The Best Hotels Closest to Tampa Bay in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, a fountain, and a parking lot.

A buffet counter with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, with clear signage and a modern tiled backsplash.

A swimming pool with a separate hot tub area, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a dining table, and chairs.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruskin by IHG

16.4 km from Tampa Bay

Roy

฿5,148

฿5,843 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern cafe with a central wooden table, a juice dispenser, and a menu board on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a shower area.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A hotel entrance with a clearway of 13.6 feet, palm trees, and a modern building facade.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruskin I-75

16 km from Tampa Bay

Sebastian

฿4,032

฿4,576 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a radio, and a variety of food items.

A Sleep Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels building with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

3. Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway

12.2 km from Tampa Bay

Thao

฿2,805

฿3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, including multiple coffee makers, a waffle maker, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed with a headboard, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wall-mounted artwork, and ice cream vending machines.

A hotel with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway

14.6 km from Tampa Bay

Victoria

฿3,133

฿3,540 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, hanging pendant lights, and a long wooden bar.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative plants.

A couple sitting on a bed with a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of red roses.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with a TV screen.

5. Hollander Boutique Hotel

9.5 km from Tampa Bay

฿4,511

฿5,098 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A balcony with colorful lighting, seating, and a city view.

A bar area with leather seating, wooden ceiling beams, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, marble flooring, and modern art installations.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the city.

6. The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

19.1 km from Tampa Bay

Matthew

฿5,685

฿6,424 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a green rug.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wooden panel with shelves.

7. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

10.4 km from Tampa Bay

Leah

฿3,512

฿3,969 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a white sofa, and a bookshelf.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a large chandelier, and a view of the cityscape.

A couple lying on a bed with a tufted headboard, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A modern hotel with a neon sign reading "AVALON" and a well-lit entrance.

8. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

9.5 km from Tampa Bay

Steven

฿4,208

฿4,755 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a mix of glass and wood paneling.

A balcony with a view of the sea, a table, and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A banquet table set with white plates, glasses, and cutlery. A tall, ornate vase with flowers is centered on the table.

9. GALAXY HOTEL

9.1 km from Tampa Bay

Lino

฿3,966

฿4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A clear blue swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence and lush greenery.

A long, narrow hallway with light blue walls and a wooden floor. There are doors on both sides and a sign at the end of the hallway.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, two lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

10. Ruskin Inn Hotel

15.9 km from Tampa Bay

Robert

฿2,475

฿3,191 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with a wooden fence, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with a large white sofa, several armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are multiple doors leading outside, and a potted plant is visible.

A large, multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a cozy seating area.

11. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

19.4 km from Tampa Bay

Justyn

฿3,502

฿3,957 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A breakfast area with a waffle station, coffee machines, and a sign promoting waffles.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a well-lit entrance and a parking area.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a sign reading "Hilton Honors", and a motivational quote on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, red pillows, a small table, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed artwork on the wall, and a bathroom with a towel rack.

12. Hampton Inn Pinellas Park St. Petersburg, FL

16.4 km from Tampa Bay

Freddie

฿3,972

฿4,489 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

A bar area with four stools and a black bar counter, featuring three green spherical decorations.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A pool area with hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

13. Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

20.3 km from Tampa Bay

Darren

฿2,654

฿2,998 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and a cityscape mural.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

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

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped front yard.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Clearwater South

19.4 km from Tampa Bay

Jacqueline

฿2,831

฿3,401 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a television mounted on the wall, a reception desk, and two large paintings of trees.

A modern building with a red roof, large windows, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel lobby with a television, a desk with a computer, and decorative vases.

15. Rodeway Inn Sun City Center

19.7 km from Tampa Bay

Joseph

฿2,556

฿3,002 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a well-maintained lawn.

16. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater

19.6 km from Tampa Bay

Ruth

฿4,817

฿5,443 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with two grey recliner sofas, a floor lamp, a large painting of a coastal scene, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

17. Little Harbor

7.6 km from Tampa Bay

฿1,415

฿7,147 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel entrance with a blue-lit facade, a covered walkway, and a palm tree.

