Sea Jay Motel and Marina

Hotels
8.7 (1211 reviews)
11240 1st Street East , St Pete Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Exceptional service and friendly staff
Great location near the beach
Cons:
Some rooms are dated
Occasional noise reported from the surroundings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The hotel was reported as clean, but a few reviews mentioned issues with older aspects of the property.
Service
9.15
Multiple reviews highlighted the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.15
Guests frequently mentioned great access to nearby attractions and the beach.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms were clean and comfortable, though some noted they were dated.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities like the pool were well received, despite some concerns about maintenance.
Value for Money
8.65
Pricing was considered reasonable for the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.85
No specific comments on food and beverage, assigned target rating for neutrality.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall positive experience with many guests expressing their desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:36

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Water Sports Facilities
Sea Jay Motel and Marina offers a refreshing outdoor swimming pool and exciting water sports facilities, perfect for guests looking to make a splash and soak up the sun during their stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just minutes away from popular beaches like Sunset Beach and John's Pass, Sea Jay Motel and Marina provides easy access to the best of St Pete Beach and its surrounding attractions.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. With a private bathroom and cozy patio in some rooms, Sea Jay Motel and Marina ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Sea Jay Motel and Marina now to experience a delightful combination of relaxation and adventure in St Pete Beach.

Important information:

Please be advised, if you are staying during the dates of August 5 - August 7, 2024, our pool will be closed for maintenance.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1211 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Moffat solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The motel was close by to the Satellite hotel where our other friends were at. The decor reminded me of something back in the 50's with the color scheme. I booked the family suite with 2 bedrooms & kitchenette, but didn't use most of it, only the coffee machine the next morning. This would've been helpful if it mentioned it had all the amenities in the suite, stove, microwave, refrigerator & could've brought more items to place in the refrigerator. But other than that it was very accommodating for the time that I was there with my other lady friend.

Cons:

The downfall with this is that it had a bathroom with a 50's pink bathtub with shower, but it didn't have any grab bars to hold onto getting in & out of the tub for safety reasons.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
9
Pros:

We decided to stay another night and they were very accommodating. It’s off Gulf Blvd so quieter than most.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Brigit family_with_children us
8
I’d love to come back and stay again!
Pros:

The location was good. Near everything. The retro feel took me back to when I was younger the tile and bathroom tub and sink were great!

Cons:

We killed 2 small roaches in the bathroom. It’s Florida…. But might be time to spray???

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Brigit couple us
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Ronald solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing and attentive. The room was exceptionally clean. Would definitely stay again. Walking distance to the beach.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mark couple ca
10
Clean, friendly, excellent value motel
Pros:

Easy, fast & friendly check-in
Clean spacious rooms with kitchenette & all utensils
Large pool compared to other hotels in area
Anything we needed was a text message that was seen to immediately
Very strict quiet time 10pm-9am number to call if any issues after hours
This was our second year at SeaJay
Proximity to beach & restaurants

Cons:

Only thing I had an issue with was the plastic plates, dishes & cups - I understand why they have plastic but after a while they break down and have scratches which is not good for using with hot food.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marielle solo_traveller fr
9
Le motel comme on l'aime
Pros:

L'ambiance du vrai motel. Le mobilier années 50.
La piscine qui est vraiment trop bien.

Cons:

La piscine ferme trop tôt
Pas de petit-déjeuner proposé.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Tammy family_with_children us
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Buehlman solo_traveller us
10
Clean and charming
Pros:

The entire staff is friendly and accommodating. We have stayed here several times in the last few years and have no complaints.

Cons:

I don't have anything negative to say.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sera solo_traveller us
10
Love!!!!!
Pros:

Love this lil home away from home. This motel & staff are the best!!

Cons:

If the pool was open longer but there's always the beach

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple us
10
Always a great stay
Pros:

Convient and clean. Great vibe

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kel couple us
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Nice property, pool and GM was so polite!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Shawn couple us
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Melissa couple us
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
A
Agnieszka couple pl
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kel couple us
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Yoiler family_with_children us
10
Excelente Ubicación!
Pros:

Siempre vengo aquí! A mi familia nos encantan! Excelente ubicación! Y la Suite Superior que es la que siempre usamos, es muy familiar y acogedora!

Cons:

Todo estuvo bien y acorde a lo esperado!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Amy couple us
9
A great location, super clean and friendly! The grounds were pretty, I'd give it a B
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were so clean we actually put our stuff in the drawers! They were always happy to bring clean towels, coffee pods, David, the manager, was always helpful and knew great info about the area. It was close to a lot of places and about a 15 minute walk from the boardwalk and beach.

Cons:

Ok, the bed was very lightweight. Every time we went to sit on it, ( I am abt 160lbs) it would move at least 6 inches. It was common to have to move the bed a couple of feet daily so I could comfortably get out on my side. The mattress would also move on the bed if the bed didn't move. It wasn't a deal breaker, but it was constantly annoying.
I also wish the pool had been open later. Although I understood why, 7pm Sun-Thurs was awfully early when the surrounding pools were open till at least 9pm. Fri and Sat it was open till 9 and that was better.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee