Location. The Gulf Strand Resort is located on the Gulf of Mexico in St. Pete Beach, Fla., offering miles of white sandy beaches and views of the turquoise water. Nearby attractions include Dolphin Village and Landing just two blocks away. Fort Desoto State Park is nine miles from the property. The Florida International Museum and the Salvador Dali Museum are both 10 miles from the resort. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport is 14 miles from the property.
Hotel Features. Guests can unwind on the beach, enjoy the pool and jetted tub or play a game of shuffleboard. Barbeque grills are available on-site. Jet Skiing, water biking, parasailing and other water sports are available on the beach, just steps away. Parking is complimentary. The outdoor pool and spa tub are seasonal.
Guestrooms. Each unit features a living/dining room, bedroom and two full baths. Rooms feature a private balcony. All units have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, coffeemakers, and waste disposals. Each unit includes a washer and a dryer, two cable televisions and a DVD player. High-speed Internet access is complimentary conditioning.
Expert Tip. Across the street from the Gulf Strand Resort is Dolphin Village, a small shopping mall with a supermarket, car rental, shops and restaurants. A company providing dolphin cruises is also located in the mall.
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4510 Gulf Blvd. | Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
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“Great place to be with family and freinds.”
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Aug 21, 2009
dlcm63, Maine
- We stayed in unit 306 and had a great time. The unit was well taken care of and very clean. You could tell the owner put work into it. The...
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- We stayed in unit 306 and had a great time. The unit was well taken care of and very clean. You could tell the owner put work into it. The staff was very helpful with our needs. The only bad things is that we had to leave to go back home. I look forward to our next time there. I would recommend this place to any one that is looking to be on the beach. You won't be disappointed. « less
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“Will NEVER Stay again! Filthy!”
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Jun 13, 2009
rguerrina, orlando,fl
- We recently stayed at Gulf Strands Resort, unit 306 June 4-8. We were completely disgusted at the condition of our unit and will not being staying again and neither will...
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- We recently stayed at Gulf Strands Resort, unit 306 June 4-8. We were completely disgusted at the condition of our unit and will not being staying again and neither will our friends or family. Below are the listed issues with our unit:
*unit tile was sticky and dirty
*doors were dirty with food drippings and hand prints
*sliding glass doors were broken and shades did not completely close
*mats in bathroom were visibly dirty with grime and hair, walking in socks made the bottom of our feet filthy
*bed sheets were torn and stained (we had to go buy our own sheets and comforter)
*the TV remote was not functional and the battery case was held on with a band-aid
*the washer broke and began smoking during a load of laundry
*mildew and mold in both bathrooms (we had to buy bleach to clean them ourselves)
This company should really make more of an effort to inspect units before renting them. It is such a shame because Gulf Strands is located in a prime location in St Pete Beach and was reasonably priced (not when you consider the mess we had to deal with) compared to other resorts. If we were not so much in love of the location we would have packed and left this resort. HORRIBLE! « less
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“Disappointed and mislead. Don't rent #208!”
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Apr 23, 2009
swan7girl, OH
- My husband and I along with our two kids (ages 5 & 7) stayed at the Gulf Strand for one week in April 2009. We booked online and seemed pleased...
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- My husband and I along with our two kids (ages 5 & 7) stayed at the Gulf Strand for one week in April 2009. We booked online and seemed pleased with the process and talked with a pleasant young lady also on the phone.
We arrived to find the place very busy with others checking in so we made our way first to our very narrow (we have an SUV) parking spot next to another SUV. Upon opening our door I thought there had been a huge mistake. This certainly was NOT the lovely unit pictured on the website - modern furnishings, granite counters, oak cabinetry, Oh no, this was what I'd describe is typical, trashy Floridian-style junk. It appeared to have been furnished by a garage sale. Lamps didn't match, the tv stand barely held together, all-mismatched furnishings in the bedroom, you didnt dare run the 1970's ceiling fan in the living room for fear it would fall right out, and did I mention DIRTY? Ugh yes, dirty. Stained carpets (our socks were brown from simply walking on it), dirty couch, nasty grout in the bathrooms and conveniently left hair on the commode. I was almost in tears at the sight of it.
We called the gal downstairs who assured us it had been cleaned but offered to send someone up to clean again, including the carpets if we wanted, but we declined as we saw how well it had been "cleaned " before and really, who wants to deal with someone in your room now with all your belongings (b/c we'd already lugged everything up) to clean your carpets? Luckily I'd packed some clorox wipes and went to town in the bathrooms and put sheets over all the furniture to sit on. We called the manager twice and got no response from him and still never have. The other bad part is this unit is right up front to the street so if your a light sleeper like me all you hear is traffic all night long.
