Island Grand at TradeWinds
$170
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Island Grand at TradeWinds
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$170
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Island Grand at TradeWinds average $143 in December, the cheapest month, and $371 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $144 |
| February | $265 |
| March | $371 |
| April | $365 |
| May | $271 |
| June | $255 |
| July | $228 |
| August | $163 |
| September | $168 |
| October | $170 |
| November | $154 |
| December | $143 |
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About this property
Dip into one of the 5 outdoor pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a water park (surcharge). Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an...
Amenities
Dip into one of the 5 outdoor pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a water park (surcharge). Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at Palm Court Italian, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 3 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 381 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Pete Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Upham Beach and Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center. This beach resort is 5 mi (8.1 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Salvador Dali Museum.
What's nearby
Splash Island Water Park(0.1 miles)
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches(0.4 miles)
Polynesian Putter(0.4 miles)
Upham Beach(0.5 miles)
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center(0.5 miles)
Pass-a-Grille Beach(0.7 miles)
Corey Ave(0.9 miles)
Palms of Pasadena Hospital(1.9 miles)
St. Petersburg Municipal Beach at Treasure Island(2.5 miles)
Hurley Park(2.6 miles)
Pasadena Shopping Center(2.7 miles)
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum(3 miles)
Merry Pier(3 miles)
Pass A Grille Dog Beach(3.3 miles)
Sunset Beach Pavilion(3.6 miles)
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)(10.7 miles)
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE)(20.9 miles)
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)(29 miles)
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)(32.8 miles)
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)(34.8 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Business Center
Tour Desk
Dry Cleaning
Location
5500 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America
Splash Island Water Park (0.1 miles)
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches (0.4 miles)
Polynesian Putter (0.4 miles)
Upham Beach (0.5 miles)
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center (0.5 miles)
Pass-a-Grille Beach (0.7 miles)
Room options
4
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 5
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
7
Villa, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Tropical View)
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 5
426 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Gulf Front View)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
BalconyBalcony or TerraceAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
6
Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds (Courtyard)
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 5
384 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Villa, 2 Double Beds, Balcony (Gulf Front View)
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 5
300 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Tropical View)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 5
300 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
4
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
5
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Tropical View)
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
BalconyBalcony or TerraceAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
6
Villa, Multiple Beds, Balcony (Tropical View, 2 Queen & 2 Double)
Room details
4× Queen Beds
820 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of Island Grand at TradeWinds
7.5
Good
Based on 1,421 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
15%
Couple
22%
Family
53%
Group
7%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews of Island Grand at TradeWinds, guests love the beautiful beachfront setting and kid-focused amenities like slides, pools, and cabanas, but consistently report dated rooms and widespread maintenance issues, especially slow or inoperative elevators and ongoing storm-related repairs.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews of Island Grand at TradeWinds, guests love the beautiful beachfront setting and kid-focused amenities like slides, pools, and cabanas, but consistently report dated rooms and widespread maintenance issues, especially slow or inoperative elevators and ongoing storm-related repairs.
Families highlight abundant activities and helpful beach staff, and some appreciate access to the neighboring RumFish amenities. Common frustrations include restaurant and facility closures, crowded or small pools, inconsistent cleanliness, long check-in lines, surprise fees, and noise. Food quality and service are mixed, with prices frequently described as high and breakfast options limited when venues are closed. Expect an activity-packed beachfront stay with variable room quality and operations.
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Facilities
A wide range of family amenities (waterslide, cabanas, multiple pools, beach activities) is a highlight. However, elevators are often slow or out of service, some facilities remain under repair or closed, and pools can feel small and crowded.
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clay
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The elevator was broken in our building, the A/C was dripping in our room in the middle of the tile floor the entire time, and finally just quit working on our last day there. The adult pool wasn't an adult pool any more or rules were not enforced. There were only a couple of umbrellas around the pools. Several of the restaurants were closed for repairs. Our room wasn't ready when it was supposed to be at check in at 4pm.
The elevator was broken in our building, the A/C was dripping in our room in the middle of the tile floor the entire time, and finally just quit working on our last day there. The adult pool wasn't an adult pool any more or rules were not enforced. There were only a couple of umbrellas around the pools. Several of the restaurants were closed for repairs. Our room wasn't ready when it was supposed to be at check in at 4pm.
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Joy
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent customer service and lots of activities included in room rate
Excellent customer service and lots of activities included in room rate
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Brendaliz
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The stay was perfect, from the desk they welcomed us with glasses of champagne. The room with an ocean view was spectacular. We had a very nice family time. We enjoyed the beach, pool, jacuzzi, unlimited water slide, unlimited zip line, relaxing hammocks, etc. We don't leave the hotel at all, you have everything in the hotel. They have a Pizza Hut,ice cream, food truck, hotel restaurant. super recommended.
The stay was perfect, from the desk they welcomed us with glasses of champagne. The room with an ocean view was spectacular. We had a very nice family time. We enjoyed the beach, pool, jacuzzi, unlimited water slide, unlimited zip line, relaxing hammocks, etc. We don't leave the hotel at all, you have everything in the hotel. They have a Pizza Hut,ice cream, food truck, hotel restaurant. super recommended.
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Anthony
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Taking into consideration that this area is still rebuilding from hurricane damage. Pros: the service from all staff was stellar, not a single bad experience from check in, bartenders, grounds, servers etc. - proximity to the beach and a number of great activities for family and adults - several food options on site (a little pricey but it’s a resort) -water fill up stations for bottles was such a great perk in the heat! Cons: There are several small pools throughout the resort, however the main pool at Island Grand was in need of better upkeep. The rooms are a little run down for the nightly price/resort fee. Our bed was hard as a rock and the linens are basically two sheets and a scratchy blanket. We paid for a room with a balcony- the balcony was basically a small ledge with a fence around it. Not enough room to sit comfortably. Our family had numerous problems with their room: broken AC, TV didn’t work, and bed rails were broken. Which leads me to another con- no one ever answered the front desk phone when requested assistance. We had to walk to the front and wait in line each time. Not only is the walk long, but we wasted time waiting in line more than 3 occasions for a simple request. Lastly, it is mentioned on Hotels.com and on TradeWinds web that there is airport transportation. This is not accurate information. The hotel has two- 3rd party people they recommend but they are not insured or employees of the company. We ended up having to take an Uber.
Taking into consideration that this area is still rebuilding from hurricane damage. Pros: the service from all staff was stellar, not a single bad experience from check in, bartenders, grounds, servers etc. - proximity to the beach and a number of great activities for family and adults - several food options on site (a little pricey but it’s a resort) -water fill up stations for bottles was such a great perk in the heat! Cons: There are several small pools throughout the resort, however the main pool at Island Grand was in need of better upkeep. The rooms are a little run down for the nightly price/resort fee. Our bed was hard as a rock and the linens are basically two sheets and a scratchy blanket. We paid for a room with a balcony- the balcony was basically a small ledge with a fence around it. Not enough room to sit comfortably. Our family had numerous problems with their room: broken AC, TV didn’t work, and bed rails were broken. Which leads me to another con- no one ever answered the front desk phone when requested assistance. We had to walk to the front and wait in line each time. Not only is the walk long, but we wasted time waiting in line more than 3 occasions for a simple request. Lastly, it is mentioned on Hotels.com and on TradeWinds web that there is airport transportation. This is not accurate information. The hotel has two- 3rd party people they recommend but they are not insured or employees of the company. We ended up having to take an Uber.
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Elizabeth
Apr 20, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The beach is wonderful but the property is in serious need of upgrades
The beach is wonderful but the property is in serious need of upgrades
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DAWN
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Enjoyed the amenities and location of the property.
Enjoyed the amenities and location of the property.
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Brendon
Apr 29, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Absolutely love the atmosphere! Super fun activities for the family to participate in all day long. Love all the beach fun opportunities. The main Tradewind rooms could use some up grades but they were very clean. The elevators near our room were broken off and on throughout the week. Which was a little frustrating at times. We were spoiled in the past and stayed at the Rumfish. This facility was closed to a private group while we were there. That was disappointing. But we will definitely be back and hope the Rumfish is available to book next time.
