daily rental of up to 3 beach loungers and an umbrella; fitness center access; yoga and aerobic classes daily; non-motorized watersport rentals (9:00 AM-12:00 PM); two bottled waters daily; in-room coffee; pool and beach games; free local calls and domestic long distance; airline boarding-pass printing.
Self-parking: $28 per day plus tax (faqs page); property FAQ says self-parking is currently unavailable at The Don CeSar, and $24 per vehicle per day at Beach House Suites.
Valet: $38 per day plus tax. No complimentary parking.
Pet fee: $75 per night
EV charging: 4 EV charging stations, Tesla compatible, available 24/7, fee applies (amount not printed).
Wi-Fi: Premium Wi-Fi included in the daily resort fee.
Airport shuttle: A free airport shuttle is not offered; Tampa International Airport is listed as 30 miles away.
Accessibility: Pools have pool lifts and beach wheelchairs are available on request; accessible routes to guestrooms, lobby, restaurants and meeting spaces; accessible room categories listed.
Policies
Cancellation: Reservations must be canceled five days prior to scheduled arrival; a penalty of one night's room and tax applies otherwise. A 14-day cancellation is required over special event dates (page lists December 26, 2024 to January 2, 2025).
Pets: Pets allowed; maximum two pets per room, first-floor rooms only. The property FAQ says the Bayside Penthouse and Gulfside Penthouse are not pet-friendly.
Smoking: Smoke-free property except a designated area on the lobby bar veranda next to the dolphin statue by the clock tower.
Guest rooms
| Room | Beds | Occupancy | View | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Penthouse | King Bed + Two Double Beds + Queen Bed | 8 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Gulfside Penthouse | King Bed + Two Double Beds | 6 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Boca Ciega 2 Bedroom Suite | King Bed + 2 Double Beds | 6 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Gulf View Parlor Suite | Varies | 6 | Gulf View | Listed on the accommodations page |
| One-Bedroom Gulf View Double Suite | Two Queen Beds + Sofa Bed | 5 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| One-Bedroom Gulf View King Suite | King Bed + Sofa Bed | 5 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| One-Bedroom Luxury Double Suite | Two Double Beds + Sofa Bed | 6 | Partial Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| One-Bedroom Deluxe King Suite | King Bed + Sofa Bed | 4 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| One-Bedroom Bayside Balcony Suite | King Bed + Sofa Bed | 4 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Grand Balcony King Junior Suite | King Bed + Sofa Bed | 4 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Luxury Double Junior Suite | Two Queen Beds + Sofa Bed | 5 | Partial Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Luxury King Junior Suite | King Bed + Sofa Bed | 4 | Partial Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Deluxe Balcony King Junior Suite | King Bed + Sofa Bed | 4 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Deluxe Balcony King Roll-In Shower Accessible | King Bed | 2 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Deluxe King Roll-In Shower Accessible | King Bed | 2 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Luxury King or Queen Accessible | King or Queen Bed | 2 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Deluxe 2 Double Beds Accessible | 2 Double Beds | 4 | Residential Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Grand Gulf View King with Balcony | King Bed | 2 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Grand Gulf View King | King Bed | 2 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Grand Gulf View 2 Queen Beds | 2 Queen Beds | 4 | Beach & Gulf Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Luxury King | King Bed | 2 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Luxury 2 Queen Beds | 2 Queen Beds | 2 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Deluxe Balcony King | King Bed | 2 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page |
| Deluxe Balcony 2 Double Beds | 2 Queen Beds | 4 | City Views | Listed on the accommodations page as printed: beds shown as 2 Queen Beds despite the name |
Amenities
- Outdoor pool: Two heated Gulf-front pools
- Hot tub: Spa Oceana whirlpool
- Beach access: Beach access with loungers and umbrella in resort fee
- Private beach: Private beach access listed in property FAQ
- Spa: Spa Oceana with steam room, whirlpool, salon and rooftop terrace
- Sauna or steam: Steam room at Spa Oceana
- Fitness center: Fitness center access included in resort fee; daily classes
- Restaurant on site: Maritana and Society Table plus other outlets
- Bar or lounge: Lobby Bar, Beacon Pool Bar and The Rowe Bar
- Room service: In-room dining offered
- Coffee shop or market: Uncle Andy's Market with grab-and-go items, coffee and gelato
- Concierge: Concierge desk, ext. 2177
- Business center: Self-service business center, 24/7
- Meeting space: Grand Ballroom 5,700 sq ft and 12 breakout rooms
- Dry cleaning: Valet dry cleaning and pressing, same-day available
- Front desk 24 hours: Front desk open 24 hours
- Valet parking: Valet parking $38 per day plus tax
- EV charging: 4 EV charging stations, Tesla compatible
- Pets: Pets allowed, first-floor rooms only
- Accessible rooms: Accessible room categories listed, including roll-in shower rooms
- Bike rental: Complimentary bicycle rentals in resort fee
- Water sports: Non-motorized watersport rentals in resort fee
- Shops: Retail outlets available to non-guests
- In-room coffee: In-room coffee in resort fee
- Balcony in some rooms: Several room types listed with balcony
Dining and bars
- Maritana: restaurant · Contemporary Mediterranean-inspired cuisine
- Society Table: restaurant · Indoor seating with all-day coastal fare
- Lobby Bar: bar · Evening live jazz and lounge music · Bar with cocktails and gourmet plates
- Beacon Pool Bar: bar · Poolside shareables, frozen drinks and cocktails
- The Rowe Bar: bar · Sports viewing, table shuffleboard and coastal cuisine
- Uncle Andy's Market: market · Grab-and-go items, coffee and gelato
- In-Room Dining: room_service · Menu items delivered to rooms
Nearby
- Airport: Tampa International Airport (30 miles)
- Airport: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
- Attraction: Treasure Bay Golf, Tennis & Pickleball
Meeting rooms
| Room | Square feet | Ceiling | Theater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Meeting Rooms (The Parker, The Harold, Suite 106) | 323 | ||
| Beach Pavilion | |||
| Buena Vista | 1,500 | ||
| Del Prado Hall | 2,120 | ||
| Del Prado Salon | |||
| Executive Boardroom | 405-510 | ||
| Grand Ballroom | 5,671 | ||
| King Charles Ballroom | 3,450 | 15 ft (vaulted) | 350 |
| North/South Terrace & Veranda | 5,152 | ||
| Sunset Deck | |||
| The Courtyard | |||
| The Royal Ballroom | 7,400 |
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Self-parking: $28 per day (faqs page) vs currently unavailable at The Don CeSar and $24 at Beach House Suites (property FAQ) (https://www.doncesar.com/faqs/; https://www.doncesar.com/faq/html/properties/the-don-cesar.html). | Total rooms: 277 rooms and suites (property FAQ intro) vs 238 rooms (property FAQ answer) (https://www.doncesar.com/faq/html/properties/the-don-cesar.html).
Sources
- https://www.doncesar.com/
- https://www.doncesar.com/the-don-cesar/accommodations/
- https://www.doncesar.com/the-don-cesar/dining/
- https://www.doncesar.com/faqs/
- https://www.doncesar.com/faq/html/properties/the-don-cesar.html
- https://www.doncesar.com/gallery/
- https://www.doncesar.com/ada-accessibility-statement/
- https://www.doncesar.com/experiences/water-activities/
- https://www.doncesar.com/gather/meetings/
- https://www.doncesar.com/the-don-cesar/venues/additional-meeting-rooms/
- https://www.doncesar.com/the-don-cesar/venues/the-royal-ballroom-meeting/
- https://www.doncesar.com/gather/
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