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About

The Dolphin Beach Resort is an incredible waterfront hotel and wedding venue in Saint Petersburg, Florida. With an alluring tropical atmosphere, couples can exchange their vows surrounded by the sound of waves and the crunch of sand under their feet. The white sand beach stretches as far as the eye can see, bringing dream beach weddings to life.

Facilities and Capacity

This beautiful venue has over 6500-square-feet of event space available for couples to take advantage of, with an incredible ballroom that has gulf views for indoor weddings. Couples looking to host their ceremony outdoors are in for a treat with access to a 400 ft beach available. The Dolphin Beach Resort can comfortably cater to weddings of up to 200 guests. With 173 oversized guest rooms and a location near Tampa Airport and St. Petersburg Airport, this is the perfect place for a Florida destination wedding. The Dolphin Beach Resort can also host various pre-wedding and post-wedding events, such as rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, and any other event imaginable.

Services Offered

Couples and their guests can expect to experience dedicated staff and high-quality facilities. All weddings have access to an in-house wedding specialist and coordinator, taking the pressures of planning off the couple's shoulders. Catering is handled by the hotel's staff, creating delightful dishes inspired by the coast that are bound to thrill guest's taste buds. White outdoor chairs are supplied for beach ceremonies. Discover the beauty and wild nature of St Petersburg, Florida, at The Dolphin Beach Resort.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
June
July
August
September
December

Reviews of The Dolphin Beach Resort

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Sandra Sent on 06/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

Dolphin Beach Resort Team: We wanted to thank you for your incredible job. Erika made sure everything was perfect as we wanted, she was every step of the way with us. We felt safe and at home with each one of you. The guests were very surprised about the wonderful cooking and the nice service from everybody in the hotel.

We had the best weekend and our wedding was perfect. We are very happy with the process and the final result.

You are the perfect venue to feel at home and surrounded by friends.

Thank you for everythng
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Ashley Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Such an amazing experience!

We had our wedding at the Dolphin Beach Resort and could not have been more impressed with how attentive and helpful the entire staff was. The food was absolutely delicious and we were able to have our dream ceremony right on the perfect white sand beach. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a smooth, easy and fun wedding day!
S
Stephanie Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Beachfront Location!

Dolphin Beach Resort was the perfect venue for my beachfront wedding! Great staff and food as well!
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Jami Sent on 04/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Barb was very helpful, the hotel was clean, the price was right, the food was amazing. The walk out hotel rooms are AMAZING. I would totally do it all again! More bang for your buck than the competitors.
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Marcella Sent on 07/07/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Barbara and her staff were wonderful, it was all I could ask for and more. The food was good, the room was set up very nicely and everyone was happy.
mary
Mary Sent on 02/12/2016
4.6 out of 5 rating
Tom at the Dolphin has made the planning of our ceremony, reception very smooth and less stressful. Looking forward to our special day....
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Tiffany Sent on 04/23/2013
4.2 out of 5 rating
Love Barbara and the staff at the Dolphin Beach Resort. I wish we would have been able to decorate a little more but other than that everything was perfect!
M
Michelle Sent on 08/15/2018
0.5 out of 5 rating
I have not been there yet, so cant review. Ask me after October 13
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The Dolphin Beach Resort frequently asked questions

The Dolphin Beach Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Set Up
The Dolphin Beach Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Dolphin Beach Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Dolphin Beach Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
The Dolphin Beach Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Dolphin Beach Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Dolphin Beach Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Dolphin Beach Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Dolphin Beach Resort is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.4 in professionalism, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in value and 4.1 in flexibility.
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