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    Plaza Beach Hotel - Beachfront Resort

    4.1 (149 reviews)
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    Bedroom of suite.
    Adam B.

    Alright ... So take my 4-Star review with a grain of salt. I was in St. P on a very cold and rainy day, so I did not want to spend a lot on a fancy place, since the weather was so bad. I paid about $150, all in, for this place. The free parking was nice, compared to other places. The resort fee was not nice ... because of the weather, the pool was not open, no tiki bar, no beach chairs and other than sitting in the room, there wasn't anything to do. I asked them to remove the resort fee because there were no resort activities open. They would not. In fairness, their fee is lower than some other places ... but $24 seems steep for what 'resort' amenities are offered, even on a nice day. This place is going to be one of your cheapest options in St. P. It's also one of the oldest. This has probably been around since the 1950's and is one of the few remaining old St. P beach style hotel/motels on the strip. It feels old ... but is clean. The decor was not to my personal style as everything felt a bit tacky and cluttered. Kind of like when you drive through a neighborhood and there is always that house with all the solar lights, gnome statues, signs and garish lawn furniture ... that's kind of like this place. Some may like the 'kitchy' tackiness but for me it was a little cheesy and cheap feeling. The thing I hated most ... other than the hard beds which sagged in the middle ... was the bright white flourescent lighting in the rooms. Nothing makes a hotel room feel less cozy than bright white lights that have all the coziness of a bank's lobby. The step-in tub shower would be a close second. I hate to complain at this price point. This is a good value of all you want is a room, or suite, to sleep in and will spend most of your day on the beach, which is only steps from the parking lot. It's old, dated and a bit tacky ... but it's right on the beach and walking distance from pretty much anywhere you want to go. There is no front desk person on call after 10 p.m. so be aware that the hotel is unstaffed at night. There are more modern resorts nearby that will be 30 - 50% higher in price. If value is your biggest concern, this place is fine. If comfort and atmosphere is more your thing, you may want to spend more elsewhere. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this family run establishment. Kudos to them for providing nice, soft towels ... keeping the place clean ... and not charging for parking.

    The Plaza Hotel completely raised my standards for what a hotel should be. Every detail felt intentional, from the retro cars, vintage phones, and colorful decor to the iconic teal appliances in the rooms. It was playful, nostalgic, and effortlessly photogenic without sacrificing comfort. The pool area was the heart of the property with a pool bar, games, plenty of seating, and an atmosphere that made you want to stay all day. The staff was genuinely kind, welcoming, and always happy to help. The location couldn't be better. You're just steps from the beach and an easy walk to great restaurants and bars, so once you park, you barely need your car. This isn't just a place to sleep. It's part of the vacation. 13/10, and the kind of hotel that has me rethinking what I'll be booking from now on.

    Tiki bar
    Jill W.

    What a great stay in a very unique old motel experience. Pool, tiki bar, beach, grills, games, free happy hour so much to do. This is a very small property only 39 rooms, 2 stories no elevator. Office staff was amazing so friendly when you walk in to the lobby they say "welcome home". Highly recommend, we will definitely be staying here again in the future.

