Wonderful Lodging

The area around the Resort is so beautiful, with such a wonderfully long sandy-white gulf front shoreline. The water is very clean with typically calm surf conditions, and is great to swim-in or raft-on. Our stay at the Resort was fantastic, with super pools and top notch service.

beach area		comment Ratings You have found a true value hotel, with the best value of all being the wonderful St. Pete Beach. This is a top-10 rated beach zones, truly fun and beautiful. ★★★★★
cleanliness		comment Ratings All of the hotel ground and beach area are well taken care off. ★★★★★
parking		comment Ratings You park on the other side of Gulf Boulevard, and be sure to park in the shade. ★★★★
restrooms		comment Ratings This is a service oriented hotel, with a strong focus on service and cleanliness. ★★★★
dining/drinks		comment Ratings They have it all covered from casual dinning, lounging poolside bars, to signature dining. Your choices include: the Marina Grille, Beach Comber Grill, Sea Porch Cafe, King Charles Brunch, and the Chef's Table. ★★★★★
kid friendly		comment Ratings Our kids thought the beach was pure paradise, they loved the pools, and there are lots of things to do in the area. ★★★★
dog friendly		comment Ratings If you don't mind the costs, your dog can be treated like a king at the Don. ★★★★
traffic/access		comment Ratings The hotel is located on a good spot, as you can drive on the Pinellas Bayway to get to Tampa and St. Petersburg. Gulf Boulevard can get a bit busy, but it does move. ★★★★

Activities

Activities in and around the area center on the beach and water play (swimming, boating, fishing, and snorkeling). After your beach fun the island has a myriad of sightseeing, dinning, bars, attractions, and shopping spots. And don't forget to enjoy the fabulous sunsets during your stay at the Don Cesar Resort.

biking		comment Ratings Just a super place to cruise around on your bike, all while taking in the great St. Pete Beach scene. ★★★★★
boating		comment Ratings If you are bring your boat or renting one, this is an area that boaters say matches or beats any area in Florida. Bayside is McPherson Bayou and Boca Ciega Bay. Heading towards the gulf is just pure joy for boaters in all directions, including Fort Desoto County Park and Egmont Key. ★★★★★
boat ramps		comment Ratings A small boat ramp is located on the intercoastal side, directly across from the Don Cesar Beach Resort. Limited metered parking is available. ★★
camping		comment Ratings No, you would need to go to Fort Desoto Campground and Park to the south.
fishing		comment Ratings Just check with the bait houses to determine what is biting. You can fish off the various docks, take a guided fishing trip, or fish from the shore. ★★★★★
hiking/walking		comment Ratings At the Don Cesar, you can enjoy scenic walking down St. Pete Beach or the entertainment district on Gulf Boulevard. ★★★★★
nature trails		comment Ratings You don't get a regular nature trail, but you get one of the longest shorelines in Florida to hike and enjoy.
picnicing		comment Ratings Your picnic at the hotel is best enjoyed by the poolside bar.
playgrounds		comment Ratings This is an adult and children's playground will all the water toys waiting for you by the beach. ★★★★★
swimming		comment Ratings I have seen may articles and TV reports over the years rating St. Pete Beach as some of the most water friendly swimming around. We love the water up and down Pinellas County. ★★★★★
tennis		comment Ratings No, but there are courts less than half a mile a way at Vina Del Mar Park. ★★★★★
volleyball		comment Ratings Nice beach sand, perfect to use the hotel's volleyball nets. ★★★★★
water recreation		comment Ratings Waverunners, sailing, snorkeling, charter fishing, among others, or just splash your way along the shoreline. ★★★★★

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