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Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside
4 ★★★★☆ 2,456 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Tampa, Florida · 0.6 mi to the beach
Straightforward waterfront hotel offering a restaurant, an outdoor pool & an exercise room.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, 0.6 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Phone +1 813-229-5000
- Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The area felt safe for a morning run or a relaxing walk at night, and the bay views were beautiful.”
What couples highlight
From the reviews
I had an outstanding stay at the The Westin Tampa Waterside. From the moment I arrived, the staff was professional, friendly, and genuinely focused on providing excellent service. The hotel was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and offered beautiful views of the waterfront.
Loved this hotel. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Tampa and across the street from the convention center. It’s pet friendly, the rooms were very clean, and the hotel smelled amazing from the moment you walk in.
Getting married at Westin Tampa Downtown Waterside
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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