Saddlebrook Resort

About Saddlebrook, a Luxurious Tampa Resort & Conference Center

A legendary Tampa Bay resort, the award-winning Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as an unforgettable meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation’s preeminent training facilities for athletes. The resort rests on 480 acres of rolling terrain surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees, Saddlebrook was purposely planned as a car-free Walking Village, ensuring guests can easily walk throughout the entire resort.

The resort’s 540 suites with a total of 800 bedrooms showcase an inviting rich tropical design and are clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways, and native lush Florida landscaping. We are an ideal choice for groups and families visiting the Tampa area. You will also discover exceptional restaurants and lounges, ranging from the prime steaks and famous table-side Caesar salad at Dempsey’s Steak House to the lively atmosphere at T.D.’s Sports Bar and The Poolside Cafe.

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Recreation & Athletic Training at Saddlebrook

When it comes to recreation, Saddlebrook Resort caters to every taste and skill level. Tee off on two Arnold Palmer signature golf courses, or perfect your swing at the Saddlebrook Golf Academy, designed to train PGA professionals, adult and junior golfers. Our championship tennis complex features 45 courts including four Grand Slam surfaces, with lighted courts for night play. The world-renowned Harry Hopman Tennis Program is also on-site, and players instantly join the ranks of such superstars as Jack Sock and John Isner, who calls Saddlebrook Resort his preferred training center.

Unique among Tampa Bay hotels and resorts, Saddlebrook’s Sports Village provides an array of activities and fitness options for individuals as well as groups. This dynamic complex features two adjacent fitness centers that total over 6,000 sq. ft., one sand and two grass volleyball courts, a regulation-size basketball court and a FieldTurf training training field. The resort also boasts three swimming pools, including the Superpool, a half-million gallon free-form pool with two volleyball nets, basketball hoops, and training lanes. We also invite you to rejuvenate your senses at the Saddlebrook Spa. Our luxurious European-style Spa features a full menu of body treatments, massages, hydro-tub, facials and salon services, as well as outside dining.

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Meetings & Team Building at Saddlebrook, Tampa Bay’s Premier Conference Resort

Saddlebrook Resort can host a conference for 1,000 attendees and still make groups of 10 feel right at home. The meeting facilities at Saddlebrook, Tampa Bay’s unrivaled conference resort, encompass over 95,000 square feet, including 34 versatile meeting rooms, all located within easy walking distance of our accommodations, recreation and restaurants. Whether you want to improve communication skills or strengthen relationships, our extensive team building programs are designed to bring your group together and create lasting memories. Saddlebrook’s staff professional, Dr. Nick Hall, will design the perfect program for your group according to your goals, schedule and budget. From tennis tournaments and interactive cooking experiences to our five-acre Executive Challenge Course, we have the perfect addition to your meeting itinerary. Let our professional staff and technology-rich facilities build your event with ease.

Accommodations :

One Bedroom Suite :

Saddlebrook’s 800-square-foot One-Bedroom Suites offer residential-style luxury and a tropical ambiance inspired by our lush natural surroundings. Each suite is beautifully appointed with a master bedroom, spacious living room, fully-equipped kitchen with a serving bar and a separate dining area. The master bedroom features two Queen beds as well as a dressing area and marble bathroom. Enjoy special touches like Keurig® coffee makers and our signature bath amenities, in addition to a private patio or balcony with enchanting views of our golf courses, pools or nature preserve. From spacious desks and high speed wireless Internet access to daily newspapers delivered right to your door, our tropical inspired suites are ideal for meetings, weekend getaways as well as guests traveling to Saddlebrook on business.

