Enjoy family-friendly amenities, including a gentle beach made for wading.
Places to Stay in Clearwater Beach
No matter which Clearwater Beach hotel you choose, you’ll be close to the picture-perfect waters of the Gulf. Since Clearwater Beach is a barrier island, there are plenty of waterfront hotels and resorts to stay at while visiting this slice of paradise.
Looking for a luxe beach resort experience? The beachfront Sandpearl Resort is flush with amenities – from sparkling pools to a 12,000-square-foot spa and world-class dining. About a mile south, you’ll find the Sandpearl Resort’s sister properties, Opal Sands Resort, and the newest additon Opal Sol. which offers similarly luxurious amenities and Gulf-front suites. There, the beach is just steps away – though it might be hard to leave your poolside cabana with a view of the sparkling Gulf. Or opt for the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach for a vacation brimming with coastal luxury mere steps from the sugar-white sand, modern amenities, full-service spa, and four-diamond dining.
For family-friendly places to stay in Clearwater Beach, check out the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key – an all-suite hotel that features an on-site spa and an outdoor pool with a 25-foot waterfall. Relax and recharge in a comfortable suite with a private balcony, ultra-soft bedding and great amenities.
Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club was developed as the first eco-friendly hotel on Clearwater Beach. The hotel, honors the spirit of rescued marine life with a tribute to Clearwater Marine Aquarium's most famous rescued resident animal, Winter the Dolphin (2005-2021). Funds from each room night will go toward animal care, education, research and conservation of marine animals.
To be in the heart of the bustling beach action, stay at Shephard’s Beach Resort: With its chic rooms, beach bars and live music, it tends to draw a younger crowd. And let’s not forget Pier House 60, where the cheerful rooms overlook the Gulf or the Intracoastal Waterway, and rooftop bar Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest beckons with the promise of a sunset show.
Just a few minutes north on the beachfront is The Palm Pavilion Inn, a vintage Art Deco boutique property which sits adjacent to the iconic restaurant of the same name. Royal North Beach is a peaceful retreat, offering apartment-style accommodations with full kitchens, just a short walk from the beach.
Finally, crowning this barrier island community is the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, a pink tower offering large, well-appointed suites with jaw-dropping beachfront views. Doesn’t it sound like the perfect place for your next Florida vacation?