Beautiful. Everything here is well thought out and gorgeous. Katie by the pool provides AMAZING service.

Stayed for the first time this week and found the Don CeSar to be extremely overrated. Not worth the money or even close. I understand they are doing construction which they do not tell you about during the reservation process however when you walk in the entire inside hallways smell like a moldy basement. My female companion and myself had several drinks and dinner between the Lobby Bar and Rowe Bar because that's all that was open another item they do not tell you about. The food was alright but not worth the $230 for two. Drinks run about $20 apiece and are watered down. The room was just a room nothing special and definitely not worth the $400 a night I was spending. However the most concerning thing was at 0745 I was awakened to the construction crew doing what sounded as though heavy duty grinding in room directly above. My calls to front desk did not help they just said we are doing construction. Just stay away 2 stars because beach area is lovely but no where near worth the hype. read more

BEWARE .... Unfortunately my experience with the Don has been tarnished by an extreme lack of professional cutesy. I am appalled at their inability to reply to my varied attempts to cancel a gift card. Copied below is an email sent to Mr. Harvey on Monday, February 14 after many, many voices messages left for a variety of staff members starting on Monday, February 7. I am posting this review on Wednesday February 16. Dear Mr. Harvey, While dinning at your property on January 24, 2022, I purchased a gift card (Check number ####) I mailed this card to my daughter as a Valentine's Day gift for her upcoming vacation. Unfortunately she received an empty red envelop in her mailbox...no gift card...no greeting card on Monday, February 7, 2022. I immediately called your property and spoke with the gift shop where I purchased the card. I was told that I had to speak with the Accounting Department. When connected, I left a voice message. No reply. On both Wednesday and Thursday, I called again and left a voice messages. No reply. On Friday, I called the front desk and asked to reach the accounting manager. I was told I would be connected to Ellen. I left a message for Ellen. Again, no reply. I called today (call number 7 according to my phone) and asked the front desk for your email address in addition to another voice message left at 9:15am. The front desk representative also offered to couple my efforts by delivering a hand written note to your office. I am asking you to please cancel this gift card and refund the purchase price. I have attached a copy of the gift card receipt to assist this refund. read more

We chose the Maritana to celebrate our wedding anniversary this year and all I can say is we made the right choice! Our waiter Jeff made the evening super enjoyable, from explaining the menu and making recommendations to recounting stories about the historic Don Cesar resort. The food was exquisite, my wife's corvina was cooked to perfection and my rock shrimp linguine was the best seafood pasta dish I've ever tasted. All in all a great restaurant with outstanding service and delicious food. Will most definitely visit again. read more

My husband surprised me with a birthday weekend here at the Don, knowing I've always wanted to stay here. We are Tampa residents and if you live in Tampa, you know the Don Cesar's reputation. I was not disappointed! From the moment we arrived it felt special. The front desk and concierge staff we very friendly, and all wished me a Happy Birthday without us mentioning it. Our Bellman (I can't remember his name), but he was very helpful and friendly. Right away all the staff made us feel at home. We arrived around noon, and even though we were told our room wasn't ready - we record a text only 30 minutes or so later advising that it indeed was. We stayed in a Luxury King which is very nicely appointed. Although the room is slightly small - including the bathroom, it didn't bother us a bit. Only being 2 people it was plenty of space for us. The style of the room matches the hotel perfectly. Luxury beach house with all the comforts you need. We brought a couple bottles of wine and a 6 pack of beer that we wanted to keep cold and the luxury king does not have a refrigerator. I called the front desk and they had a fridge brought to the room which fit under the desk without impeding on our space at all. We had breakfast at the Sea Porch and it was really delicious. We had the French toast and the Don Benedict. The Benedict was good but the French toast was excellent! The French press coffee was also delicious. Unfortunately, it rained...ALOT. We explored the hotel. The ladies in the shops were very sweet and helpful. Prices are as you would expect. The grounds are meticulously kept. I would recommend a stay here to anyone - couples, families, business travel. We can't wait to come back - when there's sun lol. read more

Staying there and wanted to relax in the new renovated lobby bar. Two televisions and the staff informed us they are not allowed to be turned on. Why? It is quiet and boring without music or television read more

THE PINK PALACE. WHO DOESNT LOVE THE PINK PALACE. I am not sure if that's what everyone calls it but that's what me and the team call it whenever we pull up to St. Pete. The Don CeSar provides a vibe unlike no other whether you're staying with them or at their beach house suites. This is our preferred property to stay at when we aren't at our favorite Airbnb on the island. read more

I have stayed at the Don several times over the past several years, and this time it was noticeably different, and not for the better. I always enjoyed coming down to the pool and having a member of the staff set up my chairs with the terry cloth cover and towel. It felt like a true resort. They changed the chairs to thin flimsy ones and no one offered to help except for Shim who was AWESOME!! The chairs are not comfortable and they no longer have flags that you can put up on your chair for service. The pool staff was overworked and I waited so long for my food by the time it came out it was ice cold and inedible. My partner had to go to the bar to order a drink after ordering it from the server and never receiving it. Shim was the only one who embodied the true spirit of the Don Cesar! The pool area was so sandy that it was pools of mud as the sand mixed with the pool water on the deck. I get it - it's a beach resort and sand is to be expected, but it would be nice if they cleaned off the pool deck in the evenings as the sand buildup was significant. There was also trash around the chairs in the morning from the previous day. For the amount I spent I expect the area to be well kept. The service to the rooms was lacking. They get cleaned only every other day and when we were out of towels and toilet paper they weren't replaced when the room was cleaned. To make matters worse, I had to call three - yes 3 - times to have the staff being up towels. We ended up missing our dinner reservation because we couldn't shower after a day at the beach (the wait for the towels was easily over an hour and I finally had to go down to the front desk to get someone to bring them up). It would be great if one pool was designated for small children and one for adults. There were a few days both pools were overrun by small children and it wasn't very relaxing. Just a suggestion. All in all, the Don is nice but would benefit from keeping up the establishment to make it worth the price. read more

One of the finest Resorts in Florida. Listed as an Historical landmark, the building has a storied past. Visit for free, and marvel at the architectural design; Mayan influences, Mediterranean Revival touches, and Florida 1920's northern industrial expertise are displayed simultaneously. Located on picturesque St. Pete Beach, in 1976 they used 1776 gallons of pink paint to celebrate our nation's Bicentennial. In 1985, Tom Petty played on the roof to make sure he could still play the guitar after suffering through a wrist injury. The Heartbreakers joined him, and the event was documented by MTV. Simply Google Tom Petty Don Cesar roof, and you can read all about it. read more

Wow! What a gorgeous week it was! We loved staying at the Don and having so many amenities available to us as guests! Pierceton in Uncle Andy's shop was by far our favorite employee, he always greeted our crew with a cheery attitude and was happy to help with information as we asked! We spent a day at the spa and loved the ocean views from the treatment rooms! Used the shuttle service a few times, rented bikes, and did some walking to get to several locations along the shore! Overall we just can't say enough good things and will be back for more one day! read more

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The hotel is beautiful. Well maintained and full of color. Best sunset views in the whole east coast!! The down side if any was the bathroom was super small, like my knees hitting shower door small and I'm 5'9...Then we have the hotel restaurant Society Table. This was my birthday meal with my parents who live near by, so the service was decent, the food horrible..We order appetizers that didn't come. Then when they did come, it was with our meal. SO NOW WE HAVE A ALREADY SHAKY TABLE THAT ME AND MY DAD FIXED full and tipping from side to side..lol..I order ceaser salad and it was not a ceaser salad didn't even pass as a fake..was ice burg in a bowl with bread crumbs and crushed egg....Yeah...bread crumbs...lol..so I thought it was bland and ask for more dressing. They brought me a cup of oil with a blob of something at the bottom...I get it...It separated. But u don't mix it before u get to me????.So then the lamb. My poor father had to sift through the most fatty lamb I've even seen not trimmed as u would expect a 54 dollar plate. I pay for good food np...I'm from NY I know great food...THIS WAS FAR FROM IT...Stay at Don ceaser...definitely...Just go to the Lil spot that has coffee and bar food for munchies...Not Society table..Unless your backed up...lol read more

