Tropical Palms Hotel

Tropical Palms Hotel — Tampa, United States

Tropical Palms Hotel is a no-frills budget hotel near St. Pete–Clearwater Airport in Tampa, United States.

Address: 3580 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater. Property ID: 1437990.

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November 2026

December 2026

Axel's take: 7.2/10

Updated rooms make this a reasonable budget stop, but renovations remain a caveat. a no-frills budget hotel near St. Pete–Clearwater Airport, scored for what it is.

Tropical Palms is a no-frills budget hotel near St. Pete–Clearwater Airport, better suited to a practical overnight than a beach vacation. We'd consider it for the updated rooms and basic value: recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean interiors, comfortable accommodation and helpful staff. Booking.com's overall rating is also positive, though Google's is substantially weaker and Tripadvisor's small sample is largely negative. Free parking and Wi-Fi help the proposition.

The catch is the renovation. September 2026 guests still reported major remodeling, awkward entrance access and construction, beyond the previously advertised August completion date. Pool reports also vary, with recent complaints about cleanliness and earlier closures; confirm its condition before booking. A refundable deposit applies. It's a reasonable short-stay option for travelers with a car, but we'd skip it for a pool-centered holiday or a reliably finished setting.

• Best for: budget travelers with a car; short airport-area stays

• Watch out for: renovations still reported in September 2026; inconsistent pool condition; refundable deposit required

• Location: Airport-area Ulmerton Road location; a car is useful, and this is not a beachfront stay.

• Rooms: Recent guests describe updated, comfortable rooms; request a renovated room.

• Cleanliness: Room cleanliness earns repeated recent praise; pool cleanliness is less consistent.

• Service: Helpful, friendly staff are a recurring strength, despite occasional front-desk complaints.

• Amenities: Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi; outdoor pool listed, but confirm its availability and condition.

• Fees and surprises: Refundable deposit and cashless payment policy; renovation completion remains unconfirmed.

Axel's opinion of Tropical Palms Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Google · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Tropical Palms Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 3580 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater
• Guest rating: 3.1/5 on Google from 289 reviews (location 4.1/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport: 6 min by taxi · Tampa International Airport: 16 min by taxi · St. Pete Pier: 19 min by taxi · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 52 min by taxi · Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art: 13 min by taxi · Morean Arts Center: 14 min by taxi
• Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per room per stay
• Amenities: Pool, Restaurant, Parking (free), Pet-friendly, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Tampa

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