Located close to Bay Pines VA Medical Center, Boca Ciega Resort provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Located in St. Petersburg, Boca Ciega Resort is in the city center and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pinellas Trail and Sunken Gardens, while Museum of Fine Arts and Salvador Dali Museum are cultural highlights. Eckerd College is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our St. Petersburg travel guide
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Boca Ciega Resort
An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free vacation home. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. All homes are individually decorated and offer balconies and free local calls. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Housekeeping is not available.
Boca Ciega Resort offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Televisions come with digital channels.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
1 building
16 units
5 floors
Access via exterior corridors
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [13030 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, FL 33708]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [13235 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708]
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Boca Ciega Resort
Boca Ciega Resort St. Petersburg
Boca Ciega St. Petersburg
Boca Ciega Resort & Marina Hotel St. Petersburg
Boca Ciega Resort And Marina
Boca Ciega St Petersburg
Boca Ciega Resort St. Petersburg
Boca Ciega Resort Private vacation home
Boca Ciega Resort Private vacation home St. Petersburg
Frequently asked questions
Does Boca Ciega Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Boca Ciega Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Boca Ciega Resort?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Boca Ciega Resort?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Boca Ciega Resort located?
Located in the heart of St. Petersburg, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bay Pines VA Medical Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pinellas Trail and Sunken Gardens. Museum of Fine Arts and Salvador Dali Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Boca Ciega Resort Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 32 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Maria
2025/3/16
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
View of Marina, outdoor balcony, full kitchen, pool & hot tub.
We have stayed at Boca Ciega many times, we’ve never been disappointed.
Condos are small but adequate.
Maria
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marian
2025/11/5
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
check in staff was friendly and upbeat
condo was cozy. some say small but I found it was perfect for myself. it was clean and comfortable
stocked with pots and pans and dishes
outstanding patio with table and chairs to enjoy meals and drinks while enjoying the water views
I will stay here again
Marian
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Eve
2025/5/9
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good water views
Nice place. We had 4th floor view's overlooking the water.
One bedroom co do was nice but needed updating. Couch was u comfortable and the bed was very uncomfotable. Had a window that only had horizontal blinds and the lights from outside hallway and parki g lot made it too bright in the room for sleeping. Need blackout curtains.
My stay at Baca Ciega was so peaceful the condo room #420 looked over the water in the perfect spot that you feel like your in paradise!!!! The condo was nice & clean with everything you would need to feel right at home. We enjoyed everything about room if your ever in need of a get away from all the stressed from work this is the place to go.
Cedrick and Comika
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2021/4/1
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A magnificent view of bay from balcony. We sat out there every morning for coffee and breakfast then evenings for sunset. Resort had a pool and hot tub, was close to beaches, restaurants and activities.
The Boca Ciega Resort itself was very nice, but these are condominiums rented out by real estate companies. We arrived to find no front desk no check-in at the resort at all. We had to drive an additional 4 miles to the real estate office to get checked-in as well as checked out. Over all it was a good experience.
Ad on Expedia indicated free internet access. Despite that statement, no internet access was available at all at this location! We had to drive to the nearest McDonald's a few times a day to stay in touch with work and family and to research and book holiday activities.
Ad also indicated a king-size bed, which was also not available, simply a queen-size bed. These two elements significantly impacted the quality of our stay in the area.
Reservation information did not mention the fact that it was necessary to an alternate location 10-15 minutes away to obtain keys for the condo. unit. 80-90 minutes were wasted obtaining the pertinent information, which was not posted anywhere in the building, and driving over to obtain the keys.
It should also be noted that the condo was very dated and in need of a serious make-over.
The condo was very comfortable. I marked off on cleanliness due to the carpet needing to be cleaned. I made my reservations through Hotels.com and expected to have WiFi so was disappointed in that. I had my phone but it cost me data. Enjoyed the view of the bay, boaters & fishermen and the traffic on the bridge and could watch all from the couch - who needs TV. No noise from other units nor from the bridge traffic.
Friendly staff, nice accommodation on the water and close to many actives, shopping and restaurants. All condos have large balconies that overlook the water making for gorgeous sunset views. Not on the beach but that is not what we were looking for. Price for what you get is an excellent buy. I will go back.
We could not check in at hotel. Received email saying where we could pick up the key but If you needed a late check in to contact hotel but there was no contact information and by looking up the resort number it gives you someone's personal number. Paid for a night that we couldn't even use since we were not able to get in before 5. The next day we went to where the email told us to go and they sent us to someplace completely different. If we would have known the correct place to check in we wouldn't have wasted a night on a different hotel (after driving for 2 hours to find a vacancy) I would have liked more info when booking the hotel.