Absolutely love the atmosphere! Super fun activities for the family to participate in all day long. Love all the beach fun opportunities. The main Tradewind rooms could use some up grades but they were very clean. The elevators near our room were broken off and on throughout the week. Which was a little frustrating at times. We were spoiled in the past and stayed at the Rumfish. This facility was closed to a private group while we were there. That was disappointing. But we will definitely be back and hope the Rumfish is available to book next time.
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Michelle
Sep 6, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Beach, pools, waterslide and zip line were great for the kids. Only 1 working elevator for a large resort. The elevator was extremely slow so we walked 5 flights of stairs most of the time. On our 1st night the room across from us had a drunk person that was having a meltdown from 1:30-3:30 am. It was so bad they caused damage to their room. The resort never apologized or acknowledged the incident to us, even though we brought the issue to their attention.
Beach, pools, waterslide and zip line were great for the kids. Only 1 working elevator for a large resort. The elevator was extremely slow so we walked 5 flights of stairs most of the time. On our 1st night the room across from us had a drunk person that was having a meltdown from 1:30-3:30 am. It was so bad they caused damage to their room. The resort never apologized or acknowledged the incident to us, even though we brought the issue to their attention.
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Jillian
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel was under major renovation and they did not disclose this information on the website. The hotel expected us to use a port a potty as a bathroom accommodate, the main pool was also closed most of our stay (not due to weather), also when we booked they said parking was included in the amenity fee and then said it wasn’t later. The paddle boats were also not working and my kids were pretty disappointed. Rooms are very dated along with the entire hotel. For $600 a night I don’t expect to being using a gross port a potty. Hotel is not worth the $$$ and is a total scam online. It looks great online but is not the case when you arrive. I emailed hotel staff and never received a call back or email.
Hotel was under major renovation and they did not disclose this information on the website. The hotel expected us to use a port a potty as a bathroom accommodate, the main pool was also closed most of our stay (not due to weather), also when we booked they said parking was included in the amenity fee and then said it wasn’t later. The paddle boats were also not working and my kids were pretty disappointed. Rooms are very dated along with the entire hotel. For $600 a night I don’t expect to being using a gross port a potty. Hotel is not worth the $$$ and is a total scam online. It looks great online but is not the case when you arrive. I emailed hotel staff and never received a call back or email.
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Allouri
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
It was great! A lot was closed because of the hurricane but not really their fault.
It was great! A lot was closed because of the hurricane but not really their fault.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent, with reports of mildew odors, pests, stained linens, and dirty or poorly maintained pool and common areas, alongside some clean-room experiences.
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Linda
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The beach and the main shared areas are well staffed, clean and pleasant. Our main issue was an AC that work well, bathroom ceiling had a leak, the tub was clogged and there some roaches in the room. There was a lack of attention to these details when it was mentioned to staff.
The beach and the main shared areas are well staffed, clean and pleasant. Our main issue was an AC that work well, bathroom ceiling had a leak, the tub was clogged and there some roaches in the room. There was a lack of attention to these details when it was mentioned to staff.
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Chelsea
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
To start off, there was ALWAYS a line for the elevator (at least one in our building was broken.) Also, the elevators that did work were slow and had no AC. Our room was not the cleanest & we didn’t notice how bad it really was until we were unpacked. Not wanting to have to move rooms, we left it alone. There was quite a bit of dust everywhere and we found a cockroach behind the couch that was still alive. Our tv quit working one night and while it took maintenance a while to get there, he very kindly found us a new tv to replace our broken one. For the price, I expected it to be cleaner and better quality all around.
To start off, there was ALWAYS a line for the elevator (at least one in our building was broken.) Also, the elevators that did work were slow and had no AC. Our room was not the cleanest & we didn’t notice how bad it really was until we were unpacked. Not wanting to have to move rooms, we left it alone. There was quite a bit of dust everywhere and we found a cockroach behind the couch that was still alive. Our tv quit working one night and while it took maintenance a while to get there, he very kindly found us a new tv to replace our broken one. For the price, I expected it to be cleaner and better quality all around.
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Michael
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We stayed for 6nights.. on our 2nd night we found blood stains on our bed sheets but our kids had eaten chocolate pudding so I didn’t think it could be blood, however after we changed rooms yet again there was another blood stain on our bed sheets.. the 3rd night we stayed there as a lizard in our room called to have someone come removed it that was a waste of time because he was more concerned with the dresser he broken than trying to get the lizard out. So after he left I went to go check on the food we had under the stove and found cockroaches crawling around in our food!!!! After that we changed rooms and were told we would not be charged the resort fees. The next morning I pulled covers off the bed my children were sleeping in and found what now I could confirm was an old blood stain on the bed sheets again!! Called housekeeping and they came to change the sheets. I was so disgusted at this point so I took a walk to look around and seen that all of the bed linen was stored out in the main hallways OUTSIDE, not covered and up against the buildings. Mind you this was in our 2nd room for our stay!! Then we found out the stove was not working so I went down to ask someone to come fix it no one ever came.. I had to track down the maintenance guy to come fix it.. the lamp in our 2nd room was also broken all he did was screw it back in and the light was still fluttering of and on but I guess that was good enough for him. My son also slipped in bathroom due to condensation.
We stayed for 6nights.. on our 2nd night we found blood stains on our bed sheets but our kids had eaten chocolate pudding so I didn’t think it could be blood, however after we changed rooms yet again there was another blood stain on our bed sheets.. the 3rd night we stayed there as a lizard in our room called to have someone come removed it that was a waste of time because he was more concerned with the dresser he broken than trying to get the lizard out. So after he left I went to go check on the food we had under the stove and found cockroaches crawling around in our food!!!! After that we changed rooms and were told we would not be charged the resort fees. The next morning I pulled covers off the bed my children were sleeping in and found what now I could confirm was an old blood stain on the bed sheets again!! Called housekeeping and they came to change the sheets. I was so disgusted at this point so I took a walk to look around and seen that all of the bed linen was stored out in the main hallways OUTSIDE, not covered and up against the buildings. Mind you this was in our 2nd room for our stay!! Then we found out the stove was not working so I went down to ask someone to come fix it no one ever came.. I had to track down the maintenance guy to come fix it.. the lamp in our 2nd room was also broken all he did was screw it back in and the light was still fluttering of and on but I guess that was good enough for him. My son also slipped in bathroom due to condensation.
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Nathan
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The television did not work. The staff only puts a first flat sheet on the mattress and does not even tuck it in, the bathrooms were disgusting. Resort now uses umbrellas instead of the covered lounge chairs and when the wind blows the umbrellas go flying around until they remove them. At night kids are allowed to run, scream, knock on your door and there is no pretense of any staffing that would prevent the kids from making noise at 1am. Family has been coming here for many years We love the beach location and used to love the resort now we will look elsewhere to stay as the clients your allowing to stay need professional management.
The television did not work. The staff only puts a first flat sheet on the mattress and does not even tuck it in, the bathrooms were disgusting. Resort now uses umbrellas instead of the covered lounge chairs and when the wind blows the umbrellas go flying around until they remove them. At night kids are allowed to run, scream, knock on your door and there is no pretense of any staffing that would prevent the kids from making noise at 1am. Family has been coming here for many years We love the beach location and used to love the resort now we will look elsewhere to stay as the clients your allowing to stay need professional management.
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Renee
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were very outdated and uncomfortable to stay in. The resort itself had some nice features but for the most part was dirty.
The rooms were very outdated and uncomfortable to stay in. The resort itself had some nice features but for the most part was dirty.
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Melissa
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our toilet ran constantly, it took over an hour to get extra towels to shower after the beach. Our bathroom could’ve been cleaner. Children can not reach the soap dispensers and shampoo dispensers in the shower or on the walls of lavatory and they do not leave any soap on the counter or cups in the bathroom to rinse. You are way better off to take the stairs if you’re able. The food they serve there is outrageous so you’re better off going down the street to crabby bills. We’ve stayed here in the past, but this was terrible and I will not go back.
