
About
Nicknamed The Pink Palace for its pink façade and grandeur architecture, The Don CeSar has welcomed guests since its opening in 1928. The hotel features 2 heated pools, 3 lounges, free WiFi, and a beachfront location in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, desk, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and a private bathroom. Select rooms offer a private balcony or patio with views of the Gulf of Mexico or city. In-room dining can also be enjoyed. Indulge in a signature treatment at Spa Oceana, partake in beach yoga, or hire a jet ski at The Don CeSar. Various shops, a concierge service, weekday dry cleaning, and a 24-hour fitness center are also offered at the pet-friendly property. Maritana Grille features a dinner menu with locally-sourced ingredients, an extensive wine list, and saltwater aquarium views. The Sea Porch serves a comfort-food menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lite breakfast fare, Starbucks coffee, and decadent ice creams are available at Uncle Andy’s Ice Cream Parlor. Within 15 minutes’ drive of The Don CeSar, guests can view Salvador Dalí’s art at The Dalí Museum, see historic Fort De Soto Park, and attend a baseball game at Tropicana Field. The Sunken Gardens are located 11 mi away and showcase over 50,000 tropical plants.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Room Options
Luxury King Junior Suite
399 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Luxury Double Junior Suite
399 sqft • 2 Double • 1 Sofabed
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Luxury Two Queen
sqft • 2 Queen
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Grand Double Room
248 sqft • 2 Double
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Luxury Queen Accessible
sqft • 1 Queen
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Luxury King
248 sqft • 1 King
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Luxury Junior Suite King
399 sqft • 1 Sofabed
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Very Good
Location Of Hotel
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Pros +
- Didnt eat the breakfast
- The location is great.. West facing so you get to see the sunset, and if your room isn’t ocean view, you also get to see the sunrise!
- Gorgeous
Cons -
- Water didn’t get hot
- No elevator from the parking lot
- First room AC was broken and they made us sit there for 20 minutes and watch the maintenance man try to fix it. He didn’t. Moved rooms. Next room had blood stains on a bed pillow and blood stains on the bed frame.
Business Traveler (30)
Solo Traveler (33)
Traveling as Couple (380)
Family with Young Children (305)
Family with Teens (17)
Senior Traveler (5)
Group Traveler (91)
Total (534)
Jessica
•Posted on: 2-21-2026
Didnt eat the breakfast
Water didn’t get hot
Stef
•Posted on: 2-9-2026
The location is great.. West facing so you get to see the sunset, and if your room isn’t ocean view, you also get to see the sunrise!
No elevator from the parking lot
Kristin
•Posted on: 1-31-2026
Gorgeous
First room AC was broken and they made us sit there for 20 minutes and watch the maintenance man try to fix it. He didn’t. Moved rooms. Next room had blood stains on a bed pillow and blood stains on the bed frame.
Dallas
•Posted on: 1-27-2026
The staff are so professional and nice. The response time to any requests was prompt.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
Please note a maximum of 2 pets are permitted in select rooms. Charges may be applicable for each pet. Contact hotel for details. Please note the property is undergoing renovation and guests may experience noise and dust.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Boulevard, Saint Petersburg, FL
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