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Hotel overview

Dramatically perched atop wind-swept dunes with expansive water views in every direction, the fully renovated Don CeSar is the crown jewel of Florida's Gulf Coast. Since 1928, this monument to glamour and leisure has welcomed sun-seekers, luxury travelers and some of America's most famous - and notorious - figures. Become part of the storied history of the legendary Pink Palace®. Iconic. Romantic. Celebratory.  

New Luxury Seaside Accommodations On St. Pete Beach, Florida: It is “The Don” of a new era as the revival of Florida’s iconic Pink Palace® advances into its 93rd year as a living legend.  The grand public spaces are complemented by upgrades to the 277 chic and airy Floridian hotel rooms and suites.  The Don CeSar guestrooms feature beach-inspired textures and designer fabrics paying homage to the seaside Art Deco era. Custom millwork and a whimsical motif of coastal birds from the tropics drift overhead the whitewashed headboards as soft blush tones elevate the room similar to the hotel facade’s signature pink. In addition to a complete design transformation, some double guest rooms now feature upgraded layouts to allow for two queen beds, while bathroom space in many of the rooms is maximized by transitioning tubs to beautifully designed tile showers. From premium Wi-Fi to sumptuous cotton sheets and luxe bath amenities, guests are treated to a full range of modern amenities and personalized service.

Location

St Pete Beach
Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) : 9 miles
Tampa International Airport (TPA) : 27 miles

Property information

Year Built: 1928
Room: 277
Suites: 36

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

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Activities

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Hotel advisories

Advisory A mandatory hotel-imposed fee minimum of $38 (plus tax) per room, per day will be charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. This fee is not included in your package price and is subject to change. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
Advisory A minimum self parking fee of $24.00 (plus tax), per room, per day per vehicle and $31.00 (plus tax) per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
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.

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 either at check-in or check-out.

Hotel Mandatory hotel imposed resort fee inclusions:

- Premium Plus WiFi Plan

- Complimentary bicycle rental

- Daily rental of up to 3 beach loungers and an umbrella per day

- Fitness Center access

- Yoga and aerobic classes daily

- Non-motorized watersport rentals (between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

- Two bottled waters daily

- In-room coffee

- Pool & beach games

- Free local calls and domestic LD

- Airline boarding pass printing 

The above list may not be comprehensive. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 7059 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Pink palace is back.

    Friendliest and most helpful staff. Weather was absolutely perfect for a quick getaway. Food was excellent and drinks delicious. Can’t wait to visit again. Perfect spot to relax on the beach and watch the sun rise/set. The spa was amazing and it was the best trip all around.

    Mar 30, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Weekend get away!

    We took a last minute get a way and stayed here, and it was fabulous. A beautiful property, with friendly staff and top notch food. Many great amenities on the property too. It's close to a bunch of attractions which was also nice. I highly recommend

    Nov 19, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Excellent Hotel

    Excellent service and beautiful hotel. Regan at the front desk is amazing. She truly goes above and beyond to make things special. I called at the last minute for a quick getaway. Regan was able to accommodate my requests and made the entire stay enjoyable and stress free.

    Sep 24, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amanda and Jessi - Front Desk!

    Amanda and Jessi at the front desk truly made our trip epic! They greeted us with champagne and treated us like queens! They were a wealth of knowledge about all of the hotel activities and really went above and beyond to be sure we had an incredible time! Amanda and Jessi will be THE reason we return every year!

    Sep 22, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Ten out of ten let's do it again!

    Wonderful staycation at a great location. Regan at the front desk was super nice and helped us with all of our questions and requests. I love the pink champagne when checking in, it's such a great touch. At the beach/pool side restaurant staff member Edner was full of smiles, it always feels like coming home when we eat there and see him. Another 10 out of 10 I can't wait to stay qt the Don again.

    Sep 19, 2024