Our toilet ran constantly, it took over an hour to get extra towels to shower after the beach. Our bathroom could’ve been cleaner. Children can not reach the soap dispensers and shampoo dispensers in the shower or on the walls of lavatory and they do not leave any soap on the counter or cups in the bathroom to rinse. You are way better off to take the stairs if you’re able. The food they serve there is outrageous so you’re better off going down the street to crabby bills. We’ve stayed here in the past, but this was terrible and I will not go back.
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Carlos
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room the floor was dirty all the time I had to for it to be swept. Fan in bathroom did not work lady up in the front desk asked acted like I should have told her about it when I got there that roof been rented out a 100,000 times and nobody ever fixed it. Door lock is broken, TV glitched all the time. As far as your staff went they were great professional always very courteous and kind. You charge somebody $200 a day for a place that you all call five Star you know me and my kids go all over Florida stay in I would never return to your place.
Room the floor was dirty all the time I had to for it to be swept. Fan in bathroom did not work lady up in the front desk asked acted like I should have told her about it when I got there that roof been rented out a 100,000 times and nobody ever fixed it. Door lock is broken, TV glitched all the time. As far as your staff went they were great professional always very courteous and kind. You charge somebody $200 a day for a place that you all call five Star you know me and my kids go all over Florida stay in I would never return to your place.
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Jackie
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I liked that everything was right there. Beach was beautiful. I didn’t like the pool area. Main pool area was dirty, drains didn’t work and it smelled like sewer. I also didn’t like that you pay a daily resort fee, but still had to pay for so many amenities on the property. Everything you wanted to do cost extra, including if you wanted beach chairs or cabanas. Our TV didn’t work and AC went out. Maintenance fixed, but still it was annoying.
I liked that everything was right there. Beach was beautiful. I didn’t like the pool area. Main pool area was dirty, drains didn’t work and it smelled like sewer. I also didn’t like that you pay a daily resort fee, but still had to pay for so many amenities on the property. Everything you wanted to do cost extra, including if you wanted beach chairs or cabanas. Our TV didn’t work and AC went out. Maintenance fixed, but still it was annoying.
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Lauren
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was gross with evidence that housekeeping was suboptimal - band-aid on floor, previous guest clothing, fingerprints on mirrors, stains around the room, furniture worn down. Property smelled bad (like mildew) and was run down; I understand some of the way the resort looked may be from the 2024 hurricanes…but overall the resort was just clearly not well maintained. Pools are small and don’t have actual restrooms nearby, only porta-potties (which were also not well maintained). The lagoon looked like it had stuff growing in it that wasn’t supposed to be there. Saw staff eating food while preparing it. Elevator is painfully slow. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. We were supposed to stay for 4 nights…we didn’t even end up staying 1 - went to a different resort for our stay. Go a bit further up the coast to Sand Key or Clearwater - more shopping and dining options and properties better maintained.
Room was gross with evidence that housekeeping was suboptimal - band-aid on floor, previous guest clothing, fingerprints on mirrors, stains around the room, furniture worn down. Property smelled bad (like mildew) and was run down; I understand some of the way the resort looked may be from the 2024 hurricanes…but overall the resort was just clearly not well maintained. Pools are small and don’t have actual restrooms nearby, only porta-potties (which were also not well maintained). The lagoon looked like it had stuff growing in it that wasn’t supposed to be there. Saw staff eating food while preparing it. Elevator is painfully slow. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. We were supposed to stay for 4 nights…we didn’t even end up staying 1 - went to a different resort for our stay. Go a bit further up the coast to Sand Key or Clearwater - more shopping and dining options and properties better maintained.
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Richard
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Having stayed at TradeWinds now for years, we were disappointed in the condition of the property. We understand the need to open the property after the storms last year, but it is obvious someone is asleep at the wheel, as to how the property presents itself. The amount of weed growth and trash surrounding the beach facing side of the property is a lack of commitment by management. We also had maintenance work on our AC three times, before fixing the problem. Disappointing and may be out last time!
Having stayed at TradeWinds now for years, we were disappointed in the condition of the property. We understand the need to open the property after the storms last year, but it is obvious someone is asleep at the wheel, as to how the property presents itself. The amount of weed growth and trash surrounding the beach facing side of the property is a lack of commitment by management. We also had maintenance work on our AC three times, before fixing the problem. Disappointing and may be out last time!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally dated with worn decor, small or non-private balconies, noise near elevators or between rooms, and occasional comfort issues like A/C or plumbing; some suites feel spacious and beds can be comfortable.
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Doris
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Island Grand is a beautiful property, and overall, we enjoyed it and would stay again. Great dining options, and you have access to both the Island Grand and Rumfish properties. There was an issue with storm flooding on the ground floor of the resort, and resort staff worked hard to dry up the carpets and had fans going. It looked like they also had an outside company come in to clean the carpets and disinfect, etc. We were on the 4th floor, so it wasn't an issue for us, but we did have to walk through some wet, soggy areas. The balcony room was small, and the balconies at Island Grand are not private. It looked like the balcony rooms at the Rumfish were more private, similar to a condo balcony with concrete walls. The on-site dining options were good, so no need to go off-site unless you wanted to explore more of the area. The only other setback and total surprise to us was that upon check-in for a 3-night stay, they put a hold of $700 on our card to cover not only parking and resort fees, but also "possible" expenses charged to the room. This might be standard at resorts, but it ties up a chunk of funds. We used our credit card, so it wasn't an issue, but still a surprise and unexpected for them to hold that much money against available credit. To put it into perspective, we had already paid for our entire room stay through Expedia, and our total bill at checkout was only $280 for resort fees and parking. We opted to pay directly at restaurants. Overall good experience!
The Island Grand is a beautiful property, and overall, we enjoyed it and would stay again. Great dining options, and you have access to both the Island Grand and Rumfish properties. There was an issue with storm flooding on the ground floor of the resort, and resort staff worked hard to dry up the carpets and had fans going. It looked like they also had an outside company come in to clean the carpets and disinfect, etc. We were on the 4th floor, so it wasn't an issue for us, but we did have to walk through some wet, soggy areas. The balcony room was small, and the balconies at Island Grand are not private. It looked like the balcony rooms at the Rumfish were more private, similar to a condo balcony with concrete walls. The on-site dining options were good, so no need to go off-site unless you wanted to explore more of the area. The only other setback and total surprise to us was that upon check-in for a 3-night stay, they put a hold of $700 on our card to cover not only parking and resort fees, but also "possible" expenses charged to the room. This might be standard at resorts, but it ties up a chunk of funds. We used our credit card, so it wasn't an issue, but still a surprise and unexpected for them to hold that much money against available credit. To put it into perspective, we had already paid for our entire room stay through Expedia, and our total bill at checkout was only $280 for resort fees and parking. We opted to pay directly at restaurants. Overall good experience!
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deborah
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beds were so comfy. Slept so good every night
Beds were so comfy. Slept so good every night
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Kerry
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We have been staying at Clearwater Beach the past 2 years but came to St Pete Beach this time around. The change was made cuz some of Clearwater Beach is still recovering from the last hurricane. To keep it simple, we will return to St Pete Beach. For what we like to do, it is a better location. If you like wide beaches from hotel to water St Pete is the place, but if you like walking the street and stopping at outdoor bars/pubs for music, then it’s Clearwater. TradeWinds is nothing to speak of. Outside of a beautiful entrance, your room is nothing amazing. I thought it would be better. Maybe it was just my room. Toilet did not flush great, bathroom sink did not drain well and molded caulk around the tub was just caulked over versus removed and recaulked. The elevator system main building is biggest problem. They are slow to begin with with both guests and service staff/housekeeping using. Further on many occasion one had to manually shut the door so the elevator would move. They charged for beach chairs in the first 2 rows on the beach while you pay a hefty daily resort fee. They indicated there was an adult pool but all pools on property had kids, I guess they didn’t monitor. You could only find music at the main pool. Now it’s not all bad, they have many activities on resort to choose from and several food options. We did not use much. We chose to spend our money at the local restaurants. If booking make sure your getting what you are looking for.
