Perched on the edge of St. Petersburg Beach, The Don CeSar has been a symbol of elegance and leisure since 1928. Today, its legacy extends beyond world-class hospitality. The exclusive The Don Club membership program provides executives, families and individuals an elevated lifestyle at one of Florida’s most storied resorts.
More than a membership group, The Don Club is a community. More than a private yacht or country club, it blends luxury, recreation and wellness amid a vibrant social and business-friendly beachfront atmosphere.
Elevated Resort Privileges
Membership unlocks exclusive access to The Don CeSar’s renown offerings. The 11,000-square-foot Spa Oceana offers discounted treatments for members. Recognized by USA Today as having the No. 6 Best Hotel Fitness Center in the nation in 2025, members can participate free in beach yoga, aqua fitness and high-intensity interval training — over 30 group fitness classes in all.
Dining perks extend to all three on-site restaurants: the Beacon Poolside, Society Table and the award-winning Maritana. Members-only savings apply to hotel rooms, retail shops, conference and banquet spaces overlooking the beach, and beach day passes for guests, perfect for executives or companies hosting retreats or families celebrating milestones.
Members can lounge leisurely at the two resort pools, or with complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas on the sandy shore. Beachside services include kayaks and paddleboards. Golfers have access to reciprocal relationships with area courses.
The exclusive and redesigned Members’ Lounge provides a stylish, private space with work areas, couches, and high-top seating. Whether used for productivity, relaxation, or connection, the lounge reinforces The Don Club’s balance of business and leisure.
Quarterly socials feature full dinners and open barrs, complemented by smaller wine receptions throughout the year. These gatherings provide platforms for building relationships that cement the club’s place as a social circle and resort destination.
Members Praise ‘The Don’
Long-time members are The Don Club’s biggest advocates. Amanda Surratt joined the Don Club in 2021 and today calls it her best decision for relaxing by the beach and pool, enjoying the spa, listening to live music or the waves, or taking in fun and original social events — especially when she has guests in town.
For Janice Steele Will, membership is multigenerational. Her children grew up as members, and today, she is grateful that the staff has played “such an important and positive role” in their lives.
“There are too many perks to list them all,” she says, “but I love going to the beach empty handed and having everything we need handed to us for a perfect beach or pool day.”
The Don Club offers memberships for individuals, couples, families, and young executives under 40. Each tier includes tailored benefits, ensuring flexibility for those seeking relaxation, networking, or a balanced lifestyle by the gulf.
With its history, prestige and unmatched amenities, The Don Club at The Don CeSar is a members-only retreat that serves up the finest in wellness, leisure and connections at the Gulf Coast’s most iconic address.
Learn more at doncesar.com/the-don-club