Bilmar Beach Resort

Our stay was enjoyable but in reality when selecting the property the pictures & descriptions of the property were very misleading. This property is still recovering from the hurricane and was undergoing a major renovation that WAS NOT identified in any of the descriptions. This impacted parking and amenities. This is an average resort at best. Personally if you are interested in this area, look in Madeira Beach or St. Pete Beach seem to have more restaurants and stores

Had a great stay, would definitely consider coming back once all renovations are complete.

Great

Wonderful place to stay. We will stay there again.

Property was great but they need to resolve their timing. Watched almost all customers arrive and rooms were not ready after 4:00 pm.

We were disappointed with Bilmar Beach Resort. Very nice staff but this is a motel not a resort and for us it did not live up to the reviews. Allowing for ongoing storm damage repairs, we found the overall look of the property (e.g., outdoor hallways, walkways, elevator) in need of updates. Outdoor seating at Sloppy Joe's was fine but the indoor ambiance was dark and unappealing. And the smell of beer permeates the restaurant (also the temporary reception area due to storm damage) right out the front doors. The woman’s washroom needs repair (e.g., cubicle door not closing properly, chipped counter) and updating. Our 2nd floor room & amenities were fine; a clean, basic but nicely done room, in good repair, with comfortable bed. However, the air conditioner was loud. We had a distant ocean view, but the immediate view was directly over the pool; a very loud location both for the music (stopped at a reasonable 6PM) and the guests who continued in full party mode. Although we had checked-in early and accessed the room on time - a requested change to a quieter room wasn't possible. Waiting for our room, the small pool deck was too crowded to use. Despite an extensive beach, there was only one small table & awning with 2 upright chairs. There should be lots of covered, quality seating to relax and enjoy the stunning waterfront rather than risk baking in the sun. Fortunately, a helpful staffer found us an extra umbrella. Our stay was not as hoped - we would not recommend booking.

We did like the access to the beach, chair and towel usage, water bottles, and nice laundry room. Check-in staff was very friendly and helpful. Not a quiet place. Construction could not be helped, but cleaning carts rolling by our room was loud early in the morning. Our door was not sealed well, so we heard everything and did not get great sleep.

Construction

It was a great beach

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