The Mediterranean-style Best Western Palm Harbor Hotel is near central Florida's attractions and hugs an inlet that empties into Lake Tarpon. Vacationers are close to the Greek village of Tarpon Springs, 15 miles from Clearwater Beach and 22 miles from Tampa and St. Petersburg. Often described as the sponge-fishing capital of the world, Tarpon Springs draws tourists and the curious with sponge-diving tours, deep-sea fishing excursions, cruises from the city's marina, and more than 25 restaurants and bakeries specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.
The hotel's tropical ambience is enhanced by towering palms, lush landscaping, waterfront dock, outdoor pool and spa tub. Guests can enjoy complimentary continental breakfasts and then work out in the hotel's fitness center. In the lobby, guests can surf the Internet via complimentary high-speed wireless access. Corporate guests can meet deadlines in the hotel's business center, which also features complimentary high-speed Internet access. The numerous dining options near the hotel feature everything from fettuccini to fish.
The Best Western features 98 guestrooms, each one providing furnished, step-out balconies or patios and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Guests can request Standard guestrooms with views of the inlet for no additional charge.
Vacationers are about 21 miles from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport and Tampa International Airport. Since the hotel is so close to the lake and other recreational opportunities, families, couples and other vacationers can enjoy scuba diving, boating, water skiing, renting bicycles, horseback riding, bird- watching, golf and hiking to enhance their Florida vacations.
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