10 Best Clearwater Beach Hotels

By VI Staff on July 13, 2020 - Updated

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Clearwater Beach is renowned for its beautiful white sandy beaches, warm, calm waters, year-round warm, balmy weather. A winding beachfront promenade lined with laid-back seafood restaurants, sidewalk cafés, and buzzing bars is a great place to hang out, while Pier 60 comes alive after sunset with a nightly festival featuring craft vendors and street performers. In addition to a wealth of attractions and outdoor activities to enjoy, Clearwater Beach also has a variety of hotels ranging from five-star luxury retreats to budget-friendly abodes. Take your pick! CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.

1.Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort

Overlooking the Clearwater Beach Marina and the Gulf of Mexico, the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort is a modern hotel within walking distance of Clearwater Beach and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The hotel features well-appointed guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, pull-out sofas, dining areas, and private balconies with private balconies and ocean views. A contemporary Asian restaurant serves Pan-Asian cuisine and two bars offer a wide range of beverages, and other deluxe hotel facilities include a luxury spa with an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment and exercise classes. The Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort is a short drive from the St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.

100 Coronado Dr, Clearwater, FL 33767, Phone: 727-281-9500

2.Sandpearl Resort

Regarded as the crown jewel of Clearwater Beach, Sandpearl Resort is an award-winning resort with luxurious accommodations, world-class fine dining, exceptional amenities, and exciting activities. Established to provide a one-of-a-kind vacation experience, the Sandpearl Resort features spacious guest rooms and suites with elegant tropical décor, plush furnishings, and spectacular views of Mandalay Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Sandpearl Resort is home to two outstanding dining destinations, the award-winning Caretta on the Gulf, and the casual Tate Island Grill, as well as the convenient lobby Marketplace. The resort features award-winning services and facilities, ranging from a private beach and lagoon-style swimming pool complex to an exclusive spa and wellness center, water sports rentals, daily enrichment programs, and a 24-hour business center.

500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-441-2425

3.Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

Set between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Bay, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is a grand resort with beautifully appointed accommodations and world-class amenities. Boasting spectacular view over Clearwater Beach, the hotel has stylish guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, kitchens, living areas with pull-out sofas, and private balconies with ocean views. Deluxe hotel amenities include a luxury spa and wellness center, a rooftop swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a poolside bar with private climate-controlled cabanas. A laid-back seafood eatery serves seafood, a casual grill offers Pan Latino fare, and a lobby bar offers an array of libations. Breakfast is served every morning at Skimmer’s Coffee Bar.

301 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, Phone: 727-373-1234

4.Hilton Clearwater Beach

Boasting a beautiful beachfront location with spectacular views over the Gulf of Mexico, the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort offers a deluxe Hilton hotel experience with refined accommodations, deluxe amenities, world-class cuisine, and high-end facilities. Set on 10 acres of private beachfront, the hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym, several restaurants serving a variety of global cuisine, a Starbucks® coffee shop, and a beach tiki bar for tropical cocktails at sunset. A modern business center has 40,000 square feet of meeting space, and the hotel is within walking distance of the Sand Key Park barrier island and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767, Phone: 727-461-3222

5.Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Resting directly on the ivory white sands of Clearwater Beach in Florida and surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Sheraton Sand Key Resort takes the idea of ‘barefoot luxury living’ to new heights. Luxurious oceanfront residences open directly onto the beach with private terraces that embrace unfettered sea views. A sparkling infinity pool is a perfect place to unwind after a day of snorkeling and swimming, followed by a revitalizing massage or range of indulgent body treatments at the exclusive spa and wellness center. Delight in superb cuisine at several on-site restaurants, from fresh seafood at the award-winning Rusty’s Bistro to family-friendly fare at the Island Grille and colorful cocktails Slo Joe's Turtle Bar.

1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, Florida, 33767, Phone: 727-595-1611

6.Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key

Set on the Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key is a deluxe all-suite hotel with well-appointed guest suites and an array of high-end facilities, including an aquatic playground with an outdoor swimming pool and a waterfall. Guest suites have separate living rooms with pull-out sofas and private balconies with magical gulf views, and a casual steakhouse serves prime steaks and fresh seafood. Other facilities include a luxury spa and wellness center, a fully-equipped fitness center, a state-of-the-art business center with 14 meeting rooms, and a dedicated children’s club. The poolside Kokomo's Café serves light snacks and drinks all day, and an on-site ice cream shop offers sweet treats.

1201 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-596-1100

7.Island Cay Hotel - Clearwater Beach

Set on the barrier island of Island Cay, the Island Cay Hotel - Clearwater Beach is a laid-back hotel spread over a few acres with pretty gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, and a barbecue and picnic area with ocean views. Airy, air-conditioned guest apartments and studios have island-themed décor, kitchenettes or kitchens, and modern amenities, including flat-screen televisions, coffeemakers, and minifridges, and complimentary wireless Internet is available around the property. Other guest services at the hotel include laundry services and transport shuttles for an additional fee and the hotel is a few miles away from the Pristine Caladesi Island State Park.

648 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-443-6954

8.Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach

Set on Gulfview Boulevard a short walk from the beach, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach is a modern smoke-free hotel with standard guest rooms and suites, a heated swimming pool, and a fully-equipped fitness center. Well-appointed guest rooms have air-conditioning, spacious living areas with work desks, en-suite bathrooms with showers and modern amenities, and upgraded suites have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. A casual waterfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Jimmy's Stone Creek Coffee Shop offers freshly brewed coffee and light snacks all day. The hotel offers a variety of guest activities such as parasailing, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing.

521 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-447-6461

9.Seaside Inn & Suites

Located a short walk from the beach, Seaside Inn & Suites is a casual beachside hotel that offers a relaxed, laid-back retreat with a friendly atmosphere and comfortable accommodations. The hotel features bright and airy guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes and dining areas, modern amenities, and private balconies with sea views. Guests can enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool, a patio with sun loungers, a family-friendly restaurant serving all-American fare against a backdrop of ocean views, and a full-service bar that serves handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, craft beers, and hosts live entertainment on the weekends.

401 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-446-8305

10.Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel

Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel is a casual beachside hotel with a heated swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an elegant rooftop bar with spectacular Gulf Views. Located a minute’s walk from Clearwater Beach, the hotel features modern guest rooms and suites with bright décor, en-suite bathrooms with showers, kitchenettes and bar-style dining areas, modern amenities, and balconies with ocean views. Jimmy's Crow's Nest rooftop bar serves colorful cocktails, craft beers, and other libations, along with casual all-American fare like flatbreads, salads, quesadillas, and wraps. Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel is based opposite the beach and a short stroll away from the famous Pier 60 and an array of entertainment.

101 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-683-0002