355 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, Florida, United States | (618) 248-8274
Prime Beach Walk Promenade
location, across the street from the beach
Spacious rooms with
mini-fridges and microwaves
Some rooms offer ocean
views
Efficiency kitchenettes available in certain rooms
Small year-round outdoor pool
Free on-site parking for one
vehicle per room
Laundry facilities available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms have dated
furnishings and decor
No breakfast service or restaurant
on-site
Guests under 25 need adult supervision (a major pro for some)
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.
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Scene
Motel-style budget hotel across the street from the beach
The Beachwalk Inn has a retro feel, with mint-green and peach walls, making a colorful sight for the beachgoers
walking the palm-tree lined street out front. The ambience is quiet, and guests under the age of 25 aren’t allowed without a guardian -- this guarantees that wild spring breakers won't disrupt anyone's vacations. Its motel-style outer
hallways offer excellent views of the promenade and beach just across the street -- unlike other area motels, there is an elevator to all floors here. The hotel
has a small lobby with a brochure rack and free coffee, while outside there’s a small
pool with a tile deck and vintage lamp posts next to the parking lot. Most visitors are couples and families, drawn by the hotel's decidedly low-key vibe.
Location
Prime promenade location, within a short walk of restaurants, shops, and bars
The inn is located on the Beach Walk Promenade just across the street from the white, sandy
Clearwater shore. There’s a popular seafood restaurant -- Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe -- next to the hotel and a McDonald’s within a one-minute walk. Plenty of other
restaurants, shops, and bars are within walking distance for even more options. It’s less than a
10-minute walk to Pier 60, and the area is bustling with beachgoers. Clearwater
Marine Aquarium, home to the rescued dolphin star of the "Dolphin Tale" movies, is
within a 10-minute drive. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport takes a half-hour to reach by car, and Tampa International Airport is less than an hour's drive away.
Rooms
Spacious, but dated rooms with homey decor
The 29 rooms at the hotel are clean and spacious, with wooden or tile floors and colorful walls in varying pastel shades. The most conspicuous design details are the dated touches throughout all rooms, including shiny bedspreads, floral prints, light-wood veneer furniture, and vases filled with fake
flowers. Most furnishings show some wear and tear, and popcorn ceilings add to the less-than-modern look. All rooms have mini-fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Efficiency units with kitchenettes that include stove tops and cookware/serving ware are also available. Some rooms have excellent ocean views, and guests recommend higher floors for the best vantages. Bathrooms include tiled walk-in showers or shower/tub combos plus decent counter space (though the counters may sometimes be located outside the body of the bathroom).
Features
Outdoor pool open year-round and free parking for one vehicle
There aren’t a lot of
amenities at the hotel, but there is a small outdoor pool that's open year round, with
lounge chairs and a pair of covered tables. Free parking is available for one
vehicle, and additional vehicles can be accommodated for a fee. Laundry facilities
are also available on-site and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
