Saddlebrook Resort

With a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer, 45 tennis courts, basketball and grass/sand volleyball courts, Saddlebrook Resort is a sports enthusiast’s dream getaway. The rooms feature subtle tropical accents and offer private balconies or patios with scenic views of the courses or the resort.

Additionally, with a steakhouse, sports bar, and poolside café and bar, guests will never be short of dining options. The large spa and three outdoor swimming pools offer guests the perfect place to relax and unwind on their golf vacation.

Golf Courses

Having undergone extensive renovations throughout 2025 and completed in 2026, the golfing facilities at Saddlebrook Resort are among the finest in Florida. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the Saddlebrook Golf Courses wind through a natural landscape of towering cypress, pine, and palm trees, creating a scenic and engaging test for golfers of all abilities.

The 27-hole facility is divided into three distinct 9-hole layouts: Oak, Pine, and Cypress. These interchangeable nines are combined to create a variety of 18-hole experiences, ensuring no two rounds feel exactly the same.

• The Oak Nine offers a classic parkland-style challenge with tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering.
• The Pine Nine combines rolling terrain with well-placed water hazards that reward thoughtful course management.
• The Cypress Nine is the most visually striking of the three, featuring prominent water features and demanding approach shots.

Together, they provide a balanced mix of strategy, variety, and Florida resort golf at its best.

Accommodation

Following expansive renovations completed in late 2025, Saddlebrook Resort features 540 rooms and suites, ranging in size from a deluxe guestroom that is 400 sq. ft. in size to two-bedroom suites that are 950 sq. ft. All rooms come with tropical décor, marble bathrooms, comfortable bedding, a large screen TV, coffeemaker, and private balcony or patio. The suites offer full kitchens and seating areas to provide some home-away-from-home comforts.

The buildings are laid out around nine courtyards with gardens and lush landscaping in the middle. Rooms offer scenic views of the golf course, pools, or nature preserve.

Restaurant & Bars

With several onsite dining venues, Saddlebrook Resort offers something to suit every taste and occasion:

• RARE 1981 – The resort’s signature restaurant, serving elevated Gulf Coast cuisine with regionally sourced meats, fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients in a refined yet welcoming setting.
• Palmhaus – A relaxed poolside restaurant and bar offering casual bites, shareable plates and refreshing cocktails, perfect for laid-back afternoons in the Florida sun.
• BREW – An all-day lobby café serving artisanal coffee, handcrafted drinks, fresh pastries and convenient grab-and-go options.

Spa & Leisure

The 7,000 sq. ft. European-style spa contains 12 treatment rooms and offers services such as body treatments, massages, and a full-service salon. There are whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, and a courtyard terrace for the ultimate tranquil experience. The 3,300 sq. ft. fitness center houses a variety of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.

Location

Saddlebrook Resort is located 30 minutes north of Tampa and the Tampa International Airport.

On Site Activities

Away from the golf course, there are three outdoor swimming pools, including the main half-million gallon resort-style pool in the center of the resort as well as an adults-only pool. Additionally, there are 45 tennis courts featuring all four Grand Slam surfaces.

Guests can also rent bicycles for a leisurely cruise around the grounds of the resort or play games on the basketball and sand/grass volleyball courts.

Post Round

T.D.’s Sports Bar is perfect post-round, alternatively, enjoy a bite and a cocktail in the open-air from the Poolside Café & Bar.