The Westin Tampa WatersidevsInnisbrook Golf Resort
Both The Westin Tampa Waterside and Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort are praised by experts. On balance, Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Westin Tampa Waterside. Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort comes in at 83 with accolades from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
The Westin Tampa Waterside
725 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602
From $355/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This Westin does a good job at convincing you not to leave the confines of its 177 acres – it’s that relaxing." Full review
Gayot
"Surrounded by water and lush landscaping, this former Wyndham property is one of the premier choices in the area."
Afar Magazine
"Relax and restore after a long day at our waterfront island refuge in the heart of downtown Tampa and overlooking the sparkling harbor." Full review
Star Service
"Not to be confused with the less engaging Westin Tampa Bay, this local giant, three blocks from the arena and Florida Aquarium, provides all the requisites Westin regulars expect." Full review
Fodor's
"Few folks think of the islands when visiting Tampa, but this 12-story hotel on a 177-acre man-made islet is a short drive from downtown Tampa and even closer to the cruise terminal." Full review
Innisbrook Golf Resort
36750 US Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Golf Digest, Golf, and others pick this as one of the country's best places to play golf." Full review
Fodor's
"A massive pool complex with a 15-foot waterfall, two winding waterslides, and a sandy beach are part of the allure of this sprawling resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It’s all about golf at Innisbrook, a resort on 900 acres just five miles east of Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches." Full review
Gayot
"Families come to relax and play, while businesspeople frequent the property for its spacious and up-to-date meeting facilities."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Innisbrook is quite simply a golfer's paradise. With four championship 18-hole courses on property, the resort is part-country club, part-camp." Full review
Jetsetter
"Host of a longtime PGA Tour championship, Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort is also home to an enormous kid-friendly swimming pool complex shaped like the Loch Ness monster." Full review