There are dozens of hotels along the beaches of Tampa Bay, which includes the beachfront hotels in cities like Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida. In addition to being close to the beach, guests who stay in Tampa Bay are also close to several golf courses, including some of the nicest courses in the state.
Sailport Suites
The Sailport Waterfront Suites offer a nice alternative from the bevy of large chain hotels that line the shores of Tampa Bay. The hotel is located on Rocky Point Island and is only a few miles from Busch Gardens and the Port of Tampa. Those traveling with families may consider staying in either a one-bedroom family suite or in a two-bedroom and two-bathroom suite. Golfers who stay here can travel to play at the par 71 Rocky Point Golf Course, which is less than two miles away.
Sailport Suites
2506 North Rocky Point Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 281-9599
sailport.com
Doubletree Beach Resort
The Doubletree Beach Resort at North Redington Beach is located between the beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater in greater Tampa Bay, on the Gulf of Mexico. In additon to being located next to sandy, white beaches and gentle breezes from the Gulf, each room in the hotel is decorated with a tropical decor. The plush beds in the rooms include down pillows and are accompanied by bedside clock/radios with MP3 connections. Golfers who stay here can play the 18-hole course at the Tides Golf Club, which is less than five miles from the hotel.
Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa Bay/North Redington Beach
17120 Gulf Blvd.
North Redington Beach, FL 33708
(727) 391-4000
doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/NORNHDT-Doubletree-Beach-Resort-Tampa-Bay-North-Redington-Beach-Florida/index.do
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
The Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key is the only all-suite Marriott hotel in the state. The hotel features several convenient and accommodating amenities, including a day spa, a salon, a tropical pool accompanied by rock formations, 20 shops and more than 7,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel also features the Watercolour Steakhouse and Grill, which is a two-time winner of the "Best Steakhouse" award from Tampa Bay Magazine. The hotel is about seven miles from the 6,700-yard Bardmoor Golf Course.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 596-1100
marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpams-clearwater-beach-marriott-suites-on-sand-key/
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