TradeWinds Island Grand, the largest beachfront meeting facility on Florida’s west coast, features sophisticated furnishings reminiscent of a classic British West Indies plantation in the 585 newly remodeled guest rooms and suites. Accommodations feature new carpeting, travertine tile and custom furniture with flat screen hi-def TVs, luxury pillowtop bedding, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, wifi and more.
TradeWinds Island Grand provides over 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for groups as large as 1,000, including 21 breakout rooms and three rooms exceeding 8,000 square feet. Lushly landscaped courtyards and beachfront terraces provide over 17,000 square feet for functions with a tropical flair. A full-service audiovisual company with cutting-edge technology is located on site.
The culinary staff creates banquet meals that rival those of a fine dining experience, while themed beachfront cookouts ending with fireworks over the gulf guarantee a memorable finale to a successful meeting. With 11 restaurants and lounges, Body Works spa, a fitness center, tennis courts, five heated pools and miles of sandy beach, attendees never need to leave the resorts.
The enthusiastic recreation team can customize tournaments or team-building events for groups, while golf, fishing, world-class museums and attractions are close by. A frontrunner in beachfront activities, TradeWinds boasts a JetLev Flight Center - where the intrepid literally fly over the Gulf. Other recreation includes paddleboats on the waterway, hooded beach cabanas, hammocks, stand-up paddleboards, parasailing, shelling and snorkeling trips, a three-story waterslide, floating water park and an extensive children’s program.
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Local Attractions:
Salvador Dali Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Gulf Beaches, Ft. De Soto, Busch Gardens, Fishing Excursions, Sailing Cruises, Tropicana Field and the Tampa Bay Rays, Raymond James Statium and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Pier and Baywalk in downtown St. Pete and shopping.
Hotel Reviews for Tradewinds Island Grand Beach Resort
4.0out of 5Based on 2157 guest reviews, Very Good
Based on 2,368 traveler reviews
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Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“With a few obvious exceptions, this stay has been terrific”
May 22, 2013
chdye89
The fitness center needs to be open MANY more hours. There is no steamroom, and the sauna is sub par. There should be much nicer steam/sauna/shower facilities adjoining the fitness...
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The fitness center needs to be open MANY more hours. There is no steamroom, and the sauna is sub par. There should be much nicer steam/sauna/shower facilities adjoining the fitness center. The shower/changing rooms off Breckenridge are SHABBY. For the price and class of this resort, that is completely unacceptable. Reserving a cabana online is rather lame. As a free service, this should be as easy as stopping as the desk or concierge and requesting one. I understand it needs to be done the day before and accept that.
The absolute brightest spot has been the waiter we had at Flying Bridge, Kyle White. His attentiveness and geniuneness has brought to his table EVERY DAY. He makes us feel like we actually have a friend here at Tradewinds. THAT is priceless! « less
“Maintenance”
May 21, 2013
Joeydonuts69
Just a big thanks to David Morris for coming to our room so quickly to fix an issue we had. He was an extememly helpful individual and was able to...
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Just a big thanks to David Morris for coming to our room so quickly to fix an issue we had. He was an extememly helpful individual and was able to answer some additional questions we had. I will finish writing a review once I get hope. There were a few issues we had while staying here « less
“The best place in St. Pete Beach, -and maybe in Florida!”
May 20, 2013
SusanFD, Guilford, CT | Trip type: Business
Although we were there for a business conference, and didn't have time to take advantage of many of the amenities, THIS is the place I'd like to bring my family...
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Although we were there for a business conference, and didn't have time to take advantage of many of the amenities, THIS is the place I'd like to bring my family to! Beautiful beach, exceptionally friendly, cheerful and accomodating staff, lovely room, restaurant variety. Everything EXCELLENT. (The food was delicious everywhere, but not economical.) « less
“We can't wait to return, so much fun for our family & friends trip. Our ages ranged for age 4 to 70.”
