Located on the southern end of Clearwater Beach, the 140-room Shephard’s Beach Resort is an upper-mid-range hotel located directly on the sand and famous for its entertainment and nightlife. This hotel is a good fit for travelers looking for a party scene on the beach and who love live music and bands that often play all day and into the night. It may not be the best fit for families -- loud music at the night club continues until the wee hours -- although children are welcome at the property. There is an outdoor pool with hot tub, slim beach, and fitness center on-site. Rooms are modern and colorful; some have balconies and gorgeous Gulf views. Prices are comparable to other upper-mid-range properties in the area, but those looking for a quieter property may consider the Sandpearl, located about a mile north.
Located on the southern end of Clearwater Beach, the 140-room Shephard’s Beach Resort is an upper-mid-range hotel located directly on the sand and famous for its entertainment and nightlife. This hotel is a good fit for travelers looking for a party scene on the beach and who love live music and bands that often play all day and into the night. It may not be the best fit for families -- loud music at the night club continues until the wee hours -- although children are welcome at the property. There is an outdoor pool with hot tub, slim beach, and fitness center on-site. Rooms are modern and colorful; some have balconies and gorgeous Gulf views. Prices are comparable to other upper-mid-range properties in the area, but those looking for a quieter property may consider the Sandpearl, located about a mile north.
Sandpearl Resort is a 253-room luxury hotel located directly on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, and is popular with families, couples, and corporate meeting groups. The waterfront restaurant, Carretta on the Gulf, is the area's only four-diamond restaurant, and guests rave about the food. The best rooms overlook panoramic vistas of the Gulf of Mexico with spectacular nightly sunsets.
Sandpearl Resort is a 253-room luxury hotel located directly on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, and is popular with families, couples, and corporate meeting groups. The waterfront restaurant, Carretta on the Gulf, is the area's only four-diamond restaurant, and guests rave about the food. The best rooms overlook panoramic vistas of the Gulf of Mexico with spectacular nightly sunsets.
The 25-room Palm Pavilion Inn is a value beachfront hotel within walking distance of several restaurants, shops, and parks in Clearwater Beach. The property offers simple, if bland, rooms with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, as well as apartments with fully equipped kitchens, some with furnished patios and lovely ocean views. Beach access plus an outdoor pool are available, and there is a great on-site grill and bar with live entertainment daily. There's also a small gift shop and a rooftop deck provides more space for sun lounging and ocean views. There is no business center or elevator, however. There are several similar properties in the area, such as the Enchanted Inn on the Bay and the Ebb Tide Motel, so travelers might want to compare rates.
The 25-room Palm Pavilion Inn is a value beachfront hotel within walking distance of several restaurants, shops, and parks in Clearwater Beach. The property offers simple, if bland, rooms with mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, as well as apartments with fully equipped kitchens, some with furnished patios and lovely ocean views. Beach access plus an outdoor pool are available, and there is a great on-site grill and bar with live entertainment daily. There's also a small gift shop and a rooftop deck provides more space for sun lounging and ocean views. There is no business center or elevator, however. There are several similar properties in the area, such as the Enchanted Inn on the Bay and the Ebb Tide Motel, so travelers might want to compare rates.
This 65-room two-pearl Clearwater Beach Hotel offers basic, budget rooms within a five-minute walk of the shops, restaurants, and beaches of Clearwater. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, though they are outdated and many details could use attention, like unusable in-room safes. Harbor views and sunsets from the property can also be stunning, but there are no proper balconies or patio furniture outside of any guest rooms. The property has two heated outdoor pools and a lovely ice cream parlor, though rooms can be noisy -- both from street traffic and other hotel guests. For a budget break in the Clearwater area, this place can offer decent value for the location, but guests looking to stay closer to Pier 60 should check out Pier House 60 Marina Hotel, though rooms will be more expensive.
This 65-room two-pearl Clearwater Beach Hotel offers basic, budget rooms within a five-minute walk of the shops, restaurants, and beaches of Clearwater. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, though they are outdated and many details could use attention, like unusable in-room safes. Harbor views and sunsets from the property can also be stunning, but there are no proper balconies or patio furniture outside of any guest rooms. The property has two heated outdoor pools and a lovely ice cream parlor, though rooms can be noisy -- both from street traffic and other hotel guests. For a budget break in the Clearwater area, this place can offer decent value for the location, but guests looking to stay closer to Pier 60 should check out Pier House 60 Marina Hotel, though rooms will be more expensive.
The modern, budget-friendly 79-room Springhill Suites by Marriott St. Petersburg/Clearwater is less than a five-minute drive from the airport. Its well-kept suites have living rooms, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes, and there's a market on-site. With a 35-person meeting room, it can be a convenient layover stop for business travelers, though the location is not close to major tourist sights. It also has a fitness center plus an outdoor pool and hot tub. Breakfast, included in the room rate, is served in the bright lounge. Given its proximity to the airport, there is some noise from planes landing and taking off, but it's not excessive. Travelers might want to compare rates with the Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road, which operates a free airport shuttle.
The modern, budget-friendly 79-room Springhill Suites by Marriott St. Petersburg/Clearwater is less than a five-minute drive from the airport. Its well-kept suites have living rooms, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes, and there's a market on-site. With a 35-person meeting room, it can be a convenient layover stop for business travelers, though the location is not close to major tourist sights. It also has a fitness center plus an outdoor pool and hot tub. Breakfast, included in the room rate, is served in the bright lounge. Given its proximity to the airport, there is some noise from planes landing and taking off, but it's not excessive. Travelers might want to compare rates with the Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road, which operates a free airport shuttle.