We have been staying at Clearwater Beach the past 2 years but came to St Pete Beach this time around. The change was made cuz some of Clearwater Beach is still recovering from the last hurricane. To keep it simple, we will return to St Pete Beach. For what we like to do, it is a better location. If you like wide beaches from hotel to water St Pete is the place, but if you like walking the street and stopping at outdoor bars/pubs for music, then it’s Clearwater. TradeWinds is nothing to speak of. Outside of a beautiful entrance, your room is nothing amazing. I thought it would be better. Maybe it was just my room. Toilet did not flush great, bathroom sink did not drain well and molded caulk around the tub was just caulked over versus removed and recaulked. The elevator system main building is biggest problem. They are slow to begin with with both guests and service staff/housekeeping using. Further on many occasion one had to manually shut the door so the elevator would move. They charged for beach chairs in the first 2 rows on the beach while you pay a hefty daily resort fee. They indicated there was an adult pool but all pools on property had kids, I guess they didn’t monitor. You could only find music at the main pool. Now it’s not all bad, they have many activities on resort to choose from and several food options. We did not use much. We chose to spend our money at the local restaurants. If booking make sure your getting what you are looking for.
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Anthony
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Taking into consideration that this area is still rebuilding from hurricane damage. Pros: the service from all staff was stellar, not a single bad experience from check in, bartenders, grounds, servers etc. - proximity to the beach and a number of great activities for family and adults - several food options on site (a little pricey but it’s a resort) -water fill up stations for bottles was such a great perk in the heat! Cons: There are several small pools throughout the resort, however the main pool at Island Grand was in need of better upkeep. The rooms are a little run down for the nightly price/resort fee. Our bed was hard as a rock and the linens are basically two sheets and a scratchy blanket. We paid for a room with a balcony- the balcony was basically a small ledge with a fence around it. Not enough room to sit comfortably. Our family had numerous problems with their room: broken AC, TV didn’t work, and bed rails were broken. Which leads me to another con- no one ever answered the front desk phone when requested assistance. We had to walk to the front and wait in line each time. Not only is the walk long, but we wasted time waiting in line more than 3 occasions for a simple request. Lastly, it is mentioned on Hotels.com and on TradeWinds web that there is airport transportation. This is not accurate information. The hotel has two- 3rd party people they recommend but they are not insured or employees of the company. We ended up having to take an Uber.
Taking into consideration that this area is still rebuilding from hurricane damage. Pros: the service from all staff was stellar, not a single bad experience from check in, bartenders, grounds, servers etc. - proximity to the beach and a number of great activities for family and adults - several food options on site (a little pricey but it’s a resort) -water fill up stations for bottles was such a great perk in the heat! Cons: There are several small pools throughout the resort, however the main pool at Island Grand was in need of better upkeep. The rooms are a little run down for the nightly price/resort fee. Our bed was hard as a rock and the linens are basically two sheets and a scratchy blanket. We paid for a room with a balcony- the balcony was basically a small ledge with a fence around it. Not enough room to sit comfortably. Our family had numerous problems with their room: broken AC, TV didn’t work, and bed rails were broken. Which leads me to another con- no one ever answered the front desk phone when requested assistance. We had to walk to the front and wait in line each time. Not only is the walk long, but we wasted time waiting in line more than 3 occasions for a simple request. Lastly, it is mentioned on Hotels.com and on TradeWinds web that there is airport transportation. This is not accurate information. The hotel has two- 3rd party people they recommend but they are not insured or employees of the company. We ended up having to take an Uber.
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Lindsay
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Great activities for kids! Our room was in the same hall as the ice machine and housekeeping closet so it was very noisy all of the time. The resort is dated and needs some upkeep and renovating. We had a tropical view, queen beds room… the balcony is very small! Really only room to stand.
Great activities for kids! Our room was in the same hall as the ice machine and housekeeping closet so it was very noisy all of the time. The resort is dated and needs some upkeep and renovating. We had a tropical view, queen beds room… the balcony is very small! Really only room to stand.
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Melissa
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I really wanted to like this property, but it's clearly struggling with upkeep. As many of mentioned in other reviews, the interiors haven't been updated in many years and cleanliness (e.g., mold in the bathroom tiles) is an issue. I also observed significant mold on the underside of a crib sitting out in the hallway, which was alarming. Balconies are very small and not for sitting and, yes, there will be smokers out there anyway. The internet only works in certain areas of the room. Our family staying in another room had TV issues that took an engineer almost 4 hours to resolve; they finally requested another room and were settled in at 11:00 pm. We were there following Tropical Storm Debby and a number of amenities were not working including floating park and zipline (mechanical issue). Lots of added costs with ancillary things like kids' activities, drinks, and parking. The parking lot is a mess with construction equipment and materials thrown everywhere. The pools have zero shade with the exception of the Oasis Pool at RumFish (worth checking out) and only 3 rentable cabanas (sold out). Restaurants are small and also not particularly clean. I was worried about the timeshare pitch, but that was pushed minimally with one mention at check-in unless we wanted a "tour." Signs everywhere say no outside food and drinks, but folks were bringing coolers of beer since prices were so high at the bar. Staff we encountered were ALL helpful, nice, and eager to please!
I really wanted to like this property, but it's clearly struggling with upkeep. As many of mentioned in other reviews, the interiors haven't been updated in many years and cleanliness (e.g., mold in the bathroom tiles) is an issue. I also observed significant mold on the underside of a crib sitting out in the hallway, which was alarming. Balconies are very small and not for sitting and, yes, there will be smokers out there anyway. The internet only works in certain areas of the room. Our family staying in another room had TV issues that took an engineer almost 4 hours to resolve; they finally requested another room and were settled in at 11:00 pm. We were there following Tropical Storm Debby and a number of amenities were not working including floating park and zipline (mechanical issue). Lots of added costs with ancillary things like kids' activities, drinks, and parking. The parking lot is a mess with construction equipment and materials thrown everywhere. The pools have zero shade with the exception of the Oasis Pool at RumFish (worth checking out) and only 3 rentable cabanas (sold out). Restaurants are small and also not particularly clean. I was worried about the timeshare pitch, but that was pushed minimally with one mention at check-in unless we wanted a "tour." Signs everywhere say no outside food and drinks, but folks were bringing coolers of beer since prices were so high at the bar. Staff we encountered were ALL helpful, nice, and eager to please!
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Christina
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Went for a final hoorah before school starting with my young (6&8 year old) and had a great time. I read a lot of reviews of this and other hotels in the area before booking and there were some things that I agree with and others I feel like they have addressed. Check in was great and they got us in our room quickly. Overall the front desk staff were cordial but not the nicest from the couple of times I had to interact with them on a variety of question and just witnessing them interact with other guests. The rest of the resort staff were very welcoming and engaging when interacting and I appreciated the efforts they made (especially with a large convention also staying there). The amenities and extra activities were great. Well, worth the stay in the extra money that you pay for them. The pools were also equally as nice having the variety of them. They were on the warmer side, but that is understandable, considering it’s Florida and the sun. I will say there was a pool that had all shade, which was very nice for escaping the heat and was on the cooler side. As someone had mentioned in previous reviews, there was not as much shade near the pools, and there could be more of a benefit of having some umbrellas that would be nice. The beach was great and the free umbrellas for the last three rows were also very helpful. As far as the state of the hotel, there is definitely room for upgrades as many of the areas, including the rooms seemed outdated.
Went for a final hoorah before school starting with my young (6&8 year old) and had a great time. I read a lot of reviews of this and other hotels in the area before booking and there were some things that I agree with and others I feel like they have addressed. Check in was great and they got us in our room quickly. Overall the front desk staff were cordial but not the nicest from the couple of times I had to interact with them on a variety of question and just witnessing them interact with other guests. The rest of the resort staff were very welcoming and engaging when interacting and I appreciated the efforts they made (especially with a large convention also staying there). The amenities and extra activities were great. Well, worth the stay in the extra money that you pay for them. The pools were also equally as nice having the variety of them. They were on the warmer side, but that is understandable, considering it’s Florida and the sun. I will say there was a pool that had all shade, which was very nice for escaping the heat and was on the cooler side. As someone had mentioned in previous reviews, there was not as much shade near the pools, and there could be more of a benefit of having some umbrellas that would be nice. The beach was great and the free umbrellas for the last three rows were also very helpful. As far as the state of the hotel, there is definitely room for upgrades as many of the areas, including the rooms seemed outdated.