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We did a last minute local get away for the evening using the Hotels Tonight app and got a Superior King room for $270 for a Friday night. The room is small, around 200 sf and no real view because we are on the 1st floor. This hotel is a landmark for anyone who's visited the Tampa Bay Area. It was known as the "Pink Lady" when it was built because of its unique color. Our room was clean and comfortable. The bed was perfect and I slept like a baby. Soft sheets and a combination of pillow types were on the bed upon arrival. The amenities are made by "Lather" and I give them 5+ stars. Keep in mind when this hotel was built and the bathroom size reflect that in the smaller rooms - but functional in every way. The decor is a beach cottage theme and could use a little updating, but still nice. Not that we watched TV but if size matters they only have a 32" LCD. Oh, our A/C was a bit loud when it was on. Towels were soft and a few extras in the toiletries box in the bathroom. We used the self parking lot and there is a fee (can't remember but what you would expect) and they added a resort fee upon arrival. Two outdoor pools and a hot tub with a cabana bar with resort style chairs and fluffy beach towels. You are just a few steps away from one of the best beaches in Florida too. Beautiful sunsets due to the western facing beachfront. Tons of seabirds and if you are lucky you can see the dolphins mostly at dawn and sunset. Plenty of dining options from dressy to flips & shorts. Oh! An old fashioned ice cream parlor too! I will stay here again but will plan the trip and opt for a nicer room/view. Remember she is an old hotel with tons of charm and appeal and a few quirks. read more

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Love this hotel ! So beautiful . I had a nice small breakfast here at their restaurant . I sat outside with a view of the pool along the path to the beach . The staff is wonderful and friendly . I loved the shops inside . Lots of cute bathing suits and coverups to buy here . Found a hat I loved too. I recommend this hotel , it's a must see for every visitor to the area . read more

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Decided to get an adult weekend away, none of us in the group have stayed at this property so were excited. There is construction going on so the front is not at captivating but it's definitely a beautiful hotel with charm. You will definitely hear drilling and hammering and lots of dogs barking. Our room was comfortable but the pillows were awful. If you are a pillow snob, I suggest you bring your own. The Rowe house breakfast was ok but very overpriced, especially when you don't have many options currently on site. The guys down at the beach were great, good service. You could tell the hotel was running short staffed, most likely due to Covid, so their service was a little lack luster for the style of hotel and experience you would expect. We had fun overall. The hotel definitely has a spookiness to it and that adds to the charm. We will be back in the future, probably when the construction is finished. read more

We love the Don Cesar! We have been going to the Don for 20+ years, love The Rowe, the Lobby Bar, Maritana Grille, the Spa, etc. It is such a special place and even though it is down the street from our home, it always feels like vacation when you are there. We live on St Pete Beach, a little too far to walk but we would park in their parking lot and the restaurants would validate our parking. Last week we headed to The Rowe (great place to watch the sunset) and was shocked to see a sign - $27.00 charge for parking with NO exceptions. It was 5:30 and the parking lot had maybe 15 cars in it, so clearly the hotel wasn't full with guests. I called the front desk asking about the "no exceptions" and she said that is correct, that the new owners decided that only Maritana Grille and the Spa validate parking. Clearly we are very disappointed that we won't be able to "pop" in for drinks or a quick lunch any longer! I understand charging for parking! When that parking lot is full, it is not easy to navigate and the Don needs to prioritize their overnight guests. However, maybe they should consider implementing an hourly parking rate? Again, I don't mind paying to park but not $27.00 for 1 hour, that is crazy. This is St Pete Beach - not South Beach. Fingers crossed the new owners revisit this policy and is updated in the future. read more

Very classy establishment. Only went to have a 2nd annual Christmas cocktail with a good friend. Staff is friendly and prompt. Drinks are poured well and hand crafted in our case. Very nice afternoon and made for an enjoyable Christmas. One issue, where are we suppose to park if we're just stopping in for a drink?? read more

Okay so just as a disclaimer this review is mainly for the pool/beach bar. I was recently at the beach and we rented a cabana.. we at first got a round of drinks at the bar, which were made very quickly and they tasted great. Nothing bad to say about the bartenders. On the other hand, the man that came around taking orders from us on the beach wasn't very friendly off the bat, so we didn't feel like we got the greatest service. we ordered drinks (he ended up not bringing one) and these drinks took what felt like 40 mins! Usually I get it if it's crazy busy, but it wasn't. The next round we just walked to the bar ourselves Because the service there was great. If I could give that guy 2 stars I would. read more

