The city of St. Petersburg is famous for its beautiful beaches, numerous marinas, and lively waterfront scene. Nestled between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this city is an excellent place for the perfect family getaway. The region boasts a lot of attractions for visitors to explore. The city’s downtown area is filled with remarkable places for shopping. You can enjoy delicious meals and drink wine in its many restaurants and bars and check out its impressive buildings. The city is blessed with year-round sunshine, making it perfect for any beachfront adventure you may be interested in. The location is also home to hiking trails, several natural parks, stunning beaches with white sand, and museums, including the most extensive collection of art pieces by Dali. If you are visiting with the entire family, here are the top family resorts in St. Petersburg, Florida, you will love.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on December 27, 2024.
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1. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club (from USD 642)
A historic hotel sitting on the coast of Tampa Bay, the Vinoy Renaissance is a great family hotel with impressive features. The hotel boasts an on-site spa, heated pools, outdoor furniture, sun loungers, a shared lounge with a TV, vending machines (for snacks and drinks), and babysitting services for guests with kids. The hotel offers family rooms and has all its units fitted with comfortable furniture, video games, flat-screen TVs and work desks and chairs. There is a fitness center, a sauna for relaxation, and five different on-site dining options.
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
Address: 501 5th Avenue Northeast
14.93 km (9.3 mi) from John's Pass
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2. Dolphin Beach Resort (from USD 170)
Situated right in front of the beach, this resort provides all its guests with panoramic views of the ocean from almost all its rooms. The hotel offers well-furnished family rooms that have microwaves, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and refrigerators. Some of the units have private balconies. The hotel features amenities like an outdoor pool, a sun terrace with lounge chairs, and direct access to the beach. You can enjoy delicious meals in its on-site restaurant and great drinks in the bar.
Dolphin Beach Resort
Address: 4900 Gulf Blvd
8.02 km (5.0 mi) from John's Pass
3. Legacy Vacation Resorts – Indian Shores (from USD 222)
Located opposite Indian Shores Beach, this resort is a cozy place to stay in. A beautiful property dedicated to giving you and your family comfort, this resort offers you rooms that are well furnished and equipped. All rooms are fitted with large TVs, free Wi-Fi, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators. Some suites have fully stocked kitchenettes and balconies for incredible waterfront views. The resort itself boasts an outdoor pool with a hot tub, a sun terrace, BBQ facilities, and a golf course next door.
Legacy Vacation Resorts-Indian Shores This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 19607 Gulf Boulevard
10.0 km (6.3 mi) from John's Pass
4. Madeira Bay Resort
Enjoy comfort and luxury on the beachfront at this world-class resort. An excellent place for families, the Madeira Bay Resort offers standard rooms, as well as family rooms to its guests. Each room is equipped with a cable TV, mini-refrigerator, private bathroom, and floor to ceiling windows offering stunning views of the entire waterfront area (in some select units). Also, the resort provides free Wi-Fi to all its guests, as well as access to an on-site restaurant and bar, a fitness center, fenced swimming pool, and a hot tub. There’s private marina access, giving you close proximity to several exciting water sports activities.
Madeira Bay Resort II by Travel Resort Services
Address: 13235 Gulf Boulevard
664 meters (0.5 ft) from John's Pass
5. Plaza Beach Hotel – Beachfront Resort (from USD 102)
Spacious and beautifully decorated and located just a few minutes’ walk from the beautiful beaches and all the places of interest, this resort is a cozy place to stay. This lovely facility offers you and your family comfortable guest rooms with kitchenettes, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and some rooms have private balconies. There are family rooms big enough to cater for you and your family comfortably. The resort itself boasts an outdoor fenced pool, poolside bar, sun terrace, outdoor furniture, a restaurant, and bar.
Plaza Beach Hotel - Beachfront Resort
Address: 4506 Gulf Boulevard
8.33 km (5.2 mi) from John's Pass
6. DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Tampa Bay – North Redington Beach (from USD 242)
Sitting right on magnificent North Redington Beach, the DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Tampa Bay is a fantastic place. Situated close to the famous Dali Museum and the international airport, the facility offers breathtaking views of the ocean. It features an oceanfront swimming pool, a terrace, a business center, and an on-site restaurant. The property also has an on-site gift shop and vending machines.
The hotel offers family-friendly features, like games for children, children’s TV networks, and family rooms fitted with cable TVs, refrigerators, and en suite bathrooms.
DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Tampa Bay – North Redington Beach This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 17120 Gulf Boulevard
5.78 km (3.6 mi) from John's Pass
7. Bilmar Beach Resort (from USD 196)
If what you want is a fantastic place to stay with your family, right in the middle of Florida’s Gulf coast, then this resort is where you should go. Bilmar Beach Resort offers you rooms decorated in elegance and well furnished with refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, and other modern facilities.
Other features of this property include a fitness center, family rooms, exclusive beach access, two refreshing outdoor pools (including one fenced swimming pool) a hot tub, a beachside fitness trail, and a bar. The on-site restaurant here serves only the freshest meals, plus offers meals for children, too.
Bilmar Beach Resort
Address: 10650 Gulf Blvd
2.24 km (1.4 mi) from John's Pass
8. Barefoot Beach Resort (from USD 190)
Enjoy easy access to fishing directly from the dock at this beach resort when you and your family stay here. Barefoot Beach Resort has spacious air-conditioned rooms designed to comfortably cater to your family, with fully equipped kitchens, cable TVs, and free Wi-Fi in all its units. It also features BBQ grills, vending machines, a picnic area, outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and an outdoor swimming pool. You can relax by the pool or take a few steps to the beach from here and have all the beachfront fun you want to have.
Barefoot Beach Resort
Address: 19417 Gulf Boulevard
9.47 km (5.9 mi) from John's Pass
9. Treasure Island Beach Resort (from USD 394)
This beach resort is a fabulous resort located just right on St. Pete Beach. It features a beachfront swimming pool, sun terrace, fitness center, and a private parking area. The family-friendly resort, surrounded by white sandy beaches and beautiful views of the sea, is decorated with coastal décor and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows. It offers family suites that have separate dining room areas and are fitted with well-stocked kitchens, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. Located close to all the city’s main attractions, this hotel is a fantastic place to stay.
Treasure Island Beach Resort
Address: 10800 Gulf Boulevard
2.02 km (1.3 mi) from John's Pass
Enjoy a fantastic beachfront experience in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is blessed with so many beautiful beaches – it may be hard to pick the best one. The city offers so many exciting and fun activities to engage in, especially if you love water sports, great shopping, and world-class dining experiences. So, head down here with your family, stay at any one of these top family resorts in St. Petersburg, Florida, listed above and enjoy the best beachfront vacation.
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