The Don CeSar

Hotel★ 4.4 (4970 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Opened: 1928
Rooms: 277

About

The Don CeSar is a hotel in Saint Pete Beach. The hotel is close to Pass-a-Grille Beach and Lido Beach, around 12.5 km from Albert Whitted Airport. Guests rate it 4.4/5 across 4970 reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Saint Pete Beach is generally February to April.

Notable stay

The Don CeSar is a hotel located in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Developed by Thomas Rowe and opened in 1928, it gained renown as the Gulf playground for America's pampered rich at the height of the Jazz Age. The hotel was designed by Henry H. Dupont. The Don CeSar is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (via Wikipedia)

Architect: Henry H. DupontNational Register of Historic Places listed placeWikipedia →

What guests mention

friendly staff3breakfast & food3cleanliness2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

Pass-a-Grille Beach1.3 km
Lido Beach1.8 km
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum2.2 km
Pasa A Grille Beach2.6 km
August Vernon Studios4.4 km
South Beach4.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 1 place to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) — 12.5 km → all hotels near SPG
Nearest beach: Pass-a-Grille Beach — 1.3 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 31.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink