Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

Double Queen Guest Room
Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar
Pool at the Holiday Inn and Suites, Clearwater, Florida, USA
Standard Double Room
Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Fitness Room, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach, Clearwater and Indian Rocks, Florida
Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Gulf View Double Room
Gulf View King Room
Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar
Double Queen Guest Room
Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar
Pool at the Holiday Inn and Suites, Clearwater, Florida, USA
Standard Double Room
Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Fitness Room, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach, Clearwater and Indian Rocks, Florida
Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Gulf View Double Room
Gulf View King Room
Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar

The hotel

Enjoying spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and the island of Clearwater Beach, this attractive hotel is perfectly located. The hotel’s relaxed signature restaurant, Jimmy’s Fish House and Iguana Bar, boasts more than 40 different rums and a whopping 30 different tequilas, which you can enjoy with the live nightly entertainment. Or for during those glorious sunny days try Green Market Café, offering healthy sandwiches, wraps, salads and rice bowls. The accommodation is varied and includes spacious suites, which can sleep up to 6, making it ideal for families. There’s also a separate children’s pool where the little ones can frolic and a Gulf Front swimming pool where you can soak up the spectacular views.

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Just a short walk to the beautiful white, sugar sands of Clearwater Beach. The hotel is located right in the "heart" of the Island of Clearwater Beach within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants and local attractions. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 22 miles. 

Hotel information

209 rooms and suites on 7 floors in tower 1, and 9 floors in tower 2, with 4 lifts in total. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen TV, microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.

Standard rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons.

City View rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons.

Poolside rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons.

Gulf View rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons.

Family Suites offer a separate living room area with sofa bed, kitchenette, as well as two complete bathrooms. These have 1 king-size bed, plus bunk beds, sleeping maximum 6 persons.

City or Gulf View One Bedroom Suites offer a separate living room area with sofa bed, kitchenette, as well as two complete bathrooms. These have either 1 king-size bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 6 persons.

Trolley service along Clearwater Beach*. Parking included in resort fee (one pass per room). 

Jimmy’s Fish House and Iguana Bar (seafood and casual American cuisine; breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Green Market Café (healthy sandwiches, wraps, salads and rice bowls). Holy Crepe (freshly made sweet and savoury crepes). Kids 11 years and under eat free from kids' menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner when accompanied by a paying adult.

Outdoor swimming pool and separate kids’ pool. Fitness centre. Water sports* and parasailing* on property; charter fishing*, snorkelling*, scuba diving*, a Pirate Cruise*, and dolphin watch expeditions* from Clearwater Beach Marina, a few blocks from the resort.

Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and free local calls. Laundry facilities*. Gift shop. Room service*. 

This hotel has a resort fee of $32 plus tax, per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: 1 parking pass per room - pool and beach towels - two 1-day admission tickets to Splash Harbour Waterpark. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair Accessible City View Rooms with 1 king-size bed and a roll-in shower.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Time to find a new hotel

Jul 25, 2024 Ronda D

I have been staying at Holiday Inn Express at 521 S Gulfview Blvd for years. I usually travel and stay there every couple of months. I even spent my honeymoon there. Over the last couple of years I have seen a decline in this hotel. My last trip in March I invited my sons friend and his mom to come with and I spent over an hour on the phone… Read more
I have been staying at Holiday Inn Express at 521 S Gulfview Blvd for years. I usually travel and stay there every couple of months. I even spent my honeymoon there. Over the last couple of years I have seen a decline in this hotel. My last trip in March I invited my sons friend and his mom to come with and I spent over an hour on the phone with the reservation desk just to make sure we could get a room on the first floor by the pool. I even confirmed this information prior to arriving and when I got there I was told there were no rooms by the pool available and then got stuck on the 7th floor. The room we had had rippled old carpet and the cleaning crew every morning was knocking on our door at 10 a.m. wanting to come and clean. The elevator went down a couple of times so had to take the stairs from the 7th floor. The coffee maker didn't work and took then an hour to get someone to come and bring a new coffee maker. I even had to call them twice to find out when someone would be coming. The pool needs repair has tiles falling off. They also charge extra $30 per day for parking which with the prices they charge for the room I think parking should be included for their guest. The new hotel I found actually did include parking. We also would eat at Jimmy's and one night went to dinner and waited over an hour to find out that our food order was not put in and didn't even offer to cover our drinks for this mistake. Then for breakfast we couldn't even sit outside on their patio and was told they didn't have the staff so we had to eat inside. I ordered the lobster benedict and was told that they don't have lobster but would use crab meat instead but they still charge you $17. It was never the money for me and had no problem paying the high prices, it was more about the experience and enjoying time away with my family. I really loved this hotel over the years but the last couple visits have not been good so I found another hotel at 1/2 the price and just stayed at the new hotel in July and I am glad I made the switch! As a loyal customer for over 20 years it was very sad to have to find a new hotel because the customer service just isn't there anymore. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful but needs updating

