This is a list of the hotels closest to the host rink.The majority of these hotels are within 5-15 minutes drive of the rink. None are within walking distance. Clicking on the logo, where available, will take you to the botel's web site for more information. For the official hotels, you must call the hotel directly and mention South Atlantics to get the special rate.
NOTE: Due to the spread out nature of the Tampa Bay area, a rental car is highly recommended.
NEED LAST MINUTE ACCOMMODATIONS? If any one is in need of accommodations during regionals, there are plenty of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available at the Mainsail Suites Hotel on Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa. This hotel is approximately 20-25 minutes east of the rink. For more information, call 813-243-2640. Be sure to mention you are part of the skating competition.
Courtyard
Marriott, 4014 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. Ph: 813-925-8887. Fax: 813-814-7884.
- Official hotel for South Atlantic competitors. Opened January 2003. 99
rooms, 5 suites, outdoor pool.
Residence
Inn, 4012 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. Ph: 813-818-9400, Fax: 813-818-9004.
Brand new, opened December 2004.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites,
3990 Tampa Road, Oldsmar. 813-854-5080, Oldsmar Complimentary deluxe
continental breakfast for all guests, free local phone calls, free highspeed
and dial up internet connections, outdoor pool.
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa - 105 N. Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor. Ph: 1-800-458-5409/727-726-1161, Fax: 726-4268. Official hotel for South Atlantic officials. Luxury spa resort built in the 1920's. Amenities: 3 pools (1 outdoor, 2 indoor), tennis courts and a variety of spa treatments. 105 North is a cafe at the spa that offers a delicious menu of gourmet cuisine that is low in fat and high in flavor.
Hilton Garden Inn - Tampa Rd, Oldsmar. Currently under construction and scheduled to open September 2005. (No info available yet on this hotel.)
Comfort
Inn (formerly a Ramada) - 26508 U.S. Highway 19 North Clearwater. Ph:
727-796-1234, Fax: 727-796-0452- Facilities and Amenities: Free deluxe continental
breakfast bar; Free local calls; outdoor swimming pool; lighted tennis court;
Jacuzzi; Arigato Japanese Steakhouse and Lounge. Walking distance to Red
Lobster & Cody's Roadhouse. Across intersection from Countryside Mall.
Other hotels in the area, close by:
Holiday Inn Express - 975 Broadway St, Dunedin, 727-450-1200. Hotel features: 76 guest rooms and suites, including Kidsuites, outdoor heated pool/whirlpool, fitness center. 8.25 miles from Oldsmar. Walk to Main Street restaurants & quaint shops in downtown Dunedin and the Pinellas Trail. 5 miles from Honeymoon Island/Caladesi State Park beach.
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites (formerly a Comfort Inn) - 27988 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater (Countryside area). 727-796-0135 - Some effeciencies available.
Days
Inn of Clearwater North - 28596 US Hwy 19, Clearwater, 727-797-3000
Best
Western Yacht Harbor Inn & Suites - 150 Marina Plaza, Dunedin. Phone:
727-733-4121 All rooms face the water and some have kitchenette facilities.
Walk to Main Street restaurants & quaint shops in downtown Dunedin.
Best
Western Palm Harbor (formerly Four Points Sheraton) - 37611 US Hwy 19
N, Palm Harbor, 727-942-0358. Overlooking Lake Tarpon. Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
on site.
Red Roof Inn - 32000 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor (next to the Outback Steakhouse) 727-786-2529
Westin Innisbrook Golf Resort - 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor. Phone (727) 942-2000 Fax (727) 942-5576
Tampa airport/Courtney Campbell Causeway Area hotels
(approx. 20-25 minutes drive from the rink)
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay - 2900 Bayport Drive, off the Courtney Campbell Causeway. 813- 874-9395. Great views of the bay. Great dining at Armani's Rooftop Restaurant & Oystercatchers.
Tampa Airport Marriott - connected to the Tampa International Airport. 813-879-5151
Studio
Plus - 4811 Memorial Highway Tampa, FL 33634 Ph: 813-886-5253 Fax: 813-886-5161
