Beach Drive Inn Bed and Breakfast

This place is exactly what a you are looking for in a bed and breakfast. The staff is incredibly welcoming and hospitable. We stayed one night and will defiantly be back for more! The breakfast was absolutely delicious and they catered to every need.

The construction noise next door! I couldn’t bear it.

For the Fourth of July we decided to go to St Petersburg to watch the fireworks and get a B&B near Straub Park so we could walk to everything. Of course my wife tells me this on Thursday Morning… LOL
I look online to see how my fellow elites have rated the ones in St Pete and after several calls being told that everything is full, we came across Beach Drive Inn Bed and Breakfast. Jana was a sweetheart and also from the Steel City originally so we hit it off and to my delight she even had one room left so we snapped it up. The are right across the street from the Vinoy and ½ block past 5^th avenue north.
The place was stunning. It reminded me of the places in downtown when I first moved to St Pete in 1980. The décor was very charming and not overdone. Jana checked us in, showed us to our room and gave us the heads up on the BBQ they were having in the evening as well as what time breakfast is served.
We already had reservations for Sea Salt St Pete for dinner but came back to watch the fireworks from the front porch and steps with the other guests. The view was great and we did not even have to fight the crowd for a good spot to sit.
The next morning we were served breakfast and Jana is a wonderful cook.
Of ALL of the B&B’s I have stayed at over the years… This was one of the best places I have stayed. If you are ever in St Petersburg, check them out…
Would I stay here again… DEFINITELY

Ideal location! My bf and I had a nice stay here. The owners were friendly and accommodating (we had an issue with the AC late at night but we were able to get in touch with someone who helped us right away). The breakfast was delicious. I think a previous reviewer was disappointed by the breakfast but we were impressed with the spread! An assortment of coffees and teas, fresh fruit, pastries, and our choice of a made to order dish. When we stayed we could choose between a yummy egg and veggie scramble or a homemade German sweet bread. Both were so good! The house is nice. The rooms are pretty small and old but our bed was comfy and our room was clean. Overall, a great B&B with an amazing location!

This is the best place you could possibly stay in downtown St Pete. Walking distance to the restaurants and bars. Beautiful views. The owner goes above and beyond to make sure you are so comfortable. It’s a personal touch that you just don’t see anymore. Will definitely be back again!

The location is perfect for visiting downtown, walking, and sightseeing. The people are lovely, very helpful, friendly, and hard-​working.
We were in the largest suite, and actually would have preferred one of the other rooms. The layout is awkward and the bathroom is unusable.
The inn is, as expected, an old building, and the décor is a mix of old and modern, and fits well. However, the little «touches of perfection» that are expected at this price level are missing. Dust in the corners and under furniture, cobwebs on the ceiling, no utensils or napkins in the rooms or refreshment tables, dead leaves lying under plants, etc.
We found the pricing is quite high, and having stayed at many B&B’s all over the country, the breakfast does not meet the level of pricing. Although placed beautifully, we found the food quite similar to what is found at chain hotels breakfast bars — packaged cereal, store-​made pastries, containers of yogurt, and a small egg dish. Great coffee!
Overall, the people are terrific, but when presented with a bill for $ 309 for one night, we did not feel the value for the money.

The comfort of home with the location of the Historic Vinoy Hotel.
First, great location. You can walk out the front door and see the Vinoy, all the waterfront parks, and the Pier. All the wonderful Beach Drive Restaurants like the Park Shore Grill are less than a block away!
My parents stayed in the Pensacola Room. The primary reason for this is my dad hates baths and needs a shower. There are a few rooms with beautiful garden tubs that would make for a wonderful anniversary weekend. If you need a little romance and don’t mind taking a bath as opposed to a shower, I highly suggest asking about the different rooms with a garden tubs (or check out their online tour to pick which one you like best)!
My parents insisted that I explain that the beds don’t squeak. I guess that can sometimes be a problem with bed and breakfast accommodations because the furniture is often antique. The furniture here is beautiful and sturdy! The fan in the Pensacola room wobbles a little, but works great. Also there were no screens on the windows. Nevertheless, there were no problems, the room was very clean and everything functioned to perfection.
There is a big red chair downstairs in the living room. I nick-​named it the duke chair! It is so comfortable. We always argued over who would sit there! No matter who won the duke chair, it was practically big enough share.
The service was great. Heather and Roland own the place, live on-​site, and most important they are so friendly and accommodating. We also met Jenna at check in. She was very friendly and super energetic! We were so pleased with the staff!
Coffee is available all over the place! We loved that. You have the choice of home brewed or instant K cups. You can’t go wrong either way. They have the K cups throughout the entire bed and breakfast. Another station is setup around just about every corner and in some of the suites.
And finally, the most important, breakfast was amazing. I did not get to experience that part, but my parents were well satiated when I met them after breakfast each morning! They specifically bragged about the special Eggs Benedict-​ine and explained it was wonderful, especially with the fresh spinach. Finally, they said the homemade orange banana syrup on croissant Frenchtoast was something to die for!
My parents have been to their fair share of bed and breakfasts throughout their lives. They know what they are talking about. Since they were pleased with this place, I was too! If they were pleased with this place, you will be too.

They make it so cozy you almost don’t want to go explore outside. This is so well located, you can walk to the pier, so many restaurants, art galleries and museum, shopping, water sports, but the best part is that they had a little of bit of the community inside. They showcase art pieces from local artists throughout the entire walls. This was definitely different.