Went for lunch in afternoon with good friends to see famous Pink Hotel. No restaurants open, unless ypu are hotel guests, unable to be at pool side bar with spectacular beach views. Shoved outside on patio, no view of anything!! What was worse they did not spray for lovebugs on patio, had no bug candles, so we had bug salads literally, love bugs landing inside my poke bowl!! I believe they should refund our $100 for lunch. Please, Please, lunch at a famous hotel was a nightmare we had to pay for in American dollars. read more

The Don CeSar - Great tuna salad, better without lovebugs in it!! - Resorts Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Great beach and service . Enjoyed the pool area immensely. Mother's day weekend celebration brunch was not overcrowded

Worst service unfortunately for such a beautiful place! The restaurant is either understaffed or customer service just isn't a priority! We waited for 30 minutes to get seated along with 4 other groups that were waiting in line with no acknowledgment from the host or hostess or waitstaff! We walked away and decided to go sit at the bar. The bar staff were excellent & very attentive & we ended up ordering drinks, & eating at the bar! read more

After much anticipation, waiting all winter in NYC for my Florida vacation, I must say that my stay with my family at the Don CeSar was not what we'd hope for. The company does a brilliant job marketing the hotel. I fantasized for weeks on the website and Instagram page. I will say, the grounds are spectacular as is the structure of the 1920s landmark itself. You can't beat the location, beautiful beach and two lovely and comfortable pools. The staff was also, for the most part, very friendly, although it is clear that this establishment is quite understaffed, especially at the front desk. My family arrived to the hotel AFTER 4pm on a Sunday, (the designated check in time.) We waited in line for 45 minutes, easily, before we were finally helped only to find out that our rooms weren't ready yet. In fact, we would have to wait another 3 hours before finally being able to settle in to the space. The rooms are small (much smaller than they appear) as well as the bathrooms. They're dated, with phones that look like they're from the eighties, as well as an Alexa copy cat called "Roxy" that doesn't work. My first night, we ran into a situation with our TV remote not working after we had turned the TV on. When we realized we couldn't get the TV off, we called the front desk for assistance and there was no answer. The windows also don't open and they blast AC through the hotel all day long. When it's 60 degrees outside it would be nice to let in the Florida breeze once in a while and AC definitely feels unnecessary. With the $400+ a night you'll be spending to stay here, you will not get your money's worth. As I mentioned before, the beach and pools are lovely, but I didn't see a single lifeguard throughout our stay. At night, there's a section of the outside that has four cozy fire pits with comfortable seating. With a hotel this large, it's really too bad that there were only four fire pits, because they filled up so quickly. Not to mention, the two of the four nights we were here, we couldn't even enjoy them. We weren't allowed access because they were closed for a private party for conference attendees. In my opinion, with the amount we're spending, all guests should have access to the fire pits above people here for a conference, who are probably getting a great deal. I also see that on the beach there is a section with two fire pits, but during the week, they don't have those on. Why??? We were really looking forward to enjoying the kayaking, which is, allegedly, free from 9-12. We were up early and waited 30 minutes for someone to come and assist us. There was even a sign that said "back in 30 minutes." After 30 minutes, someone came and crossed it out and wrote "back in 15 minutes" instead. It was infuriating to see that by the time we would finally be assisted the kayaks wouldn't be complimentary anymore. The prices to rent a kayak for a half hour was $30! While the food on the premises is pretty good, they don't have enough seating to accommodate everyone at the hotel, so we had to wait pretty late to eat each and every night. When we did eat at the Sea Porch, service was friendly, but again, very, very slow. And food was incredibly overpriced. ($5 for ONE oyster!!?? That's absurd and I live in NYC!) All in all when I asked my family what they'd rate our experience, they all said 3 stars. I'm giving two stars because there are things that really can't be forgiven. I hope they see this review and try and fix their issues. I can imagine when this hotel won all the awards back in 2015, it was a completely different place. My first night night here, I stayed in a room at a motel for $110 a night and I found that that was even more enjoyable. read more

