TradeWinds Sandpiper Hotel and Suites

The resort itself was beautiful and clean enough. Our issue was with the noise factor and the 2 beach bars right next door. They played music from 2p through 1a. It was like trying to sleep in a college dorm. There was constant drumming, base notes and screaming. There were also times on the beach where I could not hear the water due to the live music. It was not at all tranquil, as advertised. If you go, make sure your room is on the Tradewinds side of the resort, the noise didn't seem to be as much of a factor on that side. Management acknowledged the noise issue and state they get constant complaints about. It was not all worth the small fortune we paid to be there. Also, with $25/day resort ammenities fee, I thought they had gall to charge me $2 to print our boarding passes for our return trip home. Talk about nickel and diming.

The security guard threw us all out only for spilling a drink on the floor outside by the pool but we didn't get the drink in the pool. They told us to get lost and find another hotel to stay at. But the only reason to go there is to use the hot tub and the pools. The pools and the hot tub were the only reason that I rated this hotel a 3.

This is a great location. The hotel was largely remodeled, so it was very nice. The pool was too small and way overcrowded. The dining facilities were less than inspiring.

Although the hotel and beach are very nice, if you plan on getting any sleep, forget it!

The outside bar/club next to the hotel is opened until 2 am, music and loud noise surround it. My stay was for five nights. Three of the five nights were listening to my neighbors next door because of the paper thin walls. I could literally hear every word! The hotel also welcomes spring breakers with opened arms. Twice the party next door continued until 4:45 am.

Management also does not mind if guests use the pool or hot tub 24/7. One night our neighbor's room extended itself from their room to the patio and hot tub. I should have gone to my car to sleep.

While it's not the fanciest or largest hotel on St. Pete Beach, we've always found the service to be friendly, the restaurants have decent food, and best of all, we enjoy being steps away from the ocean.

One piece of advice: don't book any rooms that face the bar next door; the bands there play loud music until the wee hours. Otherwise, I'm a light sleeper and have had no problems on the other side of the hotel.