How Axel worksAxel $207 a night vs $296 on Expedia at Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $89 a night less (30%). Seen Oct 12.
3-star hotel · 4237 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby
Hotels in TampaA small, laid-back 3-star bayfront hotel and marina
8.5/10
A strong bayfront pick for friendly service, fishing and easy beach access.
Bay Palms is a small, laid-back 3-star hotel and marina on Boca Ciega Bay, not a Gulf-front resort. It's a strong pick for travelers who want kitchen-equipped suites, a fishing dock and a quieter waterfront base. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff. Its heated bayside pool and access to the beach, pool and activities at sister property Plaza Beach give this little hotel more to offer than its size suggests.
The trade-offs are practical: reaching the Gulf means crossing Gulf Boulevard, and check-in happens at Plaza Beach rather than here. Housekeeping isn't automatically provided daily. There's a daily resort fee, while parking terms depend on how you book. We'd skip it if you want polished luxury, daily room servicing or the beach directly outside your door.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$206 a night with Axel against $229 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (10%).
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$23/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$216 a night with Axel against $229 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (6%).
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$13/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$203 a night with Axel against $243 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $40 a night less (16%).
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$40/night less than Expedia (16%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$207 a night with Axel against $296 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $89 a night less (30%).
Deluxe Suite (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$89/night less than Expedia (30%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$122 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · non-refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$124 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$240 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
1 BEDROOM, SUITE, FUTON BED, QUEEN BED, WATER FRONT, 2 SOFA, SOFA · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$212 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$210 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$216 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$190 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Suite (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 11, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$219 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$498 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $78/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 2 rooms · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$204 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$202 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$659 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
1 Bedroom Suite with water view (sofa) (child meal not included) · refundable · includes $39/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 26 to Mar 31, 2027 · 5 nights · 6 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $207 a night vs $296 on Expedia at Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $89 a night less (30%). Seen Oct 12.
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A strong bayfront pick for friendly service, fishing and easy beach access. A small, laid-back 3-star bayfront hotel and marina, scored for what it is.
Bay Palms is a small, laid-back 3-star hotel and marina on Boca Ciega Bay, not a Gulf-front resort. It's a strong pick for travelers who want kitchen-equipped suites, a fishing dock and a quieter waterfront base. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff. Its heated bayside pool and access to the beach, pool and activities at sister property Plaza Beach give this little hotel more to offer than its size suggests.
The trade-offs are practical: reaching the Gulf means crossing Gulf Boulevard, and check-in happens at Plaza Beach rather than here. Housekeeping isn't automatically provided daily. There's a daily resort fee, while parking terms depend on how you book. We'd skip it if you want polished luxury, daily room servicing or the beach directly outside your door.
Best for: families wanting kitchen-equipped suites; fishing and boating enthusiasts; couples seeking a quieter waterfront base
Watch out for: Gulf beach across Gulf Boulevard; off-site check-in and no automatic daily housekeeping; resort fee and booking-dependent parking charges
Location: On Boca Ciega Bay, with Gulf beach access across the boulevard and dining and groceries nearby.
Rooms: Casual, individually decorated accommodations; suites offer kitchenettes and larger layouts with separate bedrooms.
Cleanliness: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms.
Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are a recurring strength across recent guest reviews.
Amenities: Heated bayside pool, fishing pier and marina, plus access to Plaza Beach's beach, pool and activities.
Fees and surprises: Daily resort fee; official FAQ says parking inclusion depends on booking channel; pets and boat docking cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $206 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | $229 a night on Expedia | $23 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $216 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | $229 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $203 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | $243 a night on Expedia | $40 a night less (16%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $207 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Suite (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | $296 a night on Expedia | $89 a night less (30%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 19 to Oct 23, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $122 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $124 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $240 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 BEDROOM, SUITE, FUTON BED, QUEEN BED, WATER FRONT, 2 SOFA, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $212 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $210 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 10, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $216 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 11, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $190 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Suite (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $219 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 2 rooms | $498 a night · includes $78 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $204 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed and sofa) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $202 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard room (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 26 to Mar 31, 2027 · 5 nights · 6 adults | $659 a night · includes $39 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · 1 Bedroom Suite with water view (sofa) (child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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