Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort—part of the Grand Golf Resorts of Florida—sprawls over 900 wooded acres in Innisbrook, Florida, near the St. Petersburg–Clearwater area and just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Long known for its outstanding golf experience, the natural beauty of its lakes and rolling hills frames 72 holes of championship play with moss-draped cypress trees, towering pines, colorful hibiscus, and Southern azaleas.
Sheila Johnson bought the icon in 2007 with the goal of establishing Innisbrook as the west coast of Florida’s premier resort. In 2009, Johnson’s Salamander Hotels & Resorts completed a dramatic transformation of the property. Along with a top-to-bottom renovation of the meeting spaces, the project added two new restaurants, a spa, and a fitness center. The $26 million project also upgraded the 550 spacious villa accommodations (with full kitchens); six swimming pool complexes; tennis center; and four golf courses, including Copperhead, host to an annual PGA Tour event, and the Island Course, site of the LPGA-sanctioned Legends Tour Open Championship.
Meeting planners hold events for larger groups in three conference halls—flexible ballrooms with built-in stages, projection booths, and the latest in fiber-optic technology. In addition, for breakouts and more intimate gatherings, the resort offers two new boardrooms for up to 20 delegates and landscaped patios for outdoor events. The resort’s flexible venue options and ability to help planners achieve their goals have lead to a host of industry awards, ranging from Successful Meetings magazine’s Pinnacle to Meetings & Conventions magazine’s Hall of Fame Gold awards.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.9
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Accommodations:
4.8
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
4.7
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Recommendation to Planners:
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this location and the staff who made our event so perfect! Great job, loved it!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Janet S. Acton Mobile Industries Corporate Planner
We always had our annual sales meeting at our headquarters in Chicago but we thought that doing it offsite would make it more productive. We decided on Florida because the meeting is in January, and we wanted the warm weather. And we ended up at Innisbrook because of a referral from a friend of mine, and because I love Southwest Airlines, which flies into Tampa. The 2½ day event involved two solid days of meetings — and wound up with a half day of golf for some of the attendees. It worked out really well. The meeting room opened onto an outdoor porch, and people could go out and check messages. Also, we liked the fact that it wasn’t a high rise so it didn’t feel like a hotel; salespeople get tired of being in hotels. We could take a nice walk to and from the meeting room.
Mike Garrow, Innisbrook’s director of sales, was very helpful, especially when we were there. One night, he found us a restaurant on the beach, and they sent a Mercedes van to pick us up and take us back. Bottom line: We got much more out of the meeting than we have in the past. Most of the group asked if we could go back there. And if I get approval, we will go back next year.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Peter D. Morningstar Investment Management Corporate Planner
The staff at the resort was remarkable. They were professional and efficient and always available to make sure every event was handled to my expectations.
Sue G. Corporate Planner
Our meeting went so well our attendees have voted to go back again next year.
When we sited the property we were originally concerned about the tramming but they have got it down pat and it worked great. Honestly the attendees liked the feel of being around such lush a property.
The campus style layout worked great and was a nice change from the high rise type properties.
The renovations are fantastic and the service was flawless.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
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4.9
4 reviews
Arrival Experience:
5.0
Accommodations:
4.8
Food & Beverage:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
5.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Edinburgh Ballroom
769
35.1 x 21.9
4
8,280
115' x 72'
15
500
1,100
660
800
0
0
0
48
Edinburgh Ballroom East
475
21.6 x 21.9
4
5,112
71' x 72'
15
300
600
400
400
0
0
0
0
Edinburgh Ballroom West
294
13.4 x 21.9
4
3,168
44' x 72'
15
200
375
250
250
0
0
0
0
Edinburgh Boardroom
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18.00' x 32.00'
9
32
60
40
40
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Foyer
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
200
0
0
0
0
Edinburgh Salon II
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
40
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon III
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
40
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon IV
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
40
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon IX
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon V
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
40
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon VI
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
40
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon VII
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon VIII
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon X
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Edinburgh Salon XI
71
7.3 x 9.8
3
768
24' x 32'
9
45
75
50
80
25
35
0
0
Edinburgh Salons I+II
110
11.3 x 9.8
3
1,184
37' x 32'
9
80
125
80
80
40
32
0
0
Edinburgh Salons III+IV
110
11.3 x 9.8
3
1,184
37' x 32'
9
80
125
80
80
40
32
0
0
Edinburgh Salons V+VI
110
11.3 x 9.8
3
1,184
37' x 32'
9
80
125
80
80
40
32
0
0
Edinburgh Salons VII+VIII+IX
164
16.8 x 9.8
3
1,760
55' x 32'
9
120
175
120
175
60
52
0
0
Edinburgh Salons X+XI
125
12.8 x 9.8
3
1,344
42' x 32'
9
90
150
80
110
40
35
0
0
Inverness Ballroom
1,301
30.5 x 42.7
6
14,000
100' x 140'
20
1,000
1,800
1,200
1,200
0
0
0
0
Inverness Ballroom Green Room
58
8.2 x 7.6
2
625
27' x 25'
8
0
0
0
1,400
12
20
0
78
Inverness Ballroom Section A
808
30.5 x 26.5
6
8,700
100' x 87'
20
750
1,350
850
870
0
0
0
46
Inverness Ballroom Section A Stage
139
15.2 x 9.1
6
1,500
50' x 30'
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Inverness Ballroom Section B
492
30.5 x 16.2
6
5,300
100' x 53'
20
450
650
550
530
0
0
0
80
Inverness Phone Alcove Prefunction
114
10.7 x 10.7
0
1,225
35' x 35'
0
0
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
Inverness Prefunction
743
61 x 12.2
6
8,000
200' x 40'
20
0
0
600
800
0
0
0
25
Inverness Registration Booth
58
7.6 x 7.6
0
625
25' x 25'
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stirling Ballroom
769
35.1 x 21.9
5
8,280
115' x 72'
15
500
1,100
660
800
0
0
0
48
Stirling Ballroom East
475
21.6 x 21.9
5
5,112
71' x 72'
15
300
600
400
400
0
0
0
0
Stirling Ballroom West
294
13.4 x 21.9
5
3,168
44' x 72'
15
200
375
250
250
0
0
0
0
Stirling Foyer
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
200
0
0
0
0
Stirling Salon A
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon B
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon C
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon D
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon E
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon F
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon G
71
7.3 x 9.8
3
768
24' x 32'
9
45
75
50
80
25
35
0
0
Stirling Salon H
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon I
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon J
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon K
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon L
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon M
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon N
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon O
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon P
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon Q
54
5.5 x 9.8
3
576
18' x 32'
9
32
60
40
60
20
24
0
0
Stirling Salon R
110
11.3 x 9.8
3
1,184
37' x 32'
9
90
135
120
80
40
32
0
0
Stirling Salons B+C
107
11 x 9.8
3
1,152
36.00' x 32.00'
9
65
110
80
75
32
36
46
0
Stirling Salons D+E+F
164
16.8 x 9.8
3
1,760
55' x 32'
9
120
175
120
175
60
52
0
0
Stirling Salons G+H
125
12.8 x 9.8
3
1,344
42' x 32'
9
90
150
80
110
40
35
0
0
Stirling Salons I+J+K
164
16.8 x 9.8
3
1,760
55' x 32'
9
120
175
120
175
60
52
0
0
Stirling Salons L+M+N
164
16.8 x 9.8
3
1,760
55' x 32'
9
120
175
120
175
60
52
0
0
Stirling Salons O+P+Q
164
16.8 x 9.8
3
1,760
55' x 32'
9
120
175
120
175
60
52
0
0
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