Booked a 3* for earlier in the week, thought we'd try our luck at getting a 4* on the beach. From previous research, I knew 4* rack rates in the beach cities were starting at $180+/- . PRICELINE LINK and selected Clearwater Beach Zone / 4* and Bid $85 -- REJECTED Added St. Pete's Bch Zone / 4* and Bid $86 -- Accepted!! :) Here's the skinny: Tradewinds Island Grand 2 nights 4/18-20/10 Saint Petersburg Beach, Florida Your Offer Price: $86.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 2 Travel Insurance: $10.00 Subtotal: $182.00 Taxes and Fees: $30.76 Total Charges*: $212.76 * Having looked at this places website ( and other 4*), I expected a "Resort Fee" of $25 per day. This takes care of parking and at this location... I believe it includes parking, the use of beach cabana or umbrella, paddleboats, workout area and other amenities. So I'm not complaining... 4 Star Resort Class Hotel with beachfront for under $135 per night! Not bad at all. :) (checked rates on hotel website...room would've been $435 for 2 nights.)