Saddlebrook’s One-Bedroom Suites include:

• Private Patio or Balcony Accessible From Living Room and Bedroom
• Golf, Pool or Nature Views
• Saddlebrook Beds From Paradise
• Two Queen Beds
• 220 Thread Count, 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets
• White Goose Down Duvets and Pillows
• Separate Dressing Area
• Tropical Bahama Furnishings
• Marble Bathroom
• Signature Tropical Tea Bath Amenities
• High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
• Work Desk with Chair and Lamp
• Fully-Equipped Kitchen with Serving Bar
• Guest-Tek Platform, Delivering an IP-Based HD TV Experience
• Flat-Screen TVs in Living Room (42″) and Bedroom (32″)
• Individual Climate Control
• Daily Newspaper Delivery
• Iron/Ironing Boards
• Keurig® Coffee and Tea Maker
• Two-Line Speaker Phone with Voicemail and Data Port
• Electric Door Locks
• Turndown Service Available On Request
• Hair Dryer
• iHome Bluetooth Wireless FM Clock Radio with USB Charging
• In-Room Safe

The luxurious 950-square-foot Two-Bedroom Suites at Saddlebrook Resort provide a tropical Bahama inspired retreat that includes a spacious living room, separate dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen with a serving bar. The master bedroom boasts a King bed as well as a separate dressing area and elegant marble bathroom. The second bedroom is thoughtfully-appointed with a Queen bed, as well as an additional dressing area and marble bathroom. Both bedrooms offer complete privacy. Our spacious Two-Bedroom Suites also feature a private patio or balcony that is accessible from the living room. Combining a Two-Bedroom Suite with an adjacent Deluxe Guest Room makes a Three-Bedroom Suite.

Saddlebrook’s Two-Bedroom Suites feature:

• Private Patio or Balcony Accessible From Living Room
• Golf, Pool or Nature Views
• Saddlebrook Beds From Paradise
• Master Bedroom with King Bed
• Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
• 220 Thread Count, 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets
• White Goose Down Duvets and Pillows
• Separate Dressing Area
• Tropical Bahama Furnishings
• Two Marble Bathrooms
• Signature Tropical Tea Bath Amenities
• High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
• Work Desk with chair and Lamp
• Fully-Equipped Kitchen with Serving Bar
• Guest-Tek Platform, Delivering an IP-Based HD TV Experience
• Flat-Screen TVs in Living Rooms (42″) and Bedrooms (32″)
• Individual Climate Control
• Daily Newspaper Delivery
• Iron/Ironing Boards
• Keurig® Coffee and Tea Maker
• Two-Line Speaker Phone with Voicemail and Data Port
• Electric Door Locks
• Turndown Service Available On Request
• Hair Dryer
• iHome Bluetooth Wireless FM Clock Radio with USB Charging
• In-Room Safe

Executive VIP Suites

Saddlebrook’s Presidential and Executive VIP Suites are the resort’s most luxurious accommodations. Each offers 1,350 square feet of elegant living space, with a magnificent master bedroom with a marble bathroom, as well as spacious living rooms, dining areas, and convenient second bathrooms, ideal for meeting executives when entertaining guests. Along with tasteful touches like our signature Saddlebrook Beds from Paradise and plantation shutters, these one-bedroom suites also feature a private patio or terrace overlooking the Saddlebrook golf course.

Saddlebrook’s Presidential and Executive VIP Suites feature:

• Large Living Rooms with Full Kitchen for Entertaining
• Large Private Patio or Terrace Overlooking the Saddlebrook Golf Course for entertaining
• Bedroom with Marble Bathroom
• 220 Thread Count, 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheets
• White Goose Down Duvets and Pillows
• Elegant Furnishings
• Second Guest Bathroom
• Signature Tropical Tea Bath Amenities
• High-Speed Wireless Internet Access
• Work Desk with chair and Lamp
• Guest-Tek Platform, Delivering and IP-Based HD TV Experience
• Flat-Screen TV’s in Living Rooms (52″) and Bedrooms (32″)
• Individual Climate Control
• Daily Newspaper Delivery
• Iron/Ironing Boards
• Keurig® Coffee and Tea Maker
• Two-Line Speaker Phone with Voicemail and Data Port
• Electric Door Locks
• Turndown Service Available On Request
• Hair Dryer
• iHome Bluetooth Wireless FM Clock Radio with USB Charging
• In-Room Safe

Dining :

Enjoy Prime Steaks & More at Saddlebrook’s Restaurants

The restaurants at Saddlebrook Resort offer both fine and casual award-wining dining served by our signature hospitality. Whether you are entertaining executives at Dempsey’s Steak House, enjoying a post-game lunch while overlooking the 18th green at, or enjoying a fresh breakfast with the family at Tropic’s Restaurant, our options are sure to delight every palate. We are also pleased to offer In-Room dining services 24 hours a day.

