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6300 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach
Gay St. Pete Guest House
St. Pete and beyond.
My favourite aspect about the Mari Jean was that for any gay traveller, this was a great one stop shop option as the property houses COCKtail bar (the most popular gay bar in St.
Pete), The Wet Spot pool area and pool bar (which does a drag brunch once a month), a gay shop called The Back Door and also a second bar called The Saint.
I highly recommend their breakfast burrito!
Relax in the gardens or float in the largest heated pool on St. Pete Beach. By booking services or shopping through these links, you’ll save money AND help keep our blog posts and videos coming your way. You can hang out outside at The Wet Spot or go indoors to COCKtail bar.
COCKtail bar runs events nightly throughout the week, from talent nights, to bingo and drag shows, you can be confident that you are going to entertained and on the weekend, have a full dancefloor.
And best of all, no cover charge!
The Wet Spot
As mentioned above, this is all connected but with The Wet Spot, you can also visit in the afternoon and buy a day pass to chill by the pool and hang out at the bar (no pass needed for Mari Jean Hotel guests).
On the third Sunday of each month The Wet Spot hosts a drag brunch which then runs into a T Dance later on in the afternoon/early evening – again, it felt like this was the place to be on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Enigma
Very much akin to COCKtail in the sense that you can come here to drink, dance and watch a good drag show.
I visited early on Friday evening and the bar was very busy, with a few queens performing and getting some audience participation which was very entertaining to watch!
Bilmar Beach Resort
Choose from gulf-front rooms or studio apartments—all feature comfy pillow-top beds and amenities. SafetyWing offers super affordable travel insurance with straightforward pricing and flexible extensions—even if your trip is already underway. Amenities include free breakfast, free wifi, mini-fridge, microwave, LCD TV, iron/ironing board as standard and are all non-smoking.
Hampton Inn and Suites also has an outdoor pool for guests, a fitness center, a breakfast lounge, sundries shop, and meeting rooms.
Pete is one of Florida’s most welcoming and exciting LGBTQ+ destinations. Located in the heart of the Grand Central District, Mari Jean puts you within walking distance of the city's best gay bars, restaurants, and nightlife, making it the perfect spot for a fun and social getaway.
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Where to eat in St. Pete
There were some great options in St.
Pete and whilst I am normally more excited for the main course, at two of my meals I had some of the best desserts I have had in a long time!
Here is a run down of places I ate at and recommend:
- Valkyrie Doughnuts (LGBTQ+ owned) – if you have a sweet tooth and want something decadent then take a look at this bakery.
They are intelligent animals and I am told they recognise the noise the engine and as a result (and as I saw) they come swimming up alongside the boat to play!
Book the last sailing of the day to enjoy some sunset views of St. Pete upon return.
St.
Did we get something wrong? Ideally, you should choose a few small plates and share, everything we chose was incredible and the dessert of baklava cheesecake was one of the best I’ve had in a long time.
- Crabby Bills (St.
In particular take a look at:
The Back Room by ZaZoo’d
This is the gay owned and gay shop housed inside the Mari Jean Hotel. 113 11th Ave., Pass-A-Grille
Sirata Beach Resort
Enjoy a variety of spacious and comfortable guest rooms facing the beautiful white sands and the Gulf of Mexico.Their inexpensive full coverage option gives us peace of mind, and free cancellations up to 48-hours before pickup ensure flexibility when plans change.
- Tours & Experiences – Book unforgettable adventures in Tampa-St. Whether you want to be in the heart of the nightlife scene, unwind at a stylish boutique hotel, or enjoy a social poolside vibe, St.
Petersburg, Florida, has some of the best LGBTQ+ accommodations in the country.
From the party-centric Mari Jean Hotel, home to three gay bars and an always-buzzing pool, to the chic and modern Moxy St. Petersburg and the beloved, budget-friendly Hollander Hotel, there’s something for every kind of traveler.
- Valkyrie Doughnuts (LGBTQ+ owned) – if you have a sweet tooth and want something decadent then take a look at this bakery.