Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina

Hotels
8.3 (95 reviews)
4237 Gulf Blvd , St Pete Beach , US
(727) 367-2791
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
BBQ facilities
Wi-Fi
Fitness centre
Water sports
Table tennis
Mini golf
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Great waterfront location and marina deck
Clean and comfortable rooms (in most cases)
Pool and beach nearby
On-site laundry and useful amenities
Access to sister hotels and complimentary coffee/happy hour
Cons:
No on-site reception; must walk to sister hotel
Limited/scarce parking and tight backing out
Occasional understaffing outside office hours
At least one room reported significant maintenance and cleanliness issues
Perception of being overpriced by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mostly reported as clean and comfortable in many reviews, but a notable outlier described severe maintenance and sanitary issues in one room, lowering the overall cleanliness perception.
Service
8.7
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, kind and helpful (named staff member praised); however limited desk hours and occasional understaffing (no reception on site) temper an otherwise strong service rating.
Location
9
Consistently praised: waterfront, marina deck, beach across the street and convenient location; some notes about being on the non-beach side but within walking distance.
Room Quality
8.1
Many guests reported clean, comfortable rooms and good bedding, but at least one report of broken doors, fixtures and other maintenance issues reduces the score slightly.
Amenities
8.3
Positive mentions of marina deck, laundry on-site, pool access and access to sister hotels, plus happy hour and free coffee; overall amenities meet expectations for the property.
Value for Money
7.6
Several guests were very satisfied, but at least one reviewer felt the property was overpriced and another required a refund for a poor room, pulling perceived value down.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Limited but positive mentions (free morning coffee, happy hour with wine/beer). Not enough data for a higher adjustment, so set at the overall target.
Overall Experience
8.6
Majority of stays described as great, with many guests saying they'd return; occasional operational and maintenance issues slightly reduce the otherwise strong overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 18:25

Property Description

3-star resort with high-speed internet and private on-site parking, overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. Features an outdoor heated pool, sun terrace, mini golf, table tennis, fishing, water sports and a gym; the beach is about a 10-minute walk away.

Important information:

Please note that guests arriving after 23:00 must contact the property via the phone number provided on their booking confirmation to arrange key pickup.

Please note that check-in occurs off-site at the main office located at 4506 Gulf Boulevard, St Pete Beach, Florida 33706.

Please note the resort fee includes:
-WiFi
-Morning coffee in the social room
-Afternoon beer and wine from 16:00 until 17:00 in the social room
-Pool and beach towels
-1 self-parking space per room
-Complimentary Tesla and EV car charging
-Fitness room access
-Use of all 3 resort amenities
-Guest computer access and boarding pass printing
-Unlimited local calls and toll-free number accessGuests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 25 years old to check in.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 95 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Kim • family_with_children • us
8
Bay Palm with a Bay View
Pros:

Front desk staff was Amazing! Location perfect. Beautiful view from deck area of the bay.

Cons:

Sitting room furniture and paint trim was distracting.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

L'endroit est joli

Cons:

Dommage que ça soit en deux parties.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Adriano • couple • us
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jaisa • family_with_children • us
10
La pasamos súper mucha tranquila encantada de volver a ir
Pros:

El alojamiento me gusto mucho

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Priscilla • couple • us
2
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Keely • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Shondra • couple • us
10
Absolutely worth it!
Pros:

The property was clean and comfortable. This location is not on the beach side but it is within walking distance

Cons:

This property has access to the sister hotels which is great! However walking to the sister hotel for front desk and ice was not ideal. Thankfully it’s not a far walk.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • us
10
So glad we found this place!
Pros:

The employees there were kind from the moment we arrived!! Loved the marina deck and that my kids could fish from it. We had a great stay and will definitely be back!

Cons:

Nothing, it was very clean and loved everything about it.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Velez • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Everything was great. Staff is friendly

Cons:

Not much parking in front of the hotel.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • us
10
Cute nice hotel in St Pete
Pros:

Cute hotel. Beautiful deck over the lake.
Clean and comfortable room.
Friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
10
Great place to stay and will definitely be going back
Pros:

Everything. Location and cleanliness. Everything was perfect, no complaints

Cons:

Nothing. We loved everything

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Yamina • family_with_children • fr
10
Magnifique séjour au calme
Pros:

Emplacement top , le personnel est très gentil et arrangeant , la propreté , literie très confortable , grandes tv dans le logement . Laverie sur place . Pret de serviette de plage . Happy hour aux client de l hôtel entre 16 et 17 h. Pour ceux qui boivent vin et bière ( gratuit ) café gratuit le matin à la réception / L accès aux autres hôtel de la chaîne situé sur la même avenue

Cons:

Pas de réception sur place , il faut marcher jusqu’a un autre hôtel de leur chaîne pour la réception .

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
10
Pros:

This place was amazing! My husband and I did a little staycation for 4th of July weekend and the staff was so nice and the room was so clean and comfortable! I’m booking again for Labor Day weekend!

Cons:

I loved everything about it, no complaints!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
10
Clean, locstion was great. Staff was wonderful.
Pros:

Staff was very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Nice waterfront off of marina. Beach is right across the street.

Cons:

Parking was a bit tight and little challenging backing out on to Gulf Blvd

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee