Barefoot Beach Club

Hotels
8.9 (2056 reviews)
13238 Gulf Boulevard , Saint Petersburg , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Heating
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near the beach
Friendly and accommodating service
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Dated room quality and amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Some guests reported issues with cleanliness, including blood on sheets and musty smells in rooms.
Service
9.53
Guests appreciated the accommodating front desk staff and their assistance during check-in and check-out.
Location
9.57
The hotel is in a great location, within walking distance to the beach and nearby shops.
Room Quality
8.02
Some rooms were reported as dated, and issues such as uncomfortable beds and water damage were noted.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities like pools and hot tubs were enjoyed, although some guests mentioned the need for upgrades.
Value for Money
9.01
Most reviews indicated that guests felt they received good value considering the location.
Food and Beverage
9.06
Food and beverage options were not mentioned specifically, assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall, guests expressed positive experiences and indicated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:39

Property Description

Private Beach Location
Nestled on a private beach just a stone's throw away from Host Dolphin Tours, Barefoot Beach Hotel offers a serene escape with a heated outdoor pool showcasing breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Cozy Studios with Spectacular Views
Each studio at Barefoot Beach Hotel boasts a warm ambiance with either ocean or pool views, complemented by modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen cable TV, and a convenient kitchenette.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Guests can take advantage of complimentary scooter rental delivery, indulge in a casual barbecue, and explore the vibrant John’s Pass entertainment area just a short stroll away.

Ready to experience a beachfront getaway like no other? Book your stay at Barefoot Beach Hotel now!

Important information:

If expecting to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform the property prior to arrival for check-in instructions.

Please note 1 parking space is allotted per each room. Additional parking is not provided.

Renovation work on the exterior of one building will be preformed through November 30, 2023. Please call for more information.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2056 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 9.01
Food and Beverage: 9.06
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Gary • couple • gb
9
This stay may be the best we have had based on the location views and access to some great restauran
Pros:

Fantastic location great view of the ocean quite area near Johns Pass
Studio though not the biggest met our needs

Cons:

Lift be broken for a few days especially when we were on the fourth floor
Though this was later fixed

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kermit • couple • us
10
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Christy • solo_traveller • us
7
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Christy • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Elevator broken

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Chasity • couple • us
10
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john • couple • gb
3
Disappointed .
Pros:

Stayed here many times . Love location .

Cons:

We are both in our late 70’s and always book a higher floor in locations that have an elevator . The one here hasn’t worked for almost a week before our arrival but no one advised us in advance . We would have asked to change arrangements had we known of this total inconvenience. No compensation offered. We will rethink our annual trip here each fall.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • family_with_children • us
8
I would book a stay with you again.
Pros:

In area for wedding. (Too bad the weather didn't cooperate.) We did get a bit of beach time and pool time between the rain before we had to check out. We will be more mindful of choosing the 6th floor next time if we are in same building as we only had minimal view of the ocean. We didn't realize there were two buildings to choose from. The rooms were decorated beatifuly and the beds comfortable. The pool and hot tub were nice and a really nice surprise to have towels provided for guests.

Cons:

Please consider using a higher quality of toilet paper. The floors needed to be swept a bit better ... hair on floor. Kids running up and down hallway at night. Kids yelling from balcony.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • extended_group • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

It was a great location! The beach, pool and work out facility were very easy to get to

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • us
9
Second stay and will stay again!
Pros:

Great location, beautiful beach and terrific bbq area. Pool was very nice as well. All it’s missing is a tiki bar or a rooftop bar to enjoy the sunset.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • extended_group • us
10
For our girls trip it was far more than what we expected. We will be back.
Pros:

Everything. The staff, the room, the view, the pool, the parking, the location.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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jaquelyn • couple • us
9
great room /hotel , would stay again.
Pros:

beach -amazing and somewhat private . great beach location for this area if you want peace. walked both at night and in the morning
we got the premium 2 bedroom which worked out really well , clean and spacious would def book that again . beautiful view and size. added a photo from the balcony. pretty decent view of the pool and the beach .
the location of the hotel depends on you . for the beach its great , parking is easy enough as long as you are staying in the hotel .
restaurants nearby -if you don't mind the assortment in st johns pass then you are good to go - if you want more local fare its an easy bus or uber ride away . i would steer clear of the mex place directly across the street. its pretty looking but that's about it , and its empty which should tell you everything you need to know.
the pool is very nice, i didn't have a chance to check out the rooftop but they did have yoga up there in the mornings which is a nice perk for some. i really liked this small boutiqish hotel and would stay again .

Cons:

-its a non smoking hotel entirely. i don't smoke but hubby does and this is why i book rooms with balconies which he couldn't use to smoke his cigs.
that being said, this rule may have been posted when i booked the room ( i didn't go back and check )and since im not a smoker im not looking for this detail. i care about cleanliness and reviews ...so he had to go outside to the edge of the property to smoke . probably for the best
-there are a lot of rules posted everywhere, i supposed this keeps bad actors in line , rules don't really bother me as im not much a rule breaker but it gives an uptight vibe , perhaps its for the best since everything seemed pretty tidy and in order. -last thing , this is more picky than anything, there were not a lot of those little free toiletries. just the minimum soap and shampoo. seems they want to cut down on waste which is fine but i forgot my laundry bag and shower cap lol
i wouldn't have minded using a robe for a premium room along with my towels or high end bottle of water .

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
9
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Jesus • family_with_children • us
10
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Kim • couple • us
7
But other than that we had a great trip!
Pros:

Staff and location were exceptional

Cons:

Our unit was a little dirty and needed some updates, bathroom door was beat up on the bottom and I had lost something and looked under the couch and it was nasty!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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e • couple • nl
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Laura • family_with_children • ar
8
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Roberto • couple • us
10
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Deborah • extended_group • us
9
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Stacey • extended_group • us
9
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Jorge • family_with_children • us
8
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