We tried a few other places to stay but of course it being Spring Break it was no use unless we wanted to pay double the amount AND still be left paying for this dump. So needless to say we toughed it out and didn't stay much in the unit itself at all, simply to shower, sleep and eat breakfast on the mismatched dishes and lovely glass top table. I took cups out one morning that were obviously used and put back on the shelves.
Other than the groovy pad we stayed it, our trip was great. The pool was very clean but also very small. It is in a great location as far as restaurants (A+ to Snappers), grocery stores and convenience stores and with a gas station across the street.
With a little investment from the owners of this condo it would be a perfect place to stay but I surely wouldn't rent this unit again. I personally would be ashamed to rent this.
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“I'm disappointed in this place and will NEVER stay here again.”
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Jan 2, 2009
redddy, st petersburg, FL
- I spent last New Year's Eve on the beach and had a good time, so thought I'd do it again. By early Dec when I started looking to book a...
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- I spent last New Year's Eve on the beach and had a good time, so thought I'd do it again. By early Dec when I started looking to book a place, most of the hotels in the area I wished to stay were already booked, so when I called the Gulf Strand and was told they had a condo available on New Year's I booked. I was told there was a 3 night minimum stay, and agreed to that- I would check in on 12/31 for three nights. I gave them a credit card, and was told the total came to $499+change; I thought that was OK for three nights, approx $166/night and agreed to the charge.
The unit, 604, that I was assigned was nice, clean and spacious. I was pleased. I stayed two nights, and on the morning of the 3rd day I received a call shortly after 9am to come to the office to sign papers. Upon arrival in the office the woman mentioned me checking out that morning, and I stated that I had booked the place for the minimum stay of 3 nights, and that I planned to check out tomorrow morning. I pointed out that I was told there was a 3 night minimum, which is also indicated on the property's web page. She pulled up my reservation and stated, "No, we've only got you for two nights.", and again I mentioned the fact that the agent that I booked the place with confirmed it was for the minimum 3 nights. She apologized and said the unit was available for the night if I wanted to pay an extra night. I've paid for many vacation rentals, and this one was definitely not worth $250/night, so I told her as much and had to check out that morning. At this point I felt very upset as I was looking forward to a relaxing day on the beach, and having lost my mother on Christmas day really needed this getaway. Obviously whoever booked the room didn't know how to count 3 nights correctly on the calander, and the property manager doesn't know how to make an effort to accomodate a guest when there's been a mistake. I will never return after my experience this morning. I feel ripped off for 2 nights when I planned on 3. I could have stayed at the Don Cesar hotel which is much nicer for about the same amount. « less
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“Big Disappointment”
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Jul 22, 2008
beachloverMemphis, Memphis
- From the overpowering cigarette smell to the mildewed, corroded master shower, unit 301 was a terrible disappointment. Though the staff quickly brought in an ionization machine to remove the smoke...
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- From the overpowering cigarette smell to the mildewed, corroded master shower, unit 301 was a terrible disappointment. Though the staff quickly brought in an ionization machine to remove the smoke smell, the smell lingered in everything and upon arrival home, even our clothing and luggage reeked of it. (And this is an all-nonsmoking condo!). The upholstery in the living room was so filthy we didn't sit on it without covering it with sheets. The blue carpet was worn down and dirty. Most of the glassware had been put up without being washed--just disgusting. The bed pillows were so stained that we spent the better part of our first evening driving around searching for new pillows (had to go over to Pasadena), which we graciously left for the next guests. We Lysoled the showers but still felt like we were going to come home with a bad case of athlete's foot--floor would be so slimy, you would fall nearly every time.
The unit is a beachfront, so we did enjoy the beautiful surf and sunsets. I cannot complain about the staff as they were friendly. Another family member was in unit 302. That unit was fresh, the baths updated and very clean.
It is clear that our unit 301 has not been thoroughly cleaned nor any updates since the facility was built, and the owner should be ashamed to rent such a place. Please ask for a cleanliness/renovation report before booking here. « less
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Map & Directions: Gulf Strand Resort
GPS Coordinates: 27.71950 -82.73950
Address: 4510 Gulf Boulevard, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
See other hotels near Gulf Strand Resort.Nearest AirportSt. Petersburg International Airport [PIE]
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General Directions
4510 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, Fla.
From Tampa International Airport:
Exit airport and proceed to Interstate 275 South.
Follow signs to St. Petersburg entry ramp.
Take Interstate 275 to Exit 17, Pinellas Bayway.
Take Pinellas Bayway West to Gulf Boulevard toll.
Turn right on Gulf Boulevard.
Take Gulf Boulevard North to Gulf Strand Resort on the left.
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