Rate based on Check-in: May 22, 2013 Check-out: May 23, 2013

Sailport Waterfront Suites

3 stars
2506 Rocky Pointe Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
278 reviews
What an anniversary!!! A great place

WOW!!! View, View, View. Beautiful deck furniture. Clean grounds. Large room. A great value. See full review

  • tantratom
  • Apr 21, 2013
Shrine Game

Nice people, great hotel and location. A great view of the sunset every night on the bay. See full review

  • AF Football
  • Jan 21, 2013
All-suites hotel centrally located on intimate Rocky Point Island

Sailport Waterfront Suites is Tampa's only all-suite waterfront destination, overlooking the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, visitors will find the resort convenient to all area attractions, including Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, the Port of Tampa and Historic Ybor City. Centrally located on beautiful Rocky Point Island, the hotel is minutes from the Tampa International Airport, downtown Tampa, St. Pete Beach and Clearwater. Extended stays in fully-equipped suites feel like a home-away-from-home. 

Highlights
  • Outdoor heated pool, beach volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, BBQ grills and fishing pier
  • 24-hour convenience store onsite
  • Complimentary continental breakfast with coffee and sweet rolls
  • Family suites feature bunk beds, full kitchens and private balconies with water views
Rooms

At Sailport, the island atmosphere is suitable for business travel as well as family getaways. Corporate visitors enjoy extended stay accommodations and families enjoy spacious one-bedroom, 600 square feet family suites with queen bed and living room with two bunk beds. Two-bedroom/two bath suites are also available. All spacious suites feature full kitchens, private balconies with water views and free high-speed wireless Internet access.

Features

Corporate travelers have an easy commute to Tampa International Airport, the Westshore Business District and the Tampa Convention Center from Sailport Waterfront Suites. The Rusty Pelican restaurant has been a Tampa Bay landmark for the past 24 years. The restaurant features an extensive selection of wines by the glass from a list that has been honored by Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence. Featuring picturesque views of the ocean, the Rusty Pelican accommodates corporate dinners, meetings, special events and weddings. The property features free wireless Internet access, a multilingual staff, safety deposit boxes and same-day dry cleaning (Monday-Friday). Covered parking is also complimentary for guests.

Transportation
  • Courtesy airport shuttle
  • Tampa International Airport (7 minutes)
  • International Plaza or Westshore Plaza shopping malls (less than 10 minutes)
Attractions
  • Westshore Business District (4 miles)
  • Old Hyde Park Village and (6 miles)
  • Raymond James Stadium (6 miles)
  • Port of Tampa (11 miles)
  • St. Pete Times Forum  (11 miles)
  • MacDill Air Force Base (11 miles)
  • Tampa Convention Center (11 miles)
  • Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (11 miles)
  • Busch Gardens (12 miles)
  • Historic Ybor City (12 miles)
  • Tropicana Field (15 miles)
Business

The Sailport Waterfront Suites offers facilities and full-service catering services for meetings, weddings and celebrations. The conference facility can accommodate up to 50 people. The private beach and resort deck is great for social gatherings, family reunions and weddings under a tent or outside. Additional meeting space for groups of up to 300 guests is available at The Rusty Pelican, adjacent to the hotel.

Sailport Waterfront Suites Rooms

Family Suite
Our best family value - Besides all of the regular suite features, including full kitchen and private balcony overlooking Tampa Bay, the one bedroom family suites have a separate bedroom with a queen size bed, a queen size sofa sleeper in the living room and 2 bunk beds for smaller children up to 50 pounds. This suite can sleep up to 5 persons (no more than 3 adults).
Deluxe Executive Business Suite
Our new one bedroom executive business suites feature a large well-lighted workstation, ergonomic office chair, phone with dataport, and free high-speed wireless internet access. This premium accommodation offers complimentary wireless internet, bottled water, microwave popcorn, additional bath amenities and of course, our fabulous water views.
Two Bedroom Suite
Offering all of the amenities found in our one bedroom suite, the two bedroom offers a queen bed in each room and a pull out sleeper sofa in the living area. Sleeps up to 6 people
One Bedroom Suite
Suite-queen bed in BR,queen sofa bed in living room,full kitchen & private ocean-view balcony.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Services
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

27.9627 -82.5705
Area served
Tampa Bay
Nearby airports
Tampa
Area description
Close to all Tampa locations and attractions.

