OverviewThe Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel, situated in Tampa, FL, is located 25 minutes away from Clearwater Beach by car.
In this hotel, pets are not permitted. The hotel is 100% smoke free.
Each room includes free wired/wireless Internet, a balcony, air conditioning, blackout drapes, a phone, a TV, an ironing board with an iron, a clock radio, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer and a desk. Upon request, guests can also get turn-down service and hypo-allergenic bedding. Daily housekeeping is provided.
In the Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel, free parking (one vehicle per room) is available. It should be noted that long-term (extended) parking is not free. Also available on site is an outdoor pool, fitness facilities, gift shops, a cafe, a poolside bar, a bar, a patio, and a deli.
For the guest's needs, there is a computer station, room service, banquet facilities, audiovisual equipment, a safe at the front desk, a bellhop, a staff capable of speaking multiple languages, laundry facilities, wedding services, luggage storage, a meeting room, a paid cruise terminal shuttle, exhibit space, business services, 24-hour front desk, an ATM, a laundry service with dry cleaning available, a free airport shuttle, tour assistance, and a shopping center shuttle. Please contact the hotel directly for details about shuttles.
Dining is available on site for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Some places that guests staying at the Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel may want to visit include Westfield Citrus Park Mall, which is 14 minutes away by car, Busch Gardens, which is 27 minutes away by car, Lowry Park Zoo, which is 18 minutes away by car, and Tampa International Airport (TPA), which is 7 minutes away by car. (All transportation time estimates sourced from Google Maps)
The GoodThe Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel got mostly positive reviews from those who stayed there, but there were still some reoccurring complaints and a significant number of guests who opposed popular opinions.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable, with only a few people complaining about the state of the rooms.
Many guests praised the staff, saying that their friendliness increased the quality of their stay.
Many guests were fond of the hotel's close proximity to the beach, the airport, and many different places to shop and eat.
Many guests liked the view from their balconies, some of which overlook the beach.
The Bad
While there are many guests who can attest to the quality of the Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel, there were a significant number of guests who either had reoccurring complaints, or were dissatisfied with something many enjoyed.
Many guests complained that some of the nearby restaurants played loud music, which was easily heard from the balconies located in each room.
A few guests claimed that their rooms had a bad odor during their stay.
