The Sirata has long been one of the family favorites on St. Pete Beach, a sprawling resort with a broad stretch of Gulf frontage and a relaxed feel. After the 2024 hurricanes it completed a $25 million renovation of all 228 guest rooms, including 80 suites, along with the lobby, restaurants, fitness center, pool deck and outdoor gathering areas, and in June 2026 it joined Hilton's Tapestry Collection while keeping its own name and personality. That combination — new interiors, a big beachfront footprint and Hilton Honors booking — makes it one of the stronger mid-range choices on the strand. Suites suit families who want a separate sleeping area, the pool deck sits between the rooms and the sand, and beach access is direct. The dining venues and outdoor spaces were refreshed in the renovation. For this site's island-hopping plans, the location is excellent: mid-strand St. Pete Beach, with Pass-a-Grille, the Shell Key Shuttle and Fort De Soto (and the Egmont Key ferry) a short drive south, and John's Pass dolphin cruises a short drive north. Fit: families who want suites and a pool on the beach, groups and reunions, and value-minded travelers who want a renovated beachfront resort.
The Sirata has been part of St. Pete Beach for more than six decades, and its long run has made it a multi-generational habit for many visiting families. The recent $25 million renovation went deeper than new paint: guest rooms were rebuilt with central air conditioning and hurricane-impact windows, the restaurants and dining areas were redone, and the pool and beachfront bar were updated.
The Tapestry Collection affiliation, from June 2026, brings Hilton's reservation system and Honors points while the resort continues to feel independent. Room categories run from two-queen rooms to oceanfront junior suites and one-bedroom suites with Gulf views, many with balconies.
Day to day, the resort is built around the pool and the beach. Rum Runners, the poolside restaurant and bar, serves Floribbean food from breakfast through dinner with a kids menu, and the beachfront bar handles the afternoon. A daily resort charge covers Wi-Fi, bottled water, lawn and game-room activities such as cornhole, ping pong and foosball, boogie boards, instructor-led beach yoga, bicycle rentals, live music and a discount with the on-beach watersports operator, so families who use them get real value.
Room craft
Choose a Gulf-view suite for space and sunsets; standard rooms are good value if you plan to spend the day on the sand. Ask about the newest renovated categories when you book.
Practicals
5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach; about 30 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and around 45 from Tampa International. Self-parking carries a daily charge (there is no valet), and pets are not allowed. One honest note: the city approved plans in 2024 to add a JW Marriott and a Hampton Inn on the site, and although management describes them as stalled with no construction timeline, check for building work if you are booking far ahead.
How it compares
The Luce about a mile north is smaller and more adult in mood; TradeWinds Island Grand just up the beach is the larger all-in family resort; the Sirata sits between them on scale and price. Fit: families, groups, reunions and beach-first value seekers.
Why stay here
- ✓228 renovated rooms including 80 suites
- ✓Direct Gulf beach access
- ✓Refreshed beachfront pool deck
- ✓Renovated restaurants and bar
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Gulf-view suites for families
- ✓Hilton Honors booking
- ✓Short drive to Fort De Soto and Pass-a-Grille
Good questions
Is the Sirata open after the hurricanes?+
Yes. It completed a $25 million renovation of all rooms and public areas, adding central air conditioning and hurricane-impact windows, and joined Hilton's Tapestry Collection in June 2026 under its own Sirata name.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. It is one of the classic family resorts on St. Pete Beach, with 80 suites, a beachfront pool deck, direct beach access, a kids menu at Rum Runners and weekly family activities included in the resort charge.
Can we use Hilton Honors points?+
Yes. As a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel it is bookable through Hilton and participates in Hilton Honors, so you can earn and redeem points.
