This Fourth of July, ditch the cookout and explore the Tampa-St. Petersburg area with a staycation or holistay! Tampa was recently voted the #5 staycation hotspot in the country by WalletHub, and its sister city across the Bay, St. Petersburg, was voted Number 38. With so many hotels, restaurants, and special events in the Tampa Bay area, there's no reason to go out of town for vacation. Here are our favorite places to staycation and holistay in the Bay area, and many of the hotels on our list offer discounts for Florida residents.
For year-round "staycation" and 'holistay things to do in Tampa Bay, check out our Events, Things to Do, and Family pages. There are also more great hotels and restaurants on our Travel and Restaurants pages.
(Cover photo courtesy of Bay Harbor Hotel)
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100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33602 (8)Aloft Tampa Downtown is the newest hotel to hit the downtown Tampa waterfront scene. We are located in the city center and downtown business district and...
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7700 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa FL, 33607 (9)WELCOME TO THE GODFREY HOTEL & CABANAS TAMPA
Nestled amid lush tropical grounds at the edge of Tampa Bay, our island-inspired hotel is a waterfront escape...
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5223 North Orient Road, Tampa FL, 33610 (29)Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is the premier entertainment destination of Central Florida. Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida,...
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1207 South Howard, Tampa FL, 33606 (2)South Tampa’s upscale Epicurean Hotel is the epitome of indulgence with its stylish, oh-so-comfortable rooms and gourmet restaurant, Elevage. Coincidentally, foodie destination Datz is five minutes away drawing people from all over the Bay area with decadent creations. If you are looking for quiet relaxation the Epicurean is a perfect choice and a staycationers dream most weekends.
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510 Water St, Tampa FL, 33602 (8)There’s nothing better than having just what you need, exactly when you need it. That’s why at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street we have exceptional amenities...
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601 N Florida Avenue, Tampa FL, 33602 (1)Le Méridien Tampa offers a boutique hotel experience in a transformed century-old federal courthouse. Elements of the original courthouse are still visible...
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450 7th Ave NE, St. Petersburg FL, 33701 (2)Escape to The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. Our hotel offers an upscale spa, a pristine golf course and five acclaimed restaurants.
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5300 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach FL, 33706Sirata Beach Resort- where “Play more” takes on a whole new meaning as travelers of all ages become immersed in the coastal and casual design of the...
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5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach FL, 33706 (5)TradeWinds Island Resorts are two distinct beach resorts on the island of St. Pete Beach just steps away from each other on the white sandy beach of Florida's...
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6300 Gulf Blvd, Saint Petersburg FL, 33706 (2)This retro surfer-chic hotel on St. Pete Beach is 11.8 miles from downtown St. Petersburg.
Hip, casual rooms are each uniquely decorated, from colorful...
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3701 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach FL, 33706The first new hotel to be built in St. Pete Beach in decades, The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is a white-washed Mediterranean palace that though breathtakingly...
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3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach FL, 33706 (4)St. Pete Beach's only 4 Diamond, beachfront hotel offering you pure indulgence. From powder-white sand to tropical sunsets, each detail of our resort...
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234 Third Ave North, Saint Petersburg FL, 33701Explore St. Petersburg, Florida From Hotel's Location
Designed as an oasis for travelers, the Hotel Indigo® St. Petersburg Downtown hotel is a stylish,...
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340 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg FL, 33701The Birchwood is a historically-minded, contemporary getaway combining the best of a boutique hotel experience, dazzling rooftop lounge, and world class...
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6200 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach FL, 33706Out property features Jimmy B's Beach Bar and Player's Sports Bar.
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421 4th Ave N, Saint Petersburg FL, 33701A Unique Boutique Hotel in Downtown St. Petersburg If you're looking to visit the nice tropical climate of Florida, The Hollander Hotel is the perfect...
