$107 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

3 stars
5250 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
287 reviews
Mini Spring Break!!!

I took my 19 year old daugther for a "Mini Spring Break". The hotel was clean, staff was so helpful... See full review

  • Cabana Girls
  • Mar 14, 2013
Great beach and hotel.

No fees!! This hotel is a little older but very nice and clean. Staff was very courteous and... See full review

  • Mare Bear A
  • Feb 26, 2013
Fun and sun near St. Pete Beach, with a revolving restaurant up top

The Grand Plaza Beach resort is the tallest and closest hotel to the Gulf of Mexico on St. Pete Beach. Leisure or corporate travelers will find a sanctuary of more than five acres of lush beachfront gardens. Just outside the rooms, guests can step onto the cool, white sand of a private beach for a relaxing West Coast Florida getaway. Enjoy meals by the pool or head inside to dine while checking out the awe-inspiring panoramic views from the window of the slowly revolving bistro.

Highlights
  • Parking, fitness center and Wi-Fi are all complimentary
  • Professionally designed and lit beach volleyball courts
  • Fantastic views from private balconies
  • Rooftop revolving bistro
Location

The resort's ideal location is close to the city of St. Petersburg for fishing, golf, museums, parks and a short day-trip to Tampa's shopping and attractions.

Rooms

All renovated beach resort guest rooms include a furnished private balcony with unparalleled views of the coastline and Gulf of Mexico or the tranquil and soothing Boca Ciega Bay to the east.

Additional room amenities include a refrigerator; microwave; in-room safe; unlimited complimentary wireless Internet access; DVD, MP3 and CD players; iron and ironing board.

One-bedroom beachfront resort suites are available with two private balconies that open to the Gulf of Mexico. Each resort suite has one king bed and one double bed. The parlor to the suite includes a pull-out sleeper sofa and a dining table with seating for four.

Features

With three dining areas located on the property, The Grand Plaza offers restaurant experiences ranging from ground floor pool-side dining and buffets to the top floor's Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro. Every seat offers a great and ever-changing view. Guests can opt for dining waterside for breakfast in The Palm Room & Restaurant or head to the sand to try Bongo's Beach Bar and Grille, which takes great pride in its live weekend entertainment and more than 200 fresh frozen tropical drinks.

Transportation
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) (30 minutes)
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (30 minutes)
  • Free ride (car or golf-cart) from St. Pete Beach to other nearby beaches, including Madeira Beach, for shopping and sightseeing
  • Beach trolley runs every 30 minutes from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater Beach
  • Local taxi company across the street
Attractions
  • Tropicana Field
  • Salvador Dali Museum
  • Sunken Gardens
  • The Pier
Business

Grand Plaza Resort & Hotel on St Pete Beach provides facilities for conferences, corporate getaways, business meetings, trade shows, Florida beach weddings, reunions or parties. The staff specializes in "theme" parties and can set up casual barbecue beach parties and company picnics as well as black-tie affairs.

Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center Rooms

Direct Beachfront Guestroom with Private Furnished Balcony
All Direct Beachfront guestrooms include a spacious furnished private balcony with an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico and our sugar white soft sandy beach. Each guestroom has a king size bed with a Simmons Health Smart mattress and one double bed so you can one of the best night's sleep ever. Also provided is a sofa for casual relaxation, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, complimentary electronic safe, hairdryer, bathroom toiletries, AM/FM clock radio, ceiling fans, individual air conditioning system, 32 inch television with DVD, CD and MP3 players, free HBO & Disney channels, iron and ironing board, unlimited complimentary wireless internet access, and telephone with voice mail.
Partial Coastal & Beach View Guestroom with Private Furnished Balcony
All Partial Ocean & Coastal View guestrooms include a spacious furnished private balcony with a side view of the Gulf of Mexico and our sugar white soft sandy beach. Each guestroom has a king size bed with a Simmons Health Smart mattress and one double bed so you can one of the best night's sleep ever. Also provided is a sofa for casual relaxation, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, complimentary electronic safe, hairdryer, bathroom toiletries, AM/FM clock radio, ceiling fans, individual air conditioning system, 32 inch television with DVD, CD and MP3 players, free HBO & Disney channels, iron and ironing board, unlimited complimentary wireless internet access, and telephone with voice mail.
Bay & City View Guestroom with Private Furnished Balcony
All Bay & City View guestrooms include a spacious furnished private balcony with a side view of Boca Ciega Bay to the east or the city of St. Pete Beach. Each guestroom has a king size bed with a Simmons Health Smart mattress and one double bed so you can one of the best night's sleep ever. Also provided is a sofa for casual relaxation, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, complimentary electronic safe, hairdryer, bathroom toiletries, AM/FM clock radio, ceiling fans, individual air conditioning system, 32 inch television with DVD, CD and MP3 players, free HBO & Disney channels, iron and ironing board, unlimited complimentary wireless internet access, and telephone with voice mail.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Night club
Game room
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Wheel chair access
Handicapped parking
Wheelchair accessible elevators

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Hotel Map

27.7264 -82.7418
Area served
St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Seminole, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Tampa, FL
Nearby airports
Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Area description
Located directly on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico, close to the city of St. Petersburg, Salvador Dali Museum, Tropicana Field, Fort Desoto Park

Nearby points of interest

  • Tropicana Field: 7.3 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
If you are looking for a place to getaway or hold a meeting, tradeshow, wedding or party in a casual, serene and upscale atmosphere then our Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort is just the answer you have been looking for. Whether the event is large, small, indoors, outdoors, casual or elegant we can accommodate your every need.

