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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.
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General policies & fine print
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
7059 reviews
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Nov 19, 2024Weekend 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
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Sep 24, 2024
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.
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Sep 22, 2024
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!
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Sep 19, 2024
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.
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Sep 19, 2024Underwhelmed
I had seen the hotel from my boat many years ago & said I would like to stay there one day. We decided on a short stay-cation to see if it lived up to the price & hype. My first strike is that they nickel & dime you for everything. There's a daily parking fee & daily resort fee on top of your hotel charges. When you pull up to unload the valet guys try to strong arm you into using their service. If not, they try to rush you away from the entrance to check in. Strike two. When walking from the parking lot to the entrance there was a big empty Doritos bag on the sidewalk along the entry ramp & an empty drink glass from the bar on the wall. easily noticeable while driving. None of the valet crew ever pick either up. Not impressive. The interior common area is impressive in the 1920s Art Deco style design. I guess historic is code to small rooms. The closet was tiny, the bathroom was small, the entry to the room was too small for two people. The pool area was nice with outdoor bars for the guests. The beach front area was nice with adequate beach chairs for the guests. They do have some water sport related experiences like jet skis, kayak, paddle boards, etc. They are extra, except if you kayak or paddle board before 10AM. There are boutique shops to buy cabana wear & overpriced food & liquor. There is an outdoor restaurant by the pool area. Did not see the menu. There are plenty of restaurants, stores, & shops immediately outside the resort to go eat, get snax, or beach stuff. The big attraction is the beach which is always beautiful. It was nice to kind of splurge for a change of pace. However, I don't believe the value for what we paid was worth the price. Next time we take a stay-cation, we'll go to the Tradewinds, )which is much bigger, more beach activities, more selection of things to do) or another hotel down the street..