The Best Hotels to Book in Treasure Island, Florida

With a name like Treasure Island, it's only right that your hotel is engulfed in the golden Floridian sunset come dusk | © Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Treasure Island / Expedia

Nick Dauk

19 November 2021

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Far enough from St Petersburg and Tampa to savor a slow-paced stay, yet within reach of the downtown nightlife, Treasure Island is a gem of a holiday destination. With the bay on one side and the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico on the other, the barrier island city delivers water views in every direction. Get away from the nine-to-five grind and into the perfect tanning position at these hotels in Treasure Island, all bookable with Culture Trip.

Residence Inn by Marriott St Petersburg Treasure Island, for sandy toes

A sunken hot tub at Residence Inn by Marriott St Petersburg Treasure Island

Switch your office chair for a lounger at this beachfront hotel. With white sands and clear waters right outside your suite, you’ll forget all about your to-do list. Free breakfasts, full kitchens in each suite and a grocery shopping service mean you’ll have no reason to venture off property for food – except to sneak next door for an ice cream at Shake Shop.

Treasure Bay Resort and Marina, for literary inspiration

Waterfront balconies at Treasure Bay Resort and Marina

You don’t need an oversized room to make the most of your stay at Treasure Bay Resort and Marina, but they’re going to give it to you anyway. Between the water-view rooms and Hemingway-inspired furnishings, you’ll be inspired to sip scotch and sodas at the Sunset Cabana Bar until you pen the next Great American Novel. Charter a boat from the marina in the morning to clear your head in the sea breeze.

Thunderbird Beach Resort, for muscles on the beach

A room with two pristine white beds at Thunderbird Beach Resort

Don’t want your exercise routine to take a holiday? With complimentary access to the Treasure Island Athletic Club, it doesn’t have to. Wake up and stretch on your pool-view balcony, as you plan your after-workout cool down. On your return, whip up a light and healthy breakfast in your kitchenette. Spend the rest of the day relaxing your muscles on the white sands in front of the resort.

Island Inn Beach Resort, for minimal exertion

A balcony with rainbow-coloured wooden chairs overlooking the white sand beach at Island Inn Beach Resort

A laid-back vibe makes for a relaxing holiday at Island Inn, where the beach begins 20 steps from the elevators and the water is only 260ft (80m) farther. The seconds saved moving between your penthouse suite and the ocean can be spent topping up your memory bank at the resort’s volleyball court, corn hole boards, private docks and Tiki Bar.

Bilmar Beach Resort, for activities galore

A bedroom with an ocean-view balcony at Bilmar Beach Resort,

All you need to pack for your stay at Bilmar is a pair of flip flops, your favorite shades and plenty of sunscreen. Pay the additional amenities fee and kayaks, paddle boards and bicycles are all yours for the taking; make sure the kids grab their special welcome gift, too! If that all sounds too active, simply tan on the rooftop sundeck or in a beach chair on the shoreline before winding down by the fire pits at sundown.

Bayside Inn and Marina, for resting your sea legs

Balconies on a blue-painted building overlooking the pool at Bayside Inn and Marina

Those in the know will agree that the best way to vacay is by boat. When you’re yearning for dry land though, you can always cruise into Bayside Inn. Use the deepwater slip to stow your vessel, where it will float gently while you rest in your king suite. Afternoons are yours to savor, whether that be in the heated pool, at the beach or planning your trip from the bay into the Gulf.

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites, for the ocean-view penthouses

An outdoor pool lit at night, at Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites

Sandwiched between St Petersburg and Clearwater, Sunset Vistas is just a short drive from shopping, dining and the top rated beaches in the country. Don’t expect to venture far from this beachfront resort, though; between the white sand, three-bedroom penthouse suites with ocean-view balconies and the sparkling pool, all you’ll want to do is spend all day under the sun.

Crystal Palms Beach Resort, for an upgraded home life

A balcony overlooking palm trees and another building at Crystal Palms Beach Resort

Skip the roadside motels and treat yourself to the all-suite splendor of Crystal Palms. A full kitchen, private balcony and oversized living room make every one- and two-bedroom suite feel just like home. But you’re on vacation, right? So go big with one of the penthouses, complete with a whirlpool bath in the master bedroom and huge wraparound corner balcony – the perfect setting for morning coffee and evening cocktails.

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