TradeWinds FAQs
YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS … WITH ANSWERS
Have any questions about TradeWinds Resort? Take a look at our frequently asked questions below and find all the answers you need. If we forgot anything, don't hesitate to contact us.
General Information
Island Grand and RumFish Beach are two neighboring beachfront hotels set on the sugar white sands of award-winning St. Pete Beach, Florida. Island Grand at TradeWinds offers a thrilling island adventure, while RumFish Beach at TradeWinds offers an inspiring aquatic experience. No matter which hotel you choose, you can enjoy all the activities, recreation and restaurants at BOTH hotels.
RumFish Beach is nestled on 12 beachfront acres, while Island Grand occupies the other 28 acres. Combined, TradeWinds Resort spans 40 beachfront acres on the Gulf Coast's St. Pete Beach.
All of these perks are included in our Resort Amenity Fee of $55 per unit, per night (plus tax) to give you the best value on your island escape.
- Two Standard Beach Loungers with Umbrella
- Unlimited High Tide Slide and Paddleboat rides
- Guest room WiFi
- Complimentary Vacation Photo
- In-room Safe
- Pickleball and Tennis Court Use
- Fitness Center and Classes
- Mini-golf and Giant Chess
- Beach Volleyball
- Campfire S'mores
- Dive Into the Vibe Family Pool Parties
- Touch Tank Experience
- Shuffleboard
- Beach games: bocce ball, corn hole, ladder ball
- Complimentary rides on SunRunner bus transit
- Daily Resort Activities - Dive-In Movies, Mad Science Show, and more!
TradeWinds offers a variety of amenities and free activities included in the Resort Amenity Fee. TradeWinds also offers a variety of value-packed room packages that gives you activities, food and beverage credits, and more, all included in a package price.
Yes, if you would like to have direct communication with our guest services team including housekeeping requests. Please reply Y to subscribe to recurring automated promotional msgs. Msg & data rates may apply.
Check-in time begins at 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Our pools are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closing times may vary based on guest volume, weather conditions, area lighting, or scheduled maintenance to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Wireless service is available throughout the resort grounds.
For Returning Guests: You may need to ""forget"" or delete our network and reconnect.
GUEST ROOMS and PUBLIC SPACE:
Network: TradeWinds
Password: There is no password. Simply connect to the network and confirm on the splash page.
Location
Tampa International Airport is 30 miles away, via Interstate 275. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 21 miles away, via Interstate 275. TradeWinds is conveniently located just 10 minutes off I-275.
TradeWinds Resort is 45 minutes from Busch Gardens Tampa.
Policies
Yes, both Island Grand and RumFish Beach are pet-friendly. Please check the PET POLICY page for details. Be sure to note that you are bringing a pet during time of booking. A $75 per night pet fee will be added to the room. A maximum of 2 pets per room, up to 80 pounds each. Dogs only.
Self-parking is available at a charge of $25 per night. There is no additional parking available on holidays. Visitor Parking, Parking for buses, RVs, and trailers is based on availability and at an additional cost. Please contact Resort Security at 727.239.9645 in advance to make arrangements for these vehicles.
Yes, we accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover and traveler's checks. Personal checks or cash are not accepted. Proper ID is required for all transactions.
No, we are a cashless property. Moving to a cashless format provides more streamlined efficiencies and also addresses safety and hygiene concerns for both guests and employees. We accept all major US credit and debit cards. Room charging is available throughout both resorts. A "Cash to Card" machine is available at RumFish Beach.
Yes, a monetary hold for incidental expenditures will be placed on your credit or debit card upon check-in.
Services and Facilities
TradeWinds offers countless adventures and activities for every age. View all experiences. TradeWinds also has an Events Calendar, packed full of kid's activities, live music times and more!
Yes. TradeWinds offers a variety of restaurant and grab-and-go outlets, from the newly opened Pete's Gulf Bistro and Playa Taco Cocina Y Tequileria, award-winning cuisine at Palm Court Italian, to the extraordinary RumFish Grill, and casual beach dining at Gulfside Kitchen. You'll be sure to find a restaurant that suits every discriminating taste.
While there is little demand for connecting rooms as TradeWinds offers a number of one-bedroom villas that sleep up to six people, some hotel rooms can connect to one-bedroom villas, making them a villa with two or three bedrooms. However, no hotel rooms connect to regular hotel rooms.
Each room includes a 37" flat-screen TV with premium cable and in-room movies.
Bathrooms have soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers and high-quality linens.
Yes, there is a programmable safe in every room, which can fit up to a normal-sized laptop computer.
Yes, there are laundry facilities on-site at both hotels.
Each room has a smoke detector that is wired into the fire alarm system. All of the public areas have smoke detectors or pull-alarm devices in the unlikely event of an emergency. TradeWinds Resort also has 24-hour security.
Yes, there is Wi-Fi service throughout the property and it is included in the daily Resort Amenity Fee.
Guests at TradeWinds Resort can play at both hotels (Island Grand and RumFish Beach) during their stay, creating countless adventures for every age. In fact, a whole section of our website is dedicated to TradeWinds' recreation experiences.
Yes, some activities can be booked ahead of time, and in fact, with our popular activities, we encourage reservations to ensure availability. Book experiences here.
Body Works Spa is located at RumFish Beach, just a short walk down the beach from Island Grand. Guests at both properties may enjoy the services at the spa. Learn more about our spa services and reserve today!
Room service is not available, but we offer Mobile Ordering for Pete's Gulf Bistro, Playa Taco, Coastal Pizza, Gulfside Kitchen, Salty's Beach Lounge and Cabana Bar - where guests can order online and pick up. Download the TradeWinds App to order.
Yes. Discover a huge selection of merchandise at our various shops located at Island Grand and RumFish Beach. Designer brands include Costa, Maui Jim, Aftco and Panama Jack, plus local brands and logo merchandise.