Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Clearwater Beach

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you for hosting us!

Sep 24, 2023 K6874UXchristopherc

We booked our annual convention and stayed in Mid-September with about 70 rooms that were booked for mostly two nights each over a weekend. The group rate we were given was amazing with respect to the waterfront location on Clearwater Beach. Our group totaled around 175 and included some day visitors who did not stay overnight. We utilized the… Read more
We booked our annual convention and stayed in Mid-September with about 70 rooms that were booked for mostly two nights each over a weekend. The group rate we were given was amazing with respect to the waterfront location on Clearwater Beach. Our group totaled around 175 and included some day visitors who did not stay overnight. We utilized the meeting rooms Duval, Siesta, and Longboat A&B. Ashley was fantastic in assisting us during the entire process, though in a few instances I had to call/email a few times to get responses. Overall, she was quite cheerful and pleasant to work with, helping us to make the most of our space. We had two meals, a Saturday Buffet dinner and a Sunday Breakfast which were priced fairly and delivered quality banquet style food. The service staff were all amazing, especially Melissa who went above and beyond for us. We did have some challenges along the way with the air conditioning in Duval, however, we were offered an alternate space for our meals at Edge (right next door) which greatly assisted for Sunday Breakfast and the close of our program. General manager Christine became involved and worked with us to make things right to our satisfaction. Despite those challenges, we would certainly book again and recommend this property to others. Special recognition to Ashley, Melissa (server), Michael (engineering) Mike R. (restaurant manager), Missy and the front desk team, and Christine. We’ll be calling again if our group finds our way back to Clearwater Beach Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional in every way!

Sep 4, 2023 David E Clearwater, Florida

This place is extremely family friendly! In fact, I am certain that my kids would not want to stay anywhere else on the beach. It has been our go to place for seven years now (generally staying two or three times a year). The rooms are very clean and quiet; the beds are comfortable. The pool is heated (which I really appreciate) and the staff… Read more
This place is extremely family friendly! In fact, I am certain that my kids would not want to stay anywhere else on the beach. It has been our go to place for seven years now (generally staying two or three times a year). The rooms are very clean and quiet; the beds are comfortable. The pool is heated (which I really appreciate) and the staff is awesome! Very close to several restaurants (including Jimmy's- right in the hotel), the Pier, and Marina. We also love our gulf view balcony, absolutely fantastic views! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing location.

Aug 29, 2023 goonerdad Daventry, United Kingdom

Stayed here for one night at the end of our holiday as a family of four. Booked through IHG rewards scheme which resulted in an upgrade to a suite, with a balcony and sea view. As others have said the hotel is a bit dated and could do with a refurb to bring it up to internationally recognised Holiday Inn standards. The location is what makes… Read more
Stayed here for one night at the end of our holiday as a family of four. Booked through IHG rewards scheme which resulted in an upgrade to a suite, with a balcony and sea view. As others have said the hotel is a bit dated and could do with a refurb to bring it up to internationally recognised Holiday Inn standards. The location is what makes this hotel. Right on the sea with a 5-10 minute walk to the sandy south beach. Plenty of parking. Excellent reception staff who were polite and accommodating - even allowing us to have a late check out till 1300. Would definitely recommend this hotel for the location and views alone. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spectacular Stay

Aug 18, 2023 StarshaGrace

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Alfonso at the front desk was kind, attentive and helpful. Rosie at Jimmy Fishing Grill provided excellent recommendations and treated the kids like family. The food and drinks were so good. Kudos to the chef and bartenders there. Everett and Spencer went above and beyond to help… Read more
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Alfonso at the front desk was kind, attentive and helpful. Rosie at Jimmy Fishing Grill provided excellent recommendations and treated the kids like family. The food and drinks were so good. Kudos to the chef and bartenders there. Everett and Spencer went above and beyond to help my family have a lovely day at the beach today. The room was spectacular and the views were insane. Thank you for a memorable stay! Read less
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Jul 22, 2023 Matt B Pineville, Louisiana

Rooms were hot. Restaurant Was not very good. Food was below average. Bed was not comfortable at all. Back was killing me after 2 nights. Would not stay here again for sure. There are nicer places to stay