Spending a day at the Pink Palace has been on my bucket list ever since moving to the area. With beautiful weather recently and a perfectly timed staycation, the moment had finally come to make my dream a reality. We did not stay the night but rather purchased a day pass. We arrived pretty early in the morning to make sure to secure a nice spot by the pool. The self parking is just a short walk across from the hotel and you pay for the entire day. We were directed to the spa/fitness center area where we were given wristbands and told what kinds of fun activities we could participate in at the Don for the day. The inside of the hotel is really neat and exudes a cool vibe. It is very clean too. We decided to go to the deeper pool where we set up under the shade of the bar. The ocean is incredibly close so after setting down our stuff we went for a walk on the beach, which was beautiful of course. They did have chairs and umbrellas for purchase on the beach, however we opted to stay at the pool for the day. Once back at the pool, we were invited to join a water aerobics class which we politely declined. Around 11, the bar opened for drinks and food. The waitress we had for the day was great! She was attentive to our needs and was pleasant. The drinks and food came out promptly after we ordered. The burger and mahi sandwiches, which we split, were both really tasty. After spending the entire afternoon at the pool (which was the perfect temperature for a swim) we made our way back to the beach for the sunset. Although we could've stayed until the late evening, we decided to head out after seeing the sunset. Overall, the day spent here was well worth it. We are already planning our trip back! read more

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Reading the recent reviews of guests that have enjoyed a recent stay at the Don is difficult. I have been contemplating writing to the Don for two months and finally have the courage to say "I'm Sorry" for not being able to make it to our annual May date this year. Covid-19 prevented me from flying from Arizona to see you! I miss your sandy beaches, amazing views, extraordinary staff, exceptional food and the wind and surf in my hair. You truly are the only one that can make this all happen with the grace and ease you do. I hope that you will forgive me and our missed date in 2020, I so look forward to coming to visit you in 2021, stay pink until then. Sincerely, Liz C. Mesa, AZ If you get the opportunity to go before I do next year, please enjoy yourself and let the Don know I'll be back soon :) read more

Beautiful hotel & great pool. Friendly pool bar & servers Great beach location. Plenty of chairs at pool and on beach front read more

The Don CeSar - Pool view - Resorts Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Let me preface this by saying that my family and I have been coming to the Don Cesar since I was 3 years old. We live close by and have had family graduations, wedding et c in the vicinity. This hotel used to be special, it used to be worth the price you paid to stay here (which is quite steep). I can no longer say that this hotel is worth staying at. What a disaster and what a waste of a lot of $$. Things started off badly when we came to check in at 4:30pm (check in is at 4pm) we had two premium rooms and one was ready but the other wasn't and we were told we would need to wait. I waited HOURS and no update, no info. Finally I couldn't wait any more because we had dinner reservations, and I went to ask the desk and it STILL wasn't ready at 6:30pm (2.5 hours after check in). When I finally got in the room, there were someone else's leftovers in my fridge, SO GROSS, and especially in the times of COVID. My sheets had holes in them, there was hair in my shower, and this place was really showing it's weaknesses and faded glory. The beds feel like you're sleeping on your friend's futon, and none of us got a decent night's sleep. We went to breakfast at the restaurant twice, and things got worse each time. BOTH days we waited over an hour and half for our food while people who sat around us after we did were served their food, ate, and left. Both days we had to ask what was going on and were told by the very nice manager that they had no idea what had happened either day. It was infuriating, and a giant waste of time, and honestly ruined our stay because between waiting for the room and waiting for breakfast we didn't get to spend any time on the beach or enjoy the facilities at all. This was one of the worst experiences overall that I have paid the most for, their issues are more than apparent and there is no accountability. They did end up comping us a bit, but when I asked for a late check out since I didn't get into my room until so late one of the managers, Kevin, gave me such an attitude it was astounding. Apparently since one room was ready on time he didn't feel that he needed to do anything for me, even though the other room wasn't mine and literally the least he could do was let me stay the extra time I missed due to their incompetence. Overall, this was a horrible experience. There is no longer any luxury or service here, though you will still pay through the nose for it. They have lost lifelong customers who have spent tens of thousands of dollars there over the years. Never again. Stay away and find somewhere else that will actually live up to the ratings. This place is sadly old news and over. read more

F the Don I called this morning to make sure they were open- Told them I was an hour away- No problem yes we are open!! Arrive and was told only serving guests I'm pissed, and annoyed. read more

