The Westin Tampa Bay is a waterfront wellness hotel on the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa’s Rocky Point district, between Tampa International Airport and Old Tampa Bay. It draws travelers who want sand and sunsets without driving out to the Gulf beaches. It recently finished a multi-million-dollar renovation of the entire property (Evolve + Co).
The renovation refreshed the guest rooms, wellness amenities, meeting spaces and wedding venues. It also replaced the former AQUA restaurant with Palmette Brasserie & Bar, which pairs coastal-inspired plates and brasserie classics with bay views across breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening service (Marriott). Outside, a private strip of beach faces the water, and an outdoor pool rounds out the grounds. A new resort-style pool experience has been announced but not yet opened. Recent guests often mention clean rooms and the beachfront setting (Hotels.com). Couples planning weddings can book ceremonies by the bay, and business groups get updated meeting rooms within minutes of the airport.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book a bay-view room and plan dinner at Palmette around sunset, when the causeway faces west across the water. Rates and crowds peak from February through April, during spring training and snowbird season, and on Buccaneers home weekends at nearby Raymond James Stadium. Late fall often brings softer pricing, though hurricane season runs through November 30. International Plaza is about 4 km away for shopping. Wi-Fi is free, and Hotels.com lists fully refundable rates on many dates.
