- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- This resort provides transfers from the airport. To make arrangements, contact the property with arrival details prior to travel, using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
- Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
- Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
TradeWinds Island Grand
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The Tradewinds Grand Island Resorthas a wonderful beach, paddle boards, parasailing, many restaurants and lots of activities. Close to shopping etc. The rooms are clean but could maybe use an update. All in all the experience was wonderful and would definitely go back.
One of the very best places to stay along the Gulf. Great staff, great restaurants, beautiful beach. Lot to do without leaving resort. Great place to stay.
Our stay was nice. Everyone was very helpful. Only downfall of the room was that you couldn’t turn the thermostat any lower than 68!
Bald man who does transportation terrible. I booked 2 rooms and paid $50 a day for I don't know what. Slide was down half the time I was their. Total ripoff. People at other resorts at this hotel using all the same amenities . Overall a bad experience. I thought I paid everything and then to get hit with an extra 50 per day was just awful. Not happy with hotel or orbitz. Shower dirty and stained and water wouldn't drain.
The resort Is beautiful with every accommodation you can need. My issues were that our room wasn't available when we arrived had to wait about 30 minutes as soon as we got there. this would not have been so bad if we were not sent to a desk during our wait for our room where a lady immediately wanted to discuss purchasing our next vacation with TRADEWINDS and we got two phone calls during our stay. We got a junior suite because we wanted to utilize the sofa bed as a extra sleeping area, the mattress was horrible. You could feel the springs in the mattress-we called for extra blankets so we could try to make our own mattress pad. We did not have a balcony. When you opened the door to the gulf front view you had to sit in the room with the door open by the sofa bed. SO this was not enjoyable. There were several pools which was very nice for our grandson and he is a great swimmer, however I was so surprised with all the children staying at this hotel there was not one lifeguard anywhere. We also paid to get on the blow up slides out in the ocean and did receive life jackets, but these blow up slides were too far out in the ocean and there was no lifeguard there watching either, so we came back in after about 10 minutes.
The staff at Tradewinds is amazing. Everything you need is at the resort. Wouldn't have to leave there u less you wanted too. The beach and pools are awesome. Something for just about everyone. The amenity fee is bit steep and the parking lot is HORRBLE. Spaces are EXTREMELY tight. My only gripe is the parking lot. The rest is great.
Great place to get away for a few days! Very good amenities for the room price. Water is gorgeous in St. Pete and this is a great place to stay.
Fun experience but the activities are expensive!!
Very friendly staff all over the resort. Food at resort extremely pricey. Suite was clean and well maintained. Kids had plenty to do. Just wish the baby pool had a gate or something around it as we have a very busy 17 month old who is always ready to run and the large pool was right next to it. Over all a great experience and would definitely recommend!
The hotels location was very central to many other things in walking distance. The amenities at the hotel were very nice as well. We ran into a few problems with the wait staff especially at the outdoor bar area. One day we sat for 15 minutes at a table and no one asked us if we were interested in ordering anything. However they did come to the table to change out the condiments so they knew we were there. The service was also slow at one of the restaurants. I would expect we would return but would hope that the servicing issues would be resolved
We have stayed at the Tradewinds resort several times now and can say that the Staff are always friendly and willing to help. I also notice that somebody is always cleaning to help keep the resort appearance up. I would recommend to anybody!!!
The biggest thing that stood out for us during our 3-night/4-day stay was the friendliness of the staff. With almost no exception, if you ever made eye contact with anyone - groundskeeper, maintenance, waiter/waitress, etc. - you were greeted with a sincere, friendly smile and "hello". VERY pleasant people. The facility is neat and well-maintained. The gardens and general grounds-keeping was beautiful. The food at the five restaurants that we ate at was excellent and the wait staff was friendly. I gave a rating of 5 for the individual items, but my overall rating of 4 was simply because we were approached three times by someone telling us about their time-share (or whatever they call it) service. We were "ambushed" one time on our way to breakfast and had to interrupt the lady to tell them we were going to eat - after we had already told her we were on our way to breakfast. We didn't appreciate their marketing tactics in that regard, but again, our stay was wonderful.
I guess we r spoiled by the quality of going to Mexico. This resort absolutely charged us for anything they could. $45 a day resort fee, we were there for days and with all the other fees we paid another $300. We did a red eye in with two small children and they didn't guarantee check in until 4 o'clock. We were exhausted and just needed a place to rest and sleep. They just weren't willing to work with us and we slept in the lobby for several hours.Our room was not very clean. The pullout couch had crumbs and trash under the mattress. We called to have it cleaned, but no one ever showed up. Our third day we did not receive housekeeping at all? The second day after she had cleaned we went and got a vacuum, that did not work and just broom swept the room. Wont be back. The value just wasn't there. Will take the family to Mexico next time.
It was a wonderful place and I would definitely go back.
I came to this hotel on a business trip for 1 night. I was very happy with the location as it is right on the beach. We were given access to the beach cabanas and it's really nice that once you sit down someone comes to help give you a cushion and provide some shade if needed. The area was very clean and well kept. The room was huge! Didn't expect to have a separate 'bedroom' and then a 'living room' type area. They even had a stove and sink in the 'kitchen' area. We wound up with a beach view which was great! The bed was super comfortable and the room overall very clean. There is a huge water slide on the beach that you can use. It was a bit chilly but I decided to do it anyway! It was so much fun! It's pretty high up and you fly down. Overall I enjoyed my short stay and would come back down if i'm in the area.
