Name: The Don Cesar
Address: 3400 Gulf Blvd, St Petersburg, 33706, US

The Don Cesar

St. Petersburg Area - FL · United States

100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Nathan

Great property to stay at for those looking for ambiance with a nod to the past. Lots of historical significance. Best looking hotel on St Pete Beach bar none.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Katrina

At checkup in arrival the man at the front desk was Not helpful at all and rude.
There are no ice machines or vending machines on property.
The stairs make it very difficult to maneuver luggage. There is no ramp to enter the hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Ruth

The Pink Palace is absolutely stunning. The pool and beach are fabulous. I can't wait to go back!!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Michelle

Great places to stay as a weekend getaway or a vacation with family.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Alex

Disappointing service for a luxury resort.

We were not pleased with our recent stay. After a brief afternoon thunderstorm passed, the staff completely failed to reopen the pool restaurant or bar. I had to personally track down towels from the lobby, and numerous other guests were left completely confused as to why the beach and pool areas were completely abandoned with more than 5 hours of sunlight left.

We dined at all of the on-site restaurants during our stay. While most of the food was just okay, the service at Maritana was by far the worst. Despite being one of only four tables in the entire restaurant, our server spent the whole evening showering the table next to us with great service and free wine, while treating us like we weren't worth his time. For the price this hotel charges, the service should be seamless, not dismissive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Tanya

Beautiful property and right on the beach. The Don Cesar met and exceeded all my expectations. From the check in to the checkout my stay was wonderful. The pools, restaurants, shops and staff were all great. Loved the two pools and the beach bar. This is a perfect stay for beautiful sunsets.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Susan

This resort is over the top beautiful and amazing! Looking forward to to booking again and again!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Teri

We love the Don Cesar. Have been staying here for years and is always a stellar property to visit. All staff are efficient and friendly. Every area of hotel is a treat. Love the new fitness center and both of the outdoor pools.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Robert

We enjoyed the pool and all the amenities. We ate at the restaurant on property, food was good but pretty expensive wasn't a fan of the way they do their service but it is what it is. Room was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Lyndsey

The hotel is incredible and the beach is beautiful. The rooms are so fun and extremely clean. The staff is all very friendly and helpful. My one complaint is I wish they had chillers for the pools. The ocean water was extremely warm (in July) and it was so hot outside. The pools were like bath water so it was hard to get relief from the heat. Also they could use a few more servers for the pools and beach chairs areas.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Andrew

Great experience
Nice room
Excellent beaches and service

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Melinda

My husband and I needed a get away just for the night. Our stay here was peaceful and serene. We had a beautiful view, the bed was comfortable, everything was clean, food was amazing! It was well worth the money spent even if for a night. My favorite part of a beach hotel stay is being able to go from the ocean to a pool. I loved being able to do that here! I also noticed such a clean smell and they sold scented candles and spray in the gift shop. So nice!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Kimberly

100% satisfied on all levels book the room!

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Christian

This was a one and done for me. Hotel was just ok. Needs to be more polished. Hotels and resorts in Florida in the summer need to have coolants or chillers on their pools, there is such a thing. The pool was like bathwater, it was disgusting.
When we checked in they gave us a room with a lovely view of air conditioning units and I asked to be moved and they did accommodate me with a room with a better view of the courtyard area. The prices for food at the resort were like Disney price gouging, $10 for a cup of coffee and not much around the resort in terms of restaurants. If you want a tour of the hotel to hear the history of the hotel that’s $50 bucks, look up the history on Google

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

LISA G

We had a wonderful trip for a long weekend. Clean, beach access and staff was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Jennifer

The hotel was gorgeous and historic. The shops and restaurants are terrific so you don’t need to leave for these.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Jose

Personal amable

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Sherri

Place was amazing! My only complaint was being put next to a room with dogs that barked constantly(wasn’t in the room much but they woke me up numerous times).

