Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel And Marina, St. Pete Beach

Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel And Marina - A waterfront 3-star hotel with private fishing pier, marina access, and daily social hour

Located in the heart of Belle Vista, this St. Pete Beach hotel features one of the largest privately owned fishing piers in St. Petersburg at 1500 square feet. The Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel And Marina houses 15 individually furnished rooms with premium bedding, laptop-compatible safes, and separate sitting areas. Each accommodation includes a kitchenette equipped with a stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. The property maintains a year-round outdoor pool with deck loungers and offers a complimentary daily social hour serving beer and wine from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Back-facing rooms provide views of the water and boat slips, while the property grants guests access to amenities at sister properties Plaza Beach Hotel and Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from McPherson Bayou and St. Pete Beach Access, with eight restaurants within 0.5 miles including Undertow Beach Bar and Blue Fugu Japanese Steakhouse. Downtown St. Petersburg and the Dali Museum are a 15-minute drive away, while Treasure Island is accessible within 12 minutes by car.

Pros

Access to all amenities at sister properties, including private beach and heated pool

Complimentary daily social hour with beer and wine

1500-square-foot private fishing pier

Coin-operated laundry facilities for extended stays

Cons

21.5 miles distance from Clearwater Air Park

Bathrooms feature older shower/tub combinations