I know you would like a pool. However when I was looking for our upcoming cruise, I was comparing the Prices VS hotel rating in Tampa and the ratings were pretty low on a lot of the hotels and the price was high on even a motel 6. I ended up going on Air BNB and found a very reasonable one not far from the port. I actually saw several options. I am sure our situation is much different then yours. We are actually driving to Tampa and we are only staying one night before we get on the ship. It is also only me and my husband. I just thought I would share.