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Barefoot Bay Resort and MarinavsTampa Marriott Water Street
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina ranks slightly better than Barefoot Bay Resort and Marina. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina scores 77 with approval from 4 sources including Star Service, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Barefoot Bay Resort and Marina
Frommer's
Rough Guide
401 East Shore Drive, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $100/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's "A family-owned-and-operated motel on the bay, Barefoot Bay offers clean, comfortable apartment-like accommodations at great prices." Full review
Rough Guide "This small, family-owned hotel, perched on Clearwater Bay, offers a variety of brightly painted rooms with fridge and microwave. $80."
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Fodor's Rough Guide
Gayot
Star Service
700 South Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Across from the Tampa Convention Center, this downtown hotel was built for conventioneers but is also convenient to tourist spots such as the Florida Aquarium." Full review
Rough Guide "One of downtown Tampa’s largest and most luxurious hotels, this waterfront palace towers above the nearby Convention Center and Channelside entertainment complex."
Gayot "Serving as the anchor to the revitalized Channel-side area of Tampa, this hotel is ideally located for visitors to The St. Pete Times Forum."
Star Service "Located at the end of Ice Palace Drive, adjacent to the convention center and the Channelside Entertainment and Shopping Complex." Full review