Jul 22, 2024 299daliaa

Hi this review is for the holiday in mangeement Clearwater beach this is my second time in this hotel i like it but i am not coming back to it if its not updated all hotel rooms and reception restaurant need update the pool is getting apart it's broken the bar area beautiful location but need update but overall the stuff wonderful the room clean… Read more
Hi this review is for the holiday in mangeement Clearwater beach this is my second time in this hotel i like it but i am not coming back to it if its not updated all hotel rooms and reception restaurant need update the pool is getting apart it's broken the bar area beautiful location but need update but overall the stuff wonderful the room clean the view very nice but please i plan to come clear water beach more often i need to come back to this hotel but need update thanks Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing

Jul 11, 2024 LinziLou777 Glasgow, United Kingdom

We have stayed at this hotel a few times when travelling from UK to Clearwater and it's always been a pretty special hotel to us. This year however we were surprised with how unhelpful the staff were. Some (not all) seemed disinterested. Additionally, the hotel is looking a little tired and could be doing with some TLC. My biggest gripe was the… Read more
We have stayed at this hotel a few times when travelling from UK to Clearwater and it's always been a pretty special hotel to us. This year however we were surprised with how unhelpful the staff were. Some (not all) seemed disinterested. Additionally, the hotel is looking a little tired and could be doing with some TLC. My biggest gripe was the lack of umbrellas and shade around the pool deck. There are only five umbrellas for the whole area and you can't leave a towel early to reserve (which is totally understandable). Talking to the manager she advised that that's all they had and nothing they could do. She also patronisingly advised me that most people come to Clearwater for the sun. Yes that's one reason we do too, but we still would like the option to shelter in the blistering afternoon heat and for my kids to get a little break from it. She advised she'd take my comments onboard for future. However you can see from previous reviews that this has been her same commentary for years now. I was made to feel this was my issue however speaking to fellow holidaymakers they too felt the same. Lots with young babies, one even try to nurse. An elderly gentleman with a skin condition unable to enjoy outdoor pool deck. A few times we approached reception staff with questions, including lost property and to enquire about the nearby water park. Each time met with the same lacklustre and unhelpful responses. As if they just couldn't be bothered. Disappointing from what used to be an awesome hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Exterior/Water Views/Pool Deck but Dated Interior

Jun 10, 2024 pickytravler Cary, North Carolina

I used points to stay a free night and maybe I was given an outdated room they reserve for these purposes (which is not intuitive - they should give better rooms to IHG members), however it was surprising to find a room that looked like it was from the 70s. Green very worn carpet, old fashioned wallpaper and very dated furnishings (think old… Read more
I used points to stay a free night and maybe I was given an outdated room they reserve for these purposes (which is not intuitive - they should give better rooms to IHG members), however it was surprising to find a room that looked like it was from the 70s. Green very worn carpet, old fashioned wallpaper and very dated furnishings (think old fashioned wood furniture circa the 70s/80s), and dated bathroom, everything. However, the bed was clean and comfortable and it was still acceptable because the star of this property is the expansive non-cramped pool deck and wonderful bay and sunset views. Other properties including next door have smaller cramped pools where you feel you are on top of everyone else - no privacy, but here, there was breathing space and it was just beautiful. The Fish House restaurant on property offers free shooters at sunset and is literally on the water with beautiful views - really nice staff. So if you can get past the very dated rooms for a great pool area, this is for you. No fitness room/gym. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent location for beach and lovely pool

Apr 15, 2024 joeysel Leeds, United Kingdom

We stayed for one night as a break from Disney and the chance to enjoy the beach and sea. The hotel is well positioned with parking available and extremely friendly reception staff. They made our young girls feel special. The room was very comfortable and we had the luck of a view from our balcony of the pool and the sea. The pool was brilliant,… Read more
We stayed for one night as a break from Disney and the chance to enjoy the beach and sea. The hotel is well positioned with parking available and extremely friendly reception staff. They made our young girls feel special. The room was very comfortable and we had the luck of a view from our balcony of the pool and the sea. The pool was brilliant, we enjoyed swimming then moving over to the deck to see the sun set over the beach/sea. A short walk to Clearwater Beach and the Pier. Read less