Location. The Resort & Club at Little Harbor in Ruskin, Fla., is located on the south shore of Tampa Bay. This island resort is set on 124 acres surrounded by the tranquil waters of the resort's marinas, harbors and the bay. The Golf Club at Cypress Creek offers 36 holes of championship golf eight miles away.
Features. This resort and residential village offer a harmonious blend of Anglo-Caribbean architecture and tropical landscaping. Overlooking the beach, the Mangroves Restaurant features Caribbean cuisine. Sunsets Grille & Lounge offers light meals, televisions showing sporting events and views of Tampa Bay. The patio of the lounge features live entertainment. A beachside tiki bar offers cocktails and live entertainment. Meeting rooms provide space for small groups or up to 200 guests for special events. Catering services are available. The resort offers three deep-water marinas with a total of 330 boat slips, including a fuel dock, a bait and tackle store, boat ramp launch and boat trailer parking. A 250-foot fishing pier is on the premises. Fishing charters are available for a fee. The resort features a secluded, one-half mile, white-sand beach with complimentary chaise lounges and umbrellas. A harbor-side pool with a spa tub and a bayside pool offer lounge chairs, tables shaded with umbrellas and complimentary towels. Three night-lit tennis courts with gallery seating and tennis pros are available. A shuffleboard court, horseshoe field, fitness centre, beach volleyball, a basketball court and a playground are also on site. Pets are not allowed at this property.
Guestrooms. Accommodations at The Resort & Club at Little Harbor feature private balconies or patios with views of Tampa Bay, the marina or the calm waters of the mangrove preserves. All units offer mini fridges, coffeemakers with complimentary coffee and microwave ovens. Suites feature kitchenettes with two-burner stoves, dishwashers, tableware and cookware. Well-lit desks and complimentary high-speed Internet access are available. Cable television is provided in all accommodations. Private bathrooms feature granite countertops.
Expert Tip. Watercraft rentals available at the resort include WaveRunners, Hobie Cat sailboats, kayaks, Stingray boats and 19-foot center console motorboats.
Renovation Notice: This resort is renovating the following areas. Construction on the road to the property and at the buildings at the entrance of the hotel is scheduled for completion in February 2008.
Please Note: Resort fees are determined by the resort and are subject to change. Free Room Upgrade Book a stay in a Standard Water View room now through October 15, 2006 for travel through October 22, 2006 and receive a free upgrade to a Water View Junior Suite upon check-in. Offer is based on availability. New bookings only.
Property Amenities
Playground
Wheelchair Accessible
Restaurant(s)
Bar/Lounge
Meeting room (small groups)
Comp newspapers in lobby
Fitness equipment
ATM/banking
Private beach
Safe-deposit box
Security guard
Air-conditioned public areas
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Event catering
Wedding services
Patio
Picnic area
Marina on site
Spa Tub
Laundry facilities
Barbecue grill(s)
Parking (Complimentary)
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Watercraft rental
Conference room(s)
Tennis court
Swimming pool - outdoor
Live entertainment
Area Attractions
Downtown Ruskin, Fla. - 3.0 miles E.G. Simmons Park - 3.75 miles Golf Club at Cypress Creek - 8.0 miles Freedom Fairways Golf Course - 8.15 miles Tampa, Fla. - 24.0 miles
Driving Directions
611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin, Fla. From Tampa International Airport: Approximate distance to the resort is 36 miles.
Exit the airport via the SR-60 ramp toward I-275/Downtown. Merge onto North Memorial Highway/FL-60 East. Merge onto I-275 North toward I-4. Merge onto I-4 East via Exit 45B toward Orlando. Take Exit 2, FL-569/40th Street. Follow FL-569 to the Crosstown Expressway Toll East ramp toward Brandon. Merge onto South Crosstown Expressway/FL-618 East. Merge onto I-75 South via Exit 15A toward Naples. Merge onto FL-674 West via Exit 240B toward Ruskin. Turn right onto Tamiami Trail/FL-45 North/US-41 North to the intersection of US-41 North and Shell Point Road. Turn left onto Shell Point Road and drive three miles to 32nd Street. At 32nd Street, turn right and follow signs to the resort.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 94
Hotel Renovated - 2006
Limo/Town Car Service Available
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
Resort Fee
Smoke-free Property
Tour Assistance
Undergoing Renovations
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
Check-In Instructions
Marina Reservations Must Be Made Prior To Arrival. Guests Who Would Like To Utilize Marina Services Must Call The Property Directly At 800-237-2773. Guests Are Advised To Reserve Boat Slips As Far In Advance As Possible.