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Natalie
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The hotel is quite old and it feels dated. It is poorly maintained - furniture not working properly/ toilet kept flushing itself/ loud air con pipes. The 2 bed villa we booked was sp loud with the vibrations from the air con we had to move rooms after the first night. The second room we were in was fine, although the main door to the room was exposed to the elements, but not sealed properly around the door, so when the inevitable tropical storm came, the water came in under the door, soaking the bedroom carpets. We had to move our son to the sofa bed in the kitchenette for the night because his bedroom carpet was so wet. The location is lovely though- right on the beach, and lots of activities available
The hotel is quite old and it feels dated. It is poorly maintained - furniture not working properly/ toilet kept flushing itself/ loud air con pipes. The 2 bed villa we booked was sp loud with the vibrations from the air con we had to move rooms after the first night. The second room we were in was fine, although the main door to the room was exposed to the elements, but not sealed properly around the door, so when the inevitable tropical storm came, the water came in under the door, soaking the bedroom carpets. We had to move our son to the sofa bed in the kitchenette for the night because his bedroom carpet was so wet. The location is lovely though- right on the beach, and lots of activities available
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Mackenzie
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We didn’t have any view of the beach. The pools were nice. The beach access was also nice. The room was on the smaller side, and we had a couple who coughed next door to us, the entire time we were in our room. So we could hear them coughing.
We didn’t have any view of the beach. The pools were nice. The beach access was also nice. The room was on the smaller side, and we had a couple who coughed next door to us, the entire time we were in our room. So we could hear them coughing.
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Kelly
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
I love this area . Im bummed out that i paid for tropical view - room on ocean and did not get but otherwise lots of fun and everything is convenient .
I love this area . Im bummed out that i paid for tropical view - room on ocean and did not get but otherwise lots of fun and everything is convenient .
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Service
Feedback is mixed: many staff are friendly and helpful (especially beach and activities teams), but guests cite slow or unresponsive maintenance, long or delayed check-in, and occasional rude front-desk interactions.
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Amit
Jan 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is located at a very nice place, so 5/5 on location. But the hospitality and service is Not worth the money being spent.
The property is located at a very nice place, so 5/5 on location. But the hospitality and service is Not worth the money being spent.
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Andrea
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff was very welcoming and kind, amenities were WONDERFUL to have available. Amazing food, gorgeous views and a quiet family friendly property and beach!
Staff was very welcoming and kind, amenities were WONDERFUL to have available. Amazing food, gorgeous views and a quiet family friendly property and beach!
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Anthony
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Taking into consideration that this area is still rebuilding from hurricane damage. Pros: the service from all staff was stellar, not a single bad experience from check in, bartenders, grounds, servers etc. - proximity to the beach and a number of great activities for family and adults - several food options on site (a little pricey but it’s a resort) -water fill up stations for bottles was such a great perk in the heat! Cons: There are several small pools throughout the resort, however the main pool at Island Grand was in need of better upkeep. The rooms are a little run down for the nightly price/resort fee. Our bed was hard as a rock and the linens are basically two sheets and a scratchy blanket. We paid for a room with a balcony- the balcony was basically a small ledge with a fence around it. Not enough room to sit comfortably. Our family had numerous problems with their room: broken AC, TV didn’t work, and bed rails were broken. Which leads me to another con- no one ever answered the front desk phone when requested assistance. We had to walk to the front and wait in line each time. Not only is the walk long, but we wasted time waiting in line more than 3 occasions for a simple request. Lastly, it is mentioned on Hotels.com and on TradeWinds web that there is airport transportation. This is not accurate information. The hotel has two- 3rd party people they recommend but they are not insured or employees of the company. We ended up having to take an Uber.
Taking into consideration that this area is still rebuilding from hurricane damage. Pros: the service from all staff was stellar, not a single bad experience from check in, bartenders, grounds, servers etc. - proximity to the beach and a number of great activities for family and adults - several food options on site (a little pricey but it’s a resort) -water fill up stations for bottles was such a great perk in the heat! Cons: There are several small pools throughout the resort, however the main pool at Island Grand was in need of better upkeep. The rooms are a little run down for the nightly price/resort fee. Our bed was hard as a rock and the linens are basically two sheets and a scratchy blanket. We paid for a room with a balcony- the balcony was basically a small ledge with a fence around it. Not enough room to sit comfortably. Our family had numerous problems with their room: broken AC, TV didn’t work, and bed rails were broken. Which leads me to another con- no one ever answered the front desk phone when requested assistance. We had to walk to the front and wait in line each time. Not only is the walk long, but we wasted time waiting in line more than 3 occasions for a simple request. Lastly, it is mentioned on Hotels.com and on TradeWinds web that there is airport transportation. This is not accurate information. The hotel has two- 3rd party people they recommend but they are not insured or employees of the company. We ended up having to take an Uber.
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Amanda A
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Overall a meh experience. For starters the individual that was checking me in had huge attitude about checking people in. Like she just hated being there. Then she put the hold on my account for almost 8k yes 8 THOUSAND more than she was supposed to. Luckily the manager was there the next morning and could help me get the hold off my account. She was nice enough to offer dinner and breakfast tickets. Our room was a hotel room at best. No ice bucket. Not that it matter because the ice machine on our floor hardly ever had ice in it. My daughter and I were very allergic to something in the room. Id assume mold as it had a very musty smell. The rest of the staff that we dealt with were friendly but only if they were doing something if you tried to randomly ask one something when they were just passing by they were very rude and felt like we were bothering them. EVERYTHING is ridiculous expensive. They say complimentary beach seating but dont tell you the first two rows are $15 a day. But then they dont control it so people just sit there or take your seat. Just overall very disorganized and most of the people working on the beach were just filled with being annoyed. Like we were inconveniening them to ask question. Not all some were very friendly and very willing to help. If I didnt have the meal tickets I would have been extremely disappointed in the food at the resturants for the price. They also refuse to allow door dash or anything out of the lobby. I paid for a gulf view
Overall a meh experience. For starters the individual that was checking me in had huge attitude about checking people in. Like she just hated being there. Then she put the hold on my account for almost 8k yes 8 THOUSAND more than she was supposed to. Luckily the manager was there the next morning and could help me get the hold off my account. She was nice enough to offer dinner and breakfast tickets. Our room was a hotel room at best. No ice bucket. Not that it matter because the ice machine on our floor hardly ever had ice in it. My daughter and I were very allergic to something in the room. Id assume mold as it had a very musty smell. The rest of the staff that we dealt with were friendly but only if they were doing something if you tried to randomly ask one something when they were just passing by they were very rude and felt like we were bothering them. EVERYTHING is ridiculous expensive. They say complimentary beach seating but dont tell you the first two rows are $15 a day. But then they dont control it so people just sit there or take your seat. Just overall very disorganized and most of the people working on the beach were just filled with being annoyed. Like we were inconveniening them to ask question. Not all some were very friendly and very willing to help. If I didnt have the meal tickets I would have been extremely disappointed in the food at the resturants for the price. They also refuse to allow door dash or anything out of the lobby. I paid for a gulf view
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Christina
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Went for a final hoorah before school starting with my young (6&8 year old) and had a great time. I read a lot of reviews of this and other hotels in the area before booking and there were some things that I agree with and others I feel like they have addressed. Check in was great and they got us in our room quickly. Overall the front desk staff were cordial but not the nicest from the couple of times I had to interact with them on a variety of question and just witnessing them interact with other guests. The rest of the resort staff were very welcoming and engaging when interacting and I appreciated the efforts they made (especially with a large convention also staying there). The amenities and extra activities were great. Well, worth the stay in the extra money that you pay for them. The pools were also equally as nice having the variety of them. They were on the warmer side, but that is understandable, considering it’s Florida and the sun. I will say there was a pool that had all shade, which was very nice for escaping the heat and was on the cooler side. As someone had mentioned in previous reviews, there was not as much shade near the pools, and there could be more of a benefit of having some umbrellas that would be nice. The beach was great and the free umbrellas for the last three rows were also very helpful. As far as the state of the hotel, there is definitely room for upgrades as many of the areas, including the rooms seemed outdated.