I enjoyed a wedding last weekend at the Don Cesar and also stayed at their Beach Suites about 1/2 mile down from the beach. The wedding was beautiful and the Don Cesar staff did an excellent job with both the outside ceremony and reception. The food was exceptional service the wedding. I also visited the pool areas and restaurants during my stay. The food and drinks were pricey, but that was expected. I highly recommend staying at the Beach House Suites by Don Cesar because the suites are large and feature a kitchen, bedroom, and living area. The free shuttle was also a great touch between the two properties. read more

Drove from PA to St pete & decided to splurge on our first night & stay at the Don We called the hotel on the way to make a reservation and spoke to "Linda ", we had 2 requirements, they were pet friendly & had room service. After being told they had 24 hour room service we booked the room for $800, 1 night. Check in is 4pm, we arrived at 4:15 To find that the drop-off ramp to the 2nd floor desk was closed, had to park across the street & walk several hundred feet with my that is recovering from hip surgery only to be told our from was not ready. Said about 10-15 minute wait, after 45 minutes approached the desk again and listened about how they are short staffed like everyone else, did I mention it was $800 a night? Finally got into our carpet stained room & called to get room service & was told there is no room service because of course they are short staffed, talked to the manager & she said that's what we get for booking with a 3rd party, but we booked directly with the hotel. We told her we were very disappointed & she happily agreed to help us check out so we could go somewhere else, at 5:30. What a sweet heart.  That's what you get for $800 at the Don Cesar.  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone read more

Love the pink place! The location is perfect with old world charm that transforms one to yesterday's gone by. Wonderful spa and beachside pool. Make sure to take a picture on the swing at their beach. read more

My family really enjoyed the pink palace! This hotel has so much character, charm and an upscale vibe. The rooms felt more like a guest room in a house than your standard room. It was clean with comfortable all white bedding. We had a desk, small corner couch and a large flat screen television. The bathroom is a tad small, but clean and updated. The beach is white sand and beautiful Florida gulf water. Many rows of lounge chairs are lined along the beach, but you can pay for queen size beds and loungers upfront. The two pools are side by side and seemed to have a more kid friendly side and a more adult side, but we were never sure, because we didn't see any signs. The music and bar were a lot of fun and the food is great too. My son had the pork quesadillas and my daughter enjoyed some of the frozen mock tails. The shops inside have some beautiful beachwear and accessories. Andy's ice cream shop is also in the hotel which is a full service ice cream store with many different flavors and waffle cones. They also serve coffee, espressos and cappuccinos as well. The restaurants all had great food. One you should make reservations for ahead. It is definitely on the pricy side, but the food was great and equivalent to any top rated restaurant. The others are more casual, but also good and definitely better than your standard hotel. The hotel staff was very polite , helpful and accommodating. I'm so glad we tried this hotel and didn't go to something more commercial. Our family will definitely come back! read more

The Don CeSar - Front row beach view - Resorts Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Highly recommend wearing a striped shirt while crossing the crosswalk in front of the hotel. Contrasting stripes makes a great conversation starter. read more

The Don CeSar - The crosswalk in front of the hotel. - Resorts Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

This is in regards to the restaurant at the Don formerly known as the Sea Porch cafe, now called Society Table. Stopped there for lunch. Painfully slow service. Food was OK. Surprise! They no longer validate your parking ticket if you eat there! $28 for self parking!!!! Great way to treat the locals. Parking lot was less than half full. The once tropical feel of the restaurant is now a drab, depressing look. Very disappointed. You'd thinkin a time of COVID they would want local support. Another local legend turns it back on the people who have supported it. read more

DO NOT STAY HERE. Worst hotel I have ever been to in my life. Where do I begin. First off: 1.my family got the penthouse and when they arrived the AC was out. It was so hot in there. 2.my cousin woke up with a palmetto bug in her bed sheets. They were all over her room. The hotel said they would spray the entire suite and LIED bc they only sprayed the outside deck. 3.none of the phones work in any of our rooms. - we called on our cell phone to ask for them to bring a menu at the front desk and they completely ignored our request. They never came up and called us or anything. 4.you can't order room service. If you try to, you will be transferred to a restaurant that then gives you their voicemail. We had to Uber eats all of our food. 5.the elevator didn't work. Being in the penthouse , we got to climb up 9 stories of stairs and my aunt has a bad knee. It took them 5 hours to fix the elevator. 6.the expresso machine was broken when we tried to get anything in the ice cream shop. Nothing works at this hotel. It was honestly just the worst experience and not worth the price at allllll. You're basically on your own here and we checked out of here even though we already have paid for another night because we just want to get home at this point. Do not stay here. read more

