RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds

St Pete Beach, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Star rating

RumFish Grill
RumFish Grill
Standard Room
Standard Room
Courtyard Suite
Courtyard Suite
Standard Room
Gulf Front Suite
RumFish Grill
RumFish Grill
Standard Room
Standard Room
Courtyard Suite
Courtyard Suite
Standard Room
Gulf Front Suite

The hotel

Laid-back vibes? Check. Powdery-white sands? Check. Fun for all the family? Check. Set on the beachfront, the RumFish Beach Resort is an epic place to enjoy St Pete’s beauty, recharge your batteries, and have the time of your life. You’ll love the cool beach lounge, complete with VIP cabanas, live entertainment, and a fire pit (get your s’mores at the ready!). There’s a whole load of fun and games at the sister hotel too, so you’ll be spoilt for choice with how to spend your days and evenings. And talking of evenings, head to one of the restaurants or bars and watch the sun go down over the rippling ocean.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on the award-winning sugary white sands of St Pete Beach. A 40-minute drive to Clearwater. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 30 miles. 

Hotel information

353 rooms on 7 floors in 1 building with 4 lifts. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies, tea and coffee making facilities, wet bar, mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, safe, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board. 

Standard Rooms are 250 sq ft and have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Resort View Rooms are 250 sq ft with courtyard or pool views, and two double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Resort View Villas are 480 sq ft with courtyard or pool views, and feature a separate living room with double-size sofa bed, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 6 people. 

Gulf Front Villas are the same as above, but with views of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Suncoast Beach Trolley stops right outside both RumFish Beach Resort and Tradewinds Island Grand Resort.

Self-parking is available at a charge of $25 plus tax, per night (subject to change, payable locally). 

RumFish Grill (aquarium setting serving seafood specialties, open for lunch and dinner). Gulfside Grill (casual dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). The SandBar (open for light lunch and dinner, and nightly live entertainment). RumFish Grill Bar. Perks Up! Coffee & Cocktails (serving Starbucks®). Room service*. Access to bars and restaurants at Tradewinds Island Grand Resort; Palm Court Italian Grill (open for dinner and Sunday brunch), Bermudas Restaurant (casual breakfast), Bermudas Beachside Cantina (Mexican restaurant and bar with gulf-front views), Flying Bridge (beachfront dining, open for lunch and dinner), Salty's Tiki Bar and Beach Lounge (open all day for drinks and light bites), Sharktooth Tavern (bar with live entertainment and karaoke), Awakenings Lobby Bar), The Deli (grab and go sandwiches, salads, snacks & drinks), Ice Cream Shoppe, Pizza Hut Express.

Daily events calendar for all ages. Regular live music. Tradewinds Bar Crawl.

4 swimming pools (1 adults only) and whirlpool. Poolside cabanas*. Fitness centre. Volleyball. Water sports*. Daily children's activities*. Children's beachfront play area. Beach games. The SandBox beach lounge, offering VIP Cabanas, drink specials, live entertainment, and a fire pit. Access to facilities at Tradewinds Island Grand Resort; adults-only pool, family pool, whirlpool, spa and hair services*, dive-in movies on the big screen (selected days), mini-golf, family pirate shows, floating water park*, floating cabanas*, paddle boats, paddle boards*, kayaks*, beach cabanas, High Tide Water Slide.

Complimentary WiFi (included in the resort fee). The Shop at RumFish Grill (clothing and merchandise). Laundry facilities*. Gift shop. Babysitting service*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $55 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes: Pool access - Beach access - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Fitness centere access - Fitness/yoga classes - Sporting facilities or equipment - Partner property pool access - Internet access - Newspaper - In-room safe - In-room coffee-Parking​. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

* Denotes local charge.

Special assistance

Please note: at least one person must be 21 years or over to check-in.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service from Hannah

Apr 1, 2026 Jeff B

Food was great, fish tank had neat view, and our server Hannah did an outstanding job making it a great experience.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spring Break at the Rum Fish 🐠

Mar 31, 2026 Suzi S Sterling Heights, Michigan

I recently stayed at RumFish Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, and I have very mixed feelings about the experience. The beach itself is absolutely breathtaking—hands down one of the most beautiful I’ve seen anywhere in the United States. The sand, the water, and the sunsets are truly stunning and were easily the highlight of my stay. Unfortunately,… Read more
I recently stayed at RumFish Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, and I have very mixed feelings about the experience. The beach itself is absolutely breathtaking—hands down one of the most beautiful I’ve seen anywhere in the United States. The sand, the water, and the sunsets are truly stunning and were easily the highlight of my stay. Unfortunately, the service across the resort does not come close to matching the beauty of its surroundings. From the bars to the front desk, the level of service was consistently poor. Staff responsiveness was lacking, and it often felt like guest concerns weren’t taken seriously. One of the most frustrating issues was that the phones throughout the resort were not working—something we were told has been the case since the hurricane. This made it extremely difficult to reach anyone for assistance and added to the overall sense of disorganization. On top of that, I accidentally left my credit card at one of the restaurants, and retrieving it turned into an ordeal. I had to go back five separate times to security, only to eventually be told it was being held in a place it wasn’t supposed to be. While I’m grateful it was returned, the process was incredibly concerning and left me questioning how situations like that are handled. I ended up freezing the card for peace of mind. It’s really disappointing because this property has so much potential. With a beach this incredible, it could easily be a top-tier destination. I truly hope management takes steps to improve the service and operations to match the natural beauty of the resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice meal and entertainment

Mar 30, 2026 Michael F

Nice job Michael H on the service
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Mar 30, 2026 Jim L

It was a great time. Victoria was amazing. 👍
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hanging out at the bar!

Mar 30, 2026 Trilby H

Victoria was very nice, and very personable! We really enjoyed our time!