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title: "Bellwether Beach Resort vs The Don CeSar: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bellwether Beach Resort or The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach (FL)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Bellwether Beach Resort vs The Don CeSar

Both are in St. Pete Beach (FL), 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Saint Pete Beach
## [Bellwether Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bellwether-beach-resort-st-pete-beach-fl/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1200167/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Saint Pete Beach
## [The Don CeSar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-don-cesar-st-pete-beach-fl/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195872/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Bellwether Beach Resort if you want

-   to walk to the sights (130 m / 2.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (41 / 12)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 156 / 345)

### Choose The Don CeSar if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 345 / 156)

### Why is Bellwether Beach Resort better than The Don CeSar?

1.  1.6 km closer to the area centre (−1.6 km)
2.  29 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+29)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 36) (+22)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (156 vs 345 rooms) (−189)

### Why is The Don CeSar better than Bellwether Beach Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  Has a spa
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (345 vs 156 rooms) (×2.2)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Bellwether Beach Resort | The Don CeSar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Location | 8.5  (+1.7) | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+0.8) | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 9.5  (+6.5) |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 210 | 290  (+80) |
| Rank in St. Pete Beach (FL) | bottom 13% | top 40%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5  (+1.7) | 6.8 |
| Distance to Saint Pete Beach centre | 180 m  (−1.6 km) | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 60 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 21 km  (−1.7 km) | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 41  (+29) | 12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m  (−860 m) | 1.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 156 | 345 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1928 |
| Listed amenities | 20 | 20 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[The Don CeSar prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-don-cesar-st-pete-beach-fl/prices/)

## Location

1.9 km apart

Bellwether Beach Resort: city centre: 130 m, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE): 21 km, beach: 60 m, 41 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Don CeSar: city centre: 2.1 km, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE): 23 km, beach: 110 m, 12 places to eat within 500 m.

## Bellwether Beach Resort or The Don CeSar: common questions

### Which is better, Bellwether Beach Resort or The Don CeSar?

They are evenly matched. Bellwether Beach Resort is stronger in location, facilities; The Don CeSar is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Bellwether Beach Resort or The Don CeSar?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Bellwether Beach Resort is closer: 180 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for The Don CeSar.

### How far apart are Bellwether Beach Resort and The Don CeSar?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bellwether-beach-resort-st-pete-beach-fl-vs-the-don-cesar-st-pete-beach-fl/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/