Eckerd College changes lives, including the parents and family of our students. We are proud to have you as part of the Eckerd College community. We are confident that you will find this community stimulating and friendly, with many people ready to help you and your student.
Parent Council
The Eckerd College Parent Council is a group of committed parents who support the College both financially and through service. The Council serves as representatives of the larger parent community, provides input to the College as needed, and enriches the Eckerd community by encouraging parent financial support and enthusiasm for issues critical to Eckerd’s mission. Parent Council meetings are held annually on campus, in the fall.

Local Hotels
St. Pete Beach
3-5 miles from campus
- The Alden Beach Resort
5900 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800.237.2530
Ask for Eckerd College discount (20%) - Bay Palms Waterfront Resort
4327 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.367.2791
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Bay View Plaza Waterfront Resort
4321 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.367.2791
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Bilmar Beach Resort
10650 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, Florida 33706
1.800.834.0441
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Blind Pass Resort Motel
7901 Blind Pass Road
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
1.877.350.0053 ext 5 - Beach House Suites by the Don CeSar
3860 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.360.1881
Ask for Eckerd College discount - The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.360.1881
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Grand Plaza Hotel
5250 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
1.800.448.0901 - Howard Johnson’s
6100 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.360.7041 - Keystone Motel
801 Gulf Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.360.1313 - Liberte Management
Vacation rentals, min. 3 night stay
Use reservation code ECK
727.360.1085 - Plaza Beach Beachfront Resort
4506 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.367.2791
Ask for Eckerd College discount or enter promotional code “Eckerd” - Postcard Inn on the Beach
6300 Gulf Blvd
St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Phone: 727.367.2711
Ask for the Eckerd College discount - Sandpiper
6000 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727.360.5551 - Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center
5300 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
1.855.344.5999 - St. Pete Beach Suites
6801 Sunset Way
St Pete Beach, FL 33706 USA
727.360.7233
Ask for Eckerd College discount (10%) - TradeWinds Resorts
5500 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
1.800.360.4016
EC promo code: VS4191; discount rate not available online.
Tierra Verde
4 miles from campus
Residence Inn St. Petersburg Tierra Verde
214 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
727;864.4868
Book using Eckerd College rate
Gulfport
5 miles from campus
The Historic Peninsula Inn
2937 Beach Boulevard South
Gulfport, FL
727.346.9800
Ask for Eckerd College discount
Downtown
5 miles from campus
- The Renaissance Vinoy Resort
501 5th Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.894.1000 - America’s Best Inn
342 3rd Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.894.3248 - Bay Street Inn and Breakfast
635 Bay Street NE
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
727.273.9719
Get a 10% discount when entering “Eckerd” into your online booking. - Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown
300 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.450.6200
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Dickens House Bed & Breakfast
335 8th Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.822.8622 - Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
80 Beach Dr. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.892.9900 - Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.894.5000 - The Hollander Hotel
421 4th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Use reservation code 421ECK
727.873.7900 - Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown
25 2nd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.220.0950
Ask for the Eckerd College rate. - Mansion House Bed & Breakfast
105 Fifth Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.289.2121 - Staybridge Suites
940 Fifth Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.0777
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Tru by Hilton St Petersburg Downtown Central Ave
1650 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, Fl 33712
1.844.Tru.You8 - Watergarden Inn at the Bay
126 Fourth Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
888.873.2122
Ask for Eckerd Discount (15%)
Treasure Island Beach
9 miles from campus
Residence Inn St. Petersburg Treasure Island
11908 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, FL 33706
727.367.2761
Enter promo code E77 online for special Eckerd College discounted rate
North St. Petersburg
15 miles from campus
- Chase Suite Hotel
3075 N. Rocky Point Dr. East
Tampa, FL
813.281.5677
Eckerd promo code: ECK17 - Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater
3131 Executive Drive
Clearwater, FL 33762
727.572.8484 - Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach
601 American Legion Drive
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
727.392.8088
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Holiday Inn – St. Petersburg – Clearwater International Hotel
3535 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762
727.577.9100
Ask for Eckerd College discount - Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2171 54th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
727.520.7800
Ask for Eckerd discount (10%) - Holiday Inn Express Clearwater- Icot Center
13625 Icot Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760
727.536.7275
Ask for the Eckerd College discount - Residence Inn St. Petersburg Clearwater
5050 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33760
727.573.4444 - Spring Hill Suites Clearwater
3485 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762
727.571.1600
Ask for the Eckerd College discount
Contact Us
You are a vital part of this community. Feedback is always welcome. Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance.
- Anne Wetmore
Associate Dean for Student Life
wetmorac@eckerd.edu
727.865.7163 - Admission Office
admissions@eckerd.edu
727.864.8331
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Summer Storage Options
While the College does not endorse a particular vendor, the following moving and storage companies are located near campus and have been used successfully in the past by Eckerd students.
- Family Pak and Ship
727.865.2320
Pack and Mail Home - Hide-Away Storage
727.864.4896
Offers both mobile and self-storage services - Orange Box FloridaPack and Store Service
- Spare Room Mini Storage
727.866.9357 or 727.867.4550
Self-Storage