Sailport Waterfront Suites, Tampa

Not impressed, unless you are 18 or hold an IQ of 70 you would not be happy here. This is the noisiest resort I have ever been in. Kids running wild like HS in a football stadium, around the hotel, cars racing by, ceiling shaking from being trampled on. And don't forget the parents who drive and park their cars as if they went back into time. Wow....go back to a Friday night Football game and take that tent, plant it behind the bleachers with a slide show of the ocean glaring from your computer screen, it will save you some money. OMG! But the Sailport staff filled the rental vacanies and the investors can reek their profits, but as for the people who live here, you are on your own! Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night... Bah hum bug,,,

We visited Sailport Waterfront Suites from a Thur. thru Monday (for 4 nights). We had a very nice visit to the Tampa area for a mini-vacation. We liked the layout of the room - it was clean - liked having the bedroom as a separate room with being able to have it away from the kitchen area. Liked having a separate desk area too. Liked the view from the room. The staff was very very helpful. I would plan to visit again if I am in Tampa area again. The only thing would be location. It is very easy to get to, it is away from the congestion so it is peacefull. You do have to travel, by car, to attractions (which are really only a few minutes away). They did provide a printout of directions to all attractions, shopping, resturants and other areas of interest which was very helpful.

During the stay we had Bed Bugs, and the hotel expert denied having them. We had bits all over us. Disgusting! Other problems included an over flowing toilet 3am and not having anyone able to fix it until 8am when their shift started. Do not stay here!

After a two-night stay at this hotel, I still have mixed feelings about it - but not so much as to give it an "average" rating of 3 stars. Two stars suits it better. The staff is inattentive - what staff there is. We encountered security as we drove onto the property the first day and never saw them again. There was usually only one person at the front desk; repeated attempts to call the front desk were eventually successful, but only persistence paid off. Staff never greated guests; they actually seemed to avoid any encounters of any kind, even simply passing you in the hall. The first day, the bathrooms by the pool were vile. The second day, the women's bathroom was inoperable (which is probably just as well, given the condition the previous day). There's plenty of towels, but bring you're own. There's are warm and skimpy. For a waterfront hotel, the rooms were competent. They do need a complete renovation, however. The sofa sank towards the front of the piece. The mattress was lumpy. The chairs were passable. But the room was clean - it just didn't get made up until after 4:00 PM. What was most disappointing was the perception of the waterfront created on the property's website versus what is actually available. There is no access to the bay from the hotel, although it must have gone through considerable expense to create the beach. The pool is small, noisy, crowded, and over-chlorinated. The property is probably a good deal for a family. The pool is packed with kids, but most parents did a fine job policing the horseplay. On the other hand, if you're a couple looking for a quiet place near the water for some time to rest and rejuvenate - this ain't it. I suspect - but don't know - that there are much better choices for you. I didn't hate it, but I didn't like it enough to stay their again. The Best Western down the street looked much nicer and probably had a more attentive and customer-focused staff.

rooms were very clean, front desk managers were awesome, the shuttle driver's took very care that i could get to places that were in the 5 miles radius. overall i ll be staying here every yr for vacation.

I was thoroughly disappointed in the presentation of the hotel once one crossed the threshold into the room. The outside is well presented and even inviting. Both the carpet and tile left residue on the bottoms of bare feet. We honestly did not walk anywhere in the room without shoes. There was mold growing...literally growing in the bathroom. The linen closet is enough to make one vomit on site not to mention the smell. Meals could not be cooked nor consumed within the room based purely on the overall feel of nothing being clean. Even the telephone was dirty to the point where it could not be used; the phone cord wires were bare and un-insulated. The second bedroom nightstand lamp was a hazard even to operate as it had bare wires with a light bulb dangling by the same wires. The second bathroom ventilation fan would rumble but not turn on. The lack of overhead lighting was frustrating. Lamps had to be hand-carried to the area where needed. Prior to storing some extra pillows and blankets on the living room entertainment center, I ran my hand across it to check the cleanliness and it was just like the rest of the room. The rag that was used to clean the top of the entertainment center could not be used for anything else after it was STAINED black from wiping the entertainment center! The staff was neither friendly nor accommodating. To that end I asked a working housekeeper working at her cart outside the room for a trash bag (which she had in her hand) and she directed me to the front desk a few hundred feet away. The front desk clerk on checkout asked me about my stay and when I started listing all of the issues with the room rolled his eyes about half way through the list and was very disinterested in addressing nevertheless correcting any of the problems. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

We stayed for a week. Very nice, not just a hotel room, it is much better in size and makes you feel at home, the staff is very helpful, view is wonderful, shuttle will take you were you want to go, within a reasonable distance. (we didn't have a car) I highly recommend it.

Just finished a 23 night stay at this hotel for business and pelasure. Room looked refurbished, all appliances and utensils in excellent condition. I changed rooms after a few days to get more sun. This was no problem, the room was in a different part of the hotel and was in a similar condition as the first, other than a small stain on the lounge carpet. In the entire stay I had no problems with the room being cleaned, fresh towels, plumbing, bugs or noise. The property is kept very clean inside and out, the inside walkways are a bit dim but as the bedrooms back onto them this is probably a good idea. I can honestly say in my entire stay I did not encounter a single problem. No this is not a five star hotel but you are not paying five star prices. I can highly recommend it!

The rates were very reasonable for the summer and the property was very clean and well kept. It's located right on the water, though there is no beach, but there's a nice pier/deck near the pool. It mostly caters to families. We had a one bedroom and supposedly all have waterfront views, which ours did. The bedroom was quite small, and the bathroom tiny. The plumbing was poor, tub would not drain and the toilet ran constantly, very noisy. Otherwise it was pretty quiet. The nearest restaurants, shopping, etc. were about a 15 minute drive away. All in all, a very good deal for anyone on a budget.

The hotel was conviently located to the area attractions. The 2 bedroom suite worked out great for our family. There were no flatscreens. Stayed 5 days and had to go to the office to get towels and wash cloths every day due to housekeeping only leaving two or none each day even though we reported it each day. Views are nice but the rooms are older and in need of a complete cleaning. Floors and carpets were filthy. Appliances were old but worked, no stainless. There were a few mix, and match old dishes. Not a bad stay just not as great as the other reviews are trying to lead you to believe. The biggest disappointment was there is no beach in the area. You get a small area with sand that has a rock wall that keeps you from the water. If you want great beachs stay in St Pete or Clearwater.