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

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying cereals, a bakery section, and a seating area with a view through a large window.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a television.

18. Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG

13.4 km from Tampa Bay

Dennis

฿3,970

฿4,486 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel with a reflection pool, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a cabinet with items on top.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

19. SureStay Hotel by Best Western St. Pete Clearwater Airport

20.1 km from Tampa Bay

Glen

฿2,174

฿2,457 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

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

A hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a screen displaying a sports event.

20. Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater by IHG

20.1 km from Tampa Bay

Isidro

฿2,994

฿3,383 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Tampa Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruskin by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruskin I-75	9.4 Exceptional 414 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway	8.6 Excellent 27 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hollander Boutique Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,403 reviews	View

Top Tampa Bay Hotel Reviews

The Inn on Third

10/10 Excellent

"Stay at this place! Friendly, helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, complimentary beverage, good coffee"

Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place! Breakfast offerings were different every morning. Social evening is outstanding and the staff is overall amazing. First time ever I've been free laundry facility's, which made the stay over the top."

The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel, loved the historic vibe, very friendly staff met the owner great guy was a great experience! Will definitely be staying again when back in St Petersburg!!"

Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice however I expected more out of the pool area."

GALAXY HOTEL

10/10 Excellent

"My husband’s stay during his birthday celebration was great! Staff welcomed him with a Happy Birthday and gave him a complimentary late check out."

Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at the Avalon when we come to St Pete! Beautiful boutique hotel with friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and access to amenities at Hollander next door!"

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"Everything went very smoothly"

Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and the rooms were fine."

Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown

8/10 Good

"Love the lobby bar. Love the coffee at Roses ! Roof top restaurant is awesome. Rooms are super small ! Great location though."

Other attractions near Tampa Bay

A nighttime city skyline with illuminated buildings and a waterfront promenade.

St. Pete Pier

9.6/10 (20 reviews)

St. Pete Pier is just one of the places to see in St. Petersburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Vinoy Park

9.2/10 (1,314 reviews)

While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment.

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beach near Pelican Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Pelican Cove during your trip to Ruskin? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Vinoy Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Vinoy Park Beach during your trip to St. Petersburg?

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Spa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spa Beach during your trip to St. Petersburg? Attend a baseball game or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club

7.6/10 (15 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Petersburg at Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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North Shore Aquatic Center

After visiting North Shore Aquatic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Petersburg.

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E.G. Simmons Regional Park

8.0/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at E.G. Simmons Regional Park, a lovely green space in Ruskin. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tampa Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Tampa Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. You'll find 24 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Tampa Bay?

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. You'll find it 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Tampa Bay. Other good options around the area include GALAXY HOTEL and Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tampa Bay?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Tampa Bay.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Tampa Bay.

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Our top choices for Tampa Bay hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruskin by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ruskin I-75

3. Sleep Inn & Suites St Petersburg Gateway

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway

5. Hollander Boutique Hotel

6. The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7. Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

8. Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

9. GALAXY HOTEL

10. Ruskin Inn Hotel

11. Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

12. Hampton Inn Pinellas Park St. Petersburg, FL

13. Sleep Inn Clearwater - St Petersburg

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Clearwater South

15. Rodeway Inn Sun City Center

16. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater

17. Little Harbor

18. Holiday Inn Express St. Petersburg North (I-275) by IHG

19. SureStay Hotel by Best Western St. Pete Clearwater Airport

20. Holiday Inn St Petersburg N - Clearwater by IHG

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Top Tampa Bay Hotel Reviews

The Inn on Third

Staybridge Suites St. Petersburg Downtown by IHG

The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property

Hyatt Place St. Petersburg / Downtown

GALAXY HOTEL

Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg

Mint House St. Petersburg Downtown by Kasa

Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown

Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown

Other attractions near Tampa Bay

St. Pete Pier

Vinoy Park

beach near Pelican Cove

Vinoy Park Beach

Spa Beach

Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club

North Shore Aquatic Center

E.G. Simmons Regional Park

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