Built in 1959, the 29-room Beachwalk Inn is one of the few remaining mom-and-pop-style hotels in Clearwater Beach. This value property is right across the street from the beach, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby, but none on-site. It's a pleasant hotel, with motel-style outer hallways, and spacious rooms with eclectic, dated furnishings. There aren’t a lot of amenities except for a small, outdoor pool -- and the lack of any sort of breakfast is disappointing. It’s a good pick for budget-conscious families wanting to be near the beach, but those willing to stay a bit further from the shore should compare rates with Sea Captain Resort on the Bay, a budget waterfront hotel with boat slips and a free continental weekend breakfast at similar rates.
Built in 1959, the 29-room Beachwalk Inn is one of the few remaining mom-and-pop-style hotels in Clearwater Beach. This value property is right across the street from the beach, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby, but none on-site. It's a pleasant hotel, with motel-style outer hallways, and spacious rooms with eclectic, dated furnishings. There aren’t a lot of amenities except for a small, outdoor pool -- and the lack of any sort of breakfast is disappointing. It’s a good pick for budget-conscious families wanting to be near the beach, but those willing to stay a bit further from the shore should compare rates with Sea Captain Resort on the Bay, a budget waterfront hotel with boat slips and a free continental weekend breakfast at similar rates.
The Hilton Clearwater Beach is an upper-middle-range hotel located right on the white sands of Florida's Clearwater Beach. The 416 rooms and suites have modern, neutral decor and many have balconies with views of the beach. The facilities here are particularly impressive, and include a fitness center, a spa with a huge range of treatments, multiple restaurants, bars, and pools, and a wide array of event facilities for meeting and weddings. Multiple guest have complained about various maintenance issues in the past, but the hotel completed a renovation in 2017 that should help address them. This remains one of the better options on Clearwater Beach, but travelers could also look into the slightly more upscale Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, which offers comparable amenities plus rooms with full kitchens.
The Hilton Clearwater Beach is an upper-middle-range hotel located right on the white sands of Florida's Clearwater Beach. The 416 rooms and suites have modern, neutral decor and many have balconies with views of the beach. The facilities here are particularly impressive, and include a fitness center, a spa with a huge range of treatments, multiple restaurants, bars, and pools, and a wide array of event facilities for meeting and weddings. Multiple guest have complained about various maintenance issues in the past, but the hotel completed a renovation in 2017 that should help address them. This remains one of the better options on Clearwater Beach, but travelers could also look into the slightly more upscale Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, which offers comparable amenities plus rooms with full kitchens.
The upscale Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key sits right on Clearwater Bay, with wonderful waterfront views from its 220 suites. It's a 10-minute walk to Sand Key Park Beach, and free beach shuttle service is provided. Homey suites have separate living areas and balconies overlooking the bay. The family-friendly hotel features a kids' club, water-sports rentals, and a year-round outdoor pool. Dining options include a steak house, bar, poolside bar, and cafe -- all with lovely bay views. There's also a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center. Some of the suites could use updating, so it might be worth comparing rooms and rates with the Sheraton Sand Key Resort.
The upscale Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key sits right on Clearwater Bay, with wonderful waterfront views from its 220 suites. It's a 10-minute walk to Sand Key Park Beach, and free beach shuttle service is provided. Homey suites have separate living areas and balconies overlooking the bay. The family-friendly hotel features a kids' club, water-sports rentals, and a year-round outdoor pool. Dining options include a steak house, bar, poolside bar, and cafe -- all with lovely bay views. There's also a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center. Some of the suites could use updating, so it might be worth comparing rooms and rates with the Sheraton Sand Key Resort.
The 83-room budget-friendly Quality Hotel on the Beach is situated on a stretch of land between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway on the southern tip of Clearwater Beach. It's a hotel that caters to families, but it can get crowded and noisy on the weekends. Rooms, which were renovated in 2008, have great views but some have begun to show a bit of wear and tear.
The 83-room budget-friendly Quality Hotel on the Beach is situated on a stretch of land between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway on the southern tip of Clearwater Beach. It's a hotel that caters to families, but it can get crowded and noisy on the weekends. Rooms, which were renovated in 2008, have great views but some have begun to show a bit of wear and tear.
The 110-room mid-range DreamView Beachfront Hotel & Resort is right on the beach, with attractions, shops, and restaurants within walking distance. Its modern beige-toned rooms have granite countertops and wooden floors, and their large windows let in plenty of natural light. Some rooms have balconies with seating and views of the water. The Sands Beach Bar & Grill has several locations on-site, including a Tiki Bar on the beach with drink service, and the hotel also has a small fitness center and business center. The outdoor pool offers water views, and there is a Starbucks plus 24-hour Grab-n-Go Cafe. Be aware that there's a daily mandatory resort fee.
The 110-room mid-range DreamView Beachfront Hotel & Resort is right on the beach, with attractions, shops, and restaurants within walking distance. Its modern beige-toned rooms have granite countertops and wooden floors, and their large windows let in plenty of natural light. Some rooms have balconies with seating and views of the water. The Sands Beach Bar & Grill has several locations on-site, including a Tiki Bar on the beach with drink service, and the hotel also has a small fitness center and business center. The outdoor pool offers water views, and there is a Starbucks plus 24-hour Grab-n-Go Cafe. Be aware that there's a daily mandatory resort fee.