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Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches hotels under $300 a night, 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 15 of the 24 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille: a strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace. Downtown St. Petersburg: pick this for museums, restaurants and evenings on foot. Busch Gardens and USF: a practical park-and-campus base, not a sightseeing neighborhood. Clearwater Beach: the easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening.

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Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches hotels under $300 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille; Downtown St. Petersburg; Busch Gardens & USF; 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 2026-12-11 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 (15 of 24 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.
  • Downtown St. Petersburg: Pick this for museums, restaurants and evenings on foot. Typical $246 a night. Subway: Walk downtown.
  • Busch Gardens & USF: A practical park-and-campus base, not a sightseeing neighborhood. Typical $176 a night. Subway: HART 9 serves 30th Street, with other routes around USF.
  • 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. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina — 3-star, Ascend Hotel Collection

2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

3. The Inn on Third — 2-star, independent

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

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

6. OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (18)

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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. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens, Busch Gardens & USF
    #2 of 6 · Busch Gardens & USF

    La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $160a night · Dec 11 to 13

    One of the cheapest park stopovers, with breakfast, parking and convenient Busch Gardens access. You accept recurring cleaning and pest complaints, dated fittings and noise.

    $46/night less than Booking.com (22%)

    Axel $321 vs $413 on Booking.com for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 9 of 9 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $321 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Inn on Third, Downtown St. Petersburg
    #3 of 6 · Downtown St. Petersburg

    The Inn on Third

    2-star · Independent

    $167a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Personal service and strong value in a sociable, walkable downtown inn. You accept compact two-person rooms, steps and no elevator.

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

  4. St Pete Beach Suites, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #4 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.

  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

    $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.

  6. OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF, Busch Gardens & USF
    #6 of 6 · Busch Gardens & USF

    OASIS BAY SUITES, Tampa, Busch Gardens, USF

    3-star · Independent

    $206a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Two-room suites with kitchenettes, balconies and included breakfast for family park trips. You accept variable blackout curtains, breakfast replenishment and room upkeep.

    $20/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $413 vs $452 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $413 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

15 of 24 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. 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

  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 11 to 13

  5. 5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens · Busch Gardens · 3-star$46/night less than Booking.com (22%)

    Axel $321 vs $413 on Booking.com for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 9 of 9 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens · Busch Gardens · 3-star$48/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $357 vs $453 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. 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

  8. 8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens) · Busch Gardens · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $183 vs $220 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 9 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

18 more
  1. 1. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (7%)$210Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (7%)$216Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront · Downtown St. Petersburg · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (13%)$216Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF (Near Busch Gardens) · Busch Gardens · 3-star$19/night less than Expedia (17%)$217Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg · Downtown St. Petersburg · 2-star$220Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Oasis Bay Suites · Busch Gardens · 3-star$226Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (34%)$238Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$249Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. St Pete Shores Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$257Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$260Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Shephard's Beach Resort · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$77/night less than Expedia (21%)$264Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Hyatt Place Busch Gardens · Busch Gardens · 3-star$48/night less than Expedia (21%)$267Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$267Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)$267Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$288Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$292Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown · Downtown St. Petersburg · 3-star$10/night less than Expedia (4%)$298Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. The Luce, St. Pete Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$299Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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