The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach

Accommodation

This glam getaway on the sands of the Gulf of Mexico is one of Florida’s most legendary hotels; The Don CeSar, known as The Pink Palace for its iconic flamingo-hued facade, proudly boasts one heck of a history. Dating back to 1928, it’s hosted everyone from F. Scott Fitzgerald to Al Capone and made cameos on MTV and in Robert de Niro’s Once Upon a Time in America. In fact, it was one of the founding members of the Historic Hotels of America collection, back in 1989. Following two renovations in recent years, the AAA Four Diamond Award and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner continues to be a favourite among travel industry insiders.

It’s not just the outside where things are rosy; you'll also find plenty of thoughtful touches, like high-speed Wi-Fi, plush linens and a shower and bathtub combo in guest rooms. Luxury Partial Gulf View rooms offer 23 square metres each, with your choice between one king-size bed or two doubles.

Amenities:

- Wi-Fi
- En-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
- Desk
- Plush linens and pillows

Dining

The hotel's dining programme focuses on coastal cuisine and beach-friendly fare, like ice cream and mojitos. Maritana Grille is the signature restaurant and the most formal dining outlet of the bunch, while Sea Porch Restaurant is your go-to spot for a decadent Champagne Sunday brunch. For drinks, The Lobby Bar channels the jazz era, while The Rowe Bar is set right on the beach and serves speciality cocktails, craft beers and fine wines. Beachcomber Bar & Grill sits poolside, offering mimosa and mojito pitchers, as well as fish sandwiches and paninis.

Spa

Spa Oceana is a peaceful wellness oasis, with 16 treatment rooms, whirlpool baths, a Whisper Lounge and even a rooftop garden. The spa and salon area measures 11,000 square feet in total.

Please note, guests aged 4-12 years old may enjoy nail care and salon services when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests aged 13-17 years old may also enjoy massage and facial services with a parent or guardian present.

Location

St Pete Beach occupies a gorgeous white-sand stretch of the Gulf Coast and is just across the bridge from St Petersburg, which boasts a gorgeous pier, a sandy state park and is the dazzling home of the Salvador Dalí Museum. Easy day trips include Disney World, Weeki Wachee (home of the famous dancing mermaids) and Sarasota. At the hotel, you’ll have access to Boucher Brothers Management beach huts for beach relaxation or thrilling jet skiing. 

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Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.