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    Thunderbird Beach Resort

    3.1 (137 reviews)
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    Sand just sitting behind the vas when we checked in

    Filthy! My family and I had a bad cough from all the mold in the rooms. Walked in and it looked like this place had not been cleaned at all. Sand everywhere, mold covered by paint and filthy bathroom floors. Kitchen items were disgusting as pictured and the provided sponge to wash dishes smelled like mold and had pieces of rotten food on it. This place needs to be checked by code enforcement and we are concerned!

    The view from our room
    Milain C.

    This was our second trip to the Thunderbird Beach Resort. The first was in 2018 and we returned for another stay at the end of May 2021. What we love most about the Thunderbird is that it is an old motel (1950s?) that has been completely refurbished but kept its charm in the process. From the moment you pull in to the Thunderbird, you can't help but see the massive neon sign right out of 1950! The motel is 3 floors in a u-shape that faces toward the beach. In the 'U' are beautiful grounds lush with palms and tropical plantings and of course, a swimming pool. There is a small poolside hut that serves as a bar and a seating area/patio that lines the boardwalk where live music plays daily starting in the afternoon and going into the evening around 8 or 9 pm. We noticed on our last visit that there seems to be quite a following. Guests seem to know each other - possibly meeting here at the same time each year to relive memories? We like the outdoor entrances to the rooms and each has two chairs and a little table to sit in the breezeway overlooking the pool so you can listen to live music and see the action. There were quite a few seniors dancing to some old tunes being played. They were too cute. I won't lie, we were very entertained when a lady in her 60s got a little too close to the pool, drank a little too much and took an unexpected dip to cool off. She was fine and laughed it off. Never a dull moment! The rooms are clean and comfortable and we love the little kitchen with the 2-seat dinette that folds down from the wall. It is just enough to do what you need to do to make meals in room. There is a small fridge, microwave, 2-burner stove and oven. The sink area is stocked with a small bottle of soap, two dish cloths, dish towels and then basic pots/pans/flatware/plates/cups, etc. There is also a toaster and coffee maker. The Publix market is within walking distance a block away. Beach towels are provided and the beach is steps away. This area of Treasure Island has an extremely wide beach so be prepared for your walk to the water. We liked that there were a couple of cabana companies on this stretch of the beach. We rented one for $30 for the day which included 4 lawn chairs and the big yellow adjustable dome cabana. Well worth the money...Florida sun is intense, even in May! Surf Style is directly across the street from the motel if you need anything beach related. But...might I recommend going a little north of Surf Style, just 1/2 a block to the little mom and pop beach store, 'Pirate's Cove' that carries beach toys, hats, shirts, etc. for less than the Surf Style corporation?! The paved boardwalk runs between the hotels and the beach. Its a great walk in the early morning with lots of walkers, runners, bikes and maybe even a skater. Be sure when you book your room that you designate ground floor or 2nd floor or beach view, etc. Last visit, we were ground floor at the pool. Was great for my swimming kids. This visit we were on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool, the entertainment and were able to see the beach. We liked this better. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a smaller establishment to stay in vs. a high rise condo or hotel.

    Kitchenette!
    Michaek S.

    OK - RESORT FEE. Just got hit - 35 PER PERSON per day. Never staying here after again - the fee makes it same price as nice, quiet condo or a better quality hotel. Lost a star for that.

    Ralphie S.

    Thunderbird is located at the perfect location if you are wanting to stay on the beach and still have quick access to downtown St. Petersburg. We spent 5 nights here in early October and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. The price was very reasonable since this is an older but well maintained property. Clean and comfy rooms, pool, tiki bar, attached Italian restaurant, free parking, and on the beach! My only complaint is that it can be loud. The acoustics are terrible and the music and party noises from the bar and pool echo up from the courtyard.

    Pool area

    We stayed here because we booked spring break late and this was one of the only vacancies. Pros On the beach. Yes, it's a long walk to the water but that's fine with me. I'm still on the beach. Staff is very friendly. My room has a kitchenette. Dated but everything works. My room is clean. Air conditioner works well. The grounds are pretty. They have a pool and hot tub (which I didn't use), a bar, daily live entertainment, and towel service. Cons They have had to turn the water off for a period of time for the last two days. There are ants in my kitchenette. I'll take ants because I met another guest who said she had to move rooms because of a cockroach infestation. And I mean those big bad boys - palmettos. The beds are not great. I can feel the springs but, as another reviewer wrote, I am not sore in the morning. Pillows are pretty lumpy.

    My nephew and now niece got married there this weekend it was the best time ever. Clyde and his staff were amazing from the bartenders to the servers to the wedding people they were amazing everyone had a wonderful time they came from outside of Orlando my husband and I live down here and it was great great wedding destination brunch was fabulous this morning dinner was awesome last night wedding was perfect couldn't have asked for a better venue thank you to the whole staff at Bilmar

    Jisoo B.

    Is it old? Yes. Is it iconic? Yes. Is it little kitschy old Floridan. Yes. Yes. But the best yes I'd that it's a good deal, especially for us local Floridian-Tamanians. Good enough pool for the kids. Short access to the beach. Good dining (although not that cheap) but great bar service! The kid that gets you drunk with your kids in the pool. Speaking for a friend.

    All the pavers around the pool have mold and black dirt and food that no one picks up.

    Never will I stay there again!!! I have been going to the Thunderbird for 15 years and this was by far the worst stay ever. Let's start off with the front desk being very unprofessional and Ghetto as hell! The hotel has definitely gone down hill. Rooms are dirty and the pool was disgusting. No maintenance what's so ever. My room had ants and no one did anything about it other then they told me I can go to the office for bug spray and do it myself. The property was so dirty it makes me sad to see this place go so down hill. The bartenders were great no complaint there.

    Rey C.

    Excellent Property, entertainment and bar right-on the board walk, small but excellent dining cafe! Right on sunset beach that's Internationally known for sand sculpture, starting on Thanksgiving.

    This is the dirt that was on the sheets! They dont change their sheets!
    Nicole R.

    Absolutely the worst hotel. Sheets were dirty and full of sand! When I called the front desk Bradly told us we cam come get new sheets and change them ourselves. The sheets we were given were also dirty and all he could say was we can speak to a manger tomorrow and there was nothing else he could do. We were then told by the security guard that maybe we need to go to a better hotel, like a five star one if we want cleaner sheets. We then made the decision to pack up and drive 2 hrs back home. They are dirty and dont care about their customers. We were also told the manager will tell us the same thing he did...

    Pool area facing the tiki bar, live music and beach access.

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    Great for spring breakers, not great for families. Indra is an amazing customer service provider that will ensure that you are satisfied!

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