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

betsy

Excellent stay as always!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Keith A

Resort was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Gulf view is awesome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

anisley

Simplemente espectacular , la localización, la atención, la playa , la comida y sus restaurantes, en fin 10/10

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Timmy

Clean very nice staff. Bathrooms too small

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Sandra

The bedroom very small. You had to sit sideways on the toilet because the shower stall hit your knees.
Never again will I stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Kamilla

From the moment driving up the bridge to the moment of driving away, every moment spent at Don Cesar was unforgettable. From the private beach access, to the variety of restaurants, there was no need to step out to grab anything. We were only there for 1 night but will be there for plenty more to explore all the amenities. Staff was incredibly amazing and sincere and service was absolutely superb. Will definitely be back for a much longer stay.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Ashley

It honestly seemed understaffed -- I don't know how else to explain how much we waited to order things at the pool, the beach, the restaurants, for our room, etc. And the worst part, was the weather precautions. I'm a Floridian... in the summer you might have rain and thunder for 5 minutes or an hour each day. They closed the pool due to thunder several miles away (yes you could see gray clouds down the coast) but it was sunny, blue skies, and honestly there is not where else to go once they don't allow you in their pool, they close the pool bar, they close the deck, and the way this hotel is set up, you have to go inside and maybe go to your room which some will be lucky enough to have ocean views. I felt like that should be up to me and my family for when we wanted to go inside due to weather. They also wouldn't let us go to their private beach, once we could, we couldn't use an umbrella, even though it wasn't even windy enough for my daughter to fly her kite. We just kept joking with other guests about the circumstances that they took the weather so seriously so they could send people home,, or justify not having to serve people. It was truly so bizarre.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Ingrid

This was our first time staying at the Don CeSar, even though we’ve visited this area of St. Pete Beach many times because it’s one of our favorite beaches in Florida. We love this part of the beach because it’s quieter, more residential, family-friendly, and never feels overcrowded. The beach itself is absolutely beautiful.

We stayed over the Fourth of July weekend, and the experience exceeded our expectations. What impressed us the most was the staff. Everyone throughout the hotel was friendly and professional, but the beach staff was truly outstanding. We were genuinely surprised by the level of service they provided. We’ve stayed at many hotels in Florida and across the U.S., and this was some of the best beach service we’ve ever experienced. They were attentive, welcoming, and made us feel incredibly well taken care of.

We enjoyed breakfast at the hotel as well as lunch from the beach bar. The food was delicious, the breakfast was excellent, and the cocktails were fantastic. One of our favorite touches was being able to order food directly from our beach chairs and having it delivered right to us—it made spending the day by the ocean even more enjoyable.

We actually spent very little time at the pool because the beach was simply too beautiful to leave! Our room was comfortable, the beds were great, the bathroom was well maintained, and housekeeping did an excellent job throughout our stay.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Cameron

Absolutely beautiful. Staff was incredible besides a very rude woman that worked in the gift shop.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Megan

Friendly staff with various amenities such as two pools, multiple bars and first-rate beach access.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Courtney

Love! Love! Love. Spend my 50th birthday basking in a beautiful Florida sign at this property! Could not have asked for anything more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

CHRISTOPHER G

We loved the service.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Richard

Location, iconic pink hotel with modern rooms and the best beach in Florida.
Every point of contact with staff was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Jacqueline

Great stay , staff was amazing

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Kathleen

The staff was wonderful. Very accommodating and friendly. My husband is 90 so we were really not able to enjoy all of the amenities. Some higher lounge chairs would have been helpful as well as a walkway to the beach which really isn’t accessible to people with balance issues or disabilities.
I would recommend it highly for families and younger grandparents who want to treat their kids and grandkids to a great vacation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Melanie

The staff at the hotel was great. The gym is amazing. The beach is perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Anita

It did not disappoint!!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Megan

This is an incredible hotel. Top notch customer service. Amazing beach access and great pool. The rooms and bathrooms are small. It’d be really hard to fit 4 people in one standard room, but they are very clean and decorated nicely. Like most nice hotels, the drinks and food were insanely expensive but just know that going in. We did a grocery delivery order of bottled water and snacks to help offset some of the costs.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Kristie

Staff went above and beyond to help with our needs/questions.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jillian

The staff was very accommodating, and the history of the building was amazing!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Sandrine

Perfect! ✨🙌 I will be back !

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Andreina

Always a great time there

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Michelle

We recently stayed at The Don CeSar for my wife’s bday weekend and had a wonderful experience. The iconic “Pink Palace” combines historic charm with modern luxury, and the beachfront location is hard to beat. The staff was welcoming and attentive throughout our stay, the property was beautifully maintained, and the beach and pool areas were outstanding. The rooms were comfortable, and the Gulf views and sunsets were absolutely breathtaking. Whether relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or simply taking in the atmosphere, it was a memorable getaway. We look forward to returning in the future.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Linda

Was an amazing property with top class service, amenities, and we will be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Cindy

Beautiful property. Great service

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Valerie

Five stars!!!!! One of the best of the best for relaxation and beach experience!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Phyllis

