Best Western Plus Yacht Harbor Inn

TLDR — Bed bugs, but otherwise average.
Bed Bugs: The biggest knock against this hotel is that 7 of our party of 8 staying in 4 different rooms were soon covered in what can almost undeniably be bed bug bites. The 8^th, who slept in a chair instead of the bed, did not have these bites. If not for the bed bugs, I would have rated 3 stars.
Location: The hotel is in a great spot — close to Main Street and surrounded by water. The problem is the proximity to the nearby restaurant, which shares a [very small] parking lot with the hotel while threatening to tow anyone in spots claimed by the restaurant during lunch/​dinner.
The Room: The bed was comfortable, but the fabric chair was sticky and dank. The desk chair seating surface was an intriguing all-​plastic design. The shower was nice and had a good water pressure. The provided soap was pleasant. The floor was very gritty, to the point that we weren’t comfortable walking around the room without shoes. The noise isolation between rooms was below average and did not couple well with loud neighbors. It was nice having an additional door that opened up to a platform next to the water.
Extras: I was surprised that breakfast was not included with the stay. I’d be happy even with a cold breakfast and coffee. The rooms do have coffee makers in the rooms, but the coffee is of insultingly low quality and quantity. The fridge had the expectable over-​priced sodas and things. The staff of the hotel was very pleasant. Wifi was existent, but not terribly outstandingly fast or slow.

This hotel takes your money before you arrive and then has the nerve to hold 100.00 extra in case you buy one of their old candy bars or a nestle water for 2.75! the water pressure is terrible and theirs pigeon poop all over the stairs and walkway! Run don’t walk to the nearest hotel (Marker 5) was soooo much better!

my family and I stayed here it was nice but the front desk service was awful at checkin the room was nice and everyone from every other service was nice Location is great Tony’s pizza was great recommend the shower was extremely weird

Our reservation was booked several weeks in advance. The clerk who took the reservation was specifically told that we wanted a second-​story room that was NOT to be near the office, either staircase or the elevator, as QUIET was our main requirement. I was assured that a room that would meet our expectations would be reserved for us.
My husband and I arrived at the hotel on December 12^th. When I checked in the clerk informed me that the room we were allotted WAS at the top of the stairs AND NEAR the office. I related to her the entire conversation that I had with a hotel clerk at the time I made the reservation. Her response was, «I’m sorry but this is all we have available.» She made no effort to correct the hotel’s error.
If we had been able to go anywhere else we most certainly would have. I have never received such poor treatment and been dealt with in a dismissive fashion by a bloody clerk. I will NEVER stop at this hotel again and I will relate my experience to all of my friends and family who visit Dunedin. This was the first time we had stayed at this hotel. The Comfort Inn it is for our future Dunedin stays.

We were here for four days and enjoyed our stay. We arrived five hours before the schedule check in time, and they were nice enough to get us into a room. The room was clean and cozy and very comfortable. The only downside is there is no available coffee in the lobby. We did not use the pool although it looked nice. Staff is very friendly can help us out in every way that we asked. I would certainly stay here again, especially for the price

I live in Florida and grew up around the ocean/​waterways. This place felt as though I had been transplanted to a northern harbor. Very quaint small town with plenty of good food to eat nearby. We had water side and pool view, the room was very clean. I get creep ed out with carpet on the floor of hotels. loved the tile, comfy bed. We had breakfast vouchers for Bön Appetit. What a fabulous way to wake up. watching the birds and water dancing within feet of your awesome breakfast. They serve royal cup coffee which I could not get enough of. A pure pleasure all the way around. I’ll be back!

This is one of the worst places we’ve ever stayed at. Toilet overflowed. The bathroom sink stopper wouldn’t open. there was no one in the whole hotel But one employee. They told me I have to deal with toilet overflowed because the maintenance crew would not be in until the morning. Our room was barely cleaned

The worst, most terrible customer service in the industry. Avoid at all costs.
We were double charged for our room! When it was brought to managements attention they claimed it wasn’t thier fault– not even an apology.
If you stay here, be prepared to be treated in a condescending manner at every turn. I will never stay at a Best Western again based on this experience.

Was in Tampa on a few days of business and chose this place over all the cookie-​cutter chain hotels, and was glad I did. Fantastic location! Right on the ocean and next to a small marina. Very convenient to shops and restaurants and generally getting around the area. On a dead-​end street ending at the ocean.
Older building, but very well kept and apparently fairly recently remodeled with nice furniture, paint and tiling. One of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed in… very pleasantly surprised. Large bedroom and good-​sized bath. In-​bedroom sink, counter, small fridge and microwave. Huge closet with nice wood hangers… mirrored sliding doors are handy. Great showerhead with lots of hot water; nice sink with lots of water pressure and great faucet. Towels were okay, but I think they should be upgraded a bit; they should also upgrade the free toiletries and also make them larger.
Our room had a very comfortable king bed with pretty nice linens. Hated the pillows, though… here’s another hotel that puts those awful, small pillows on their king beds (you can do everything right, but then blow it fast by having lousy pillows – why do they all do this?).
Love the parking almost at the door of your room! Our room had a front door (overlooking the marina) and a back door (that opened onto a deck overlooking the ocean). Nice desk and chair to get some work done – really appreciate these! Free wifi.

