9 Ways to Spend a Day at Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas

Eat Your Heart Out

Florida-fresh eats are all yours. The WTR Pool & Grill at The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa features a unique menu curated by Executive Chef, Joe Garcia. The Pierside Prix-Fixe Menu ($36) boasts dishes like Apple Panzanella Salad, Caribbean Shrimp Lettuce Wrap, Smoked Salmon Dip, Pepper Crusted NY Strip Steak, and Seafood Pasta. The waterfront restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Saturdays.

Take an Adventure on Old Tampa Bay

You’re on a boat! Fishing charters and jet skis are a great way to take in Tampa Bay. The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa also offers group and multi-day fishing adventures with Top 5 Fishing Charters, a selected crew from charters including Swift Fish Charters, Florida Outdoor Adventures, Gulfside Fishing Charters, Stealth Fishing Charters, and All American Charters.

Bask in Sunshine at Tampa Bay’s Hottest Pool Party

Dip into the modern resort-style pool complete with private cabanas, canopy beach daybeds, and a hot tub. Every weekend, jam to beats by well-known DJ’s, sip on froze, and check out “Brunch & Beats”.  

Snap a Shark Selfie

A local icon, ‘Sharkie’ gets around in the selfie circuit. Once located on the roof of the building, the signature shark has changed its colors and locations through the years. The iconic structure is now located poolside for the perfect photo op with Tampa Bay as your backdrop.

Lounge in Your Private Cabana

Enjoy a private poolside oasis. Each 8-person cabana is styled with cozy sofas, a table for dining & bottle service, a flat screen TV, a charging station, and a cabana boy/ girl.

Experience the “Best Sunset in Tampa Bay”

According to Mayor Bob Buckhorn, The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa offers the best views of Tampa Bay. By the waterside fire pits or at the end of the resort’s pier, you can really enjoy the view. Stick around for sunset and you’ll never want to leave paradise!

Float on Flamingo. or Unicorn.

Chillax like a boss at WTR Pool! Lay out in the sunshine, grab a fruity cocktail, and float your way through the perfect day in our waterfront resort-style pool.

Unwind in the Hot Tub Time Machine

Okay, it won’t actually take you back in time, but it is basically magic. The waterfront resort features a state-of-the-art hot tub located by WTR Pool & Grill. A private little grotto with palm trees, the spa-inspired tub makes for the perfect Instagram “in paradise” photo.

Play an Epic Game of Chess

The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas offers guests a chance to challenge each other at a game of giant chess by the pool. Checkmate!

GODFREY HOTEL & CABANAS: The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa’s resort-style property is nestled among the lush tropical grounds at the edge of Tampa Bay and is conveniently located in close proximity to Tampa International Airport, the Westshore office market and downtown Tampa. The expansive property boasts a heated outdoor pool, 3200 sq. ft. pier with stunning sunset views and private event space, fitness center, and 7,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The 276-room hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, 42’’ flat screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-refrigerators and expansive space to relax. Every guest room also comes with a private balcony offering sweeping views of Tampa’s skyline and breathtaking sunset views. http://www.godfreyhoteltampa.com/

WTR POOL & GRILL: Offering Tampa Bays utmost majestic waterfront views, WTR Pool & Grill is a 20,000 square foot indoor & outdoor bayside/poolside multi-use venue; a new, contemporary and casual setting serving the freshest local seafood and classic American dishes. The restaurant, WTR Grill, serves breakfast, lunch, sunset dinners and late night bites.  

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