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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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Hotel details
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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
7105 reviews
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Jul 13, 2025Girls Weekend
Raymond our Beach House shuttle driver was AMAZING!!! Prompt, friendly and accommodating! Eliminated the need for a rental car.
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Jul 11, 2025NO THANKS
$700 for a room that looks like Miami spring break!! Run down , AC works like a 1980 hotel , front desk is RUDE!!! Save your money and go to sunset beach!! This is giving motel 6
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Jul 11, 2025
Sasha’s Birthday Celebration
Amazing rooms and best pool and amenities! The service is incredible and we enjoy our staycation celebrating my wife’s birthday! Incredible place and never slept better! Private beach is awesome! Looking forward to having all the restaurants open again soon!
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Jul 02, 2025
Save your money
Not sure where to begin. Drinks are very overpriced. Rooms are small - Bathroom is like a closet. Outlets did not work, AC was NOT cold, elevators are annoying. The food was not good. Hotel is not near anything walkable. Then to top it off I had charges on my credit card that should NOT have been there.
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Jun 27, 2025Almost Perfection
I would award the hotel a 4.5 star if I could. The beach staff was amazing including Jeremiah who was very friendly and helpful to my younger kids. The live music at the pool was a wonderful addition and the staff that did the daily activities was friendly and fun. The front desk staff and house keeping were the reason for not awarding a five star. It appeared that all guests checking in received a complimentary class of champagne. We had four adults, three at which checked in at different times and no one was offered a glass. ( I realize this is a very small issue but I obviously noticed the discrepancy). In addition, we only had our room survived one day out of the four days we stayed because my younger two kids would return to the room in mid afternoon to rest and daily service had not yet come. We left the room daily at 9and returned mid afternoon. Lastly, our room overlooked the recycling bins and my sister’s room was affected by the construction noise. The hotel was only at 40% to 50% occupancy. With all that said, 99% of the staff is amazing and helpful. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are nice, the sand is soft and the pool and ocean water are refreshing but not chilling.