DOLPHIN BEACH RESORT, St. Pete Beach

Dolphin Beach Resort - A beachfront 3-star hotel with oversized rooms, Gulf views, and flexible event spaces

Located on the Gulf of Mexico with direct beach access, Dolphin Beach Resort offers oversized guest rooms featuring granite vanities, microwaves, refrigerators, and private balconies with Gulf or pool views. The property includes two on-site dining options: Boca Sands Grille & Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Flippers Beach Bar provides casual beachside dining and sunset cocktails. Guests can access 6500 square feet of event space, an outdoor pool with a sundeck, and water sports rentals. The resort is 2.5 miles from the Gulf Beaches History Museum and 10.5 miles from Tropicana Field, with trolley stops nearby for local transportation.

Pros

Oversized rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, and private balconies with Gulf or pool views.

Direct beach access and proximity to water sports rentals like parasailing and paddleboarding.

Two on-site dining options, including the locally popular Flippers Beach Bar.

Over 6500 square feet of flexible event space for meetings and weddings.

Accessible paths connect all main amenities, including the pool and dining facilities.

Cons

The resort fee includes parking, but only one space per room is guaranteed.

Some rooms may face Gulf Boulevard, which can be noisy due to traffic.