What’s included with your room — and what costs extra
The base room rate at Westin Tampa Waterside covers your guest room (choices include Room, Deluxe Room, Room, Bay View, and suites such as Junior Suite, with Sofa bed and Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View), standard in-room amenities, complimentary Wi‑Fi (lobby and guest rooms), and access to the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio and the heated outdoor pool. Expect extra charges for valet parking, breakfast and restaurant meals, a mandatory destination/resort-style fee, early/late check-in or late check-out when requested, and certain pet or meeting/event services.
In this guide
- What the nightly rate generally includes
- What costs extra — parking, resort fees and charges to expect
- Food, drinks and on‑site dining costs
- Pool, fitness and wellness — included access vs. unavailable services
- Pets, accessibility and family extras — fees and complimentary items
- Meetings, events and wedding extras — what’s usually charged
What the nightly rate generally includes
Your room rate covers the guest room itself (examples of room types: Room; Deluxe Room; Room, Bay View; Junior Suite, with Sofa bed; Suite, with Sofa bed; Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View) and standard in-room amenities. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in the lobby and in rooms (Marriott Bonvoy members receive free Wi‑Fi; general complimentary access is also listed).
The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, porter/bellhop assistance, luggage storage, and express check-out as standard services available to guests. Access to the WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio (complimentary for guests) and the outdoor heated pool (open daily) are included with stay.
- Complimentary in-room and lobby Wi‑Fi
- Access to WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio (24-hour)
- Use of the outdoor heated pool during posted hours
- 24-hour front desk, porter service, luggage storage
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in lobby; guest-room access included (Marriott Bonvoy details apply) |
| Fitness studio | WestinWORKOUT — complimentary, cardio and weight equipment |
| Pool | Heated outdoor pool available daily (posted pool hours) |
What costs extra — parking, resort fees and charges to expect
Valet parking is the property's primary on-site option and is charged separately from your room rate; the hotel's own listing reports a daily valet charge and a surcharge for oversized vehicles. An off-site public garage (The Pointe Parking Garage) is available nearby as an alternative.
A mandatory destination/resort-style fee is charged on top of room rates; booking sites report figures in the roughly $25–$34 per night range. Confirm exact amounts at booking or check-in since partner sites report varying totals.
- Valet parking: charged per day (Marriott lists a daily valet fee; oversized vehicles carry a surcharge)
- Off-site parking option: The Pointe Parking Garage (pay-per-exit)
- Destination/resort-style fee: a mandatory nightly fee reported by booking sites (amounts vary)
| Extra fee | Typical note |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Daily valet fee listed on Marriott; price varies by date |
| Oversized vehicle surcharge | Reported as an additional flat surcharge (check property for current amount) |
| Destination/resort-style fee | Mandatory; reported by third parties at roughly $25–$34 per night |
Food, drinks and on‑site dining costs
Breakfast is not included with standard room rates. The property offers a paid breakfast service (listed on-site as 725 South Breakfast) with stated hours on weekdays and weekends; third-party sources report a full breakfast price around $22–$25 per person. Blue Harbour Eatery + Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (kitchen service generally stops at 10:00 PM; venue open 11:00 AM–12:00 AM).
The Marketplace is a 24/7 grab-and-go cafe offering coffee (Starbucks/cold-brew noted) and snacks; purchases there are charged separately. Blue Harbour Eatery + Bar and The Marketplace accept payment at the point of sale; restaurant entrees are listed by third parties in a moderate price range (many entrées under $30).
- Breakfast (725 South Breakfast): paid, weekend and weekday hours listed on property materials
- Blue Harbour Eatery + Bar: paid meals; open 11:00 AM–12:00 AM, food until ~10:00 PM
- The Marketplace: 24/7 grab-and-go; paid items (coffee, cold brew, snacks)
| Dining option | When open | Cost note |
|---|---|---|
| 725 South Breakfast | Weekdays 6:30–11:00 AM; Weekends 7:00 AM–12:00 PM | Paid; ~ $22–$25 reported by third parties |
| Blue Harbour Eatery + Bar | Daily 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (food until 10:00 PM) | A la carte entrees commonly under $30 per third-party listings |
| The Marketplace | Open 24/7 | Grab-and-go items priced individually |
Pool, fitness and wellness — included access vs. unavailable services
The heated outdoor swimming pool is available to guests and is included with your stay; posted pool hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Pool area features sun loungers and umbrellas; accessibility features (pool ramp) are noted.
The hotel lists a WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio on-site; the fitness center is complimentary for hotel guests and includes cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals), weight machines and free weights. The hotel does not have an officially confirmed on-site full-service spa on its Marriott listing—third-party sites sometimes list a spa, but that is not corroborated by the hotel’s official materials, so treat spa claims as unverified.
- Outdoor heated pool: guest access included; hours 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio: complimentary for guests; cardio and strength equipment available
- No confirmed full-service spa on Marriott’s official property listing (unverified on third-party sites)
| Amenity | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | Yes | Heated outdoor pool; posted hours 8:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Fitness center | Yes | WestinWORKOUT — complimentary for guests |
| Full-service spa | Not confirmed | Third-party sites list spa/salon but Marriott does not |
Pets, accessibility and family extras — fees and complimentary items
Westin Tampa Waterside is pet-friendly: dogs are allowed (up to two per room) with weight limits and a signed waiver required. Sources disagree on the pet-fee format (some list a one-time $150 non-refundable fee per stay; others list a per-night fee around $50), so confirm the current pet-fee amount with the hotel before arrival.
The hotel is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages; free cribs/infant beds and rollaway beds are available on request. The property also lists a range of accessibility features (wheelchair-accessible rooms and public spaces, braille/raised signage, lowered registration desk, accessible pool entry and fitness center).
- Pet policy: up to two dogs per room; max 50 lbs per pet; signed waiver required — fee amount varies by source, confirm with property
- Family items: free cribs/infant beds and rollaway beds available on request
- Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible rooms and features, accessible pool entry and fitness center
| Service | Included or extra? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cribs/infant beds | Included on request | No charge reported by property materials |
| Rollaway beds | Available on request | May be provided for an extra fee depending on booking — check with front desk |
| Pet fee | Extra and variable | Fee formats differ across sources; verify current fee with the hotel |
Meetings, events and wedding extras — what’s usually charged
The hotel provides extensive event and ballroom space (15 event rooms totaling over 23,000 sq ft). Meeting rooms, ballrooms (Oasis Ballroom and Channelside Room among them), A/V, catering and staffing for events are handled by the hotel’s events team and are charged separately from guest-room rates. Capacity details for the Oasis Ballroom and other rooms are published by the hotel and event partners.
If you’re booking a wedding or private event, expect separate charges for room rental, food and beverage minimums, ceremony fees, AV equipment, and service staff. The property’s catering department and Blue Harbour Eatery + Bar support private functions; wedding packages and pricing are available through the hotel’s events office and may vary by date and guest count.
- Event spaces: 15 rooms, 23,331 sq ft total event space (largest ballroom capacity up to 800 reception)
- Catering/food & beverage: separate fees — Blue Harbour supports private events
- A/V, room rental and staffing: quoted per event (contact events team for current pricing)
| Event item | Is it included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room rental (ballroom/meeting) | No | Separate contract and fees; capacities published online |
| Catering/menus | No | Provided by hotel’s catering department; priced per event/guest |
| A/V and staffing | No | Often contracted or quoted as part of an event package |