Went for a final hoorah before school starting with my young (6&8 year old) and had a great time. I read a lot of reviews of this and other hotels in the area before booking and there were some things that I agree with and others I feel like they have addressed. Check in was great and they got us in our room quickly. Overall the front desk staff were cordial but not the nicest from the couple of times I had to interact with them on a variety of question and just witnessing them interact with other guests. The rest of the resort staff were very welcoming and engaging when interacting and I appreciated the efforts they made (especially with a large convention also staying there). The amenities and extra activities were great. Well, worth the stay in the extra money that you pay for them. The pools were also equally as nice having the variety of them. They were on the warmer side, but that is understandable, considering it’s Florida and the sun. I will say there was a pool that had all shade, which was very nice for escaping the heat and was on the cooler side. As someone had mentioned in previous reviews, there was not as much shade near the pools, and there could be more of a benefit of having some umbrellas that would be nice. The beach was great and the free umbrellas for the last three rows were also very helpful. As far as the state of the hotel, there is definitely room for upgrades as many of the areas, including the rooms seemed outdated.
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Nancy
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We’ve stayed at Tradewinds many times.. this visit was excellent. The majority of the staff go out of the way to make you feel welcome. Our Bellhop was David. He had gone out of his way several times to make our stay better.. the coffee bar in the main lobby has the best coffee I have ever tasted! We went down there every morning and were served by a super friendly staff.. the Italian restaurant served amazing food… best breakfast around! We look forward to our next Tradewinds visit…
We’ve stayed at Tradewinds many times.. this visit was excellent. The majority of the staff go out of the way to make you feel welcome. Our Bellhop was David. He had gone out of his way several times to make our stay better.. the coffee bar in the main lobby has the best coffee I have ever tasted! We went down there every morning and were served by a super friendly staff.. the Italian restaurant served amazing food… best breakfast around! We look forward to our next Tradewinds visit…
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Stacey
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
During check in there were a few people waiting around the lobby clearly very upset and complaining about room keys not working not finding rooms issues with rooms and one was not given the proper room booked. The check in line took forever front desk staff and manager seemed inconvenienced and annoyed to help. When finally checked in walking to our room cleaning service stopped us asking what room we were . Told us we shouldn’t of been checked in that room needs matinece not ready standing in the hall waiting with all our luggage no one had the answer had to go back down to lobby waited a long time was told manager wasn’t available finally manager came and got us a different room. The room smelled of mold and mildew the whole time had to leave the door open. The basement area they had some activities in or that you walk through a commons area also a very strong smell of mold . Was very displeased with the price of the stay for the quality of room and service received. To top it off got a very large unexpected bill for resort fees parking and taxes totaling up to almost 500$ for 5 days with a $1000 hold on my card they could not seem to explain. Very unhappy !
During check in there were a few people waiting around the lobby clearly very upset and complaining about room keys not working not finding rooms issues with rooms and one was not given the proper room booked. The check in line took forever front desk staff and manager seemed inconvenienced and annoyed to help. When finally checked in walking to our room cleaning service stopped us asking what room we were . Told us we shouldn’t of been checked in that room needs matinece not ready standing in the hall waiting with all our luggage no one had the answer had to go back down to lobby waited a long time was told manager wasn’t available finally manager came and got us a different room. The room smelled of mold and mildew the whole time had to leave the door open. The basement area they had some activities in or that you walk through a commons area also a very strong smell of mold . Was very displeased with the price of the stay for the quality of room and service received. To top it off got a very large unexpected bill for resort fees parking and taxes totaling up to almost 500$ for 5 days with a $1000 hold on my card they could not seem to explain. Very unhappy !
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GISELLE
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My family and I have been guests at the TW Hotel for several years now. About a month ago we returned from our last stay at your resort in St. Pete, but some unfortunate incidents prompted me to write this review. We stayed in room 2403: #1: One of the parts of the lock simply didn't exist; it had apparently been ripped off, making it impossible for us to provide greater security for our family. #2: You can see the poor condition of the curtain. There were so many holes it looked like there were an army of moths. #3: Bathroom exhaust fan cover heroically holding onto the wall to prevent it from collapsing. #4 and #5: You can see dozens of stains from something that apparently exploded in the kitchen on the chandelier, bathroom door, and ceiling. #8 (#9 is a video but couldn’t be attached here): This was probably the one that bothered us the most), there was a noisy renovation going on in the apartments directly below ours. It was impossible to sleep late during our stay because the machinery was extremely noisy. I fully understand that it's impossible to undertake a renovation of this type without generating noise, but we were shocked by the hotel management's failure to block off the rooms surrounding the renovation and to place guests as far away from the area as possible. #11: After an 1 1/2 hour delay, this is how the kids had to watch the movie (the staff just didn’t know how to operate the projector). A have a few more to say, but my 1,500 characters are gone. Thank you
My family and I have been guests at the TW Hotel for several years now. About a month ago we returned from our last stay at your resort in St. Pete, but some unfortunate incidents prompted me to write this review. We stayed in room 2403: #1: One of the parts of the lock simply didn't exist; it had apparently been ripped off, making it impossible for us to provide greater security for our family. #2: You can see the poor condition of the curtain. There were so many holes it looked like there were an army of moths. #3: Bathroom exhaust fan cover heroically holding onto the wall to prevent it from collapsing. #4 and #5: You can see dozens of stains from something that apparently exploded in the kitchen on the chandelier, bathroom door, and ceiling. #8 (#9 is a video but couldn’t be attached here): This was probably the one that bothered us the most), there was a noisy renovation going on in the apartments directly below ours. It was impossible to sleep late during our stay because the machinery was extremely noisy. I fully understand that it's impossible to undertake a renovation of this type without generating noise, but we were shocked by the hotel management's failure to block off the rooms surrounding the renovation and to place guests as far away from the area as possible. #11: After an 1 1/2 hour delay, this is how the kids had to watch the movie (the staff just didn’t know how to operate the projector). A have a few more to say, but my 1,500 characters are gone. Thank you
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Christina
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
"We got you!" was the welcoming reply to my - at times very individual mom-travelling-with-two-kids - questions upon our arrival and it persisted as the Island Grand at TradeWinds' wonderful agenda for our whole stay: Everything was being cared for - from the perfect "organize your own home" room amenities, over the fantastic bars & restaurants on location, to the great fun for kids & adults alike on the water slide, the zip line & the wonderful beach with its comfortable cabanas. I will never forget how the whole lobby (guests & staff) applauded when I was so happy that Josh (I hope I remember your name correctly :)) returned my wallet that I had left on the counter. Thanks a million Island Grand at TradeWinds for these fantastic gulf coast memories - we cannot wait to be back at this perfect family location!
"We got you!" was the welcoming reply to my - at times very individual mom-travelling-with-two-kids - questions upon our arrival and it persisted as the Island Grand at TradeWinds' wonderful agenda for our whole stay: Everything was being cared for - from the perfect "organize your own home" room amenities, over the fantastic bars & restaurants on location, to the great fun for kids & adults alike on the water slide, the zip line & the wonderful beach with its comfortable cabanas. I will never forget how the whole lobby (guests & staff) applauded when I was so happy that Josh (I hope I remember your name correctly :)) returned my wallet that I had left on the counter. Thanks a million Island Grand at TradeWinds for these fantastic gulf coast memories - we cannot wait to be back at this perfect family location!
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lynn
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I wish when I had booked this hotel that it explained out of all the restaurants on the property that only one was open. Also the staff at the front desk acted as if I was bothering them.