Dempsey’s Steak House

Regarded as one of the best steak houses in the country, Dempsey’s Steak House serves prime beef and fresh seafood in traditional setting. Join us for an incomparable dining experience with a focus on contemporary American cuisine. Enjoy a hearty Aged Porterhouse, Bone-In Filet Mignon, or market fresh seafood including Colossal Shrimp or Pan Seared Wild Salmon. Don’t forget to try our famous table-side Caesar Salad.

 

Located just off the main lobby, Dempsey’s Too offer prime seating indoor or out, with views of the 18th green of the Saddlebrook golf course.

Tropic’s Restaurant

Every dish at Tropic’s Restaurant is prepared fresh by our talented chefs, including our superb breakfast buffet and lunch entrées. Start the day off right with fresh eggs any way you want them, one of our warm waffles, or our signature Pecan Crusted French toast. Savory lunch items include entrées prepared in our wood-stone oven in addition to our house-made soups, overlooking the 18th green of the Saddlebrook golf course.

Golf :

Play the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Courses at our Florida Golf Resort

Saddlebrook Resort is home to two of Florida’s most picturesque and playable golf courses, as well as the renowned Saddlebrook Golf Academy and the Saddlebrook Preparatory School for junior athletes. Designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, both of our Tampa golf courses incorporate rolling fairways and well-maintained greens along with wilderness areas full of cypress, pine and palm trees. Add in our state-of-the-art training facility, Pro Shop and professional instruction, and it’s easy to see why Saddlebrook is an unrivaled Florida golf resort.
Features and Amenities at our Florida golf resort include:

• 18-Hole, Par 71, Palmer Course
• 18-Hole, Par 70, Saddlebrook Course
• 16-Acre Golf Training Center
• Saddlebrook Golf Academy
• Professional Golf Instruction
• Trackman, SamBalanceLab, and SamPuttLab
• Junior Golf Camps
• Saddlebrook Preparatory School for Junior Golfers
• Pro Shop offering sportswear and accessories
• Top-Of-The-Line Rental Equipment
• Golf Bag Storage and Club Cleaning
• Golf Events and Programs for Groups

Spa :

The Spa at Saddlebrook – a European-Style Spa & Salon

When you need to clear your mind and rejuvenate your senses, treat yourself to a day of pure pampering at The Spa at Saddlebrook. Our 7,000-square-foot European-style spa with 12 treatment rooms, separate men’s and women’s dressing rooms, each with a steam room, Sauna, and whirlpools, features a full menu of spa and salon services as well as whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, and a courtyard terrace for lounging, sunbathing and dining. The professionally trained and licensed practitioners at our spa are skilled in a variety of therapies including traditional Ashiatsu, and as massage techniques ranging from sports recovery to reflexology and hot stone treatments.

Each service is personalized to address the unique needs and wellness goals of each guest, and performed in one of our 12 private treatment rooms. In addition to massages and advanced skincare treatments, our Spa provides a full menu of specialty services including body wraps, scented scrubs, and aromatherapies. Professional hair and nail care services, make-up application and waxing treatments are also available in our full-service Salon.

Guests seeking a romantic spa experience will enjoy our Couple’s treatment room and optional enhancements including champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. We also offer a special menu for just for teens, including massages, facials, make-up lessons and nail services for spa guests ages 12 to 17. We also invite you to complement your experience with a light and healthy entrée from our Spa Cuisine Menu, and take advantage of our pampering spa packages. Discover one of the premier day spas in Tampa and leave feeling refreshed from head to toe.

