Nightly rates from $99
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 23, 2012 Check-out: Feb 24, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
62 reviews
Perfect getaway

Safety bar broke in lthe shower and we were given an upgrade. Loved the location of both rooms... See full review

  • Mrs DB
  • Dec 2, 2011
Bay Harbour Hotel, Tampa Florida

Hotel was closed to airport and provided a shuttle service to and from airport as well to the malls... See full review

  • MarieNadia
  • Oct 18, 2011
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

7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL 33607

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.

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Guest Reviews (62)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
62 out of 62
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.2
Value:
4

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Mrs DB
Tampa, FL
Dec 2, 2011

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.

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Dirty di
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Nov 1, 2011

Perfect wedding Stay

Great place to stay . Great service awesome view ! Plan on staying the in the future :):)

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

3
MarieNadia
Toronto, ON, Canada
Oct 18, 2011

Bay Harbour Hotel, Tampa Florida

Hotel was closed to airport and provided a shuttle service to and from airport as well to the malls and restaurants close by good for visitors without a car. Beach advertised close to hotel was not for swimming needed a car to go to a very good beach 1/2 hr away. Overall service was good. Friendly staff.

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

Reviewer score

4
Robe
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Sep 26, 2011

The day before the cruise

We stay at the hotel one night because is close to the cruise port and they provide cortesy transportation from the airport to the hotel and for $10 per person, transportation to the cruise port. In general terms is an average good hotel that provide eveything that you need. It has very nice staff. Our room had a bay view and was clean. The sliding door to the balcony was tough to open and close due to problem in the rail. Has a nice pool close to the "sport" bar and the restaurant. Also, have facilites for meeting rooms. The restaurant has a beach style atmosphere We just ate breakfast and was good, except for the orange juice, too concentrate. One funny situation happens to us when arrived to the room; they gave us a room that was already occupied. When we open the door of the room, I found a lovely lady in a bikini and I though Wow! this is what I called first class room service. Really, I close the door so fast that I did not remenber how she looks.

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

Reviewer score

4
Janp
Business
Atlanta GA
Aug 23, 2011

Relaxing

Enjoyed the view and sitting out on the balcony and watching the sun set over the bay. Crabby Bills serves a mean grilled grouper and the hush puppies were to die for! Hotel was very clean and the shower was great.

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

Business

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Basketball Mom
Short Hills, NJ
Aug 5, 2011

Best Western!

The hotell is located close enough to the airport but nowhere in the flight path! It was worth the upgrade to the bayview room. we overlooked Tampa Bay with free sunsets and the pool! The room was nice with a balcony, but the only thing i would add is a microwave. Also the beds were only doubles- queens would be nicer. The staff is very nice and acccomodatin also. The restaurant- Crabby Bills was nice, but a little overpriced. But its worth the visit to see Crabby Patty!

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

Reviewer score

3
LOLACHIC1
OCALA, FL
Jul 18, 2011

GREAT LOCATION

enjoyed Clearwater Beach and left from the tpa internatinal airport very early the next am. the hotel was average, but the restaurant attached, Crabby Bills, was not good at all. The view from the bay side rooms is marvelous and the price was good. No good place for breakfast nearby.

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

VERY MUCH ENJOYED BAHAMA BREEZE JUST A SHORT DISTANCE FROM HOTEL AND HOTEL HAS A VAN TO DELIVER YOU THERE.

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

5
travel needy girl
henderson, ky
Jul 9, 2011

Great Experience!

I really enjoyed my stay. I totally utilized the free shuttle service. They took me to the malls and restaurants and airport and the shuttle drivers were sooo completely wonderful and helpful. The whole staff was extremely helpful and gracious and respectful. I rented the jet ski from the hotel and the young man that was running the ski hut area was so funny and helpful. I was so scared but he gave a great instruction. THANKS EVERYONE!!!! A++++

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

The international mall in tampa is super cool. They've got every store imaginable and the food is ridiculously delicious. The little NJOY massage salon gives great reflexology.

Review of Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Ana Amore
Tampa, FL
Jun 9, 2011

Excellent local get away spot!

Very ejoyable, nice friendly staff, nicely appointed rooms. Great view of the bay.

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

Reviewer score

2
pops
Arkansas
May 29, 2011

night before cruise

Breakfest was available at hotel. Hotel had shuddle on site to take to malls and cruise port the next mourning( 10.00 per person).

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