Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort, St. Pete Beach

Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort - A family-owned waterfront hotel with private beach access, bay-view rooms, and eco-friendly certifications

Located on Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach, this 3-star hotel offers studio apartments with kitchenettes, some featuring balconies overlooking the bay. Guests at Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort have full access to amenities at the adjacent Plaza Beach Hotel, including a private beach, heated pool, and fishing pier. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, premium bedding, and laptop-compatible safes, with select suites offering separate living areas and enclosed balcony patios. The property holds a Green Lodging seal and Greenleaders Gold Award for sustainability efforts. A complimentary social hour with beer and wine runs daily from 16:00-17:00. Nearby attractions include St. Pete Beach Access (0.5 miles) and Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve (1 mile).

Pros

Private beach access and heated pool at the sister Plaza Beach Hotel.

Eco-friendly certifications from Florida Green Lodging and TripAdvisor Greenleaders.

Complimentary social hour with beer and wine offered daily.

Full kitchens in all rooms with cookware and dining supplies.

Walking distance to St. Pete Beach Access (0.5 miles).

Cons

No on-site restaurant (nearest dining options start at 0.3 miles).

Some rooms face exterior corridors rather than the bay.