(Rates from $81.00)
Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center
St. Pete Beach resort on white sands, Gulf waters
Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at this property.
There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Onsite parking is free for guests only for the duration of their stay.
General Information
What to expect: The Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center is located in St. Pete Beach on Long Key, on a stretch of white-sand beach between the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay. The hotel attracts both vacationing families and business group retreats, and is a popular location for weddings. Shady palms, ceiling fans, plenty of windows, and light colors lend a tropical flair to the hotel grounds.
Amenity highlights: The Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center features a white-sand beach with a volleyball court, an outdoor heated pool and sundeck overlooking the beach, game room, fitness room, business center, and guest laundry. Three restaurants provide various culinary options, including beachside dining and a revolving restaurant. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and guestrooms.
Insider tip: If you tire of being in the water—be it the pool or the beach—take an excursion on the water. Local boat charters are a half-mile from the hotel and offer an assortment of cruises and fishing trips on a variety of watercraft. Dolphin-watching trips are popular. You can even play buccaneer and sail in a replica pirate ship at nearby John’s Pass (five miles).
Property Amenities
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The Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort Hotel & Conference Center is located directly on the beach and features an heated, outdoor pool and sundeck overlooking the beach; a volleyball court; beach cabanas; a video game room; and a fitness center. A beach bar and grill is right on the beach and features live entertainment daily. Each table has a view from the 12th floor, revolving, rooftop restaurant which provides a 360-degree view of St. Pete Beach and the ocean.
The hotel offers a 24-hour business center, concierge desk, and guest laundry. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and guestrooms. On-site garage parking is free. Additionally this hotel does not charge a resort fee.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 156
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Number of floors: 12
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fitness equipment
- Arcade/game room
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Grocery/convenience store
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Patio
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Wedding services
- Conference room(s)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
- Nightclub
- Parking garage
- Private beach
- 24-hour business center
- Security guard
- Fax machine
- Photocopy machines
- Suitable for children
- Swimming pool
- Tour assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Accessibility Options
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Handicapped parking
Rooms
This Florida beachfront resort offers 156 guestrooms in a 12-story building. Many rooms feature private furnished balconies with Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay views. Standard amenities in all rooms include compact refrigerators, microwaves, 32-inch TVs with DVD/CD/MP3 players, and premium TV channels. Rooms also offer complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary in-room safes. Bathrooms include complimentary Bath & Body Works toiletries. |
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Room Amenities
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- CD player
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Rollaway beds
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Ceiling fan
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Private bathroom
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Non-smoking rooms only
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Television - Flat-panel
- Speakerphone
- Television - Cable service
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Dining
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Bongo's Beach Bar & Grille - Walk-up and casual dining. American fare, including sandwiches, burgers, pizza and 200 frozen tropical drinks. Daily lunch and dinner. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico beach. Poolside terrace overlooking the water. Live entertainment daily.
Spinners Restaurant - Bistro fare, including seafood, steaks, pasta, “surf & turf,” and Asian-style Pu Pu platters. Daily lunch and dinner. 12th-floor restaurant and bar accessed by glass elevator. Casual dining. Room rotates once every 1.5 hours offering excellent views of the Gulf of Mexico and Boca Ciega Bay.
The Palm Room - Open early daily for breakfast. All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet or full breakfast menu (including low-carb options.) Indoor tables have views of the pool and beach. Patio dining available.
Entertainment
Live entertainment is offered daily at Bongo's Beach Bar & Grille.
Recreation
The Grand Plaza Hotel Beachfront Resort & Conference Center offers swimming and sunbathing in the warm water and white sands of the Gulf of Mexico or in the heated swimming pool and patio overlooking the beach. Beach volleyball courts are also available, and the hotel fitness center has cardio and strength-training equipment.
Fishing is available off of the beach, and fishing, dolphin watching, and sailing charters are located within a half-mile. Equipment for parasailing and other water sports can be rented on the beach in front of the hotel.
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Boating nearby
- Swimming on site
- Boat launch nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Volleyball on site
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Dock nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Bowling alley nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Cash Deposit Required