Ballast Point Travel Guide
Tampa
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Popular places to visit
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Enjoy the rides and games at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and find out why this is a popular theme park in Tampa. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Port of Tampa
Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
Why not try your luck with a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Orient Park? Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Raymond James Stadium
Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tampa Riverwalk
After visiting Tampa Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tampa. Experience the great live music or attend a hockey game in this walkable area.
Benchmark International Arena
Catch an event at Benchmark International Arena during your trip to Tampa. Attend a hockey game or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Ballast Point
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"Fun Bar Pool Area and great beach service. The bartenders and wait staff that covered the beach chair area were so friendly. It made our stay!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
"Tried to get into our room at 4 pm check in and room was not available until 5:30. Dinner reservation at 6 pm and early 11 am check out. Not very relaxing overnight, no time to chill before dinner and then early night."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa
"Everything was very clean and ran smoothly. Common areas were nice. However, beds have been an issue. We stayed here early 2025 and one of the double/queen beds had a dip in the mattress so large you could have literally sat a basketball in the hole. We turned the mattress so the hole was closer ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Sirata Beach Resort St Pete Beach
"Big and clean rooms, the bar was great and the staff was friendly and welcoming."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
"The staff were super awesome! Hearing their stories and being welcomed was certainly the highlight!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Don CeSar
"Beautiful historic building. Wonderful private beach. Rooms aren’t anything over the top and could use some small detail attention Multiple accessible restaurants. High end and affordable option with a convenient store in hotel. Overall great place to stay. Little pricey for what you get but if you ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ballast Point
Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, great live music and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Tampa Theater or Glazer Children's Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ybor City
Ybor City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ritz Ybor and Ybor City Museum State Park while in the area.
Town 'n' Country
If you're spending some time in Town 'n' Country, Tampa Bay and Rocky Point Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Hyde Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hyde Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Hyde Park Village or Oxford Exchange.
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is known for its beautiful gardens, and you can see some sights area like Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club and Temple Terrace Tennis Center.
