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Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove

3.0 of 5
6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St Petersburg - Marina Cove)
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Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove
Ranked #9 of 48 hotels in St. Petersburg
4.0 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here in February 2011 for a quick getaway and liked it so much, that we reserved it again during our recent visit to St. Pete for our daughter's graduation from Eckerd College (less than minutes away from hotel). The first time we stayed here, we had a standard room overlooking the pool, bar, and beautiful view of the... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
25 May 2012

We are glad you came back to stay with us. We have a wonderful partnership with Eckerd College and are fortunate enough to host all their staff, family and friends during graduation weekend. Congrats to your daughter. Best of luck to her. With quick access to the highway you can get all around St. Petersburg quickly and in a timely... More

Dartmouth, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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The hotel was completely booked during the first four days of our two week stay at this hotel, so we were given a motel-like room overlooking the parking lot. We were awoken every morning between 5 and 6:00 am with trucks making deliveries outside. If this were the only room we were in at this hotel, I would have given... More

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Pinellas Park, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

We got married here at this hotel on May 19, 2012. We stayed at the hotel with us and 100 of our closest friends and family for a wedding weekend. It was a outside wedding on the beach access and a Luau wedding under the pavilion. The pool was amazing along with the Tiki bar and all the staff were... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Congratulations. What a great way to spend a weekend with friends. We are so glad you had good time here with us. We certainly enjoyed hosting you. Can't wait to see you all again in a year. Enjoy your holiday weekend as a newly married couple. More

St. Paul, MN
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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The staff was friendly and they had amenities galore! 2 bar areas, a restaurant, a snack shop, 2 pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, and the beach! The sand volleyball court left a little something to be desired. All this at a reasonable price! Sure, it isn't in St. Pete Beach, but if you have a car you can drive... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Perfect reponse title. We are a one stop shop. Our hotel does have 2 bar areas, a restaurant, a snack shop, 2 pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, and the beach! We are just 10 minutes or so from St. Pete Beach. A rental care would be helpful, but it is just a short taxi drive away. Sounds like you... More

Illinois City, Illinois
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I stayed at Magnuson Hotel-Marina Cove when I went to Florida to take pictures of shore birds in April. I did not stay at the hotel during the day, just in the late evenings. It was clean and other than one night of construction work on the highway outside my door, it was quiet. I did pick a cheaper room,... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
18 May 2012

What a great trip! There are so many places around St. Pete to take great pictures. A lot of photographers come to the area to shoot out at Ft. DeSoto Beach. The have amazing birds and wildlife. We apologize for any road noise. Unfortunately, that is out of our control and mandated by the Florida Department of Transportation. Perhaps next... More

South Burlington, Vermont
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We booked a tour package through Busch Gardens in Tampa and the Magnuson Hotel was a partner hotel. After reviewing the hotel on tripadvisor and other web sights we chose it. What a nice surprize! It is a retro-style throw back when families ran unique hotels and gives you a more intimate feel than those large corporate chains. The pools... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for selecting our hotel. We do have a great relationship with Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. We have been a preferred hotel for many years. It really sounds like your family had a blast. Our Periscopes breakfast and dinner menu does cater to all taste buds. Our tropical landscape creates a great escape from reality. Next time you... More

Arlington, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a fine spot for a sunny vacation by the water. Just be mindful that this is not a luxury resort and does not try to be one. When we stayed at the Magnuson there were several high school sports teams using it as their base of operations. The kids were pretty respectful but a certain amount of commotion... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Sounds like you may have stayed with us in March. March is the busiest month in the St. Petersburg area, mostly because of spring break. We do host lacrosse and baseball teams throughout the month. Since you seemed to like the location and sunshine, maybe you can come back to visit sometime in the Spring. The dolphins and manatees love... More

St. Catharines, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Just returned from our very enjoyable and relaxing but too short 4 night getaway.Front desk service was fantastic. Marcus was accommodating, pleasant and eager to ensure our stay was an exceptional one. The rooms were basic but clean. Bed mattress and pillows were very comfortable. I found the Wifi service to be quick and easy to access. Did not have... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
11 May 2012

Sounds like you had a blast. I will share your comments with my staff, especially Marcus and Josh. Maybe next time you come to visit the area you will be able to stay longer than 4 days. Our hotel has so many amentities to offer without even leaving the property. The St. Petersburg area also has great attractions, like Pass-a-Grille... More

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at Magnuson for a short vacation after a long business trip. We purposefully looked for a hotel that was inexpensive but offered good amenities. We wanted a place near a beach and close to attractions, like the Dali Museum. The Magnuson staff were very nice and the room was clean. There is a small gift... More

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Looe, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I used this hotel on a Fishing trip to Florida with two friends, part of the trip was 3 days at Tampa Bay the cost was £65 per night and for £20 ($33) per night we hired a berth in the Marina for our fishing guides boat. The location is outstanding being able to see the skyway bridge from the... More

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Steve Springman, General Manager at Magnuson Hotel Marina Cove, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Your fishing trip sounds like a success. We have great fishing here at the hotel right in our marina, but the bay offers lots of options with other boats and charters. The Skyway Bridge is a picturesque background right behind the hotel. We sure hope you will visit again and that you enjoy another fishing adventure in St. Petersburg. Have... More

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  • Holiday Inn St Petersburg
  • Holiday Inn Marina Cove
  • Holiday Inn Saint Petersburg
  • Saint Petersburg Holiday Inn
Address: 6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Formerly Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort St Petersburg - Marina Cove)
Price range (per night):* 94 AUD - 160 AUD

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