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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
138 reviews
Family getaway

Great hotel convenient to beach, city, college, restaurants, etc. view is great. See full review

  • Cinnabon
  • May 16, 2013
visit

great!!!! wold not hesitate to stay again.clean close to shopping beaches and dining. See full review

  • katie567
  • Apr 15, 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 (138)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
138 out of 138
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.3
Value:
3.9

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
JGHUCK
TAMPA FL
May 28, 2013

great getaway

easy checkin ,relaxing pool , beautiful sunset from bayside , will return

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

Reviewer score

2
Kfromsocal
Orange County, CA
May 27, 2013

2 Star

Not a 3 star hotel. Bedding was comfy, rest of the accommodations were adequate at best. Asked for a no smoking room but smoke from other balconies get into hotel. Kids running and yelling in the hallways.

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

Reviewer score

3
Nurse Kimberly
Business
Illinois
May 26, 2013

Very nice location. Close to airport and was good for my business trip.

I had a nice experience. Staff was friendly. I did receive a call upon check in to make sure things were okay. Plumbing needs work and did not really have time to deal with the problem. Sink in bathroom would not drain. I am sure they would have fixed it promptly, but I was in a hurry to get to airport and did not want to wait. Overall experience was good.

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

Business

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

2
BOSavi8tr
Boston
May 20, 2013

If you're staying on a weekend - prepare for noise

So we booked this hotel particularly for the fact that it was on the bay and NOT on the busy beaches in and around Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete. We thought that by going in mid-May we'd be clear of all of the spring breakers and all the shenanigans that go along with that. We also specifically booked the Best Western because we simply wanted a laid-back, no frills place. So imagine our surprise at we pull in at 8pm and find a huge neon flashing sign out front and a thumping nightclub (Hogan's Beach Club) right next door. Yes, Hulk Hogan. This hotel is on Rocky Point....some place that is supposed to be a little calmer and classier...not the 3am outdoor stage and loud music location. To sum this review up, it would have been helpful if this information was provided at time of booking so we could have considered elsewhere. Be prepared....

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

Reviewer score

5
Cinnabon
Randolph, NJ
May 16, 2013

Family getaway

Great hotel convenient to beach, city, college, restaurants, etc. view is great.

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

Reviewer score

2
Mysterious1
Montana
May 13, 2013

Not the best

Upon entering the hotel we were assigned a room. Our reservation was made for bay side view they put us on city side. We were then able to change rooms to match our reservation. We went into our new room to discover the bathroom was still dirty the carpets had not been vacuumed there was even a toenail on the floor. Obviously housekeeping took some shortcuts on this room. Housekeeping needs to be more thorough and deffinatly clean all surfaces don't just try to make it look decent actually clean it. Whisky Joes is very loud at night and can be heard till the early hours of the morning if you are looking for restful sleep you may want somewhere else. Hogans Beach Restaurant is a good value and quick service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Both the Rusty Pelican and Hogan's Beach Restaurant were good places to eat. Hogan's has a great varity for a great value. The Rusty Pelican has a great view and a nice quiet place for unwinding.

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Theodore Raymond
Princeton, NJ
May 13, 2013

Nice hotel with bay view available

Nice hotel on the beach and near the airport but there is a club club which stays open till 3am... loud music and noisy people!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Do NOT book car with Hertz. My reservation said Ford Taurus or similar car. Got a beat up old Mitsubishi Galant! They had plenty of Taurus' on their lot but refused to give me one unless I upgraded even though my reservation said Ford Taurus.

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

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...

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