May 19, 2013
Sbrewste
Our 13 person Mother's Day weekend was perfect. Everyone at Tradewinds was helpful & nice. We enjoyed the bar crawl, large slide, splash island, cabanas, hot tub/pool, volleyball, & paddleboats....
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Our 13 person Mother's Day weekend was perfect. Everyone at Tradewinds was helpful & nice. We enjoyed the bar crawl, large slide, splash island, cabanas, hot tub/pool, volleyball, & paddleboats. Our group had a 1 & a 2 bedroom suite, which was so nice to have everyone together & to be able to eat/cook in room since 3 of us have Celiac disease. We will be returning next year for Mother's Day. « less
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Management response from Katie Mulford, Manager
Wonderful to hear that your whole family had a great stay with us over Mother's Day weekend. Glad that you had fun with all of our activities. A note for your future stay...we have gluten free snacks available in The Deli and gluten free menus available at our dining outlets. Hope to see you again soon!
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May 19, 2013
dry33, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Trip type: Couples
We had a wonderful time. It was clean and nice. They were at capacity because of an event, but you couldn't really tell. The staff did a great job keeping...
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We had a wonderful time. It was clean and nice. They were at capacity because of an event, but you couldn't really tell. The staff did a great job keeping up with everyone. The decor is a little dated, but most of the hotels on the strip looked dated. My only issue was that the cost of food at the hotel was crazy, but it was across the street from some nice restaurants and close to a supermarket, so we stocked up our fridge and enjoyed our time there. « less
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette
Two pillow top double beds plus a double size sofa bed in the separate living area. Flat screen HD TV with premium channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 384 square feet. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, stove top, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette
Complete with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, balcony, plus a separate living area with a double sofa bed, table and chairs. 800 square feet. Bedrooms are furnished with two queen beds and two double beds. Balcony views of the tropical landscape and meandering waterway. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, stove top, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View, Refrigerator & Microwave (Gulf Front)
Two pillow top queen beds. Views of the Gulf of Mexico and white sand beaches. 400 square feet. Flat screen HD TV with premium channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Wet bar area with mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View, Refrigerator & Microwave
Two pillow top queen beds or king bed may be available. Balcony with views of the tropical landscape and meandering waterway. 300 square feet. Flat screen HD TV with premium channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Wet bar area with mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View, Kitchenette
Two pillow top queen beds plus a double sofa bed in the separate living area. Views of tropical landscape and the meandering waterway. 536 square feet. Dining table and chairs, flat screen HD TV with premium channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, stove top, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Suite, 2 Double Beds, Beach View, Kitchenette (Gulf Front)
Two pillow top double beds plus a double sofa bed in the separate living area. Views of the Gulf of Mexico and white sand beaches. 384 square feet. Flat screen HD TV with premium channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, stove top, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Two pillow top double beds. Dining table and chairs. Flat screen HD TV with premium channels. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 300 square feet. Wet bar area with mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishware and stocked mini-bar. Non smoking only.
Amenities - Tradewinds Island Grand Beach Resort
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Car rental
Central location
Child facilities
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Free local calls
Games room
Garage
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet is Complimentary
Jacuzzi
Kitchen facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Microwave in room
Non-smoking rooms
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Quiet location
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Sauna
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shop
Shower
Shows or evening entertainment
Spa
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
TV - Free Cable
Tennis court
Terrace
TV room
Valet Parking
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Tradewinds Island Grand Beach Resort
Tampa International and St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airports. 25 minutes away. Hertz Rent-a-Car available on property. There is a charge to arrange for a shuttle to the airport.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Local Shuttle Info: Resort Transportation (located onsite): 866.403.3303
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Previously Known As: Tradewind Island Resorts, Tradewinds Island Beach Resort, Tradewinds Island Grand, Tradewinds Island Resort, Tradewinds Island Resorts
Based on 2,368 traveler reviews 
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“The best place in St. Pete Beach, -and maybe in Florida!”
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View, Refrigerator & Microwave (Gulf Front)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View, Refrigerator & Microwave
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View, Kitchenette
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave