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the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay hotels with a pool, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, 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 12 of the 17 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a pool, by Google’s listing. Check whether it is indoor, seasonal or available during your stay on the hotel page. 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. Clearwater Beach: the easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening. Treasure Island and Madeira Beach: choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity.

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the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay hotels with a pool, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every hotel here has a pool, by Google’s listing. Check whether it is indoor, seasonal or available during your stay on the hotel page. 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: hotels with a pool, 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 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille; Clearwater Beach; Treasure Island & Madeira 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 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; 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 (12 of 17 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.
  • Clearwater Beach: The easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening. Typical $271 a night. Subway: Walk the main beach strip.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina — 3-star, Ascend Hotel Collection

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

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

4. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel — 3-star, independent

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

6. Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (11)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #1 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Treasure Island Hotel and Marina

    3-star · Ascend Hotel Collection

    $160a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A cheaper marina-view base with balconies and beach access across Gulf Boulevard. You accept older rooms, mustiness and inconsistent cooling.

    $33/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $213 vs $278 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $319 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    St Pete Beach Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $167a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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 11 to 13, two adults: $334 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina

    3-star · Independent

    $201a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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 11 to 13, two adults: $401 all in for 2 nights, of which $78 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #4 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $210a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Warm personal service and included hot breakfast in a historic setting. You accept beaches require a drive; some standard rooms are compact.

    $18/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $481 vs $517 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 11 to 13, two adults: $421 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort

    3-star · Independent

    $216a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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 11 to 13, two adults: $432 all in for 2 nights, of which $88 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Beach
    #6 of 6 · Clearwater Beach

    Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach

    3-star · Independent

    $238a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Waterfront pools and rooftop sunsets for less than most here. You accept no sandy beach access; rooftop music reaches some rooms. 20 minutes' walk to Clearwater Beach at Pier 60 Park.

    $109/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $418 vs $637 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $477 all in for 2 nights, of which $84 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 17 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 11 to 13

  2. 2. Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $418 vs $637 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. 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 11 to 13

  4. 4. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina · Treasure Island · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $213 vs $278 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. 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 11 to 13

  6. 6. Shephard's Beach Resort · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$77/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $573 vs $727 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $615 vs $723 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, 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 11 to 13

  8. 8. 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 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

11 more
  1. 1. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$249Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. St Pete Shores Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$257Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Shephard's Beach Resort · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$77/night less than Expedia (21%)$264Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)$267Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$288Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$292Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)$333Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$342Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (5%)$369Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Treasure Island Beach Resort · Treasure Island · 4-star$503Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. The Don CeSar · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (5%)$604Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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