I enjoyed the stay in every way except one. The food offerings were not desirable and the few things I had were extremely expensive for what they were...which IMO was inferior. We chose to dine off property or order food from outside sources. It would have been nice to have food selectons on site. Felt like someone was tryng to be creative in the kitchen without any idea of complimentary ingredients and flavour.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Jamie

Wonderful place. Will definitely be back again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Maribel

Beautiful property with great staff and beach views.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Rima

Honestly a very underwhelming stay. Service was disappointing at pretty much every single touch point. The woman checking us in did NOT want to be there which made for an extremely awkward first experience. Next day headed to the beach around 5pm since every pool chair was taken, and were curtly told “we take the umbrellas in in 30minutes.” That was it…didn’t offer towels, didn’t elaborate further. So we found a spot that was empty under an existing umbrella ourselves. Then he came to take in our umbrella FIRST, of all 25+ empty umbrellas on the beach which felt strangely petty? I also find it hard to understand why the beach set up is taken down 2.5 hours before sunset…especially when the entire draw of this property is the beach? To save money on staffing?? Don’t get me started on the 3+ valet guys that just stand around the front entrance door and watched me open and hold the door for my mom myself every.single.time. Also both days I went to pool in the afternoon and they were totally out of towels and told me to check back. No sunscreen at pool either (tacky) so I was forced to buy 20$ one in the gift shop

Final straw was trying to go to dinner our final night being sat quickly…but then no service for over 15min. Ended up leaving and just ordering room service. The room service team was my best staff interaction the entire 4 days

Overall very bummed and would recommend staying at a different property on this beach. Sadly not worth the “luxury” price tag

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Sheryl

The staff was incredibly helpful from early check in , late check out, information on places to visit, where to eat and the amenities of the resort.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

scott

Beautiful historic building. Wonderful private beach. Rooms aren’t anything over the top and could use some small detail attention
Multiple accessible restaurants. High end and affordable option with a convenient store in hotel. Overall great place to stay. Little pricey for what you get but if you want historic/iconic and a little away from the busy beach tourist spots. This is your place. FYI I live here about 15 min from hotel and have been to many resorts and beaches in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Alessandra

Perfect weekend getaway! We are coming back fully recharged. The service at pool and beach was amazing. The hotel is located in a private beach zone and there was mainly hotel guests at the beach, no other umbrellas blocking and crowding the sands! Will definitely come back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Jose

Everything was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Andy

Great looking hotel. Great location
Room was not ready until nearly 6pm though, which is bad.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Debra

I have one word, WOW!!! You need to go and experience this amazing place for yourself!!!!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

William Frank

Excellent experience

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Uwe

Great place, impressive building, wonderful beach, and water, nice employees
But the kitchen and food not even average. It is not only the variety, but what has been served and how it was served was unacceptable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Christopher

Clean room. Great coffee and sundries shop. Excellent beach and pool amenities!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Laura

Beautiful resort

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

James

Great property

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Tyler

Great place. Always so much fun

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Matthew

Gorgeous old school hotel. All the modern amenities. First class!!

Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

George

Rooms are too small and dirty for the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Ann

Beautiful and clean property, lovely and helpful staff, great food, great views!
We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return for a longer stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Fred

Staff was not as helpful as in our many previous visits.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Fanny

Un edificio muy viejo

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Not Provided

Very pricy as I was given a room with a view of the parking lot since I booked through Hotels.
The bathroom was nicely updated but so tiny I could barely get through the door without banging my arm.
Loved the fish tacos. I was not there long enough to enjoy much. They have done a great job modernizing it and it's clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Michelle

Amazing hotel, timeless and beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

james

The main lobby entrance is on the upper level and requires use of above the road ramp to access. The main lobby also has several stairs to navigate when entering. It’s a challenging start to vacation if not prepared. The staff is very friendly and willing to assist. The beach is beautiful and relaxing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Dorothy

Highly recommend! The Don CeSar is truly one of Florida's most iconic beachfront destinations. The location on St. Pete Beach is exceptional, with beautiful white sand and some of the most amazing sunsets you'll ever see.
The staff was welcoming and attentive throughout our stay, and the resort amenities made it easy to relax and enjoy every moment. Whether lounging by the pool, walking the beach, or enjoying a cocktail while watching the sunset, the experience felt luxurious and memorable. I can't wait to return.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Helene

My husband and I had a great Staycation at the Don Cesar. The staff let us check in a little early so it was easier to enjoy all the amenities.
The dinner was a little of over priced for the quantity but it was very tasty.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Gabrielle

Underwhelmed by quality of stay and service when compared to the price. Beach access was nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Emily

