The Don CeSar

Name: The Don CeSar
Address: Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

St. Pete Beach

4-Star Hotel

8.5

Excellent

904 Reviews

Top Reasons to Book

Guests Love It
Guests give this property a very good rating of 8.5/10
Top Rated Location
Guests rate the location 9/10
Very Clean
Guests rate the cleanliness 9.1/10

8.5

Guest Rating

Cleanliness

9.1

Staff

9.3

Location

9.0

Top Amenities

Wheelchair accessible
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant(s)
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Fitness center
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Spa/sauna

Rooms

The Don CeSar - Amenities

Garden
Golf Course
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar
24-Hour Front Desk
Elevator
Coffee shop
Hair dryer
Water sports
Fishing
Wheelchair accessible
outdoor pool
Poolside bar
kitchenware
24-hour security
Concierge services
Designated Smoking Area
Doorman
Family Rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Game Room
Hair/Beauty Salon
Massage services
Private Beach
Restaurant(s)
Daily Housekeeping
English
Spanish
Convenience Store
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Parking Available
gift/souvenir shop
yoga room
Shops on site
Electric vehicle charging station
Smoke alarms
First aid kit available

About

Hotel Features

Nicknamed The Pink Palace for its pink façade and grandeur architecture, The Don CeSar has welcomed guests since its opening in 1928. The hotel features 2 heated pools, 3 lounges, free WiFi, and a beachfront location in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, desk, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and a private bathroom. Select rooms offer a private balcony or patio with views of the Gulf of Mexico or city. In-room dining can also be enjoyed. Indulge in a signature treatment at Spa Oceana, partake in beach yoga, or hire a jet ski at The Don CeSar. Various shops, a concierge service, weekday dry cleaning, and a 24-hour fitness center are also offered at the pet-friendly property. Maritana Grille features a dinner menu with locally-sourced ingredients, an extensive wine list, and saltwater aquarium views. The Sea Porch serves a comfort-food menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lite breakfast fare, Starbucks coffee, and decadent ice creams are available at Uncle Andy’s Ice Cream Parlor. Within 15 minutes’ drive of The Don CeSar, guests can view Salvador Dalí’s art at The Dalí Museum, see historic Fort De Soto Park, and attend a baseball game at Tropicana Field. The Sunken Gardens are located 11 mi away and showcase over 50,000 tropical plants.

Guest Policies

Check-in	After 16:00
Check-out	Before 11:00
Room Rates	All rates displayed are for double occupancy unless otherwise noted.

Important Information

Please note a maximum of 2 pets are permitted in select rooms. Charges may be applicable for each pet. Contact hotel for details. Please note the property is undergoing renovation and guests may experience noise and dust.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

8.5

Staff
9.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Location
9.0

10
Exceptional
Apr 01, 2026
Semih
group
Exceptional
3
Poor
Apr 01, 2026
Livia
family with young children
Not worth it
- What did you like most?
  The hotel had a nice pool area and beach.
- Was there anything you didn't like?
  The room was a significant disappointment, especially given the price point. I have rarely seen a space so poorly configured and cramped. Two queen beds were squeezed into a room that could barely accommodate one. To put this into perspective, there was not a single spot on the floor where a standard suitcase could be opened flat. The walkways, if they can even be called that, were reduced to just a few inches at the foot of the beds, leading to the door and bathroom. The bathroom itself felt more like a closet than a functional space. There was virtually nowhere to place towels, not even on the floor without them becoming an obstacle to step over. The entire layout was uncomfortably narrow, and we are not large people. The shower was equally underwhelming: the water never got properly hot, and the pressure was extremely weak. The toiletries felt diluted and of noticeably low quality, which was surprising and disappointing for a hotel in this price range. To make matters worse, the view overlooked a parking lot filled with dumpsters, hardly what one expects when paying $500–$800 per night. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing hotel rooms I’ve experienced in years. The space was so tight that my husband, our children, and I couldn’t enter or exit the room at the same time without bumping into each other. I had expected a far more elevated and thoughtfully designed experience.