The Don Cesar, St. Pete Beach
About the Hotel
The Don Cesar - Historic Pink Palace with Gulf-front location, AAA Four-Diamond dining, and full-service spa
Standing as an iconic St. Pete Beach hotel since 1928, The Don Cesar features multiple dining venues including the AAA Four-Diamond Maritana Restaurant, which sources ingredients from local farms and fishermen. Historic figures like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Clarence Darrow have stayed at this beachfront property. The hotel houses specialty shops offering designer swimwear, resort clothing, and beach essentials, while The Boucher Brothers beach huts provide rental equipment from umbrellas to paddle boards. The Sea Porch Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with signature items like Cuban bread French toast. Uncle Andy's Ice Cream Parlor offers shakes, pastries, and illy Gourmet Coffee. Spa facilities include whirlpool baths and aroma-infused steam rooms. The Don Cesar stands 21.5 miles from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, with nearby attractions including Pass-a-Grille Beach (1 mile) and McPherson Bayou (0.5 miles).
Pros
Rooftop lookout offering unobstructed Gulf of Mexico sunset views
Live jazz and lounge music with hand-crafted cocktails
Beach Pavilion available for waterfront events
Sophisticated bar scene at The Rowe Bar featuring coastal cuisine
Cons
21.5 miles distance from the nearest airport
Popular historic location can attract crowds during peak seasons
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Getting around
Easily find local transportation options to help you explore
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Services
- Free city shuttle
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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