536 Bahia Beach Blvd, Ruskin, Florida, United States | (618) 248-8274
Waterfront resort with small,
private beach
Restaurants serve Caribbean fare against water views
Three outdoor heated pools
and two whirlpools
Five tennis courts and
outdoor playground with plastic slides
Water-sport rentals
available, including Jet Skis and paddleboards
Free umbrella and lounge
chair rentals at beach
Boat slips, fishing pier,
bait and tackle store, and on-site fuel dock
Free parking, including trailer parking
Free Wi-Fi
Resort fee
Not near many sights
Some rooms are dated (tube-style TVs, hand-held showers)
The upper-middle-range Harborside Suites at Little Harbor is a sprawling beachfront property on the south shore of Tampa Bay. Its restaurants serve Caribbean fare against water views, and for fishing enthusiasts, the hotel has a fishing pier, boat slips, and a bait and tackle store. On-site facilities include two outdoor heated pools, two fitness centers, five tennis courts, and paddle boards, Jet-Skis, and other water-sports equipment can be rented for a fee. While the 55 rooms are large and have kitchenettes (some have fireplaces), some of the furnishings, such as tube-style TVs and hand-held showers, could use an update.
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Scene
Sprawling resort with wonderful water views
Located on 124 waterfront acres, the Harborside Suites at Little Harbor borders the Gulf of Mexico as well as a marina. The hotel is popular with families and couples, and has a private, residential ambience. Water views can be enjoyed from almost anywhere on the property, including the Sunset Grill, which serves breakfast, American-Caribbean fare for lunch and dinner, and a Champagne brunch on Sundays. The tiki bar offers outdoor seating at tables under umbrellas emblazoned with the Bud Light logo, and live entertainment on weekends. Long, wooden docks frame the marina, and there's a small private beach with lounge chairs.
Location
On the Gulf of Mexico, a half-hour drive to downtown Tampa
The hotel is located on a small private
beach and a marina. It's about a
30-minute drive to downtown Tampa, and there isn't much nearby. It's a 15-minute drive to Apollo Beach at Tampa, with its Electric Manatee Viewing Center, and
the Florida Aquarium is about a 35-minute drive. The hotel is about
halfway-between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Tampa
International Airport, both of which are a 45-minute drive away.
Rooms
Spacious, airy rooms with kitchenettes and balconies
The 55 rooms at The Harborside Suites at Little Harbor include Studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom airy Suites, with light-blue walls and white furnishings. Seashell lamps and coral designs on throw pillows hint at a beach theme. All rooms have furnished patios, free Wi-Fi, and separate living room areas with TVs, though some are tube-style. Rooms have kitchenettes with stove tops, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, coffee machines, blenders, and cookware. Bathrooms vary between having shower stalls, shower/tub combos, or tubs with hand-held showers. Rooms are available with fireplaces, marina or gulf views, and washer/dryers.
Features
Two outdoor heated pools, small beach, and gulf-view dining
The Harborside Suites at Little Harbor has two outdoor heated pools and two whirlpools, and two fitness centers with lots of cardio and weight machines. The restaurant and lounge serves American-Caribbean fare, and there's a pool bar; an outdoor tiki bar has weekend entertainment. The small private beach has free lounge chairs and umbrellas, and Jet Skis, paddleboards, kayaks, sailboats, hydro bikes, snorkeling equipment, and other gear can be rented for a fee. The property has a fishing pier, boat slips, a bait and tackle store, and boat trailer parking spots available. There are five tennis courts, along with basketball, shuffleboard, and beach volleyball courts. The property also has a horseshoe pit and a small children’s playground with plastic slides and monkey bars. Several meeting spaces are available for private events, along with covered parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
