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The best hotels in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach, Tampa, ranked

3 hotels in and around Treasure Island & Madeira Beach seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 7% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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#7 of 8 places to stay in Tampa

Axel's take on Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

5.2/10

Choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity.

Getting around
1.1
On your doorstep
0.6
Hotels
9.1
Value
6.3
Axel’s verdict
7.0

Treasure Island offers broad sand, a beachfront walking trail and a more residential, easygoing feel than Clearwater Beach. Madeira Beach adds John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, where shops, fishing trips and boat excursions provide a ready-made afternoon off the sand. Families who want beach routines rather than a packed sightseeing schedule should be comfortable here.

These are neighboring beach towns, not one continuous walkable town center: choose near the beach trail or John’s Pass if walking matters. Downtown St. Petersburg is the better evening base, and Tampa is a deliberate excursion. The beach-renourishment project finished in February 2026, so older post-storm accounts need context.

Best for
familiesa quiet stay
Skip it if
You want museums and clubs within walking distance; You expect to commute into Tampa daily
Getting around
Walk locally and use the Suncoast Beach Trolley along Gulf Boulevard; transfer to SunRunner at 75th Avenue for downtown St. Petersburg. From TPA or PIE, driving or rideshare is simplest.
After dark
Expect casual bars and pockets of live music rather than a continuous club district; quieter residential stretches sit between the activity.
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The best hotels in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $196 a night.

  1. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel
    #1 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

    A historic 3-star hotel with a bed-and-breakfast feel

    9.1/10

    A standout historic stay for warm service and breakfast, not beachfront convenience.

    • couples who enjoy historic hotels
    • beach explorers with a car
    • travelers who value breakfast and personal service
    Axel
    $128 /night
    Expedia
    $131 /night
    $3/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

  2. Treasure Island Beach Resort
    #2 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Treasure Island Beach Resort

    an upscale 4-star beachfront resort with apartment-style suites

    9.1/10

    Spacious suites and standout staff make this a strong beachfront pick.

    • families wanting suite space
    • couples prioritizing beach access
    • longer stays with light self-catering
    Axel
    $474 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

  3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG
    #3 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG

    a simple, limited-service hotel in Bay Pines near Madeira Beach

    9.0/10

    An excellent practical base near Madeira Beach, without the beachfront setting.

    • families wanting practical amenities
    • Bay Pines VA visitors
    • beachgoers happy to stay inland
    Axel
    $122 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

  4. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach
    #4 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach

    a waterfront 3-star Courtyard in Madeira Beach, not on the beach

    9.0/10

    An unusually strong Courtyard, with waterfront views and consistently praised staff.

    • couples seeking waterfront views
    • families exploring by car
    • business travelers wanting a coastal setting
    Axel
    $180 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

  5. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island
    #5 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island

    a practical 3-star beachfront extended-stay hotel

    8.8/10

    A strong family beach base, with spacious suites and staff who earn their praise.

    • families needing larger suites
    • longer self-catering beach stays
    • travelers prioritizing beach access
    Axel
    $255 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

  6. Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina
    #6 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina

    a modern 3-star marina-side hotel a short walk from Madeira Beach

    8.7/10

    A strong beach-weekend pick with a standout rooftop and compulsory valet parking.

    • couples on a beach weekend
    • rooftop pool and bar fans
    • travelers wanting walkable beach access
    Axel
    $155 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

  7. Bilmar Beach Resort
    #7 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Bilmar Beach Resort

    a casual mid-range beachfront resort on Treasure Island

    8.2/10

    A strong beach-holiday pick, provided you want easygoing rather than upscale.

    • families wanting pools and beach activities
    • couples planning relaxed beach weekends
    • travelers who like walkable dining
    Axel
    $199 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

  8. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites
    #8 in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

    a casual 3-star beachfront condo resort on Treasure Island

    8.1/10

    A strong family beach base, with useful condo space but uneven room upkeep.

    • families needing separate bedrooms
    • self-catering beach holidays
    • longer stays with in-suite laundry
    Axel
    $249 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

More deals seen in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach this week

  • Treasure Island Hotel and Marina

    Treasure Island Hotel and Marina

    ★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $106 /night
    Expedia
    $139 /night
    $33/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  • Westwinds Waterfront Resort

    Westwinds Waterfront Resort

    ★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $229 /night
    Booking.com
    $247 /night
    $18/night less than Booking.com (7%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Crystal Palms Beach Resort

    Crystal Palms Beach Resort

    ★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $262 /night
    Expedia
    $271 /night

    Includes $17/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $9/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Island Inn Beach Resort

    Island Inn Beach Resort

    ★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $209 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • Oasis Palms Resort

    Oasis Palms Resort

    ★★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $110 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Bilmar Beach Resort

