We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St Petersburg - Marina Cove)
Hotel amenities
Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
Ranked #16 of 46 hotels in St. Petersburg
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

169 reviews from our community

Traveler rating
    55
    61
    24
    12
    17
See reviews for
Families
57
 
Couples
50
 
Solo
7
 
Business
3
 
Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Restful resort”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

Stayed here oct. 23-29,2012. I was looking for quiet getaway that provided services so I would not have to leave the resort, unless I wanted too. This was a wonderful place that met my needs. All the staff: housekeeping, maintenance, front desk, restaurant staff, bartenders,etc., were extremely friendly and polite. While property is a bit date, everything was very clean and functional. I would not hesitate to stay here again. The food at both the restaurants was very tasty and all but one of the waitstaff were very personable. It was relaxing to sit by the pools during the day, and enjoy the scenic view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge at night from the deck of the tiki bar at night. Great piña coladas and rum runners from Sarah! Beach area was not very pleasant, though. It desperately needed cleaning and smelled bad

Room Tip: Room 127 had a nice pool and garden view. Easy walk out to the pool.
See more room tips
  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 4
Ask Tourist54220 about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
November 1, 2012
Sounds like you had a great stay. The weather has been great here and is really starting to cool down at night. I will pass on all your kind words to the staff, especially Sarah in the Nepa Hut Beach Bar. Our two pools sure do provide a relaxing atmosphere and a perfect escape from a busy day.
Next time you come visit from up north, please call us ahead of time. We would love to place you in the same courtyard area. It is a great spot. Hope you had a safe trip home.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bar Harbor, Maine
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“just okay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

advertised to have a beautiful and private sandy beach...it looked like a landfill, debris floating in with the tide and wedged between seaweed and oyster shell bed they called sand.....if your family is on a major budget this place will do....plan your meals though their restaurant is limited

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask sheri t about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
October 31, 2012
Thank you for the review. We do have a private man made beach that sits right on Tampa Bay. While we do get seaweed based on the tides, we maintain the beach and remove it when the tide goes out.
Our restaurant, Periscopes, is full service with a complete menu for breakfast and dinner. For a lighter meal, our Banyan Tree Deli serves lunch and delivers food to both bars.
Maybe next time you are in the area you will give us a second chance.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brandon, Florida
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“awful!!!!!! horrible customer service!!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Our son got married Oct 28th, we had 2 rooms reserved for the weekend and had previously made arrangements to have a few people return to the pool bar for cocktails after the beach wedding and all was a go.......the Monday prior to the wedding I called to confirm and was told I had to pay a $600.00 bar deposit. The food and beverage sales director was RUDE and unhelpful, the bar manager was worse!!!!
we cancelled our reservation and went to another hotel on St Pete Beach which was all to happy to accommodate us,our needs and our $$$$$$
our new resort was fantastic and our event a hudge success!!!!
Magnuson your loss!!!!!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask Beckyboyetteloggans about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
We are glad you had a successful event! The last thing we wanted to happen was for you to have a bad ending to a wonderful event. When you called and gave us numbers between 10 and 120 people, I think it was a fair request to ask if you had a better feeling for the exact turnout of guests.

We just wanted to make sure we were staffed appropriately at the bar and had enough champagne on hand for your requested toast. We feel bad that you misunderstood our intentions.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Travelers are raving about these St. Petersburg hotels

St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d225133?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
La Quinta Inn & Suites St. Petersburg Northeast
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d589615?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Petersburg North I-275
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d596137?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Pier Hotel
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d194178?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Didcot,Oxon
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“good base”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012 via mobile

Hotel bit out of St Petersburg but is good base. Room 422 clean and comfortable hotel has bars Inc on waterfront and nice restaurant. Staff friendly ladybarkeep makes great pina coladas and takes no nonsense from rowdy locals.

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
Was this review helpful? Yes 2
Ask JANETBALL about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
October 22, 2012
Sounds like you had a great time with us and were able to enjoy some of our amenities. Our October weather in St. Pete has been great for enjoying the pools and grounds here on property.
Come back and visit again, the pina coladas will be waiting.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Miami
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Not the best....”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

Our experience at this hotel was not the best. It wasn't anywhere near the beach as I thought. As well, the rooms were average with very noisy a/c unit and ice machine that wasn't near the room. Overall, it wasn't the worst place I've ever stayed but wouldn't necessarily recommend it. There are many other hotels that one could probably stay at and be better placed to enjoy the sites of St. Petersburg. The Staff was friendly and helpful though.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask Audra K about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
springmans, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
October 15, 2012
We do sit on Tampa Bay with a small man made beach, however we are not far from Ft. DeSoto Park and St. Pete Beach. You would need a rental car or taxi to get there.
Thank you for the nice comments about the staff. We take great pride in providing excellent service to each and every guest. Maybe when you are back in the area, you will give us a 2nd chance. Please call us ahead of time to request a certain room or floor. We would be happy to help.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Days Inn - Central
Great value on a similar hotel
St. Petersburg, FL
4 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in or near St. Petersburg
Trendy
Hotel Indigo St Petersburg Downtown North
Hotel Indigo St Petersburg Downt... 3.5 of 5 stars 222 reviews
Romantic
Loews Don CeSar Hotel
Loews Don CeSar Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 988 reviews
Luxury
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwat... 4.0 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Good for business
Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort
Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds... 4.5 of 5 stars 1,232 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1213782?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d85782?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d225133?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d309575?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Also consider these accommodations in or near St. Petersburg
Americas Best Inn St Petersburg 4.5 of 5 stars 274 reviews Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Gol... 4.5 of 5 stars 651 reviews Hampton Inn and Suites St. Peter... 4.5 of 5 stars 243 reviews Hilton Saint Petersburg Carillon... 4.5 of 5 stars 194 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d225130?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d85772?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d275398?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d587524?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 46 hotels in St. Petersburg, ranked by popularity

Been to Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove

Also Known As:
Holiday Inn St Petersburg
Holiday Inn Marina Cove
Holiday Inn Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Holiday Inn
Address: 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St Petersburg - Marina Cove)
Region: United States > Florida > St. Petersburg
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in St. Petersburg
#4 Best Value Hotels in St. Petersburg
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are minutes from Fort Desoto Park and the Gulf beaches. We are also in close proximity to downtown St. Petersburg and all it has to offer: Tropicana Field-home of the Tampa Bay Rays, The Pier, Salvador Dali Museum, Mahaffey Theater, and Jannus Landing. For the business traveler, we are close to Eckerd College, USF, St. Pete College AllState Center and all Children's Hospital. Our guests will enjoy all the amenities of a full service resort. Stay in touch with your friends and family with our complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Take time to enjoy our pools, hot tub, volleyball court, bicycle rentals, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and fitness center. You can relax at the Nepa Hut Beach Bar overlooking Tampa Bay and the world famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge, unwind in Nemo's Lounge, dine in Periscopes waterfront restaurant with views of our marina, or have a relaxing lunch poolside at the Banyan Tree Deli. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Travelocity, BookIt.com, Orbitz, Expedia, Hotels.com, Tingo and HotelsClick so you can book your Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices