445 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, Florida, United States | (251) 219-4428
Five-minute walk from beach
Spacious rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs
Some rooms with ocean views
Bright and cheery color scheme throughout hotel
Outdoor heated pool with plenty of loungers
Coin-operated laundry facilities and vending machines
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Some "ocean view" rooms have their sightline blocked by buildings
Street noise and nearby construction noise can be an issue
Thin walls in rooms
No on-site restaurant, bar, or breakfast room
A well-situated base for value-minded vacationers, the 60-room condo-motel is located across the street from the beach in Clearwater Beach. This budget property doesn't come with a lot of bells and whistles, but the rooms and suites are amply sized, and there's a heated pool. It's an older building, but a fresh paint job and bright and beachy decor give off a friendly Florida vibe. Each unit comes equipped with kitchen utilities like a mini-fridge and microwave, as well as a futon for extra sitting or sleeping space. Buildings obstruct beach views from many of the rooms; travelers looking for a better glimpse of the Gulf should look at the Westmont Inn. Its rates are a bit higher, but it has good water views and similar amenities.
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Scene
A practical base for no-frills comfort
From the main road, which runs right in front of the hotel, Pelican Pointe looks like a cheery motel. It's an older building with a fresh face. Each of the four levels is painted a bright, tropical hue -- think sunny yellow or key lime green -- and comblike white railings fan around the facade. The lobby, like the rest of the hotel, is straightforward. Orange walls and large glass windows keep the check-in area bright, while the chairs, ATM, coffee station, and TV are practical and a bit reminiscent of a rental car facility. It's no-frills, but far from sterile; there are hat tips to the hotel's Florida setting throughout, such as signs promising "no shoes, no shirt, no problem." Aside from the pool area, public common space is limited. The value-oriented base is popular among families or groups looking for an alternative to pricier beachfront properties.
Location
A short walk from the beach
The roadside condo motel is right in the heart of Clearwater Beach, across the causeway from mainland Clearwater. It's across from the beach, with a public access point about a five-minute walk away. There are a handful of restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the hotel, such as an IHOP or Crabby's Beachwalk Bar & Grill, but with parking lots and other motels and hotels in the immediate vicinity, the neighborhood lacks personality. It's about a 40-minute drive to Tampa and the Tampa International Airport.
Rooms
Bright, clean, and spacious with microwaves, mini-fridges, and beachy details
What the hotel lacks in public lounge space, it makes up for in room size. The spacious condo units are well-suited for groups. Studios start at 345 square feet, while Standard Rooms measure 365 and Double Suites are 380. All rooms come with a small kitchen area with a mini-fridge, sink, coffeemaker, microwave, and plates and cutlery. There's a tropical vibe throughout the rooms, with coral, sand and water-colored walls and floral bedding. Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi are available in every room. Bathrooms have basic amenities, large wall-size mirrors and a lot of counter space. Hand-pumped soap, shampoo and conditioner dispensers are mounted on the wall near the sink and in the shower. All units come with a futon in a separate sitting area; non-studio rooms also have small outdoor balconies. The best views of the Gulf of Mexico are on the fourth floor, but oceanfront buildings block the view in many rooms, including some that claim to be ocean view.
Features
Heated pool and a few self-serve amenities
Amenities are in short supply at Pelican Pointe, but most of the basics are covered. The hotel wraps around a small heated pool that's open year-round. It's separated from the parking lot by a white iron fence and some small palm trees. Pool toys are available, too. There's no on-site restaurant or cafe, but three vending machines carry soda and snacks near the pool. Two coin-operated laundry machines are also available for guest use, and parking is free. Those looking for a more full-service treatment should stay at the slightly more expensive Hilton Clearwater Beach.
