DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT | Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach | Book from 99$/Night

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Overview & Features

4900 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States, 33706

“The location offers fine beach access and nearby shopping options!”view full review

Rooms with Gulf Views

Dolphin Beach Resort offers oversized guest rooms with granite vanities, coffee makers, microwaves, and refrigerators. Rooms include satellite TV, air conditioning, and private balconies. Options include Deluxe Beachfront rooms with Gulf views, Superior Pool/Gulf View rooms, and Standard Boulevard rooms. ADA-accessible rooms feature roll-in showers with grab bars and wheelchair-friendly vanities.

Beachfront Dining

Boca Sands Grille serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with coastal dishes. Flipper's Beach Bar, a local favorite, offers cocktails and live music with sunset views. Both restaurants provide patio seating. Breakfast runs from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM, while dinner service extends until 10:00 PM.

Water Sports & Activities

Guests can rent wave runners, paddleboards, and parasail equipment on-site. The resort has volleyball courts, beach cabanas, and cornhole games. Nearby, North Beach Windsurfing offers lessons. Private catamaran charters and dolphin tours are available through local operators like Adventure Cruises.

Near Tampa Attractions

The resort is 30 minutes from Tampa, close to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, and the Florida Aquarium. Local landmarks include the Gulf Beaches History Museum (2.5 miles) and Shell Key Preserve (2.8 miles). The St. Pete Beach trolley stops in front of the hotel.

Event & Business Services

The resort has 6,500 square feet of event space, including the Royal Dolphin Ballroom for 300 guests. Catering services offer themed menus for weddings and corporate events. ADA-compliant meeting rooms include Wi-Fi and AV equipment. Self-parking is included in the resort fee.

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Choose from spacious beach suites, family rooms, or cosy couples’ retreats with perks like breakfast and free cancellation

Kamar kembar superior

Max:

2 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Kamar queen executive

Max:

2 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King

Shower

Bathtub

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Kamar queen deluxe

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King

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Getting around beach destinations

All Transportation Methods Available

City Centre

St. Pete Beach300 m

Airports

Clearwater Air Park (CLW) 32.3 km

St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 33.8 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Enjoy comfortable stays and unforgettable experiences at our beach resorts

Tasty Beach Bar

“I loved dining at Flippers, the beachside bar and restaurant. The food selection was excellent, and the drinks, especially the strawberry cocktail, were some of the best I've ever had. It was so convenient to grab a bite right by the beach and pool.” view full review

Amazing Pool Experience

“The heated pool was a highlight of my stay. It was large enough that even when it was busy, it never felt overcrowded. The atmosphere around the pool was relaxing, making it the perfect spot to unwind and have fun with my family.” view full review

Kid-Friendly Fun

“As a family-friendly hotel, the amenities for kids really stood out. My children absolutely loved the pool area and the games available, like cornhole and shuffleboard. It gave them plenty of options to play and stay entertained.” view full review

Spacious Accommodations

“The room I stayed in was large and comfortable, which was perfect for my family. Even though the decor was a bit dated, the space itself was clean and provided everything we needed for a pleasant stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Front desk
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Air conditioning in public areas
Lift
Smoke detectors

Services

Laundry

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Karaoke
Paid cabanas

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bath/ Shower
Hair dryer
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location & Nearby Attractions

4900 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States, 33706

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4900 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States, 33706

City landmarks

Beach

Suncoast Watersports

600 m

Landmark

Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve

1.6 km

Amusement Park

Floating Water Park

840 m

Landmark

Pass-a-Grille

3.1 km

Landmark

Saint Petersburg Beach

2.4 km

Landmark

McPherson Bayou

1.3 km

Island

Long Key

1.3 km

Theatre

The Beach Theatre

2.4 km

Beach

Belle Vista

1.5 km

Beach

Upham Beach Park

2.2 km

Landmark

Kapfer Glass

2.4 km

Landmark

Art Expo Custom Framing Gallery

2.4 km

Beach

Don CeSar Beach

2.0 km

Landmark

Coffee Pot Park

2.2 km

Landmark

Vincent William Gallery

2.3 km

Landmark

Colonel Micheal J. Horan Park

2.6 km

Beach

Pass-a-Grille Beach

3.3 km

Beach

Sunset Beach Dog Park

2.7 km

Landmark

Isla del Sol

3.0 km

Event hall

Sunset Beach Pavilion

3.0 km

Landmark

Ted Phillips Wood Ibis Park

3.5 km

Beach

Sunset Beach

3.4 km

Landmark

Hurley Park

3.3 km

Beach

Gulfport Beach

3.6 km

Museum

Gulf Beaches Historical Museum

3.7 km

Landmark

Gulfport Beach Recreation Area

3.5 km

Landmark

The Village Courtyard

3.8 km

Landmark

Pass-a-Grille Historic District

3.9 km

Nearby

Beach

St. Pete Beach Access

280 m

Shopping Area

Dolphin Village Shopping Center

260 m

Restaurants

Ihop

230 m

5001 Gulf Blvd

Chick-fil-A

400 m

4623 Gulf Blvd Near The Intersection Of Gulf Boulevard And 46th Avenue

The Drunken Clam

440 m

46 46th Ave

Chris's Beachside

560 m

4506 Gulf Blvd

Sandbar Bill's

730 m

4350 Gulf Blvd Bon Aire Resort

Guest Ratings & Coastal Resort Reviews

See What Past Guests Had to Say About Their Stay

82%

loved their beach experience and would book again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.8

Location

9.6

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

3.5/5 based on 1305 reviews

#25 of 35 hotels in St. Pete Beach based on Tripadvisor

David

United States, November 2024

8.0/10

Relaxing beach getaway, great location, and friendly staff. Rooms could use some updating.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are very dated and in need of refurbishment. They were clean, plenty of towels, everything worked as it should including A/C. Just worn out.

Service

9.0

The staff was great at getting you set up. Lauren was very accommodating, getting our group 2 rooms together with an early check in.

Location

10.0

The hotel sits right on a strand of pristine beach that is wide with beautiful white sand. Access to the beach is great. Location to downtown is excellent.

Dining

5.0

The pool bar staff were very pleasant. Service was good, drinks were good, nothing special, but very good. We didn't eat at the restaurant.

Facilities

9.0

The pool was heated to perfect temp, crystal clear with no heavy chlorine feel or odor. Pool area is kept clean, towels available, music playing, great view of beach from area. There were plenty of games available such as volleyball, corn hole, golf sling, and maybe more.

Calvin

United States, September 2024

6.0/10

Great beach access and helpful staff, but some things need improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The patio room was better than the 2nd floor room I stayed in days before. It was cleaner. The air conditioner is super noisy.

Service

7.0

The staff went above and beyond to ensure both our comfort and safety. However there was a lot of miscommunication with the staff on how to deal with the issues I had.

Location

8.0

The resort is really convenient to the stores which is awesome but cleanliness and staffing has gone down.

Dining

5.0

Not applicable

Facilities

5.0

The resort fee is pretty pricey but does include a cabana rental however the cabana company decides whether or not they'll open the Cabanas that day or not.

Malcolm

United States, August 2024

10.0/10

Wonderful beach location and great staff!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms themselves were clean and the maid service was good. The beds were comfortable.

Service

10.0

Every staff person is happy, kind, friendly, accommodating, will do whatever you ask.

Location

10.0

Proximity to the beach is awesome. Location is great with a Publix right across the street.

Dining

7.0

There is a restaurant on the propriety that only served breakfast. Breakfast was not included with the price of the room.

Facilities

9.0

There was a large pool and seating area (no hot tub) that had direct access to the public beach. There was also a full-service bar and seating area as well.

Benjamin

United States, July 2024

9.0/10

Great location, right on the beach! The pool was amazing, and the beach access was perfect for my family. We'll definitely be back!

Rooms

9.0

My queen room with two queen beds and a beach view was large and well-equipped with a nice clean bathroom and good towels. The beds were so comfortable!

Service

10.0

All of the staff that we encountered were extremely nice and helpful.

Location

10.0

The location to everything was amazing! Right on the beach, near grocery store, pizza places, restaurants, souvenir shops!

Dining

9.0

The on-site beach bar had delicious food and large portions.

Facilities

9.0

The pool was amazing overlooking the beach and white sand. There was a huge storage container with a bunch of toys and floats for kids to use.

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

A retro vibe, friendly staff, and unbeatable beach access!

Rooms

7.0

Rooms were tidied daily. The rooms were large and average, recently updated but not posh.

Service

9.0

The staff was all very nice

Location

10.0

The hotel is located on a pristine beach, right on the sand.

Dining

8.0

A small bar and grill seemed to provide both the snacks and meals for swimmers but also for the room service delivery and prices for both were very reasonable.

Facilities

7.0

The pool is a bit smaller and often busy during our stay.