Wish you were here?

Hotel overview

Nestled amidst a setting of tropical solitude on the Gulf of Mexico, this intimate beachfront retreat has something for every member of the family. With two heated pools, a restaurant, beachfront/poolside bar and a fitness center, guests can experience the best of St. Pete Beach during stays at this gracious hotel.

Location

St. Pete Beach - On Beach
Tampa, FL, USA - Tampa International (TPA) : 30 miles
Saint Petersburg/Clearwater, FL, USA St Petersburg/Clearwater Intl (PIE) : 30 miles

Property information

Year Built: 1980
Last Renovation: 2005
Accessible rooms: 8
Floors: 7
Total rooms: 159

{{title}}

Hotel details

Dining

Dining options are available for this property.
Show more

Amenities

Multiple amenities are available at this hotel.
Show more

Activities

This property offers numerous activities.
Show more

Hotel advisories

Advisory Important information for our guests: RumFish Beach Resort is a Smoke Free property. The hotel does have areas outside where guests can smoke.
Advisory A mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $55 per room, per night plus 13% tax is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without notice. For a detailed description of what’s included in the mandatory fee please see hotel policies. The hotel can give you the current resort fee and inclusions at check-in as these are subject to change.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 21
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Resort Fee – Mandatory hotel imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel.

Resort fee inclusions:

- Unlimited rides on the High Tide Slide 

- Self- parking fees-one parking pass per room 

- Guest room Wi-Fi 

- Use of business center 

- Faxes, local phone calls and phone access charges 

- Use of fitness centers and fitness classes 

- One cushioned beach cabana for two with hood 

- Paddleboats along the waterway 

- Tennis court times 

- Day play for beach volleyball and mini golf 

- Beach games like paddleball, bocce ball and corn hole 

- In-room safe 

- Daily newspaper 

- Pool towels

Resort fee inclusions from 5/1/23:

Ø Unlimited rides on the High Tide Slide

Ø Unlimited use of the Zing Ray Zip Line

Ø Unlimited use of Surf WipeOut

Ø Self-parking fees-one parking pass per room

Ø Guest room Wi-Fi

Ø Use of business center

Ø Faxes, local phone calls and phone access charges

Ø Use of fitness centers and fitness classes

Ø One cushioned beach cabana for two with hood per room

Ø Paddleboats along the waterway

Ø Tennis court times

Ø Day play for beach volleyball & mini golf

Ø Beach games like paddleball, bocce ball and corn hole

Ø In-room safe

Ø Daily newspaper available at Hotel Lobby

Ø Pool towels

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check in.

Kids Stay Free Policy Maximum number of children per paid adult: 5Maximum child age: 17
Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 4788 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Will NOT be back!

    Avg over $500 a night, very small room. Broken vanity door in bathroom had to replace when checking in along with broken in room safe had to have fixed, multiple days had to call more than once for room to be cleaned, have to wait in line every morning about a half hour to get 2 chairs & umbrella that we pay extra. Had to have someone come to fix tv as wouldn’t turn on off change channels or volume control. Hear guests daily complain about cabana process and housekeeping. The brochure and website are very misleading. They show people happy and drinking at closed up bars. I think if they were honest and showed or just disclosed the closed hot tub, broken towel door, boarded up tiki bars and numerous other less than attractive areas, it wouldn’t cause as much dissatisfaction. Also, only one working elevator to 6 floors. One bright spot is HOPE in Gulfside Kitchen restaurant. She is excellent.

    Mar 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Rumfiiiiiiish

    Awesome place. Great amenities. Service was phenomenal. Raegan is the best server we had! Super attentive and friendly. Can't wait to come back again to enjoy more amenities and the smore night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mar 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Yes! Pick this restaurant!

    Had an amazing meal at the RumFish Beach Resort. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was top-notch. Huge shoutouts to Jonel and Reagan for such fantastic servers. Jonel was friendly and attentive and we couldn’t wait to go back the follow evening when Raegan was our server. Raegan and Jonel were equally great and made the experience even better!

    Mar 28, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Lunch by the pool with great service!

    We had such a relaxing and fun lunch but the pool at Gulfside! Raegan at Gulfside Kitchen was so friendly and so attentive! Excellent Service and the food was very good! The southern clucker AMAZING! We also ordered the chicken Caesar salad and chicken wrap…. Very good!! Yum!

    Mar 28, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Memorable visit. Thank you!

    We came down to Tampa for a Spring Training game. We were thrilled our travel agent booked us with RumFish. It was a great experience. Pros: Super friendly and helpful staff Smores nights! Great setup with cabanas on the beach Plenty of activities at RumFish and next door at TradeWinds The live musicians on the pool deck with the VW van backdrop were perfect Areas for improvement: Unfortunately the beach slide was not operational on our beach day RumFish should serve breakfast beyond the pastries in the lobby

    Mar 28, 2025