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The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa is a full-service hotel and venue located in Tampa, Florida. Celebrateing the “I do's” outside with a picturesque view of the sunset and Tampa Bay. Later, dance the night away in the event space that also provides waterfront views. On-site catering, lodging, and a dedicated staff are just a few of the services available when hosting your special day here.

Facilities and Capacity

This waterfront venue offers numerous locations to host your wedding celebrations. Small intimate ceremonies are a perfect to have a full view of the sunset without obstruction of view (under 40 guests) in our "Water Garden" area. Later, you and your guests can head to the Harborview patio for cocktail hour; then straight into your reception; featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and space for up to 90 of your loved ones. Flexible outdoor space overlooking Tampa Bay allows for one-of-a-kind receptions to accommodate larger groups. The hotel supplies couples with the following items:

  • In-house Centerpieces and decor
  • In-house Linen
  • Tables and Chairs

Services Offered

The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa is able to host a wide variety of wedding-related events, including engagement parties, showers, bachlorette/bachlor parties, welcome receptions, elopements, rehearsal dinners, small ceremonies, and receptions. The venue’s knowledgeable staff strives to provide you with a memorable experience that’s as seemless and stress free as possible. This hotel also offers the following wedding services:

  • Event Coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Parking and valet
  • Wheelchair access
  • WiFi

Cuisine

When booking this venue for your big day, you’ll have access to a range of delicious catering options, described by the hotel as “Floridian beach cuisine.” You can schedule a tasting to plan your wedding menu for a buffet, cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, plated service, or station-style dining. The culinary team is also able to accommodate various special dietary needs for couples and their guests.

Accommodation

The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa has 276 hotel rooms and suites available, offering a wedding experience that’s all the more seamless. You and your guests can enjoy the rooms’ bright, expansive living areas and scenic views of the Tampa skyline or the bay. Additional luxuries such as flat-screen TVs, and mini-refrigerators are also at your disposal and are designed to maximize the comfort of your stay.



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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,200

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

Reviews of The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa

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Tracey Sent on 01/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Williams

Exceptional and stunning are the words to best describe The Godfrey as a wedding venue!! My husband & I were married there a few days ago on the pier and it was perfection!! The Godfrey staff went above & beyond to make sure our whole experience went smoothly and they were extremely accomodating with every request. Madison was fantastic as the hotel's wedding specialist as well as Georgie, the banquet manager. I cannot give high enough praise for The Godfrey for any special event and particularly as a wedding venue. Its proximity to Tampa Airport made it an ideal location for out of town and local guests alike. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony on the pier was over the bay and of course the stunning sunsets every night.
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Lauren Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Pier Ceremony with LOTS of Options

The Godfrey was the best location we could have picked for our ceremony. We did a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and post-wedding brunch here and everything was absolutely perfect. Even though we were a small event, The Godfrey made sure that everything was beautiful and perfect for us. From views and decor to service, we could not have picked a better location for our wedding and our out-of-town guests. Samm was very helpful in the planning stages of our wedding and was sure to give us all of the many options that The Godfrey offers for our wedding weekend. She was even able to set up a last minute rehearsal dinner for us after we had a change in plans and you absolutely could not tell it was last minute! In addition to the good food and views, the photos that we were able to get at spaces around the hotel were AMAZING. Highly recommend!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 03/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our Amazing Wedding!

The team at the hotel went COMPLETELY out of their way to make our day SOOO special! You won't be disappointed! They are quick to respond and super friendly!
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Jaclyn Sent on 02/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

My husband and I just got married on Feb. 2nd, 2020(!) and our wedding turned out amazing all thanks to the venue coordinator, Madison, and the event coordinators from Confetti Events! The hard work and creativity they displayed, from the over 100 emails between Madison and myself and all the last-minute decision Trisha and her partner (whose name I regretfully forgot) had to make, all lead to the decorations being better than I could even imagine and the event running smoothly from start to finish!
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Susan Sent on 12/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Cocktail hour and reception

We had our wedding at The Godfrey in November and it was perfect! We had our cocktail hour on the pier which was beautiful! The reception room was the perfect size and overlooked the water. Huge thanks to Madison who was a pleasure to work with and made our night run so smoothly. Also, the food was amazing and we got many compliments from the guests about how good it was!
S
Stephanie Sent on 05/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly, beautiful wedding on the pier

We wanted a beautiful, small wedding by the water and we got even better than we wanted at the Godfrey! The wedding coordinator there, Madison Downs, was absolutely amazing and made sure everything was how we wanted. They were so flexible and the pier was the most beautiful setting for a wedding. We had the ceremony and an hors d’oeuvres and cocktails reception all on the pier. It was perfect! Our suite was amazing and everyone was super accommodating!
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Blair Sent on 04/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Morning Pier Wedding

I just got married on 3/28/19. This is a perfect spot for an outdoor wedding. The Godfrey has a beautiful pier that is directly on the bay and the room for the reception has floor to ceiling windows that look over the water. Madison was amazing and she was able to make my special day perfect. I could not have asked for better service!
L
Lindsay Sent on 12/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend this venue

Let me start off by saying that we originally booked our wedding through the Doubletree Suites by Hilton at Rocky point one year in advance of our wedding date (approximately 120 guests, most of whom were traveling from out of town). Approximately 11 days before our wedding we received a phone call from the Doubletree that they could no longer host our wedding in their reception tent given issues with their inspection. We were absolutely devastated s our dream wedding was falling apart with less than two weeks to go. We started reaching out to other venues that fit our dream wedding criteria (outside ceremony and waterfront reception) and fortunately the Godfrey hotel and Cabanas was able to graciously make room for our event even with the last minutes notice. Not only did the Godfrey take on our wedding last minute but our venue contact, Madison Downs, did everything she could to make sure our big day was everything that we had dreamed of and for that I am truly thankful. We ended up having our ceremony on their pier overlooking the water and it was absolutely gorgeous, better than I could have ever imagined. For the reception, they closed off their entire restaurant so they could host our reception in an area that had water views. I could not be more pleased with how everything turned out. All in all, our wedding ended up being so much better than we could have ever imagined and we owe it all to the Godfrey staff. With 11 days they were able to get 30+ guest rooms switched from our first venue into their hotel, provide a layout of our reception area, replicate all of the food and apps that we originally picked out and more. I highly recommend using this venue. Their pier ceremony and waterside reception areas are stunning and the staff was fantastic to work with. In addition, I was extremely impressed with the timeliness of their communication given how many questions we threw at them as we were planning a full blown wedding with them with less than two weeks to go!
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George Sent on 12/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Experience!

We had a terrific time planning our wedding with Madison. The result was wonderful! Our small group was well served, and we had a lot of fun.
J
Josette Sent on 12/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
When trying to find a great location on a budget in the Tampa look here!! We had the entire event there, ceremony on their beautiful huge pier, cocktails hour by the bay, and the reception in a simple yet beautiful ballroom. Everything really flowed together nicely. We had a beautiful wedding!! Carl was amazing and helped with everything!! Their chef Tim really made the most of the food and there was something for everyone!! We would highly recommend this location!
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Awards

14

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Rising Lotus Photography Rising Lotus Photography Wedding Photographers

GREAT venue, wonderful staff and gorgeous spots for photographs. Would recommend this venue.

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The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa frequently asked questions

The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in quality of service.
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