Bellwether Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach
About the Hotel
Bellwether Beach Resort, an iconic landmark since 1975, stands as the tallest building on St. Pete Beach, offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. The resort spans almost 2.5 hectares of landscaped gardens and has direct access to a private beach. Known for its retro-modern interior and vibrant atmosphere, it caters to both leisure and business travelers. Guests can experience exceptional hospitality and unique amenities in this vintage-chic coastal setting.
Location
Bellwether Beach Resort is situated in the heart of St. Pete Beach, providing easy access to the area's renowned attractions and activities. The nearby Tampa International Airport is approximately 35 kilometers away, facilitating convenient travel for guests. Local attractions, including art venues and outdoor recreation, further enrich the visitor experience.
Rooms
The resort features 156 spacious guest rooms and suites, many with private balconies that offer stunning views of the Gulf or city skyline. Each room is designed with vibrant decor reflecting the coastal locale, including enhanced amenities for comfort. Choices range from classic rooms to uniquely designed penthouse suites, catering to a variety of guest preferences and needs.
Eat & Drink
Bellwether Beach Resort provides multiple dining experiences, highlighted by Spinners Rooftop Grille, Florida's only revolving restaurant, serving a diverse menu of local seafood and classic dishes. Bongos Beach Bar & Grille offers casual dining right on the beach, while St. Pete Social provides quick bites and coffee for those on the go. Culinary options celebrate local flavors and ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Leisure & Business
Guests can unwind at the beachfront pool with cabana service or take part in wellness activities such as yoga and beach games. The resort is equipped with over 0.5 m² of flexible meeting space suitable for various events, supported by a dedicated event planning team. Thoughtful amenities include Wi-Fi, audio-visual capabilities, and access to on-site dining to enhance both leisure and corporate retreats.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Location
Reviews and Ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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