Sabal Palms Inn — Hotel in Saint Pete Beach

If I could give this stay less than one start, I would. The room was horrible, like they took a dank large closet and made a room out of it! Carpet was so dirty your feet were black. Day one I walked in and took my shoes off (I love to go barefoot all the time) and my feet were black from walking on it. The Japanese futon was uncomfortable to sit on, as were the wicker kitchen chairs. The bed was horribly worn out and sunk in, like you were sleeping in a pit. A/C unit in the bedroom is supposed to cool the entire unit, which means leaving the bedroom and bathroom door open. They should not be allowed to advertise they have a POOL, because it's actually a 10 person hot tub, complete with seating all around, HOT water timer and bubble jets, which was a huge issue for us being the Gulf was riddled with red tide and we couldn't swim in it! Vaca couldn't be cancelled and our back up plan when the red tide rolled in was knowing they had a pool... False advertisement. Room had a very low ceiling and not much on windows- zero view since the windows were ground level or blocked. The doors are left wide open while housekeeping is working, so the room was full of mosquitos each night. There was literally one BBQ for all units to share. There may have been nicer units here, but this unit shouldn't be rented out. On a good note, the staff was wonderful and helpful. I get that it's a beach unit, we are not new to staying at/on the beach, sand and what not are part of the deal. We used to live in Tampa, FL. We checked out 3 days early and lost money it was so bad! Such a professional reply you gave, calling me KAREN - I hope other readers take the time to read all...

I was informed ahead of time that the ceiling to our room would be low and they were correct but it's not uncomfortable. I'm 6 ft tall and had no problem using the facilities. I think the room itself was a good size at the very comfortable bed and a couch against the wall. The other room had a small kitchenette with cutlery and a small table for two. They are Adirondack style chairs out front even though you are across the street from the beach you can't really see anything but they do have chairs and free bikes that you can borrow. They don't have a pool they have a 4 ft deep large Spa. It can probably see six to eight people we just didn't know there was a timer switch on the wall to make the jets go. There's about six chaise lounges on the deck and then a table that accommodates for and there is a gas grill adjacent to the area that people can use. There's also a really nice wooden deck seating area behind the property close to the office that you can use if you are out grilling. In this part of Passe-a-grill, there aren't any beachfront properties. All the houses hotels resorts are on the other side of the street but it is a very non-busy Street and an easy walk. There's actually a beach walkway right at the end of 13th Street that you can take and then the ocean is just 70 feet away. We didn't get to really explore the local area because we had plans but I'd say it's a great place to stay and an even better location because this is the quieter side of...

We stayed 2 nights..it was clean and so cozy! Yes the ceilings on the ground floor are really low but that just adds to the coziness! It's updated and has everything you need. We bought steaks and grilled them on the grill they have ..dinner was much better than any restaurant. The front desk people are friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Nobody bothers you and housekeeping came and offered the vacuum and sweep..they were also amazing... and the hot tub is awesome..it's open all the time so you can get in and soak the day away ..great for stiff muscles after shelling for 12 plus hours! I loved this place so much I'm going back alone to spend the weekend while my other half is traveling for work...it's safe and you feel secure. The beach is a minute across the street..there's no condos or touristy places anywhere near you. They have free bikes to use..but if you can bring your own..do it..I was not able to find one of theirs that I could comfortably ride..bringing my own this time! I hate to give out a secret but I have too..this place is amazing. And then there is Baxter the cat who likes to visit...he was such a sweet cat..he was like the host ..he visited us and then moved on! I hope to see him again! Thank you Sabal Palms...I can barely wait to get there again...