I wish when I had booked this hotel that it explained out of all the restaurants on the property that only one was open. Also the staff at the front desk acted as if I was bothering them.
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Location
Beachfront location with great views is widely praised, offering easy beach and cabana access and proximity to restaurants and area attractions.
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Jason
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Easy beach access
Easy beach access
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Brenton
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a bad experience at a hotel the night before, and switched over to this hotel, where we were VERY pleased. The property was nice, and the beach access was incredible. The views from our room were incredible too.
We had a bad experience at a hotel the night before, and switched over to this hotel, where we were VERY pleased. The property was nice, and the beach access was incredible. The views from our room were incredible too.
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Fernando
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
10
Gloria
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful location
Beautiful location
10
MIchael
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great stay. The place is very nice for a relaxing vacation. Lots of things to do
Great stay. The place is very nice for a relaxing vacation. Lots of things to do
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Sandra
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was nice, clean, and comfortable. The property is clean and nice with awesome amenities. I love the free chairs and umbrellas setup right on the beach!
Our room was nice, clean, and comfortable. The property is clean and nice with awesome amenities. I love the free chairs and umbrellas setup right on the beach!
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NICOLA
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing view. Helpful staff and easy to park. Near to lots of restaurants
Amazing view. Helpful staff and easy to park. Near to lots of restaurants
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Michelle
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beach was lovely
Beach was lovely
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Sasha
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and service Room view great
Great location and service Room view great
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Gerald
Feb 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenience easy to get around plenty to do
Convenience easy to get around plenty to do
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Dining
Dining is inconsistent: several venues were closed or on reduced hours at times, options can be limited and prices high, though some guests enjoyed the Italian restaurant and bar service.
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Eugenia Hart
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Wait staff very impacted around pool. We finally left and went off sight for lunch. Staff very nice just not enough staff or kitchens. Hurricanes????
Wait staff very impacted around pool. We finally left and went off sight for lunch. Staff very nice just not enough staff or kitchens. Hurricanes????
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Susan
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
VERY NICE PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF DINING OPTIONS AND THINGS TO DO. BE PREPARED TO PAY HIGH LEVEL RESORT COSTS FOR FOOD AND DRINK
VERY NICE PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF DINING OPTIONS AND THINGS TO DO. BE PREPARED TO PAY HIGH LEVEL RESORT COSTS FOR FOOD AND DRINK
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mark
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Had a great family trip to this property. It’s 2 resorts and is massive. We stayed at the islander. It’s a very old property in need of some TLC. What was fantastic was the beach, the amenities, the food in the restaurants and the service. With so many of the restaurants and various other parts in repair I think we would’ve been disappointed had it not been for the service from the staff throughout. People like Esi and Cathy at Palm Court, Rich our Bellman, Maceo at the beach and Margarita at the front desk made our stay so pleasant. We would come again in the future when more options are open and we would choose a room closer to the beach. This place is in a good way hugeeeeee.
Had a great family trip to this property. It’s 2 resorts and is massive. We stayed at the islander. It’s a very old property in need of some TLC. What was fantastic was the beach, the amenities, the food in the restaurants and the service. With so many of the restaurants and various other parts in repair I think we would’ve been disappointed had it not been for the service from the staff throughout. People like Esi and Cathy at Palm Court, Rich our Bellman, Maceo at the beach and Margarita at the front desk made our stay so pleasant. We would come again in the future when more options are open and we would choose a room closer to the beach. This place is in a good way hugeeeeee.
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Nancy
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We’ve stayed at Tradewinds many times.. this visit was excellent. The majority of the staff go out of the way to make you feel welcome. Our Bellhop was David. He had gone out of his way several times to make our stay better.. the coffee bar in the main lobby has the best coffee I have ever tasted! We went down there every morning and were served by a super friendly staff.. the Italian restaurant served amazing food… best breakfast around! We look forward to our next Tradewinds visit…
We’ve stayed at Tradewinds many times.. this visit was excellent. The majority of the staff go out of the way to make you feel welcome. Our Bellhop was David. He had gone out of his way several times to make our stay better.. the coffee bar in the main lobby has the best coffee I have ever tasted! We went down there every morning and were served by a super friendly staff.. the Italian restaurant served amazing food… best breakfast around! We look forward to our next Tradewinds visit…
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Tracy
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Overall great experience! Would’ve liked a little bit more knowledge of the property and what it had to offer and would have also liked to know that there was damage from the hurricane when making the reservation!
Overall great experience! Would’ve liked a little bit more knowledge of the property and what it had to offer and would have also liked to know that there was damage from the hurricane when making the reservation!
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Nestor
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was great, except breakfast. It was lacking protein
Everything was great, except breakfast. It was lacking protein
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Sacha
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great family friendly hotel. Lots of activities for the kids to enjoy and there is a kids club so the adults can have a night out if you wish. The only issue we had was the food at the hotel restaurants. The fish and chicken we ordered at 2 different on site restaurants were over cooked and very dried out. Eat off site if you can.
Great family friendly hotel. Lots of activities for the kids to enjoy and there is a kids club so the adults can have a night out if you wish. The only issue we had was the food at the hotel restaurants. The fish and chicken we ordered at 2 different on site restaurants were over cooked and very dried out. Eat off site if you can.
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Jeremiah V
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Staff were uninformed of changes to on-property restaurant hours over a holiday weekend. Within minutes of arriving, we were told 3 different restaurants were open. When we walked to each, one had just closed, one wasn't open for another hour, and one hadn't opened at all that day. Got to room and fridge was warm and door wouldn't shut. Called front desk, who said they'd send somebody right up. Nobody ever came, so I fixed myself. Following morning, coffee maker wouldn't turn on. Maintenance showed up for that- circuit had tripped. Later that day, maintenance came to change out a balcony light (we didn't request this, and were ok with the change... they do it for the turtles). However, when they left, they LEFT OUR ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN. We would never have known, but my wife ran back to the room for something we had forgotten, and the maid told her that our door was open when she arrived to clean (it was being held open by the swing bar door latch being swung between the door and the door frame). Nothing was stolen, but in 30+ years, I have never had hotel staff leave a hotel door open and/or unlocked. That was the first 24 hours. Tried the Italian place for supper, and was seated at a table that rocked so bad, the glass stemware never would have survived the meal. Full disclosure: I slid the table a bit because there was an AC vent directly above the table that was leaking water ON OUR TABLE. We left. Our elevators only worked 3 of 5 days we were there. Never again.
Staff were uninformed of changes to on-property restaurant hours over a holiday weekend. Within minutes of arriving, we were told 3 different restaurants were open. When we walked to each, one had just closed, one wasn't open for another hour, and one hadn't opened at all that day. Got to room and fridge was warm and door wouldn't shut. Called front desk, who said they'd send somebody right up. Nobody ever came, so I fixed myself. Following morning, coffee maker wouldn't turn on. Maintenance showed up for that- circuit had tripped. Later that day, maintenance came to change out a balcony light (we didn't request this, and were ok with the change... they do it for the turtles). However, when they left, they LEFT OUR ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN. We would never have known, but my wife ran back to the room for something we had forgotten, and the maid told her that our door was open when she arrived to clean (it was being held open by the swing bar door latch being swung between the door and the door frame). Nothing was stolen, but in 30+ years, I have never had hotel staff leave a hotel door open and/or unlocked. That was the first 24 hours. Tried the Italian place for supper, and was seated at a table that rocked so bad, the glass stemware never would have survived the meal. Full disclosure: I slid the table a bit because there was an AC vent directly above the table that was leaking water ON OUR TABLE. We left. Our elevators only worked 3 of 5 days we were there. Never again.
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Jonathan
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was ok, but a bit dated. Service staff were helpful and cheerful. Prices at the restaurants on site were very high as were snacks, ice cream etc. Activities were plentiful especially for kids. Overall, it’s a nice hotel despite the high prices.