Dining

Bongo's Beach Bar & Grille
Directly on the white powdery beach of the Gulf of Mexico Bongo's Beach Bar & Grille with its unhurried casual atmosphere is the place to be just for the fun of it. Here there are no pressures or deadlines to meet. Whether kicking back under the sun and grooving to some of the best local live entertainment while savoring one of over 200 frozen tropical libations or having a bite to eat with your feet in the sand, this is a pleasure lovers dream come true. Open every day from 11 AM to 2 AM, Rain or Shine.
The Palm Room and Restaurant
The Palm Room and Restaurant located poolside and overlooking the beach is open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM serving a breakfast buffet that is sure to get your day off to the right start. Ala cart menu is also offered. Dining options are indoors in lush tropical decorative surroundings, or outdoors with a view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico.
Spinners Revolving Rooftop Bistro & Lounge
Take the glass elevator ride to Spinners Revolving Rooftop Bistro & Lounge for an unsurpassed, constantly revolving 360 degree view of St. Pete Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Spinners is the only revolving rooftop restaurant on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Not only are the food and service fabulous the constantly changing views are captivating. Throughout the years it continues to be the place where engagements happen, anniversaries and birthdays are celebrated and memories of a lifetime are made.
The menu consists of both local and continental cuisine that will surely awaken all of your pleasure senses is prepared by award winning chefs and served by impeccable wait staff. Lunch and dinner are served daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (287)

Ratings and reviews for Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Overall score

3.9 / 5
287 out of 287
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Hawthorne, NJ
Feb 14, 2011

A vacation I can easily forget

I have been to St Pete's Beach before and enjoyed it But this is the first time at this hotel The room was very poorly cleaned especially the bathroom that had hair all over the floor EVERY SINGLE DAY and was never properly cleaned. I had to call the desk to clean the soiled toilet bowl before I would put my luggage down!!The exhaust vent in the bathroom was so crusted with lint that I cleaned it myself with a Q tip. The tile floor in the room was always sticky and felt really disgusting.Although we had daily housekeeping (HA) we had to request bathroom paper twice. Picked this hotel for the nightly entertainment but we never had any!!!!(they said because it was rainy) When do you need entertainment more than when the weather is foul? People were NOT warm and fuzzy!Would NEVER, EVER stay here again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Do Not waste your time going to the Flea Markets around Dont have anything except dollar store items

Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

5
Chelseadot
Albany, NY
Feb 1, 2011

Right on St. Pete's Beach!

Excellent hotel right on the beach -- nice rooms, kept very clean. Excellent customer service. Great value Awesome sunsets seen from beautiful beach! We definitely would go back to this hotel! There are several nice restaurants in area such as Mad Fish (next door) and Frog Pond for breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Salvador Dali Museum in nearby St. Petersburg is outstanding.

Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Cocoa, FL
Jan 26, 2011

Nice gulf front resort

We only stayed one night, but the location is great, the staff was wonderful and the beach front is beautiful. The rooms are okay, not dirty just worn. They are large and have balconies and were clean with decent bedding and electronics. The bathrooms could use some updating. We would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Silas Dent Steakhouse across the street about half a block away. Reasonable prices, good food, great service.

Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

5
Love St Pete Beach
Pittsburgh, PA
Jan 7, 2011

Awesome room and staff

Location of the hotel is perfect. We were given a room upgrade that was spectacular. The staff was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

4
Oville
Orlando. FL
Jan 2, 2011

great hotel, great views

Friendly staff, nice restaurant on roof that rotates, beautiful beach to wander, safe day and night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Massachusetts
Dec 5, 2010

Excellent location/Excellent choice!

I loved this hotel. Mostly because of the location which is right on a great stretch of beach. Some hotels claim to "be on the beach" and are hundreds of steps away. Not this one. Your first step is sand. I had a "partial Gulf view" room which was great. I'll spring for the "full" view next time, because from left to right is all beach and water without any obstructions. Location, like most hotels there, are easily accessible to restaurants, stores, etc. Access to/from Grand Plaza to the main highway/airport is only minutes away. Inside and outside the hotel was very nice, cozy, and clean. I liked how it is not a huge hotel. Spinners restaurant--which revolves 360 degrees from atop the hotel, is a great viewing restaurant, and the lunch I had was very good. Staff & help was helpful & cordial. If you want a nice, relaxing, stay in a great location, at a relatively inexpensive hotel, you're in luck. I will go again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Cincinnati, OH
Dec 1, 2010

Another great stay

This is the 5th time we've stayed at the Grand Plaza and each time has been great. Rooms are not overly large but more than adequate for a getaway. To be right ON the beach and also have a nice, heated pool is wonderful. They have everything you need---clean rooms, friendly staff, and great location. The beach is right out front and all kinds of restaurants are withing walking distance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

For awesome seafood, try Snappers. For Italian, Buono Pizza in Dolphin village has great pizza and HUGE pasta portions.

Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 30, 2010

Great getaway

We had a great time. The staff was wonderful and the room and the pool were great. The only disappointment was the fitness room. It could has been better.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Tampa bay
Nov 28, 2010

unbeatable location for the Price

went to celebrate a Birthday ,Service was great ,

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

the Beach and Bar were great

Review of Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Reviewer score

4
holy
atlanta
Nov 28, 2010

best location

stayed for two days. although the roioms as clean as any other, the room design, the choice of furnitures, the room,s construction quality need a lot to work on. The management should think about making this place more attractive for honey mooners ans special memories given the location and the spinners restaurant etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
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