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The Luce, St. Pete Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

★★★·8.2/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
Check-in 04:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Boat tours nearbyParasailing on siteExpress check-outFree bicycles on siteFront entrance ramp24-hour front deskAll 58 facilities +
Review
Official

This coastally cool St. Pete Beach hotel is the place to bask in the breeze and savor moments in the sun. With 200+ rooms including lanai and bungalow options, The Luce has the perfect blend of modern hospitality highlighted with vintage Florida vacation vibes. At the Baby Turtle beach club, sunshine butlers await your requests, and you can drift from poolside to oceanside at your leisure. Sundrop serves up bites with a seaside twist to your table or cabana. Amidst the soft curves, golden-hour glow, and tropical vibrance, shine on and catch a new wave at The Luce.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 306 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-09

Guests praise the prime beach location, friendly staff, and vibrant pool/courtyard amenities. Major complaints focus on outdated, dirty rooms, poor hygiene (mold/pests), facility failures (AC/plumbing), and weekend noise, raising value concerns.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.5
Rooms9.0
Service7.6
Facilities7.6
Cleanliness7.6
Surroundings7.6
Value7.5
PraisedExcellent location · Friendly staff · Good pool and beach access · Good breakfast
ComplaintsOutdated rooms needing renovation · Poor soundproofing · Hygiene issues (mold/leaks) · Loud weekend noise

KEYSuitable for location-focused travelers. Avoid weekends, verify room renovation status, and expect aging facilities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it close to the beach?
With a location score of 9.5, it sits on a private beach near shops, offering prime convenience praised by guests.
pros_consWhat is the overall guest sentiment and main pros/cons?
Recommendation rate is 99% but overall score is 6.8. Pros include location and staff; cons involve dirty rooms, pests, and weekend noise.
roomWhat is the condition of room hygiene and facilities?
Cleanliness scores only 7.6. Guests report outdated rooms with mold, pests, and frequent AC/plumbing failures.
diningWhat dining options are available?
Options include a restaurant, snack bar, poolside, lounge, and beach bars. Breakfast incurs a surcharge but receives good reviews.
facilityWhat recreational and fitness amenities are offered?
Features an outdoor heated pool, 24-hour gym, garden, and terrace. Nearby activities include boating, snorkeling, and parasailing.
businessIs it suitable for business travel or events?
It has 14,000 sq ft of conference space and a 24-hour business center. However, weekend noise may disturb quiet work needs.
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