The Tradewinds is a resort I would definitely stay again with the kids or just with my husband. There was a lot to do for the kids and also very relaxing.
expensive but lots to do. Small room without kitchen. Beautiful beach with comfortable loungers. Nice restaurants
The staff were very helpful and friendly from the time we arrived until the time we left. I have stayed here twice before and have never been disappointed. I hated to leave and the time spent with my family was wonderful. I will stay here again in the near future..
Had a wonderful time staying here for a wedding that was on the property. Plenty of things for the kids to do and the adults loved the cabanas on the beach. Would definitely consider returning if we were in the area again.
Beautiful white sand beach. Awesome onsite activities for all ages and many restaurants and bars to choose from.
Hotel highlights
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
- Spa
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center is a short stroll from TradeWinds Island Grand, and other popular attractions like Upham Beach are within a mile (2 km). This 585-room, 4-star resort has 5 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's on the beach and also 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Palms of Pasadena Hospital.
Dining
There are multiple options for onsite dining with 4 restaurants, including Palm Court Italian Grill, which has garden views. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the 2 coffee shops/cafés.
Rooms
All of TradeWinds Island Grand's 585 recently renovated rooms provide microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Free bottled water, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
Property features
Guests of TradeWinds Island Grand have access to a full-service spa, 5 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach resort include a fitness center, a spa tub, and an outdoor tennis court.
Guest reviews for TradeWinds Island Grand
Everyone
The Tradewinds Grand Island Resorthas a wonderful beach, paddle boards, parasailing, many restaurants and lots of activities. Close to shopping etc. The rooms are clean but could maybe use an update. All in all the experience was wonderful and would definitely go back.
loved it
Everyone
One of the very best places to stay along the Gulf. Great staff, great restaurants, beautiful beach. Lot to do without leaving resort. Great place to stay.
Review comment
Debra .... Guest Experience Ambassador responded on Apr 10, 2018
We are so pleased to receive your review of TradeWinds. We know what you mean … our guests never have to leave the resort to have a wonderful time.
Everyone
Our stay was nice. Everyone was very helpful. Only downfall of the room was that you couldn’t turn the thermostat any lower than 68!
Review comment
Debra .... Guest Experience Ambassador responded on Apr 10, 2018
4/10/18. Hi Meghan, Thank you for your positive review about TradeWinds Island Grand. Come back to see us soon. P.S. I’m forwarding your comment about the thermostat to our engineering department.
stay somewhere else not worth the money.
Everyone
Bald man who does transportation terrible. I booked 2 rooms and paid $50 a day for I don't know what. Slide was down half the time I was their. Total ripoff. People at other resorts at this hotel using all the same amenities . Overall a bad experience. I thought I paid everything and then to get hit with an extra 50 per day was just awful. Not happy with hotel or orbitz. Shower dirty and stained and water wouldn't drain.
beautiful resort, but needs updates
Everyone
The resort Is beautiful with every accommodation you can need. My issues were that our room wasn't available when we arrived had to wait about 30 minutes as soon as we got there. this would not have been so bad if we were not sent to a desk during our wait for our room where a lady immediately wanted to discuss purchasing our next vacation with TRADEWINDS and we got two phone calls during our stay. We got a junior suite because we wanted to utilize the sofa bed as a extra sleeping area, the mattress was horrible. You could feel the springs in the mattress-we called for extra blankets so we could try to make our own mattress pad. We did not have a balcony. When you opened the door to the gulf front view you had to sit in the room with the door open by the sofa bed. SO this was not enjoyable. There were several pools which was very nice for our grandson and he is a great swimmer, however I was so surprised with all the children staying at this hotel there was not one lifeguard anywhere. We also paid to get on the blow up slides out in the ocean and did receive life jackets, but these blow up slides were too far out in the ocean and there was no lifeguard there watching either, so we came back in after about 10 minutes.
will definitely be back
Everyone
The staff at Tradewinds is amazing. Everything you need is at the resort. Wouldn't have to leave there u less you wanted too. The beach and pools are awesome. Something for just about everyone. The amenity fee is bit steep and the parking lot is HORRBLE. Spaces are EXTREMELY tight. My only gripe is the parking lot. The rest is great.
Everyone
Great place to get away for a few days! Very good amenities for the room price. Water is gorgeous in St. Pete and this is a great place to stay.
on the beach- bedroom was small though
Everyone
Fun experience but the activities are expensive!!
great resort right on the beach!
Families
Very friendly staff all over the resort. Food at resort extremely pricey. Suite was clean and well maintained. Kids had plenty to do. Just wish the baby pool had a gate or something around it as we have a very busy 17 month old who is always ready to run and the large pool was right next to it. Over all a great experience and would definitely recommend!
nice hotel great location to surrounding activitie
Everyone
The hotels location was very central to many other things in walking distance. The amenities at the hotel were very nice as well. We ran into a few problems with the wait staff especially at the outdoor bar area. One day we sat for 15 minutes at a table and no one asked us if we were interested in ordering anything. However they did come to the table to change out the condiments so they knew we were there. The service was also slow at one of the restaurants. I would expect we would return but would hope that the servicing issues would be resolved
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