The Best Hotels Closest to Port Tampa Bay in Tampa for 2026

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A large hotel with multiple floors and a prominent "WESTIN" sign.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a long counter with glasses and a sink.

1. Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

Harbour Island, 3.1 km from Port Tampa Bay

Bryan

AED 625

AED 840 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines, control panels, and a wall-mounted sign.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with booths, tables, and a kitchen area.

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Tampa Brandon

9.8 km from Port Tampa Bay

Charles

AED 430

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large entrance canopy, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern interior with a sofa, ottoman, and round table.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard wall, a coffee station, and a sign indicating breakfast starts here.

A hotel pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and a building with a 'Marriott' sign.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon

9 km from Port Tampa Bay

Maryann

AED 449

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with multiple-story buildings, a parking lot, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a blue carpet.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and lamps. Large windows offer a view of a building with balconies.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a grey facade.

4. Hotel South Tampa & Suites

7.3 km from Port Tampa Bay

Christopher

AED 284

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a reception desk, and seating area with a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a view of the city.

5. Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon

9 km from Port Tampa Bay

Devin

AED 426

AED 484 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a desk, two laptops, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a Holiday Inn Express sign, a reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

5.9 km from Port Tampa Bay

Kevin

AED 420

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, black wicker chairs, and a modern building facade.

A modern reception area with a 'HELLO Tampa' sign, wooden slats, and a vending machine.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a painting on the wall.

7. TownePlace Suites Tampa Casino Area

8.2 km from Port Tampa Bay

Tiffany

AED 492

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages, a coffee station, and seating areas.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, grey upholstered chairs, and a central chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, light blue upholstered chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a marble floor.

A reception desk with a white surface and a textured wall behind it. A framed painting is mounted on the wall.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon

8.5 km from Port Tampa Bay

Yvette

AED 389

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern coffee shop with a counter, coffee machines, a display case with pastries, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green wall with a 'nice & vice MARKET' sign, and a large abstract mural.

A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a sign reading 'Wyndham Garden.'

A modern conference room with a wooden table, beige chairs, a chandelier, and a flat-screen TV.

9. Wyndham Garden Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino

9.6 km from Port Tampa Bay

bobby

AED 459

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, palm trees, and a red-roofed entrance.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.

A breakfast buffet area with multiple serving stations, including bowls of cereal and fruits, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, and a television.

10. Comfort Suites Tampa - Brandon

9.3 km from Port Tampa Bay

Fahmida

AED 344

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott property.

11. Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa Brandon

9.4 km from Port Tampa Bay

Mirela

AED 415

AED 471 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool area, featuring sun loungers and umbrellas, and a large building with numerous windows in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A modern building with a storefront labeled "ASHER" and a visible entrance.

12. ROOST Tampa

Downtown Tampa, 3.4 km from Port Tampa Bay

Olga

AED 585

AED 665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a fireplace, a TV, and a kitchen area.

A corner market with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and household items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

A Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a covered area.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino

8.2 km from Port Tampa Bay

John

AED 360

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with a sun terrace and outdoor seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a sign for 'Courtyard by Marriott'.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Brandon

9.8 km from Port Tampa Bay

Patricia

AED 379

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with a rock feature, surrounded by a covered patio area with outdoor seating and a view of a building with multiple balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and overhead digital screens displaying content.

A hotel courtyard with palm trees, a bench, and a building with a tiled roof.

15. Quality Inn and Conference Center Tampa-Brandon

8.8 km from Port Tampa Bay

Diego

AED 250

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach with clear shallow water and a sandy shore.

A yellow house with a porch, a front door, and a chimney.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining area in the background.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a chandelier.

16. Tampa Heights Bungalow

Tampa Heights, 7 km from Port Tampa Bay

Rebekah

AED 247

AED 343 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a senior suite.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A hotel hallway with wooden flooring, light blue walls, and framed artwork on the left.

17. Uptown Suites Extended Stay Tampa FL – Riverview

8.1 km from Port Tampa Bay

Jackelyn

AED 301

AED 342 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

18. Hotel Haya

Historic Ybor, 4.7 km from Port Tampa Bay

Leah

AED 447

AED 633 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel with a sign reading "La Quinta Inn & Suites," featuring a multi-story building with a yellow facade, palm trees, and a parking lot with several cars.

A clear, circular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a fenced area with trees in the background.

