Tampa is a beach-side community in the western coast of Florida. The city features lush, exotic landscapes and a number of waterways including Tampa Bay. The city also offers amusement parks, white sand beaches and a bustling nightlife for entertainment options. While visiting Tampa, Florida, there are many choices for accommodations but the city's resorts offer all the excitement of the town in one compact location.
The Saddlebrook Resort is located 30 minutes north of the Tampa International Airport. The resort features accommodations and meeting rooms for corporate gatherings as well as family vacations, spa getaways and kids camps. The resort offers year-round golf at two Arnold Palmer golf courses and 45 tennis courts. The choice of rooms includes deluxe guest rooms, one- and two-bedroom suites and the presidential suite. All rooms feature private balconies, marble bathrooms and Wi-Fi access. The presidential suite includes a second bathroom and its balcony overlooks the golf course. Six restaurants are included within the resort. Dempsey's Steak House offers a hearty aged porterhouse while the Tropics Restaurant offers fresh market seafood. Within two miles of the resort is a Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q restaurant as well as a Papa John's Pizza. The resort is also within driving distance of Busch Gardens and Canoe Escape Inc.
Saddlebrook Resort Tampa
5700 Saddlebrook Way
Tampa, FL 33543
813-973-1111
saddlebrook.com
Sailport Waterfront Suites is located on Rocky Point Island, overlooking Tampa Bay. The resort is within close proximity to the Tampa airport, downtown Tampa and St. Pete Beach. The resort offers a number of on-site activities including beach volleyball, barbecue grills and horseshoes. The amenities at the resort include a heated pool and Internet kiosk in the lobby. The resort also offers a fishing pier as well as a fish cleaning station for guests to use. The accommodations are all suites with full kitchens and bunk beds for the kids. Entertainment options near the Sailport resort include the Lowry Park Zoo and Florida Aquarium. For dining options, the Sailport Waterfront Suites' is near two popular area restaurants in The Rusty Pelican and Whiskey Joe's.
Sailport Waterfront Suites on Tampa Bay
2506 N. Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-281-9599
providentresorts.com
The Grand Hyatt in Tampa, Florida, is a AAA four-diamond hotel resting on a wildlife preserve along the upper Tampa Bay shores. The resort offers guests 445 large rooms, an outdoor lap pool, Whirlpool, free form pool, fitness center and nature walking trail. The best room in the house is the VIP suite, offering a wet bar, separate sitting room, kitchenette and large 37-inch flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi access is not free at the Grand Hyatt as the hotel charges guests $9.99 per 24-hours. Attractions within driving distance of the Hyatt include Adventure Island, Big Cat Rescue and the Henry B. Plant Museum. Dining choices by the resort include Big City Tavern for American cuisine, Bella's Italian Café, Castaway seafood restaurant and Restaurant BT for Asian cuisine.
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
2900 Bayport Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-1234
grandtampabay.hyatt.com