Our Tampa Spa facilities include:

• 12 Treatment Rooms
• Men’s and Women’s Private Dressing Rooms
• Whirlpools in Both Dressing Rooms
• Saunas and Steam Rooms in Both Dressing Rooms
• Robes, Towels, Slippers and Toiletries
• Complimentary Herbal Teas
• Outside Dining, Lounging, and Sunbathing Terrace
• Full Service Salon

Tennis :

The Renowned Tennis Program at Saddlebrook Resort

The Tampa Tennis Academy was acquired in 1986 from the legendary Harry Hopman. Harry Hopman’s philosophy and focus on fitness made Hopman one of the most successful tennis coaches in history, and became the foundation of the Saddlebrook Program. That focus is still under the leadership of The Tennis Program Director, Howard Moore, and the intense drills we run during our daily clinics.

The Hopman Tennis Program at Saddlebrook offers tennis programs for players of all ages and ability levels. Our renowned Tampa tennis facility attracts enthusiasts from across the globe, and is home to 45 courts including all four Grand Slam surfaces. Saddlebrook Tennis has the ability to cater to the true tennis fanatics who choose to participate in our demanding five-hour a day program, offered 365 days a year, while also providing corporate meeting attendees with an opportunity to fit in a quick lesson or a few sets of competitive play.

The combination of tranquility, privacy and exclusivity on property coupled with the energy of the world’s top players training to reach their goals of ATP and WTA success has made Saddlebrook a historic and legendary training ground. In fact, guests have enjoyed watching some of the world’s best players during their training at Saddlebrook, including in the past: Jim Courier, Pete Sampras, Martina Hingis, James Blake, and currently, John Isner, Jack Sock, and Bob and Mike Bryan.

Saddlebrook offers three tennis programs, including:

• Adult Tennis Clinics and Camps
• Junior Camps
• Saddlebrook Preparatory School

Saddlebrook’s Florida Tennis Center features:

• 45 Tennis Courts including Four Grand Slam Surfaces
• 25 Knowledgeable and Experienced Coaching Staff
• Top Ranked Pros Training On Property
• Elite Fitness and Performance Training Facility
• Tennis Pro Shop
• Nutrition Consultation and Programing
• Kinsio Taping Method

Activities :

Fitness & Recreational Facilities at our Luxury Resort

In addition to our world-class golf courses and tennis courts, the fitness facilities at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa cater to every interest and skill level. View the colorful birds and wildlife that share our 480-acre nature preserve along our biking, walking and jogging paths. Keep up with your daily workouts at our state-of-the-art fitness center. Or challenge family and friends to a game at our Sports Village, featuring grass and sand volleyball courts, a regulation-size basketball court and a FieldTurf sports field. The refreshing waters of our 500,000-gallon free-form Superpool are a highlight of any stay, also there are two additional pools at the resort, including the adults-only Serenity Pool.

Bicycle rentals and fishing poles are available at The Swim Shop, and the resort also offers a variety of scheduled activities from morning power walks and group fitness classes to poolside games. Families visiting our resort also love S’Kids Club, our fun-filled program for guests. Whether you are visiting Tampa for a conference, athletic training or a relaxing vacation, you are sure to find endless ways to enjoy your time at Saddlebrook Resort.

• Three Pools, including 500,000-Gallon Superpool
• Cabana Rentals
• Fishing Pole Rentals
• Bicycle Rentals
• Two 18-Hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Courses
• Saddlebrook Golf Academy
• 45 Tennis Courts including Four Grand Slam Surfaces
• Hopman Tennis Program
• Sports Village with Volleyball and Basketball Courts, FieldTurf Sports Field
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes – Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Stretching, etc.
• Athletic Training Compound
• 7,000 Sq. Ft. European-Style Spa
• Saddlebrook Kids Club (S’Kids Club)
• Fun Guest Activities including Dive-In Movies, Pool Games and More!

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