A La Quinta hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a round table.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon West

9.8 km from Port Tampa Bay

Tracy T

AED 209

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a busy intersection with light trails.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by plants and overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clock tower.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

20. Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa, 4 km from Port Tampa Bay

Laylin

AED 764

AED 873 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Port Tampa Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Tampa Brandon	9.8 Exceptional 373 reviews	View
Hotel South Tampa & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,939 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon	9.4 Exceptional 837 reviews	View

Top Port Tampa Bay Hotel Reviews

Hilton Tampa Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and friendly staff"

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

10/10 Excellent

"For our anniversary they gave us upgraded room view with bottle of champagne and treats it was such a surprise and extremely thoughtful"

"Davis Islands Charm! Euro Oasis Walkable to Events, Eats & Care!"

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect location for me during my daughter’s recent emergent hospital admission. It’s convenient and the hosts are very accommodating. Would definitely recommend."

Boho-Inspired Retreat • Close to Downtown & Ybor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, easy check-in. No issues and the owner was communicative."

Davis Islands Urban Fiesta 2 Bedroom

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second time staying here mainly due to location. Restaurants within walking distance and a few minutes drive to University of Tampa. Clean 2 bedroom apartment which is all we ask for."

Tampa'ito Tiny Home

10/10 Excellent

"This tiny home is well kept and perfectly located near the heart of Tampa. You are a 10 min car ride to all the attractions. The neighborhood is quiet and there are walkable restaurants that are authentic and delicious. This home has everything you need to enjoy your time in Tampa!"

Davis Island Gem - Bay, Shops, Beaches nearby

8/10 Good

"Jordan was very attentive when we needed anything. "

Other attractions near Port Tampa Bay

Florida Aquarium

8.8/10 (3,540 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Florida Aquarium during your visit to Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A large ship named 'San Victory' docked at a marina with an American flag flying.

American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum during your trip to Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Tampa Bay History Center

8.8/10 (94 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tampa Bay History Center during your trip to Tampa. Attend a hockey game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A modern sports stadium with large advertisements and a prominent yellow sculpture.

Benchmark International Arena

9.0/10 (1,814 reviews)

Catch an event at Benchmark International Arena during your trip to Tampa. Attend a hockey game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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beach near Severn Avenue

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Severn Avenue during your trip to Tampa?

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beach near Davis Islands Yacht Club

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Davis Islands Yacht Club during your trip to Tampa?

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Sparkman Wharf

You can enjoy retail therapy at Sparkman Wharf during your stay in Tampa. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this walkable area.

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Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, a lovely green space in Tampa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Port Tampa Bay?

Port Tampa Bay is located in a welcoming area of Tampa known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 1281 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Port Tampa Bay?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Port Tampa Bay. Other good choices within a few miles include JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street.

How many hotels will I find close to Port Tampa Bay?

Expedia has 1281 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Port Tampa Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Port Tampa Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Port Tampa Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Port Tampa Bay?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Port Tampa Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Port Tampa Bay?

Tampa Bay History Center, Henry B. Plant Museum, and Tampa Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like El Centro Español de Tampa, David Falk Theater, and La Casita House Museum are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Tampa Theater, The Orpheum, and Ritz Ybor.

How can I get to Port of Tampa?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Tampa Union Station. There might not be many public transit stops close to Port of Tampa so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Port Tampa Bay hotels

1. Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Tampa Brandon

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview Brandon

4. Hotel South Tampa & Suites

5. Cambria Hotel Tampa-Brandon

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

7. TownePlace Suites Tampa Casino Area

8. Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon

9. Wyndham Garden Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino

10. Comfort Suites Tampa - Brandon

11. Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa Brandon

12. ROOST Tampa

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino

14. Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Brandon

15. Quality Inn and Conference Center Tampa-Brandon

16. Tampa Heights Bungalow

17. Uptown Suites Extended Stay Tampa FL – Riverview

18. Hotel Haya

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Brandon West

20. Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown

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Top Port Tampa Bay Hotel Reviews

Hilton Tampa Downtown

Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District

Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside

"Davis Islands Charm! Euro Oasis Walkable to Events, Eats & Care!"

Boho-Inspired Retreat • Close to Downtown & Ybor

Davis Islands Urban Fiesta 2 Bedroom

Tampa'ito Tiny Home

Davis Island Gem - Bay, Shops, Beaches nearby

Other attractions near Port Tampa Bay

Florida Aquarium

American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum

Tampa Bay History Center

Benchmark International Arena

beach near Severn Avenue

beach near Davis Islands Yacht Club

Sparkman Wharf

Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park

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