Over the Memorial Day weekend we went to the Don Cesar. I inadvertently left a relatively expensive watch on a pool lounge chair and left the hotel. The next day I did not realize until later in the day that I did not have it. We drove back to the hotel and I immediately walked up to Susan who was working a kiosk and told her my problem. Without hesitation and with complete urgency, she contacted security. Don from security came right out and when I mentioned that I knew the exact time that we were there, he offered to review the camera footage for me. He walked inside to do that and found my watch being safely stored by Paxton the assistant pool manager, who had not only found it but secured it and logged it in as soon as he found it! I was shocked! It was a gift from my mother so it was fairly sentimental in addition. Although I know the Don is a high end hotel, oftentimes you can not guarantee that the employees you hire will hold up to the standards that you hope they will. In this circumstance, I can not believe the professionalism and company ethics that all of these employees adhered to. They should be so proud and impressed and if you see Paxton by the pool, give him an extra tip for being an exceptionally honest human being! Great hires Don Cesar!! read more

Very poor front desk policies. Was told that third party booking does not charge the additional $30 for "resort fees" which they did plus $27 nightly "parking fees" which they did. After providing proof that the two fees had been paid, another young lady behind the desk acknowledged that the fees had been paid. They then went ahead and charged my credit card for the disputed fees. Beautiful facility using ghetto billing practices. STAY AWAY read more

This was a wonderful place to spend a week. All of the staff was super friendly and welcoming. All of the amenities were top notch.

Terrible experience. None of the amenities that are advertised were available. Beach beds, spa services, restaurants were all booked and we had zero access to them. The pool was so crowded there were no spaces to sit and no tables available at the bar. We had to leave the hotel every night for dinner. Could have stayed somewhere else and saved a lot of money. So disappointed. I feel robbed of my money read more

Very disappointed. I wouldn't stay here until they sort some stuff out sad to say. Not one to complain but.. Valet was great, front desk was fine... But for the price you're paying the overall package is awful. No one told us there was no room service, no cleaning service, etc....you're just supposed to figure that out on your own apparently? No one offered that information. Went down to the restaurant to pick up coffee and breakfast in the morning to bring back to the room, got our breakfast COMPLETELY wrong after double checking and confirming due to allergies. Not even close haha. Asked for a wine opener, had to go down and get one and they made it seem like a big inconvenience. Left our card at the bar, went back to get it....staff lost it. I understand it was our initial error, but we called right away and somehow it got lost in that small time frame? As a guest you want to feel a little protected, no? Food is reeeeeeealllyyyyyyy bad. Really bad. Wanted to order food at the beach, guy kept walking past us and never came to take our order even after we tried to flag him down. At the end of our stay we had a valet guy give attitude because it took us a second to find our keys. All in all....they said because of COVID they were understaffed. Sure, I get it. But do NOT charge FULL PRICE, or at least give your guests that information so they're not surprised when they stay is subpar. read more

Husband and I just visited the Don for the first time traveling to SPB. I cannot say enough good things about our stay! From the moment we checked in (and received complimentary champagne!) to the immaculate resort, pools, beach, and amenities...it is truly paradise. Entire staff was so nice and helpful. Resort and views are to die for. Definitely the place to stay in SPB. Free shuttle time restaurants/bars (about 1-1.5 miles down road). This was great and so useful! Took advantage of free paddle boarding from 9:00-12:00 and dis beach yoga each morning. You will truly regret it if you visit SPB and don't stay at the Don. Can't wait to return! read more

By far the best hotel I've stayed in in this area. Very accommodating. Gorgeous hotel. Loved the activities itinerary guide. We took advantage of free non motorized vessels from 9-12pm. Yoga on the beach every morning looked like a great idea, but ended up shelling and walking beach instead. read more

The Don CeSar - Resorts Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida