We’ve officially made it to the holidays! However, you don’t need to leave your zip code in order to have a romantic getaway with the love of your life. Tampa Bay has a multitude of wonderful hotels and resorts perfect for a staycation to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Below you’ll find a list of Tampa Bay hotel deals and packages you can take advantage of for Christmas and the holiday season.
FEATURED PICK
Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown
 Connected to the best of what the city offers, Hotel Flor Tampa provides the perfect place to experience Tampa’s charm. From oversized guestrooms to first-class amenities, get everything to accommodate your peace of mind and body, and relish a beautiful experience where you come in as guests and leave as friends.
Nearby attractions include Tampa Riverwalk and the Florida Aquarium. Neighboring Hyde Park, you can explore chic boutiques, stylish homeware shops, and gourmet food shops.
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Sailport Waterfront Suites
What makes Sailport Waterfront Suites different from the other hotels in the Tampa Bay area? They’re the only all-waterfront, all-suite resort! Enjoy a staycation just minutes away from Tampa’s Westshore business district on Rocky Point Island. Florida & Georgia residents can take advantage of special discounted rates.
Romance Package includes:
- Accommodations for 2
- One bottle of champagne upon arrival
- Late check out time of 1 pm
- Use code RMP
The Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Located within walking distance of Amalie Arena and Armature Works, The Barrymore Hotel will provide you with the getaway you need right now. Plus, is there anything more romantic than taking a stroll along the Riverwalk at night?
#StaycayTampaBay Package includes:
- 12% off your stay (must sign up to receive offer)
- No minimum number of nights required, flexible cancellation included
Click on “Unlock Private Offers” on the booking engine, sign up, and make sure to select “Private Offer” at checkout.
St. Pete Beach
TradeWinds Island Resorts, St. Pete Beach
The Christmas holiday is an exciting time of year, no matter where you are! Start a new Christmas tradition and escape to a tropical beachfront paradise with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one and play at two — with two connecting resorts on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. TradeWinds is decked to the halls and has plenty of holiday-themed activities and delicious meals planned for this festive time of year. Jingle all the way to their award-winning shore this holiday and just let go!
Right now, you can buy 1 get the second night 50% off when you stay Sunday-Thursday. You can also pay in advance and save 20% off or stay 5 days or more to receive 20-25% off.
Check out current offers at tradewindsresort.com
The Don CeSar
Dining, spa, shopping, and wellness all located at the same hotel property. The Don CeSar has made it easy to enjoy a staycation in St. Pete Beach for a couple of days.
This season, you can take advantage of their Great Gatsby Gala Package that includes tickets to their NYE Gala, a lavish dinner buffet, and more. Use code NYEGALA when you book.
Along with AAA discounts, you can also check out:
Florida and Georgia Resident Rate includes:
- Up to 15% off and a $50 resort credit during the stay for all Florida & Georgia residents
- Valid Florida or Georgia ID is required at check-in, and the offer is subject to availability.
- Use discount code FLRES
Nicholas Sparks Dreamland Book Stay includes:
- Daily resort fee
- Valet parking for one vehicle
- Welcome Nicholas Sparks amenity
- $250 spa credit per stay
- 3-course Maritana dinner for two
Don Cesar 95th Anniversary Package includes:
- Luxury Don Cesar Hotel accomodations
- Daily breakfast credit
- One time $95 resort credit
- 10% discount in retail shops
- Custom 95th Anniversary Don Cesar Champagne bottle
Want more Tampa Bay hotel deals and staycation ideas? Read Your Guide to Tampa Bay Getaways or plan the perfect weekend getaway with our guide to Three Perfect Days in Indian Shores.
Orlando and Beyond
Gaylord Palms Resort
The weather forecast this Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee calls for a high of 9 degrees, with a 100% chance of ICE! In ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas, guests step into an arctic attraction – kept at a frosty 9 degrees – into a wondrous world of larger-than-life, hand-carved ice sculptures. After experiencing frozen fun inside ICE!, guests can enjoy a sleigh-full of live shows, immersive family events, millions of sparkling lights, a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree that comes to life in a kaleidoscope of color, and more all across the resort’s 64-acre winter wonderland. This season, you can save up to 20% on hotel stays.
Find tickets and additional information at ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com.
Feature image credit: Tradewinds Island Grand Resort
