⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Eckerd College for 2026

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A bar area with a view of the ocean, wooden ceiling, and bar stools.

A beachside resort with a pool area, lounge chairs, and a building with a blue roof.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with a sign, and palm trees.

1. SkyBeach Resort

Greater Pinellas Point, 1.3 km from Eckerd College

Xayaphone

S$225

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, hanging pendant lights, and a long wooden bar.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with a TV screen.

A couple sitting on a bed with a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of red roses.

A couple toasting with champagne glasses on a balcony with a pool view.

2. Hollander Boutique Hotel

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.5 km from Eckerd College

Fernando

S$140

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'TRU by Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a high wall and string lights.

A modern office space with a blue sofa, a small table, and two chairs.

A modern lounge area with a teal sofa, small tables, hanging chairs, and a large window offering a view of buildings.

3. Tru By Hilton St. Petersburg Downtown Central Ave, FL

7.1 km from Eckerd College

Yomaira

S$121

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with a wooden fence, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a cozy seating area.

A spacious lobby with a large white sofa, several armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are multiple doors leading outside, and a potted plant is visible.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

4. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

8.3 km from Eckerd College

Charles

S$147

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. Seaside Beach Resort

10.7 km from Eckerd College

S$259

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

An outdoor patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wooden panel with shelves.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a green rug.

6. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Downtown St. Petersburg, 7.5 km from Eckerd College

Michelle

S$127

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A modern living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, and a bookshelf.

A couple lying on a bed with a tufted headboard, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A modern living room with a fireplace labeled "AVALON," a white sofa, and a unique circular ceiling design.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a large chandelier, and a view of the cityscape.

7. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.5 km from Eckerd College

Chrystal

S$130

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent "Hyatt Place" sign.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a long corridor, large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with upholstered chairs.

A spacious gym with cardio machines, weight stations, and yoga mats.

8. Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.3 km from Eckerd College

Naoma

S$186

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A covered outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and potted plants.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, two stools, and hanging lights.

A bedroom with a cityscape wallpaper, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a clock, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A spacious living area with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a coffee table. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

9. Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

3.6 km from Eckerd College

Joel

S$158

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a building entrance.

A two-story building with a green awning labeled "The Inn on Third" and the number 342.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a framed certificate, and a lamp. A staircase with a wooden railing and a lamp is visible in the background.

A cozy lobby with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted display of postcards.

10. The Inn on Third

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.4 km from Eckerd College

Thomas

S$128

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, white columns, and a view of the sea.

A marina with docked boats, a bridge in the background, and a building with a red roof.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and palm trees.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Tierra Verde

4.2 km from Eckerd College

Josephine

S$207

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

The exterior of the Marie Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring a classic stone facade, a prominent entrance with a black awning, and a clear view of the street.

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a pier, and boats docked at the waterfront.

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, water bodies, and a distant bridge.

A crowded indoor event with people standing and conversing.

12. Mari Jean Hotel - All Adults Welcome

6.8 km from Eckerd College

Chad

S$130

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large potted plant, and artwork on the walls.

A self-serve snack and beverage area with various packaged snacks, a cash register, and refrigerated drink dispensers.

A hotel entrance with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, including a sofa and chairs, and a large potted plant.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.4 km from Eckerd College

Leona

S$199

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A lobby with a stone fireplace, two blue chairs, and a modern interior design.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with blue chairs.

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a building with large windows and a stone facade.

14. Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

7 km from Eckerd College

Simone

S$164

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

A modern building with a neon sign reading "moxy" and large potted plants at the entrance.

An outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and a city view at dusk.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pink flamingo float.

15. Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 7.3 km from Eckerd College

Archibald

S$171

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A room with a view of the beach, a table with chairs, and a bed with a pillow.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a wooden shelf above the sink.

16. Inn on the Beach - 18+ only

5.5 km from Eckerd College

Vivian

S$289

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Two Adirondack chairs facing each other on a concrete deck with a view of the beach and ocean.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a small plant, and a window with blinds.

A beachfront patio with Adirondack chairs, palm trees, and a gazebo.

A swimming pool with a 6 ft depth limit, surrounded by lounge chairs and a white fence.

17. The Beach Haven Resort

5.4 km from Eckerd College

Charlene

S$197

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A staircase with black and white patterned tiles, a gold-framed mirror, and a decorative door with a gold panel.

A spacious living room with a large round rug, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs.

A room with a hanging chair, a table with red cushions, patterned floor tiles, and a view of greenery outside.

