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Family-friendly hotels in the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay, Dec 8 to 10, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Tuesday to Thursday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 6 of the 9 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Family-friendly means suites, kitchens or connecting rooms by our research, and a hotel Google lists as kid-friendly. Two beds in a room are assumed; ask the hotel page for the room plans. This selection covers Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille. These are separate beach towns, not Downtown Tampa or one continuous walking district.

St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille: a strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace. Treasure Island and Madeira Beach: choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity. Clearwater Beach: the easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening.

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Family-friendly hotels in the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay, Dec 8 to 10, 2026

Family-friendly means suites, kitchens or connecting rooms by our research, and a hotel Google lists as kid-friendly. Two beds in a room are assumed; ask the hotel page for the room plans. This selection covers Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille. These are separate beach towns, not Downtown Tampa or one continuous walking district.

Compound search: family-friendly hotels, with suites, kitchens or connecting rooms and a kid-friendly listing, located in the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay (Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille); check-in 2026-12-08, check-out 2026-12-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille; Treasure Island & Madeira Beach; Clearwater Beach. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-08 to 2026-12-10; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (6 of 9 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille: A strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace. Typical $202 a night. Subway: Walk within your immediate beach district.
  • Treasure Island & Madeira Beach: Choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity. Typical $196 a night. Subway: Walk locally and use the Suncoast Beach Trolley along Gulf Boulevard.
  • Clearwater Beach: The easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening. Typical $271 a night. Subway: Walk the main beach strip.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort — 3-star, independent

2. Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina — 3-star, independent

3. St Pete Beach Suites — 3-star, independent

4. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites — 3-star, independent

5. St Pete Shores Hotel — 3-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

6. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island — 3-star, Residence Inn by Marriott

More hotels in the area (3)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 8 to 10, 2026
  1. Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #1 of 6 · St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

    Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort

    3-star · Independent

    $144a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Friendly independent-hotel service and spacious kitchenette suites directly on the beach. You accept dated finishes; no automatic daily housekeeping or restaurant.

    $18/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $464 vs $501 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $288 all in for 2 nights, of which $88 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #2 of 6 · St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

    Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina

    3-star · Independent

    $154a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Quieter bayfront suites, fishing and marina access with use of Plaza Beach facilities. You accept Gulf beach across the boulevard; off-site check-in.

    $65/night less than Booking.com (23%)

    Axel $432 vs $563 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $308 all in for 2 nights, of which $78 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. St Pete Beach Suites, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #3 of 6 · St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

    St Pete Beach Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $155a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Self-catering suites, two pools and complimentary beach equipment near Upham Beach. You accept limited staff availability, check-in friction and some tiny bathrooms.

    $110/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Axel $331 vs $551 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $309 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #4 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $231a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Beachfront condo space with separate bedrooms, kitchens and in-suite laundry. You accept uneven furnishings and upkeep; housekeeping is weekly.

    $109/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $692 vs $911 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $462 all in for 2 nights, of which $57 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. St Pete Shores Hotel, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #5 of 6 · St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

    St Pete Shores Hotel

    3-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $249a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Direct beachfront and spacious suite options for travelers prioritizing location over polish. You accept booking confusion, dated rooms, inconsistent housekeeping and construction.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $498 all in for 2 nights, of which $80 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #6 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island

    3-star · Residence Inn by Marriott

    $253a night · Dec 8 to 10

    Spacious beachfront kitchen suites with included breakfast for longer family stays. You accept some dated furnishings, small pool area and twice-weekly housekeeping.

    $18/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $764 vs $800 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 8 to 10, two adults: $506 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 9 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. St Pete Beach Suites · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$110/night less than Expedia (40%)

    Axel $331 vs $551 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  2. 2. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $692 vs $911 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  3. 3. Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$65/night less than Booking.com (23%)

    Axel $432 vs $563 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  4. 4. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $898 vs $1,045 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  5. 5. Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $464 vs $501 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

  6. 6. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $764 vs $800 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

3 more
  1. 1. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$255Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  2. 2. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$257Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
  3. 3. Treasure Island Beach Resort · Treasure Island · 4-star$474Rooms for Dec 8 to 10
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