Amazing experience. Beautiful hotel

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Christina

Everything about this hotel was lovely, if I had one fault it was the size of the bathroom in the room which was tiny. The rest of the room was fine.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Caroline

We always have a wonderful time at the Don Cesar- Particularly at the pool with the amazing Katie, and at Aqua class with Elizabeth. We will definitely be returning!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Brett William

Our Trip was Very Good
Espicially because of Katie our Pool Attendant/ Waitress.
She Welcomed Us daily with a Beautiful Personality and made Our stay Special and Made Us feel Extremely Welcomed.
Also Suzie in the Gym was very Helpful from Recommending Restaurants to assisting with Gym Equipment. Both ladies were Exceptional.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Scott

Best resort in St. Pete hands down and I’ve been to almost all of them.! Rooms are updated, pool is beautiful, services are top notch.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

francine

This old building was more stunning than I’ve ever seen her. I’ve been going to The Don for decades. I love the recent redesign and upgrades to the exclusiveness.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Kelly

Very service oriented and friendly staff. Spa was amazing. Property was clean and in excellent condition!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Kimberly

My husband and I stayed at the Don Cesar for 5 nights and had a wonderful time. The beach is wonderful and we cannot say enough about the beach staff and servers there. What a great, relaxing place to visit. Beautiful views and hotel.

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Ariana

Did not love the overall impression.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Ashley

Perfect getaway

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Gregory

The pool and beach bar staff really worked hard. Housekeeping, removing glasses and cups from the pool area, and removing room service trays from the hallways are all areas for significant improvement at this price point. The restaurants serve delicious food.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Haylie

We absolutely love coming here. Every time is better than the last. We did the cabana a few days and Brittany was the greatest server! All of the staff were friendly and attentive. Brittany though, made the weekend extra special for my husband’s birthday. You should make sure you visit her too.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Brandon

I had high expectations for this place due to its reputation but I won’t be back. There are much better beach hotels imo. Most of the facility was dirty and not well maintained. There were wedding parties running up and down the halls until 4:30am both nights and nobody seemed to say or do anything about it to make sure other guests were not disturbed. The pool bar is dirty. The pools were dirty. Disappointed to say the least.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Baylor

It was wonderful

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Laura

Great

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Sthephanie

The resort doesn’t have much to do. For the expensive price, I excepted more to do at the resort. I didn't like how people can pay to use the pool for the day even if they weren’t staying at the resort, which made the pool service slow and no access to pool chairs. There’s only a few restaurants and most of them share the same dishes. The room was tiny. Getting to the toilet, I had to open the shower door because I am pregnant and I didn’t fit. There was no microwave in the rooms, which meant I couldn’t take my leftovers back to my room. The shower seemed to have mold, maybe because when you shower, the water seems to just slip out. Overall I expected the service to be above and beyond but some staff seemed like they didn’t want to work there. I wouldn’t stay there again. It’s was okay overall.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Martina Rae

This place os amazing! We loved all of to! Food, Beach, Room, and staff. Definitely plan a return visit!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Shienne

every aspect of my stay at the don cesar was absolutely amazing. the whole staff from the valet, restaurant staff, and beach hut attendants, and spa employee’s really went above and beyond with their customer service. i will definitely be returning and telling all my friends!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

brian

Our last visit here was 13 years ago and some improvements like the gym and elevators are noted . Overall great but be aware or many extra charges like resort fees and taxes etc. It's starting to become a bit dated around common bathrooms elevator entrances and patio chairs but some paint and simple maintenance could solve that . The food is expensive but very good and staff is well trained and helpful. Beach is perfect .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

David

Perfect it is my favorite

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Alexander

Excellent staff care throughout our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Steve

The hotel is beautiful and the pools were great!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

DAVID

Great view of beach and ocean from our room.
Great food, beverages and service.
Can’t wait to return!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2026

Susanny

Beautiful resort and views. Excellent beach. However the resort is a little boring and there’s not much happening in the lobby or common area. If you’re not dining there isn’t much in the way of entertainment at night, and there’s nowhere nearby worth walking to (fine for a resort stay but not fine if the resort is lacking action).

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Ashraf

Amazing deal I love this place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Larry

GOOD ENOUGH WE WILL COME BACK OUR PRIMARY HOME IS ONLY 15 MINUTES AWAY. WE ENJOY QUICK VISITS TO RELAX. DOES THE DON CESAR EVER OFFER FL RESIDENT DEALS WHETHER INOR OUT OF SEASON THANKS

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Gary

Great

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Lori

Beautiful view

Partner