A hallway with a black and gold carpet, white walls, and a gold-framed mirror.

18. Prestige Collection Boutique hotel

Historic Old Northeast, 8.9 km from Eckerd College

Kathleen

S$194

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a menu board.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa set, a round coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a marble accent wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.4 km from Eckerd College

Isabela

S$151

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass facade and a welcoming entrance area with a wooden accent wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel lobby with a central seating area, arched doorways, and a chandelier.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by modern buildings.

20. AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown

Downtown St. Petersburg, 8.4 km from Eckerd College

Justin

S$200

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Top Eckerd College Hotel Reviews

Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a cute place. The 50s kitchy thing works here. Right on the beach & a kitchenette. I didnt use any amenities, happy hour, sunset drinks etc so couldn't 5 star that. I will be back."

Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Very clean. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Loved the pool and recreation area with wait staff for food and drinks. Definitely plan to stay there again!"

Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and spacious staff was very helpful."

The Don CeSar

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice resort, private beach, great restaurant and nice room!"

Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the quiet, respectful resort. All staff were helpful and kind. Lovely beach access. The suite was very comfortable, as well as the bed. Very clean, nice kitchen."

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect vacation spot to enjoy an amazing beach and lovely amenities of a great resort. We stayed at Rum fish with our two sons who equally enjoyed the beach and amenities. Would definitely come back. Such a good time."

Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

8/10 Good

"European style check in Unique rooms Good restaurant and good food Bartender Zac was great and would highly recommend him."

The Beach Haven Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved my stay. I enjoyed every single day. The highlight was the room. It’s completely remodeled everything is so clean and fresh. The property is very accommodatable and you walked straight to the beach. I also lost my necklace in the staff was very helpful. Called me back weeks on in until I found it thank you for being so friendly and helpful during my stay"

Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and it was very quiet. Loved that it was walking distance to the beach and restaurants near by. I also loved how the staff reached out prior to your arrival and throughout your stay to ensure everything was going well. The staff behind the bar were amazing!! They were friendly and so enjoyable to talk too. It honestly was the perfect girls trip."

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A waterfront with a dock, a boat, and a building with a white roof.

Gulfport Casino

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A heron standing by a marina with boats and palm trees in the background.

Gulfport Beach

9.0/10 (21 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gulfport Beach during your trip to Gulfport? Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A wooden boardwalk over a calm water body with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Visit this picturesque nature reserve, which provides relaxing green environments and fresh air to the St. Petersburg cityscape.

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Maximo Park

After visiting Maximo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Petersburg.

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Bay Village Shopping Center

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Bay Village Shopping Center during your visit to St. Petersburg. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market during your trip to Gulfport. Discover the beautiful sunsets and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

You can take time to visit Skyway Fishing Pier State Park during your travels to St. Petersburg - Clearwater.

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Lake Maggiore

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Maggiore during your travels in St. Petersburg. Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Eckerd College?

Eckerd College is located in a family-friendly area of St. Petersburg known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Eckerd College?

SkyBeach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a marina and 2 outdoor pools. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eckerd College. Other good choices within 5 miles include Island Grand at TradeWinds and The Don CeSar.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Eckerd College?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Eckerd College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Eckerd College, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Eckerd College.

What can I see and do near Eckerd College?

Study the collections at Salvador Dali Museum, Gulf Beaches Historical Museum or Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Island Community Theatre and Freefall Theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Upham Beach Park, Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve or Hurley Park.

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Our top choices for Eckerd College hotels

1. SkyBeach Resort

2. Hollander Boutique Hotel

3. Tru By Hilton St. Petersburg Downtown Central Ave, FL

4. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

5. Seaside Beach Resort

6. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

7. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

8. Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

9. Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

10. The Inn on Third

11. Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Tierra Verde

12. Mari Jean Hotel - All Adults Welcome

13. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

14. Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

15. Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown

16. Inn on the Beach - 18+ only

17. The Beach Haven Resort

18. Prestige Collection Boutique hotel

19. Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

20. AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown

Top Eckerd College Hotel Reviews

Plaza Beach Hotel Beachfront Resort

Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach

Bay Palms Waterfront Resort - Hotel and Marina

The Don CeSar

Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds

Peninsula Bed & Cocktails

The Beach Haven Resort

Bayview Plaza Waterfront Resort

Other attractions near Eckerd College

Gulfport Casino

Gulfport Beach

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Maximo Park

Bay Village Shopping Center

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

Lake Maggiore

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