The room was ok, but a bit dated. Service staff were helpful and cheerful. Prices at the restaurants on site were very high as were snacks, ice cream etc. Activities were plentiful especially for kids. Overall, it’s a nice hotel despite the high prices.
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Sheila
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, no restaurant on site for breakfast.
Room was clean, no restaurant on site for breakfast.
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Mike
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
The resort was very nice,we had a villa and it was wonderful, the beach was beautiful, the only downside was some of the restaurants where overpriced, for example...a kids cheeseburger and fries $20 that's a bit much . Overall it was a nice vacation.
The resort was very nice,we had a villa and it was wonderful, the beach was beautiful, the only downside was some of the restaurants where overpriced, for example...a kids cheeseburger and fries $20 that's a bit much . Overall it was a nice vacation.
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Joann
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Our bathroom door did not shut. None of the staff spoke English. It was my first time there, and I felt that rooms were in need of refreshing. the room really needs to be updated. We absolutely loved the beach. The beach staff was wonderful. My husband has Parkinson’s and they got him a beach wheelchair and made it a lot easier for him to enjoy his visit. I really do feel that the amenities and parking should be included in the price of your room stay. I hate being surprised by extra fees. I guess when they say read the fine print, you really need to. I don’t know if I would go there again. We stayed at a Sheraton and went back a few times everything was included. The room was nicer, but I love the property at the tradewinds and the beach.
Our bathroom door did not shut. None of the staff spoke English. It was my first time there, and I felt that rooms were in need of refreshing. the room really needs to be updated. We absolutely loved the beach. The beach staff was wonderful. My husband has Parkinson’s and they got him a beach wheelchair and made it a lot easier for him to enjoy his visit. I really do feel that the amenities and parking should be included in the price of your room stay. I hate being surprised by extra fees. I guess when they say read the fine print, you really need to. I don’t know if I would go there again. We stayed at a Sheraton and went back a few times everything was included. The room was nicer, but I love the property at the tradewinds and the beach.
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Marshall
Sep 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved the paddle boats, duck feeding time, the water slide on the beach, the pools, and restaurant choices (the pizza was excellent). Having a kitchenette with 2 kids is a huge benefit!
We loved the paddle boats, duck feeding time, the water slide on the beach, the pools, and restaurant choices (the pizza was excellent). Having a kitchenette with 2 kids is a huge benefit!
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Cindy
Sep 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a few stay with our family for husbands 70th birthday. What fun our family had. Handing in the surf then dinner outside with live music and a great sunset! Staff was ALL really nice and efficient. Everyone was helpful and pleasant! Food was good as well! Many choices and all really good!
We had a few stay with our family for husbands 70th birthday. What fun our family had. Handing in the surf then dinner outside with live music and a great sunset! Staff was ALL really nice and efficient. Everyone was helpful and pleasant! Food was good as well! Many choices and all really good!
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FREDERICK
Sep 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Our room would not cool down below 77 degrees making it near impossible to rest or sleep
Our room would not cool down below 77 degrees making it near impossible to rest or sleep
FAQs about Island Grand at TradeWinds
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available at a fee of USD 25.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges. No reservation is required.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The standard check-in time is at 16:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property offers disabled access features, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located directly on St. Pete Beach, approximately 0.1 miles from Splash Island Water Park and 0.5 miles from Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center. Other attractions like Upham Beach and Pass-a-Grille Beach are also within a short distance.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features multiple outdoor swimming pools, including a lazy river. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.
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What do room rates usually look like at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg typically land around $222 a night for two guests, ranging from $217 to $455 on available dates.
When is the best time to visit if I want fewer crowds at Island Grand at TradeWinds?
March is the busiest month for demand at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg, while September is the quietest month to visit. If you prefer lower crowds and easier availability, plan for early autumn when the hotel sees its calmest stretch.
What attractions and traveler types is Island Grand at TradeWinds near or good for?
Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg sits close to Gulf Coast highlights like Pass-a-Grille Beach, Upham Beach, and Splash Island Water Park, making it a convenient base for beach days and outdoor activities. The hotel suits families and couples looking for a beach/coast and family-friendly stay near local putt‑putt, parks, and waterfront attractions.
Which month is the cheapest to stay at Island Grand at TradeWinds?
December is the cheapest month to stay at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg, averaging $221 a night; March is the priciest at $480. December’s lower rates come even though the quietest month for crowds is September.
How do Island Grand at TradeWinds’ prices compare with other hotels nearby?
Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg is cheaper than 12 of 17 comparable hotels nearby, with a typical median of $265 a night versus about $288 for its peer set.
How does the nightly price at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Island Grand at TradeWinds in St. Petersburg is $299 per night for 2 guests, which is high for this hotel: about 25% above its $236 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $209 and $406.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-30: 235.7146132751465USD
- 2026-10-31: 231.22488451919557USD
- 2026-11-01: 210.90784723434447USD
- 2026-11-02: 216.76632591781618USD
- 2026-11-03: 214.1011812309265USD
- 2026-11-04: 214.1011812309265USD
- 2026-11-05: 220.79562356948853USD
- 2026-11-06: 255.6898518547058USD
- 2026-11-07: 260.0845482322693USD
- 2026-11-08: 217.50999144744873USD
- 2026-11-09: 219.94029798583983USD
- 2026-11-10: 219.94029798583983USD
- 2026-11-11: 328.8320234451294USD
- 2026-11-12: 325.31895274658206USD
- 2026-11-13: 328.8320234451294USD
- 2026-11-14: 293.83802910614014USD
- 2026-11-15: 209.15073085632324USD
- 2026-11-16: 207.8199186882019USD
- 2026-11-17: 212.91506231002808USD
- 2026-11-18: 216.92949246139526USD
- 2026-11-19: 225.96194321289062USD
- 2026-11-20: 246.7895167869568USD
- 2026-11-21: 249.04488240509033USD
- 2026-11-22: 232.9871788887024USD
- 2026-11-23: 233.34709201965333USD
- 2026-11-24: 259.0809577835083USD
- 2026-11-25: 256.19922608642577USD
- 2026-11-26: 255.06652763214112USD
- 2026-11-27: 241.01603919143676USD
- 2026-11-28: 243.64512591781616USD
- 2026-11-29: 214.52769050979614USD
- 2026-11-30: 216.92949246139526USD
- 2026-12-01: 217.93309999923707USD
- 2026-12-02: 217.216178881073USD
- 2026-12-03: 216.92949246139526USD
- 2026-12-04: 306.2504437057495USD
- 2026-12-05: 253.51073771514893USD
- 2026-12-06: 214.92227738571168USD
- 2026-12-07: 216.92949246139526USD
- 2026-12-08: 216.92949246139526USD
- 2026-12-09: 879.6993294708252USD
- 2026-12-10: 236.58171323547364USD
- 2026-12-11: 246.7895167869568USD
- 2026-12-12: 247.03766732940673USD
- 2026-12-13: 193.0198177177429USD
- 2026-12-14: 194.36406190338136USD
- 2026-12-15: 196.85735879364015USD
- 2026-12-16: 195.85375125579833USD
- 2026-12-17: 193.84653618011475USD
- 2026-12-18: 162.09244358291625USD
- 2026-12-19: 223.95472813720704USD
- 2026-12-20: 198.39677737121582USD
- 2026-12-21: 201.8753964828491USD
- 2026-12-22: 199.75447066345214USD
- 2026-12-23: 198.87836475753784USD
- 2026-12-24: 199.86818140716554USD
- 2026-12-25: 284.1711120513916USD
- 2026-12-26: 316.2865190841675USD
- 2026-12-27: 404.60384570159914USD
- 2026-12-28: 404.60384570159914USD
- 2026-12-29: 406.6110607772827USD
- 2026-12-30: 407.0215746765137USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Business Center
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Activities
Swimming pool
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Scuba Diving
Fishing
Golf (miniature)
Child Pool
Pool Outdoor
Outdoor heated pool
Live Music
Evening Entertainment
Outdoor Fireplace
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
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Parking Onsite
Services
Business Center
Tour Desk
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
General
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Massage
Kids Club
Family Room
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Internet
Free Wi-Fi