The Pearl Cabana Club
6901 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, St Pete Beach, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
The Pearl Cabana Club is a low-key, 3-star property in St Pete Beach, set in a lively area with multiple shops and restaurants. It’s best known for its close-to-the-sand location—about a 2-minute walk to the dunes and white sands of Upham Beach Park on the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel holds a strong public rating of 4.8/5 from 172 reviews.
Rooms & Layouts
Accommodations include relaxed rooms with Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers, plus microwaves and minifridges. Studios add kitchens and sofas, and some units have balconies with garden and/or gulf views. A standout option is a 2-story, 3-bedroom house with a pool table and a separate lounge area; guests also mention multi-level, multi-bedroom units where bedrooms and bathrooms can be upstairs.
Pool & Outdoor Spaces
On-site features center on a heated outdoor pool with sunloungers. Guests also report an outdoor kitchen and BBQ setup, plus multiple outdoor seating areas for hanging out between beach and pool time. Loaner bikes are available for getting around the beach neighborhood.
Guest Services & Practical Conveniences
Parking is available on-site, and guest laundry facilities (washer/dryer) are provided. Reviews indicate check-in may be automated with a door-code entry system rather than an always-present front desk. Some guests recommend entering the access code promptly if the lock times out.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel sits just 151 m from Upham Beach Park and about 6.1 km from John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk / John’s Pass. Treasure Island Beach is about 3.7 km away. For St. Petersburg attractions, guests are within reach of The Dalí Museum (~12.2 km), Museum of Fine Arts (~12.4 km), St. Pete Pier (~13.3 km), and Fort De Soto Park (~12.0 km).
Best for
Travelers who want a beach-forward stay with minimal driving will appreciate being about a 2-minute walk from Upham Beach Park and close to bars, restaurants, and ice cream spots. It also suits longer or more self-sufficient stays thanks to kitchens in studios, microwaves/minifridges in rooms, BBQ/outdoor kitchen facilities, guest laundry, and parking plus loaner bikes.
Travel tips
Plan for a beach-first itinerary: Upham Beach Park is only 151 m away, and guests mention nearby public beach access with restrooms and outdoor showers. If your reservation uses automated entry, be ready for online check-in and a time-sensitive door-code process. John’s Pass is roughly 6.1 km away for a change of scene, while downtown St. Petersburg museums and the Pier are generally 12–13 km from the property.
What guests say
Guests repeatedly highlight the location—steps from Upham Beach Park and walkable to many restaurants, bars, and nearby conveniences. Cleanliness is a frequent positive, along with the pool area and outdoor hangout spaces, plus practical touches like kitchens, BBQ facilities, laundry, and free-to-borrow bikes. Several reviews describe the property’s vibe as “Old Florida” with modern updates and comfortable beds/strong A/C. The main negatives mentioned include inconsistent Wi‑Fi, the feel of an automated/no-on-site-manager setup, and isolated concerns about shower performance, towels, and security when staff aren’t on property.
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