Nearby points of interest

  • Steinbrenner Field: 4.1 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 4.2 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 4.4 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 5.6 mi
  • Hyde Park: 6.2 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 6.6 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 6.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 6.7 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 6.7 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 6.8 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 7 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 7.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 7.3 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 7.4 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 7.5 mi
  • Steinbrenner Field: 4.1 mi
  • Raymond James Stadium: 4.2 mi
  • Al Lopez Park: 4.4 mi
  • The Upper Tampa Bay Trail: 5.6 mi
  • Hyde Park: 6.2 mi
  • The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts: 6.6 mi
  • Henry B. Plant Museum: 6.6 mi
  • Tampa Museum of Art: 6.7 mi
  • Glazer Children's Museum: 6.7 mi
  • Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 6.8 mi
  • Tampa Lowry Park Zoo: 7 mi
  • Tampa Convention Center: 7.2 mi
  • Tampa Union Station: 7.3 mi
  • ST PETE TIMES FORUM: 7.4 mi
  • Tampa Bay Historical Center: 7.5 mi
  • Tampa Bay Downs: 7.7 mi
  • Tampa Port Authority: 7.7 mi
  • Florida Aquarium: 7.8 mi
  • SS American Victory Mariners' Memorial and Museum Ship: 7.8 mi
  • Ybor City State Museum: 8.1 mi
  • Ybor City: 8.2 mi
  • Busch Gardens: 10.4 mi
  • Grand Prix Fun Center: 10.7 mi
  • Adventure Island: 11.1 mi
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens: 11.1 mi
  • Tampa Theatre: 11.8 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 11.9 mi
  • Lettuce Lake Park: 14.1 mi
  • Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center: 15.7 mi
  • Morris Bridge Park: 17.4 mi
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge: 19.2 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

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 (278)

Ratings and reviews for Sailport Waterfront Suites

Overall score

3.7 / 5
278 out of 278
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.3
Value:
4

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
surf and turf
Indianapolis, Indiana
May 6, 2013

Why not replace the couch?

The hotel was in a good location, close to restaurants, the airport, and 20 minutes from the beach. Plenty of parking, nice pool but not very big, wide open halls and very nice laundry room right on our floor. I would give the exterior and location 4 stars. The inside was OK, with flat screen TVs and modern kitchen. The only problem, like other reviews mention, was the pull out bed from the couch. It needs to be thrown away. The mattress has been compacted over the years to 1/2 of padding and you can feel all the springs. I had to use the cushions from the couch to prop the bed from underneath since the springs sag in the middle. The balcony was nice with view to the bay. It is also nice that they clean the rooms every 3 days, a plus for a condo. I would give the inside of the room a 2 due to the bad mattress on the pull out bed and several roaches that we found around the bathroom and kitchen.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

1
Tommy Pedro
Business
New York
May 2, 2013

A Credit Card Scam?

First, your credit card is charged $20 per night to cover incurred costs (since there are no mini bars it is hard to know what those costs could be); it can take weeks to recoup these extraneous charges. Second, I stayed here 2 nights and housekeeping never cleaned my room, even after I spoke with the front desk about it. But these experiences, while annoying, paled in comparison to this: on my second night in the room, the front desk called my room after 11pm and claimed their computer had wiped out their records and needed my credit card info again. I told them I was reluctant to give out info over the phone but they were insistent. I told them I would give them my info -- which included the full credit card number and security code -- in the morning when I checked out, but they said it had to be done then. It really sounded like a complete scam and I politely and firmly told them I would not be giving out the info at 11 at night over the phone; I hung up. In the morning, there was not another word about it. I had never experienced what really felt like a scam before, certainly not at a hotel that was otherwise "respectable." If you really have to stay here, watch your back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

5
tantratom
San Antonio
Apr 21, 2013

What an anniversary!!! A great place

WOW!!! View, View, View. Beautiful deck furniture. Clean grounds. Large room. A great value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Rusty Pelican was great. Good was good and the view from the window was incredible.

Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

3
Graceful
Brussels, Belgium
Apr 13, 2013

Nice bay views

The hotel was in a good location near the airport and had a view of the bay. The sunset beach area was pretty and relaxing. The staff was polite and provided a sheet with directions to restaurants and attractions in the area. The room was large and included a large flat screen TV in the living room; microwave, full-sized fridge and sink in the kitchen; and another TV in the separate bedroom. The towels and toiletries were the only thing I didn't really like.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

4
shantyjack
phila
Apr 9, 2013

nice time

Hotel was fine . Room was nice size with great view.pool was fun. Hotel in a business area you need car to get to tourist areas . Free shuttle to close areas ok. All in all its a good value

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

4
Indieartideology
Lawrenceville, NJ
Apr 7, 2013

Nice place to stay right on the bay

Really great place to stay, excellent location. Has a small beach area that fills up quick on sunny days, no access to water though. Beautiful views of the bay. Nice clean rooms with full kitchens. I'd stay here again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

4
We are family
Miami, Florida
Apr 6, 2013

Great Family getaway

The view was espectacular!!! The room was confortable and clean. Great stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

3
Top Down Bob
Buffalo, New York
Apr 3, 2013

great spot on the bay

We found it to be a central location to travel for our vacation. We seen friends in largo 15 minuites away. We went to clearwater beach for the day 20 minuites away. The sand looked to be pure white. It's about a 1 hour 45 minuite drive to Orlando where we spent the day visiting our friends on vacation at there condo. Spent several days at the pool where it was clean and heated. the only problem we found was the the couch was very unconfortable and very hard when watching TV.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

The hotel had a sheet with several places to go to including several places to eat at.

Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

3
TCDEV
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 31, 2013

Okay for price

Room as advertised is relatively honest. Pros: Living room ocean view, full kitchen facility with utensils in unit, low cost, WIFI internet, sandy play area outside, nice balcony, very close to airport and downtown Tampa, convenient parking, living room sleeper couch is adequate. Easy to find and get to. Pool looked clean and water was warm - but too cold outside and windy to actually swim in it. Cons: bedroom does NOT have ocean view. cleaning service mediocre, but not horrible. No beach. 30 to 40 minute drive to Clearwater beach. No restaurant or food on site. Nothing interesting in walking distance - MUST have car to go anywhere interesting. No much room for hanging wet beach ware. NO BEACH TOWELS PROVIDED (though they do provide towels for their own pool). We used the bathroom towels provided to take to the beach. I would recommend this to a VERY budget conscious traveler. But you'll want to grocery shop and lay in supplies. It's kind of like renting an apartment. Not really a full service place. But its clean and convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

Clearwater beach seems to be the best beach - 35 minute drive. Busch Gardens: 20 minute drive Lowry Zoo is nice: 20 minute driveĀ 

Review of Sailport Waterfront Suites

Reviewer score

1
Easy going lady
columbus, Ohio
Mar 31, 2013

Outdated Room plus no Crib as requested or bunk rails

Expected a suite hotel room with nice amenities in great location. Location was very good and the outdoor decor of place was nice. Our room smelled bad, was very outdated with very lumpy worn sofa bed. Also, there were no safety rails for bunk bed despite getting charged for extra space/room size. Also, no crib or even apology for fact that resevation had crib requested and listed on confirmation. Left us in a scramble!! When discussed at check out, the personnel criticized me for not asking for bunk bed rails and told me to take my problem with no crib to website

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