No one on site to check in. Needed to call an 800 number to be told to go to a Realtor's office to get the key. Wasn't told we needed to go to a different Realtor office to return the key. Unit 112 was dirty, dingy, poorly maintained. Only thing nice about it was the view.
This condo is more of a senior complex. Very noisy with the road being so near and morning traffic going over bridge. Asked for a fourth floor condo and got first floor. It was guaranteed at reservation time.
The building is right on one of the intercostal waterways with lots of pretty views. The room was clean and nicely kept. There were lots of pots, pans, and cookware available; more than in other condos I have stayed in. The location was great for driving, but not for walking. It is not walking distance to any of the beaches. My only other complaint was that the bed in the master bedroom was hard and not very comfortable. My children thought the sofa bed was very comfortable.
Dan
6/10 Okay
Debbie, Illinois
2013/4/11
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Condo is very small and if you need anything after office hours you cannot reach anyone. They give you a number to call and no one answers. Our room was not cleaned when we got there. Not a pleasant sight when you get to see the room your about to stay in dirty from the guests before.
The Hotel.com description of the lodging indicated a hair dryer would be included in the room. There was no hair dryer and the we were unable to contact the rental service agency to obtain a hair dryer.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Susan, Enterprise, Alabama
2012/12/17
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
A little room maintaince it would have been great
The building and room were very nice. The check in was not. We had to go miles out of our way to get the keys to the room and had to take the keys back out of our way to turn our keys in. One of the chairs on the balcony was split so you could not sit in it. The bedspread had a stain on it the size of a plate. The one lamp on the livingroom table did not work and the remote for the television was carroded and did not work. The dish washer had nasty looking water laying in the bottom. With a little maintaince in the room this place would have been great. The room was clean otherwise. It was comfortable and pleasent.
I loved the theme of the hotel. The view was spectacular and the surroundings were peaceful. The gentleman at the hotel was extremely pleasant. However, he was unable to help us check-in when we got there. He claimed the "office" had been closed for 2 years and he doesn't have keys to any of the units as they are all privately owned. We had to drive to a real estate office in Madeira Beach to obtain keys for the unit and then again to return the keys when we checked out. It would have been nice to know this PRIOR to paying them in advance for the stay. The bed was pretty uncomfortable (hard) and the sofa couch was too hard for my daughter to sleep on so we had to go and get an air mattress last minute. However, I have to say that the hotel itself was very clean and maintained and we would probably stay there again (air mattress and keys in hand).
Family Of Four
6/10 Okay
terry
2012/8/25
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Particular unit needed extra pillows. Very clean, well located but very basic amenities. nice view form balcony.
terry
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
2012/7/8
Disliked: Staff & service
Worst Ever
Left 8 messages over 5 days the week before to ask where to check in, storm impact, etc. Never received a response. On a day of arrival we called the same number and played extension roulette. Finally reached a tenant, yes a tennant. They gave us a name and phone number. Called him and he sent us to the wrong address of the property manager. Called again, got a different address and phone number. Finally found pmo, did not have our key, had to wait, finally got key, ad drove to unit 4 miles away. Front door was warped, had problems locking and opening door entire time there. air conditioner was off on arrival, temp 90 degrees, had to leave and go to mall and wait for unit to cool down.
I was truly disappointed with the level of service for this find resort.
Services on site none existed. The off sight service provider (TSR) only apologize for the lack of service and stated that they would advise Boca Ciega Resort Board of Directors.
I schedule this weekend trip for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. I liked the web site promotion of the resort and the amenities. The lack of service for the resort did not start on sight; I had to pick up the key for the unit at another location approximately six miles away from Boca Ciega Resort. I was not given an information package about what was available and how to use it. High-speed wireless Internet access was available but the access was not readily available, I had to call TSR to get the pass word to get access to the internet. The Fitness facility had been close down by all account for over a year. I was looking forward to continuing my fitness program while on this vacation. Two outside bathrooms for the pool facility had combination locks and no one on site or off site knew the combination sequence to enter those facilities.
I liked the place and location, but I felt cheated and will not return nor recommend this resort .
Larry
Lehigh Acres
Condo was very comfortable and nice.
Quiet place. We watched dolphins swim by in the morning while having coffee on the balcony. My daughter liked watching the baby ducks swim by. Enjoyed our stay very much.
It would have been nice to have some toilette paper and to check out when we wanted to. Needed to check out early and waited because the office is only open 9 - 5. Waited until 9:15 then just left the keys in an envelope at the office door.