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the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay hotels with parking, Dec 30 to Jan 1, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Wednesday to Friday, 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 11 of the 16 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. 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.

Treasure Island and Madeira Beach: choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity. St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille: a strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace.

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the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay hotels with parking, Dec 30 to Jan 1, 2027

Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. 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 parking, 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 2026-12-30, check-out 2027-01-01, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Treasure Island & Madeira Beach; St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille. 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 2026-12-30 to 2027-01-01; 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 (11 of 16 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG — 2-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

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

6. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

More hotels in the area (10)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1, 2027
  1. St Pete Beach Suites, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #1 of 6 · St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

    St Pete Beach Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $155a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    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 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $309 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #2 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Treasure Island Hotel and Marina

    3-star · Ascend Hotel Collection

    $167a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    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 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $334 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $197a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    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 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $394 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #4 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

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

    2-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $245a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    Consistently clean rooms and helpful service, with breakfast, parking and a local shuttle included. You accept inland, Walmart-adjacent setting; beach outings need transport.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $490 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina

    3-star · Independent

    $280a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    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 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $560 all in for 2 nights, of which $78 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #6 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $336a night · Dec 30 to Jan 1

    Intracoastal views and unusually consistent service for a coastal chain-hotel stay. You accept not beachfront; parking and breakfast cost extra.

    Dec 30 to Jan 1, two adults: $673 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

11 of 16 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 30 to Jan 1

  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 30 to Jan 1

  3. 3. 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 30 to Jan 1

  4. 4. 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 30 to Jan 1

  5. 5. 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 30 to Jan 1

  6. 6. 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 30 to Jan 1

  7. 7. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel · Treasure Island · 3-star$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. Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1

  8. 8. 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 30 to Jan 1

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

10 more
  1. 1. The Beachcomber · St. Pete Beach · 2-star$345Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  2. 2. St Pete Shores Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$351Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  3. 3. Bilmar Beach Resort · Treasure Island · 4-star$4/night less than Expedia (2%)$386Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  4. 4. Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (7%)$401Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  5. 5. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (5%)$430Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  6. 6. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$431Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  7. 7. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)$468Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  8. 8. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)$533Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  9. 9. The Don CeSar · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (5%)$791Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
  10. 10. Treasure Island Beach Resort · Treasure Island · 4-star$916Rooms for Dec 30 to Jan 1
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