Update 30 days later the charge for the second amount removed. Poor customer service had to have Bank of America handle.

Beware of this establishment!!! I was in town for the holidays from CA and rented a bike from them (I was not a guest, I only used their bike rental service). This was the only merchant I used a specific credit card. When I returned home from my trip I learned there had been a couple charges (both totaling $ 125) on that one card at the Dollar General. Future patron please beware and be cautious as this is very criminal. I am sure there are other victims of this as well from the same employee that did this to me. My advice, check your bank charges after you leave this place…

the building is old and poorly built. i could not sleep due to the noises made by people walking drinking and taking a shower.

The hotel itself is fine. It’s older but the room was clean and updated, ‘upscale’ for a Best Western. However, the website main page promotes their ocean view and when you are choosing a room, the description includes ‘Balcony, Bay view’. Now wouldn’t you assume that means your balcony is facing the ocean? In fact, the hotel is only two stories and all the rooms face onto a large parking lot. The ocean is across the parking lot and past some buildings. Not even vaguely as promised.
I complained to the manager and she got defensive, claimed the website has an arial photo that shows how the rooms face. I assume most people go by the description, as I did, and don’t examine every photo. In addition, I went back and looked at the photo. It’s very small and not at all clear as to the hotel layout.

I am a hotel snob. I like to stay at the newest cleanest hotels.
We were here for a wedding, so this was where we were staying.
This hotel is 55 years old. So, the style is old but they did a nice job upgrading. Clean bathrooms, comfy beds, new floors. Since we are by the water, you see basic problems, the door sticks, the bathroom doesn’t have ventilation so the ceiling is cracking. The the maids clean well. Even the front window was so clean that my brother in law tried to reach out twice. He couldn’t tell there was a window there! The staff was accommodating and they even have a nice dipping pool. We had a front door and a back door. Front has the parking area, like a motel. Back has a bay. Just gorgeous.
Note: The restaurant is NOT connected with the hotel. You may buy cheaper breakfast vouchers but you tip the waiters like a restaurant not to your room charge!
I would stay here again.

Dieses Hotel ist für die Ausstattung (es fehlt ein Fridge) viel zu teuer .Auch ist
die Lager am Harbor nicht so Prickelnd. Das Hotel ist gewaltig in die Jahre gekommen, von Remodling ist nicht’s zu sehen .Wir hatten für ein Doppelzimmer einen Preis von ca. 130 $ bezahlt, für dieses Haus wären aber 65 $ die obere Grenze. Wir haben uns von diesem Haus viel mehr versprochen.
Wir kommen bestimmt nicht wieder.

Although the location was great and the beds were very comfortable. Customer service was very rude and unhelpful. Dunedin is a cute town. If you are looking for something low key.

I’ve have been a Best Western rewards member for about 5 years now. Stayed at this hotel last December. Finally getting around to reviewing this hotel. Originally looking to stay in Clearwater Beach area. Waited to long to make reservations. Worked out for my wife & I. Nice location at a marina. They had a outdoor bar & indoor/​outdoor seafood restaurant. Walking distance to quaint little shops & bars. Can’t go wrong with staying at a Best Western hotel.

Bright, clean room with tile floors!
This week I spent three days/​nights at Yacht Harbor Inn and it was pleasant. My room (119) got a lot of sunlight and was very clean. The property is an older structure, but is well maintained. It has tile floors which is really nice because I don’t like carpeting in hotel rooms.
It’s right at the harbor, and the surroundings are beautiful. One can walk along the walking/​bike path which is right on the water, or cross the street to enjoy the quaint historic downtown.
The only drawback, and the reason I did not give a fifth star, is that the wifi did not work most of the time during my three days. I reported this to the front desk 3 times and go to resolution. I’m at IT professional and understand how to log on to wifi — I don’t need to call an 800 number for instructions.
That said, I will definitely stay here again. Please support this owner-​operated business.

Very nice room in a great location. The hotel is a short walk from the Main strip with great places to eat and fun places to drink.
The rooms are nice and airy with high ceilings and are fairly well appointed. They were clean and the reasonably sound proofed.
My stay was significantly impacted by a broken bathroom. The toilet would not flush and dirt backed up into the shower. The front desk clerk showed very poor service and was argumentative. While I was granted a $ 20 discount I do not think I would stay here again. The manager on duty (said she was the GM but I doubt it) was very nice but her staff that day was terribly rude. This stay has me rethinking staying at Best Westerns in general as they do not seem to put the time and care into hiring and training their staff.

Nice clean hotel… We only stayed two nights for a weekend getaway, but enjoyed ourselves. Staff very friendly and it’s in a beautiful location right on the water. Rooms are clean, clean, clean! Bön Apetit also beautiful restaurant, but next time we want to try the Black Pearl!

I stayed at this hotel to attend a beach wedding on Honeymoon Island. The people at the front desk were always helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean, and I slept like a sun-​burned baby. A full breakfast served at the marina restaurant was included.
Ten minute drive to the white sand beaches and a short walk to quaint downtown Dunedin. I hope to return. Its never too early to start looking for places to live during the winters up north!