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Refund
Light fixtures didn't properly poor restaurant choices
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Magnet man
- May 13, 2012
Good Location close to airport
Very close to Tampa airport. Hotel was clean, rooms were comfortable. Pool was nice. Only wish...
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nocole
- Apr 11, 2012
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
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Tampa.
- Nearby airports
- International Airport: TIA Tampa International 5 miles.
- Area description
- 7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway or Hwy 60.
Amenities
- Airport Shuttle
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Conference Facilities
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Smoke-free policy
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Crabby Bills
- Crabby Bills Beach Club-casual dining outdoor bar sand volleyball great sunsets.
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.
Guest Reviews (71)
Ratings and reviews for Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel
- All travelers (71) 3.6 / 5
- Business (7) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (28) 3.6 / 5
- Families (29) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (4) 4.3 / 5
- Singles (3) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 3.9
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Would not recommend
Buggs
Beautiful view
Bed was comfy. Would have enjoyed the view more if smoking were not permited on the balcony. Walked out the first night we were there and was greeted with someone's smoke from several decks away. Since smoke makes me very sick I had to look at the bay from inside most of the time. Bathroom was not very clean.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Magnet man
Refund
Light fixtures didn't properly poor restaurant choices
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
nocole
Good Location close to airport
Very close to Tampa airport. Hotel was clean, rooms were comfortable. Pool was nice. Only wish would be a continental breakfast in the morning as there is not a lot of restaurants around for a quick bite before going to the airport.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Excellent location
make sure you get a bay view room. Don't settle for any other. The pool is great. Comfy rooms. Accessible to all area attractions. Nice beach directly across the hotel. Need to rent a car to get places but I think the hotel does have a shuttle. Very near airport. We felt very happy while staying.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Whiskey joes was good. Great atmosphere. Average food.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chicklet
Great convenient location
Easy access from airport, quiet, clean and well appointed rooms, convenient to Tampa and St . Pete, Clearwater. Would definately stay again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
International Plaza offers many restaurant options, plus nearby Rusty Pelican is very good Old Florida charm and great food!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
michigan state man
tampa vacation
very nice hotel. next time we go to florida we will be staying at this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
michigan state man
tampa vacation
very nice hotel. we will go back next year. nice pool and location. can't wait until next year.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dmoney
Average Place
Nice place to stay but not next to a lot of places. nice room and comfy. Good deal for the price. Good view from room of water but don't get to close to water not that nice. Don't eat at the restauarant attached. Not good service or food. Whiskey joes next door is good.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Don't eat at the restauarant attached. Not good service or food. Whiskey joes next door is good.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SWood
Started Out Rocky
Well our flight didnt get in till 12:10a.m., called to get a shuttle to pick us up...they said shuttle quit at 12:00a.m., paid for cab, arrived at hotel and was told they were over booked and did not have a room which I booked Jan, 2012, this was Feb 2012...then said they would pay for another hotel for the night and told us how to get there, we said we don't have a car they said we will take you in our shuttle bus (thought it was closed for the evening), got to other hotel with only one room left at which the room was located down 4 buildings and through alley around the back and up to 2nd flr., room was 85 degrees inside and the air conditioning did not turn on, told front desk they said maintainence had gone home and would not return untill 7a.m., next morning got up had breakfast, called for shuttle back to hotel where I had to explain our not so nice accomidations the night before. I asked if how I was going to be reinbursed for the room I paid for extra for facing water side she then had to talk to her supervisor and said booking agent would reinburse us for the night we missed. I certainly hope this was true. Other than that the Best Western Harbor hotel was very clean and very nice, would consider staying there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
In Hotel
Crabby Bill's Restaurant has good food and entertainment was good.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mrs DB
Perfect getaway
Safety bar broke in lthe shower and we were given an upgrade. Loved the location of both rooms facing the bay. Both rooms were clean but could have been vacuumed better. Staff was great and loved al the courtesy shuttles. Loved the location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
In Hotel
music on the pier Sundays.was great. we didn't even have to leave the room, music from the balcony was great.
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