Best Pool Hotels in St. Pete Beach

The TradeWinds Island Grand Resort on St. Pete Beach offers a tropical playground for beachcombers and wave-riders. With the abundance of on-site amenities, some guests won't even want to leave the resort. Guests can choose from multiple heated pools, a smattering of dining venues and a long list of kid-centric activities, including the High Tide Water Slide and dive-in movies. While the kids are kept busy, parents can head out for a round of golf nearby or stick around to take advantage of the treatments offered at the on-site spa. And for family time during the day, visitors can recline in a bright blue cabana on TradeWinds' signature white sand beach or skip the sand and take to the seas via parasail or Jet Ski. Recent travelers rave about the seemingly endless array of activities, but for many, it was TradeWinds' friendly staff that made their stay memorable. Take note that this property is geared toward families; couples seeking an intimate getaway might consider a quieter alternative elsewhere.

You should be able to easily spot this large, cotton candy-colored hotel sitting pretty on the soft sands of St. Pete Beach. The bright property looks like it belongs in a Disney movie, but things take a more muted look on the inside. The Don CeSar has 277 rooms to choose from, all of them dressed in crisp cream and blue tones. Accommodations here overlook Gulf Boulevard and feature plantation-style shutters. Recent guests describe a stay at this hotel as a throwback, but they have plenty of praise for the on-site facilities and great customer service. Travelers are also fond of the modern twists on American cuisine at the Maritana Grille. In the surrounding St. Petersburg and Tampa area, you'll find family go-tos like Busch Gardens and Adventure Island and – another architectural marvel – the Henry B. Plant Museum.

Built in 2014, The Hotel Zamora is a Mediterranean-style property in St. Pete Beach, Florida, that has white-washed walls and columned balconies that overlook the Gulf of Mexico. Complete with a seven-slip marina, an outdoor swimming pool and a white sand beach, the hotel caters to a clientele looking to truly relax. When you get hungry, recent visitors recommended dining at the property's Castile Restaurant, which serves modern seafood dishes with Mexican, Spanish and Mediterranean flavors. There's also a popular rooftop bar with panoramic water views, though recent patrons said that it can get crowded when the sun starts to set. Guest rooms and suites feature brown, tan and orange color schemes and are equipped with king- or queen-sized beds, walk-in showers and/or deep-soaking tubs, plush bathrobes, work desks and large windows. Several upgraded rooms include balconies with ocean views as well. What's more, the Hotel Zamora welcomes four-legged guests and offers a host of pet-friendly amenities.