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Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

3 stars
7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
131 reviews
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great!!!! wold not hesitate to stay again.clean close to shopping beaches and dining. See full review

  • katie567
  • Apr 15, 2013
Clearwater/Tampa Hub

Excellent hotel on bay with easy access to Clearwater and Tampa. Clean, nice size rooms,... See full review

  • Glydis
  • Mar 16, 2013
Waterfront property on Tampa’s Rocky Point near Busch Gardens
Best Western Bay Harbor offers waterfront accommodations near Busch Gardens and the Florida Aquarium. Recently renovated, the hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions and the airport. Guest rooms feature balconies with bay or city views and free high-speed wireless Internet access. Bay-front Crabby Bill's restaurant makes dining easy. Guests enjoy an outdoor heated pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. A variety of business services are available, including a business center and flexible meeting space.  
Highlights
  • Newly renovated and expanded 24-hour fitness facility
  • Crabby Bill’s seafood restaurant for on-site sunset dining 
  • Outdoor heated pool
Rooms

All 257 rooms and 7 suites at Best Western Bay Harbor are smoke-free and include one king or two double beds, complimentary high-speed Internet access,TV with premium cable channels and HBO, coffee maker, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron with ironing board and a complimentary newspaper. Guests have a choice of Tampa Bay or city view.

Features

The hotel features a newly expanded fitness center, convenience store for sundries and free high-speed wireless Internet in all public areas. The hotel offers valet or free outdoor parking with truck and RV spaces. Guests may use the airport shuttle upon arrival or departure. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes to and from the property. The property also has a coffee shop, 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning services and a multi-lingual staff. Crabby Bill's seafood restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Landry's, a full-service seafood restaurant open for lunch and dinner is adjacent to the hotel. For American fare, Whiskey Joe's serves lunch and dinner adjacent to the hotel. 

Transportation
  • Complimentary airport shuttle leaving each half-hour
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) (10 minutes)
  • St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (20  minutes)
Attractions
  • Channelside Bay Plaza
  • Florida Aquarium
  • Tampa Theater
  • Tampa Convention Center
  • Tampa Museum of Art
  • The St. Pete Times Forum
  • Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
  • Port of Tampa
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Lowry Park Zoo
  • Busch Gardens
  • Adventure Island
  • International Plaza shopping mall
  • Westshore Plaza shopping mall
Business
  • Full-service business center
  • More than 3,000 square feet of flexible, covered meeting space
  • 3,200 square feet of dock space
  • The Harborview room offers 1,656 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the heated swimming pool and Tampa Bay
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wedding facilities

Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel Rooms

Bay View Room
One king or two double beds. Balcony. Desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Multi-line phone. Coffeemaker. Offers view of Tampa Bay
City View Room
One king or two double beds. Balcony. Desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Multi-line phone. Coffeemaker. Offers city view

Amenities

  • FREE internet
  • FREE airport shuttle
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Health club
Spa services
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
FREE internet
Transportation
FREE airport shuttle
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible parking

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Hotel Map

27.9674 -82.5686
Area served
Tampa.
Nearby airports
International Airport: TIA Tampa International 5 miles.
Area description
7700 West Courtney Campbell Causeway or Hwy 60.

Nearby points of interest

  • Steinbrenner Field: 3.9 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 4 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 4.2 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 5.3 mi
  • Hyde Park: 6.2 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 6.5 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 6.5 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 6.6 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 6.6 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 6.7 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 6.8 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 7.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 7.3 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 7.3 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 7.5 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 3.9 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 4 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 4.2 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 5.3 mi
  • Hyde Park: 6.2 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 6.5 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 6.5 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 6.6 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 6.6 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 6.7 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 6.8 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 7.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 7.3 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 7.3 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 7.5 mi
  • Tampa Bay Downs: 7.5 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 7.6 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 7.7 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 7.8 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 7.9 mi
  • Ybor City: 8.1 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 10.1 mi
  • Grand Prix Fun Center: 10.4 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 10.8 mi
  • Adventure Island: 10.8 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 11.5 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 11.7 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 13.8 mi
  • Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 15.9 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 17.2 mi
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 19.5 mi

Dining

Crabby Bills
Crabby Bills Restaurant.
Beach Bar
Beach Volley Ball, Jet Ski

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (131)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
131 out of 131
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.9

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Wrecker man
Lake city fla
May 4, 2013

Returning from vacation in keywest

Close to the airport easy to get to restaurant right there good food the room was nice over all enjoyable experience. Would stay again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Food and beach right there you don't have to drive

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
couldnt pass up the deal
wisconsin
May 4, 2013

quick split from cold

the only thing relly missing is that im used to traveling to a place where i can wlk on a lot of beach, there is only an ity bitty beach and not sure i would even go in the water. Hogans restaurant is attached which made it quite intresting and fun, the service wasnt the best but limited menu was delicious, the sushi was fantastic! shout out to that guy! i would go back with friends for more of a party type atmosphere on the weekends, total relax on weekdays! may go back next april!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Rick Sales Traveler
Business
Columbus, OH
May 2, 2013

Why stay anywhere else??

The Best Western at Bay Harbor was absolutely great! I had a fantastic view of the bay and surrounding areas. The heated pool was very nice and let's not forget about Hogan's Beach which was a good time every night I went there. From the food to the staff, the room to the pool - I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Hogan's Beach which is basically attached to the hotel. They had good food, nice happy hour prices on drinks and great entertainment both nights I dropped by...

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sarah from Boston
Boston, MA
Apr 30, 2013

Great spot! Right on the beach.

The hotel is a really nice spot to relax, with a nice pool area and it is right on the beach. The weekend crowd was younger and a bit louder, but nothing too crazy. The staff were courteous and efficient, the rooms were nice. We liked having the balcony to relax when we didn't want to go out. The only downside was that the hotel did not provide any moisturizer (lotion), and we were told that they were out of supplies when we asked for them. It was a bit inconvenient since we were both sun-burnt at the end of the night and we expecting lotion to be part of the standard amenity provided by any hotel. No big deal though, just pack your own lotion/aloe if you're planning to be in the sun all day, and you should be all set for a great vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

3
nrsncy
Business
cape coral
Apr 25, 2013

beautiful

beautiful view of the sunset and the moon set the next morning.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Babben
Norway
Apr 25, 2013

Perfect if you are flying

Quiet, nice and comfortable. For getting to the airport in the morning, perfect

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Good seafood

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Stache
Raleigh, North Carolina
Apr 23, 2013

Business and Pleasure

Hotel is in a great location. The views from the rooms cannot be any more beautiful. Staff very friendly and helpful, when needed. Rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable. We would stay here again when in the area. Having the restaurant beside was a plus! Food and atmosphere, and view of the sunset was awesome!!!! The ONLY downside for us was that it was not pet friendly, and we had to leave our little boy at home.......

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Always the Beach
Ft Rucker, AL
Apr 23, 2013

Family Visiting!

We had family visiting and needed more space. This hotel fit the bill with a great location and view. An older hotel, but everything worked and we had a great visit.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Stache
Raleigh, North Carolina
Apr 22, 2013

Location great, beautiful views from balconies

Very convenient to airport. Good restaurant on premises, and the hotel provided all of the basics that we needed (coffee, towels, and room cleaning). The staff was friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will stay here again our next trip to Tampa. Only downside is that it is not a pet friendly hotel, usually our small dog travels everywhere with us.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Van2013
Business
Columbus , oh
Apr 22, 2013

Nice place if you want to enjoy Tampa

This hotel is close to everything in Tampa and has a view on the bay. You don't need to go anywhere to have fun. Hogan Bar is attached to the Hotel and is the best Bar so far I have ever visited. Sunday is just crazy. I can explain you need to come and see. The only thing is there is no free breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

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