Save

Bellwether Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bellwether Beach Resort

Exterior
Penthouse | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio
Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
5250 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL, 33706
  • Popular LocationPass-a-Grille Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationUpham Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohn's Pass Village & Boardwalk10 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)35 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room (2 King Beds)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room (2 King Beds)

7.8/10 Good
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, No VIew

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, No VIew

8.5/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Boca Ciega Bay view)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Boca Ciega Bay view)

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9/10 Wonderful
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds)

Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, Partial Ocean View (2 King Beds)

8.9/10 Excellent
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Penthouse

Penthouse | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Penthouse

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Sirata Beach Resort
Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Restaurant
3.6 out of 5, Good, (2249)
The price is $339
per night
$428 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Sirata Beach Resort

About the neighborhood

St. Pete Beach

On the beach.At this St. Pete Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center and 3 miles (5 km) of Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Eckerd College and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Splash Island Water Park - 7 min walk
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 9 min walk
  • Upham Beach - 15 min walk
  • Eckerd College - 9 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 9 min walk
  • Crabby Bill's - 3 min walk
  • Jimmy B's Beach Bar - 14 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 11 min walk
  • Harry's Beach Bar - 2 min walk

About this property

Bellwether Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel near Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas.

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

This St. Pete Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 156 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 9000 sq ft of conference space
  • 836 sq m of conference space
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Bellwether Beach Resort offers 156 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Piano

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 50.85 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bellwether Beach Resort to the airport?

Bellwether Beach Resort is 10.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bellwether Beach Resort?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellwether Beach Resort on Jun 2, 2024 start from $139.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bellwether Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bellwether Beach Resort.

How close is Bellwether Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bellwether Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bellwether Beach Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 25 per person.

Is there a casino at Bellwether Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gulfport Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Bellwether Beach Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Bellwether Beach Resort have a pool?

Bellwether Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Bellwether Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Bellwether Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bellwether Beach Resort to downtown St. Pete Beach?

Bellwether Beach Resort is 1.1 mi away from St. Pete Beach.

Bellwether Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1337 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1337 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1337 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1337 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1337 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the staff at the front desk, bars/restaurants and of course the beach crew- the service was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from my trip to the Bellwether and I have to say it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had best time Excellent everyone very pleasant, the rooms were beautiful breathtaking view from my room of the ocean and the beach, outstanding I would highly recommend this resort and will return in the future
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything. I plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach! Nice property. Don't expect A quiet, secluded vacation. You are in the mix. But it winds down about 10:00. Room was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great get away
This hotel has been recently renovated and is so cool, with the retro and midcentury decor. There is not a bad view. The heated pool at 88 degrees was great for the chilly night. Bongos restaurant downstaird on the beach has yummy food. We'll stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

RyaLynn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is dated; staff is very kind; Rooms SMALL for the price. 'gym' is open membership to a gym in a strip mall 1 mile down the road. OK hotel - expect more for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024