Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe

Regatta Pointe has been an awesome experience. Everyone has been really helpful and answered all of our questions, especially Kirk. They helped us each step of the way as we are newcomers to the boating world. They were super accommodating as we had engine problems and needed a few extra days. Noland , the dockmaster made it a super easy transition for us. There facilities were clean and their showers were hot. Their slips are laid out to make everything extremely easy to hook up to. Getting on and off the boat has been the easiest here than any dock that we’ve been at yet. We had several nights of high winds, and I was so glad we were here. They have restaurants close and a really good ice cream store too. Shout out to D's restaurant, for breakfast or lunch you can’t go wrong there. I’m sure this will be one of our favorite marinas after we have finished the loop.

Had problems getting the electric hooked up, they changed out a receptacle and breaker then it worked. Great place otherwise

Not deserving of even one star! I had my boat there four years and I can tell you, this marina is best avoided, if possible. The marina proper is OLD! The dock is fixed (mostly rotted) wood and in very shallow brackish water. Much of the wooden dock is rotting and many nails are sticking out. My boat has a 6ft draft and would touch bottom at most low tides. The marina is a survivor in the regards that over decades it has ridden out many storms. My boat rode thru 4 hurricanes but it has come at a cost. This past year hurricanes Helene and Milton tore part of the marina down. My boat suffered significant damage due to the poor health and lack of maintenance of the docks. The staff only repair what breaks and that is not good when you want it to be sturdy when it counts! The dock pilings are only replaced AFTER THEY FAIL!! Think about that. The general manager, Paul, is an angry angry little man. Paul could give a crap about the boat owners that pay to be there and has often yelled and threatened boat owners(in good standing). I personally have been on the receiving end of his foul temper. He once yelled at me in front of two employees and a FedEx delivery guy. The dock master Nolan Maddox, is as unqualified as they come. He rarely follows through on promises to boat owners and when stressed will lash out at anyone near him. I watched him once out two of his friends(not employees or boat owners) to work retying it, actually On A Boat, during hurricane Helene! That has got to be breaking multiple laws. Nolan has threatened multiple boat owners with eviction for no good reason. One, longtime, resident of the marina once asked him to fix an exposed nail that was on the dock, by her boat. Nolan threatened to evict her for telling him it needed repair! I have been told a number of employees, that are liveaboards, at the marina that they have been threatened by Nolan and/or Paul for whatever reason. During hurricane Helene I was present and watched as a boat was breaking away from the dock. I saw an employee in the captains lounge and asked if he was going to try to help save the boat. His response; "I'm not going out there". Leaving it to boat owners that were there to do the work on their own. Contracts: you sign a contract with this marina At Your Own Risk! The boat owner has Zero rights and there is no way to complain either. Trust me, many have tried! Safe harbor marinas owns this facility and they could care less about you! As Nolan told me once, "I will kick you out of here in a second and I don't even need a reason. I will fill your slip in a week too " Avoid this marina! You dock here at your boats peril.

Very nice staff. Some shallow areas, We draft 5'9". Dock Master moved us to a deeper slip without delay. Great location!

Great dock master and staff. Helped us into the slip with our “new to us” boat and answered any questions we had.

Very friendly and helpful staff. They went above and beyond. We enjoyed our short stay for 3 nights and will return.

Great location. Palmetto is walkable right out of the marina with shops, parks, restaurants and groceries. Restaurant right at Marina. Nice, clean bathrooms, pool and hot tub! Staff helpful.

Another great weekend stay at Regatta Pointe.

As with every Safe Harbor I have stayed at, the staff was exceptional. 👍

Great marina, fine staff, responsive leadership

Lovely people and great amenities. The restaurant on site was excellent t.

Absolutely amazing staff and marina. Everyone who works here is extremely helpful. The Dockmaster was very accommodating with our requests to change slips then to get a lift. We've been away for a while but are looking forward to returning some day. And the sunset views are second to none! One of the best marinas on the Gulf Coast. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

I can’t say enough good things about this marina. The staff is amazing. They were there to assist with anything I needed and they made the check in process a breeze. The marina has many eating and drinking establishments on site making it a one stop destination. I will be returning!

Great stay. Adam was a huge help a couple times and always had a smile

Its been wonderful.

Same review as last time below, Nolan & his team do a great job & very helpful. Great spot & very helpful staff especially Nolan We have just booked to stay another night. Restaurant on site has great food at good prices with great views of Manatee river.

lived there over the last 3 years as a live abroad at the marina and spent thousands of dollars living there and only ended up continuing to stay there for a while because no other marina had openings had lots of problems with management just like other people had posted on this site my boat was hit several times by freedom boat club renters and hit several other boats that were close by and with no apologies lots of problems with security and cameras that don't work and no on site security other people posted about the pool being closed I have a email that said it should only be closed a few days was still closed after leaving so it's been a couple months now after the marina was bought by safety harbor I assumed things would change it seems like all they wanted to do was put more money into the restaurants and new lifts and not the rest of the marina or docks or long term live abroads lots of things recently stolen from the parking lot including friends motorcycles and non residents using all the facilities at night and a dock master that didn't seem to care safety harbor should do them selves a favor and find a new dock master and some on site security after I expressed my feelings and concerns with management my lease was broken and they still have my deposit do your self a favor and check out the other marinas on the river that have a lot of upgrades and new floating docks

Very Nice Marina, very clean and organized, all the staff was awesome, have three excellent restaurants, I’m going to come back. 100% recommended

Great place! Easy access to the gulf or enjoy any of the fabulous restaurants on the river. Just wish the pool would have been open.

Marina staff are very helpful, very clean, lots of great people. Restaurant on site is good too!

We enjoyed our stay. Noland was very helpful and accommodating. We enjoyed chatting with the folks on the docks.

Good Service and Amenities

Dockmaster great. Helped us tie up with the breeze. Always enjoy visiting this marina.

Very good great staff great food.

I was a liveaboard in good standing, when I ordered an item by mail. I left the marina with my boat, still in good standing. I have friends that I visit in the marina. I received notification on April 04, 2019 that it arrived by the post office. The marina office has had my phone number for a year. I was told by employee that the harbor manager took my package. He denied that when I was looking for it. I asked the same employee again and she swears he took it. I mentioned that the harbor manager was making it look like she was lying. Yes, I'm upset about this. I was not loud or disrespectful. Because of this, I was chased off of the property by the general manager, told to never return. About 30 minutes later, I received a call from the general manager that my package was returned to the sender. My opinion is this marina needs to review it's management style. Unprofessional!