Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

The 17-story Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa towers like a pink sandcastle across the street from the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Designed to maximize beach and sunset views, many of the hotel’s public areas, including the expansive eighth-floor pool deck, overlook the sea and sand below.
The lobby features high two-story ceilings, a grand staircase leading to the mezzanine, and huge windows overlooking the street. Decor is beachy and contemporary, with a soft ocean-inspired palette that combines blue, gray, and coral hues. Large prints of tropical leaves can be found on the walls, and there is a stylish sitting area with a clean-lined wooden couch placed over a plush rug with a coral-like motif, and a couple of velvet armchairs in Prussian blue.
The hotel caters to all types of travelers: from families and couples seeking a beach vacation to guests traveling on business who wish to take advantage of the hotel's meeting spaces. Prices are competitive for an upscale property but can get high during the busy season.

The Hyatt is located in the heart of Clearwater Beach in front of an expansive white-sand beach and within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and bars. Pier 60 is a five-minute walk via the beach or the sidewalk that winds its way along South Gulfview Boulevard. A local favorite, Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe, is located just south of the hotel, about two blocks down the beach. The nearest airport is in St Petersburg, located about a 25-minute drive away, while Tampa International Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes.

The hotel has a total of 287 units, ranging from 400-square-foot King Rooms to huge 1,500-square-foot two-bedroom suites. Decor is contemporary and stylish across the board, with soft gray and blue carpets, crisp white bedding that stands out against the gray padded bedframes and headboards, and a few wooden accents on walls and bedside tables. All rooms and suites have outdoor spaces -- furnished balconies with partial or full Gulf views in most rooms and suites, and large terraces of up to 600 square feet in Terrace Suites.
Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, safes, toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms feature kitchenettes with microwaves, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges (most also have cooktops), while suites have full kitchens with dishwashers, and living rooms with dining areas. Sofa beds are only available in larger rooms, one-bedroom suites, and Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suites with Partial Gulf View. Bathrooms are clean and spacious, if a little bit bland, with beige tiles on floors and tubs. Granite counters over white wooden vanities and backlit mirrors add some style. Bathroom configurations vary between rooms; while some have shower/tub combos, others have walk-in showers and two sinks.

The Hyatt has all the amenities usually found in an upscale beach resort, including a spacious pool deck on the eighth floor that offers plenty of seating, panoramic sunset views, and a bar with a full food and drink menu. Some activities for adults and older kids are offered daily around the pool, and there’s a special program for kids 3 to 12 years old, but it’s an extra charge. The spa offers a wide array of body treatments and salon services and features indoor cabins as well as tents by the pool. The gym is open 24/7 and has a range of cardio and strength-training machines, as well as free weights. Free morning yoga classes are available a few times per week on the pool deck, and there’s an in-room yoga program that includes a yoga TV channel and mats. Maps with running and hiking trails are provided at the front desk free of charge.
Shor, a restaurant specializing in steak and seafood, is popular among locals and guests alike, and there is a casual bar with big screens showing sports off the lobby. The on-site convenience store is stocked with snacks, sodas, coffee, candy, pastries, and basic items such as sunscreen.
The hotel also features 20,000 square feet of event space -- including a 4,000-square-foot ballroom -- a 24-hour business center, and on-site parking for a fee. The daily resort fee covers Wi-Fi, welcome drinks, use of the gym and the business center, poolside activities such as morning yoga, and self-service laundry.