    Bilmar Beach Resort

    ★★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $269 /night

    Includes $45/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Madeira Bay Resort

    Madeira Bay Resort

    ★★★

    In Madeira Beach

    Axel
    $291 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12

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  • South Beach Oceanfront Resort

    South Beach Oceanfront Resort

    ★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $320 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Surf Beach Treasure Island Resort

    Surf Beach Treasure Island Resort

    ★★★

    In Treasure Island

    Axel
    $376 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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3 hotels in and around Treasure Island & Madeira Beach seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 7% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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Axel's take on Treasure Island & Madeira Beach: #7 of 8 in Tampa, 5.2/10

Choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity. The highest hotel score and strong value support relaxed beach stays, but sparse doorstep options and weak Tampa access limit versatility.

Treasure Island offers broad sand, a beachfront walking trail and a more residential, easygoing feel than Clearwater Beach. Madeira Beach adds John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, where shops, fishing trips and boat excursions provide a ready-made afternoon off the sand. Families who want beach routines rather than a packed sightseeing schedule should be comfortable here.

These are neighboring beach towns, not one continuous walkable town center: choose near the beach trail or John’s Pass if walking matters. Downtown St. Petersburg is the better evening base, and Tampa is a deliberate excursion. The beach-renourishment project finished in February 2026, so older post-storm accounts need context.

  • Best for: families, a quiet stay
  • Skip it if: You want museums and clubs within walking distance; You expect to commute into Tampa daily
  • Getting around: Walk locally and use the Suncoast Beach Trolley along Gulf Boulevard; transfer to SunRunner at 75th Avenue for downtown St. Petersburg. From TPA or PIE, driving or rideshare is simplest.
  • After dark: Expect casual bars and pockets of live music rather than a continuous club district; quieter residential stretches sit between the activity.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $196 a night

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The best hotels in Treasure Island & Madeira Beach, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel 9.1/10, historic 3-star hotel with a bed-and-breakfast feel. A standout historic stay for warm service and breakfast, not beachfront convenience. $128 a night with Axel against $131 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $3 a night less (3%). Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Treasure Island Beach Resort 9.1/10, upscale 4-star beachfront resort with apartment-style suites. Spacious suites and standout staff make this a strong beachfront pick. $474 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG 9.0/10, simple, limited-service hotel in Bay Pines near Madeira Beach. An excellent practical base near Madeira Beach, without the beachfront setting. $122 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach 9.0/10, waterfront 3-star Courtyard in Madeira Beach, not on the beach. An unusually strong Courtyard, with waterfront views and consistently praised staff. $180 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island 8.8/10, practical 3-star beachfront extended-stay hotel. A strong family beach base, with spacious suites and staff who earn their praise. $255 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina 8.7/10, modern 3-star marina-side hotel a short walk from Madeira Beach. A strong beach-weekend pick with a standout rooftop and compulsory valet parking. $155 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  7. Bilmar Beach Resort 8.2/10, casual mid-range beachfront resort on Treasure Island. A strong beach-holiday pick, provided you want easygoing rather than upscale. $199 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  8. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites 8.1/10, casual 3-star beachfront condo resort on Treasure Island. A strong family beach base, with useful condo space but uneven room upkeep. $249 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  9. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina 7.6/10, simple 3-star marina-side hotel across from the beach. A good-value beach base, with older rooms and inconsistent upkeep. $106 a night with Axel against $139 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $33 a night less (23%). Sign up free to book this rate

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HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
Treasure Island Hotel and Marina · 3-star, Ascend Hotel Collection · in Treasure Island, not TampaNov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$106 a night · non-refundable$139 a night on Expedia$33 a night less (23%)Sign up free to book
Westwinds Waterfront Resort · 3-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$229 a night · refundable$247 a night on Booking.com$18 a night less (7%)Sign up free to book
Crystal Palms Beach Resort · 3-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$262 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · refundable$271 a night on Expedia$9 a night less (3%)Sign up free to book
Island Inn Beach Resort · 3-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaNov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$209 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Oasis Palms Resort · 4-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaOct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$110 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Bilmar Beach Resort · 4-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$269 a night · includes $45 a night paid at the hotel · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Madeira Bay Resort · 3-star · in Madeira Beach, not TampaNov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$291 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
South Beach Oceanfront Resort · 3-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$320 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Surf Beach Treasure Island Resort · 3-star · in Treasure Island, not TampaDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$376 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
All Seasons Vacation Resort by Liberte' · 3-star · in Madeira Beach, not TampaOct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$228 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Madeira Bay Resort I 1402 · 3-star · in Madeira Beach, not TampaOct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$250 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · 3-star, Residence Inn · in Treasure Island, not TampaOct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults$255 a night · refundablenot seenSign up free to book

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