The Best Hotels in St. Pete-Clearwater

A view of Don CeSar resort from the aqua-marine green waters of St. Pete Beach.

The Don CeSar is an iconic St. Pete Beach hotel with a rich history dating back to 1928.

In May 2024, we announced our annual "Best of St. Pete-Clearwater Winners" in more than 30 categories. Visitors and locals alike gave a shout out to their favorite places to stay or staycation, with the legendary Don CeSar on award-winning St. Pete Beach named "Best Hotel."

You'll find yourself spoiled for choice here in sunny St. Pete-Clearwater, so when choosing where to stay, think about what suits your travel style. Many of our hotels offer a front-row seat to America's Best Beaches and epic nightly sunsets, while others cater to a city-lovers with museum-hopping and attractions like the St. Pete Pier. Families appreciate our hotel properties that offer fun pools, slides and kids' activities (and even welcome our pets). Couples looking for romantic getaways find luxurious rooms, couples' spa treatments and fine dining restaurants at our top hotels.

Undoubtedly, many of the accommodations on our "Best Hotels" list are upscale. No worries if they aren't in your travel budget this time around: St. Pete-Clearwater has hotels, resorts and vacation rentals to fit every vacationers' needs. But now, it's time to check out our best hotels and start dreaming about your perfect Florida vacation.