    The Pinellas gov website maps w property lines & (MHW) annotated

    the sheriff, county commissioner and the county property appraiser met last Friday and ruled that this property stops at the property line and DOES NOT EXTEND TO THE BEACH. But the motel still cordoned off the beach down to the water. SINCE THEY CANNOT OBEY THE RULES, WE WILL NOW SEEK FINES AND SANCTIONS! I will not stop until the public beach is unburdened by these greedy, fraudulent (fraud in the inducement- telling ppl it's private to either get them to book as guests or vacate the premises if they don't pay for beach chairs- ITS FRAUD and its illegal, u r thieves! For 4506 Gulf Blvd, the records show: * The parcel boundary stops around the dune / vegetation line. * The sandy beach west of that line is not part of the parcel. * The beach seaward of the dunes is public beach managed by the state or county. * Detail from the map posted: the parcel size listed is 1.25 acres. If the total parcel area is about 54,450 SF, and the frontage is 130 ft, then the depth from Gulf Blvd westward is roughly 400-420 ft. but one might ask where is the MHW line the motel keeps referring to. It coincides with their property line according to https://www.pcpao.gov/. looks like It runs through the volleyball court. So your deed stops at the MHW line (ur words yes?) shown on the county map -- everything seaward of that is not your property. The MHW line is a mapped legal boundary and has nothing to do with where the water happens to be at a given time. here the map: https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html?parcelid=073216000002100100&xmin=-9211056.425363837&ymin=3213455.1960094306&xmax=-9210139.181024289&ymax=3213870.225186505&basemap=BaseMapParcelNoFill&sales=&scale=2256.994353&parcel=07-32-16-00000-210-0100

    Watch weekend sand volleyball games from the pool deck!!
    Kim P.

    This is a smaller low key resort and it's perfect for our vibe. The pool is heated and the sugar sand is just steps away. Not over fancy but clean and very welcoming. Chris' tiki bar is a must.

    Deborah, Jeff and a host of new friends
    Carl M.

    Check in with Tanner Stubbe and Aaron Grassman, Annika, and Kyleigh at cocktail hour and services was amazing

    Dianna B.

    What a nifty retro location! I took my friend to St. Pete Plaza Beach hotel to experience summer evenings in florida on the beach. We wanted to go shelling and St. Pete is my favorite place to do that. We parked and checked in, the little check in desks, the bumpers of 57 chevies and the checkered floor, beer tap and tables are all reminiscent of the 50's and conjure feelings of nostalgia. The pool is lovely, plenty of chairs & chaise lounges. There's grills and large Chess, There are dunes area with chairs to watch the sunset or have a wedding at, a tiki bar, with an awesome bartender. Room rates during the week are amazing, but I've been told that weekends and Spring break are their high times and then they get a lot higher in price, which is understandable. The staff is wonderful! Tanner is first rate at all times. Never see him grumbling.

    Claire K.

    Five stars for: *location (beach and restaurant/Walgreens type conveniences) *amenities on property (mini golf! Beach games! Tiki bar! On-site pool!) *mini kitchen type suites *locally owned with a sweet Mom & Pop feel *happy hour *staff- accommodating, kind, friendly-- TANNER was our shining star for check in and whenever we crossed paths. He's outstanding! Toss in a kitschy vibe that includes the nostalgia of Elvis, We enjoyed our no fuss stay & this property is earmarked for future visits.

    Tiki bar!!!
    Mason S.

    Couldn't recommend this hotel more!!! The views! The beach! The room! The staff! THE FREE BEER && WINE HAPPY HOUR!! Will absolutely be back very very soon! The room was MASIVE and had a full kitchen honestly we were in shock how nice and how much value you get with the cost of stay! It easily could be double!

    Love this place love the Staff, Tanner and cherish were both amazing. Both of them very welcome they honestly treated me like family. Highly recommend this place. in the rooms are lovely. Everything is new and clean. Coffee is great. I am a fema guest. Out of all the hotels I have called these are above and beyond the nicest people. The rest of the hotels were not very inviting didn't want FEMA guests? So thank you to the owners for letting us have a place to stay

    Really enjoyed the nostalgic theme of this place. Very charming 50's 60's art deco rooms. A lot of little touches that made my stay comfortable, convenient and relaxing. Great beach location, convenient to other attractions. Most importantly for me, who just wanted to chill for a week on the coast, it was chill and perfect right on the beach. The staff was very accommodating and addressed any questions or needs. Very much enjoyed it. Recommend!

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    Best staff on the beach! Awesome rooms with the most comfortable beds. The Chris's Beach Bar is amazing!

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    We did not visit the tiki bar, however we were able to enjoy the bartender's choice of New Wave music by the pool!

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