The 3 Best Luxury Hotels in Clearwater
Beach days in Clearwater Beach or a quiet pool on Sand Key? Together with you, we pick the one among the luxury hotels in Clearwater that fits your Gulf Coast vacation, with personal advice along the way. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Clearwater
Here are the best hotels in Clearwater at a glance: where they are, how they fare in the suitespot score and what a night costs. Our tip: for evenings at the pier, stay at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort or Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort; for quiet days by the pool, at Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key | Beach | ★ 4.4/5 | 226 € |
| Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort | Beach | ★ 4.3/5 | 207 € |
| JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort | Beach | ★ 4.5/5 | 273 € |
Your Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in Clearwater
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort · BeachIf you want an award-listed address, we suggest JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort, recommended by the Forbes Travel Guide. If you collect World of Hyatt points, book Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort on Gulfview Boulevard. For peace and a freshly renovated pool area, choose Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key on Sand Key.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Freshly renovated on Sand Key: what Clearwater's luxury hotels offer you today
Rooms with a new look: Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key was renovated top to bottom over five months in 2025. The rooms now have new furniture, backlit mirrors and more storage space, handy when you arrive with a week's worth of beach gear for the whole family.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key · BeachCabanas and a bar by the water: The pool area has been redesigned too, with cabanas for an afternoon in the shade. Right on the water, Kokomo's Bar & Grille has been expanded: more seats at the bar and more tables for a bite from the grill or a sunset drink.
Fitness and changing rooms: The fitness center and the outdoor locker rooms are new as well. That is practical if you want one last afternoon on the beach after checking out.
Dining on the Gulf: breakfast buffets, a waterfront grill and Greek cooking around the luxury hotels in Clearwater
Breakfast for two: At JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort you help yourself at the buffet in Latitude 28, soft drinks included. At Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key the buffet is set up in the Watercolour Grillhouse, and at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort each guest picks one breakfast dish and one drink. Booked through suitespot, breakfast for two is included daily at all three resorts.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort · BeachBy the water: Kokomo's Bar & Grille at Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key sits by the pool, right on the water, and is a meeting point from midday into the evening.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Greek and smoked: The local food is surprisingly Greek. In Tarpon Springs you'll find spanakopita, grilled octopus and galaktoboureko, and almost every fish shack serves smoked mullet dip, smoked mullet mashed with onion and lemon.
Our tip: dinner in Tarpon Springs
For an evening away from the resort, our travel advisors recommend the Greek tavernas at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. We are happy to tell you the best way to get there.
Pier 60, Caladesi Island and Tarpon Springs: day trips from your 5-star hotel in Clearwater
A sunset with an audience: Two hours before sunset, Pier 60 fills with artisans, musicians and fire-eaters. By day, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is worth a visit; it takes in and cares for injured dolphins and sea turtles.
Islands without roads: Caladesi Island can only be reached by ferry, which is why its beach stays wide and empty even in high season. On Honeymoon Island a pine forest grows right behind the dunes, and trails lead down to the water.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Sponges and tavernas: In Tarpon Springs, north of Clearwater, Greek sponge divers have lived since 1905. At the Sponge Docks, natural sponges harvested off the coast are still sold today. From the luxury hotels in Clearwater it is an easy drive up to the docks.
Where to Stay in Clearwater: the beachfront promenade or Sand Key – finding your luxury hotel in Clearwater
The luxury hotels in Clearwater are spread across two stretches of barrier island, separated by just one bridge. When choosing a 5-star hotel in Clearwater, the main question is whether you'd rather walk to the pier in the evening or enjoy some peace and quiet.
Clearwater Beach: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort stand on South Gulfview Boulevard, south of Pier 60. Restaurants, the beach promenade and the sunset at the pier are all within walking distance. These luxury accommodations in Clearwater Beach suit anyone who likes to be out and about after dark.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Sand Key: Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key lies on Gulf Boulevard on Sand Key, just south of Clearwater Pass. Life is calmer here, yet you are only minutes from the bustle of Clearwater Beach. Ideal if you want quiet time by the pool after a day on the sand.
Our tip: two nights at the Hyatt Regency
At Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort, the suitespot benefits apply from two nights. If you are planning a beach weekend anyway, you get breakfast, credit and an upgrade subject to availability on top.
Rates and benefits: what a 5-star hotel in Clearwater costs per night
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort starts at 206 €, Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key at 225 € and JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort at 272 €. Check your dates and current rates in the hotel list further down.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Beach, South Gulfview Boulevard | |||
| JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort | 272 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort | 206 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.3/5 |
| Sand Key, south of Clearwater Pass | |||
| Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key | 225 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
Credit and upgrades: At JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort you receive 100 US dollars in hotel credit; at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort it does not cover valet parking, beach rentals or water sports. You get an upgrade on arrival at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key and at booking at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort, always subject to availability. The two Marriott resorts add a welcome gift.
Points: With JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key you earn with Marriott Bonvoy, with Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort with World of Hyatt. Since you book through suitespot at the direct rate, the hotel program credits your points and status nights as usual.
Clearwater through the year: From October to April the days are warm and dry, and March brings Spring Break, so secure your 5-star hotel in Clearwater early. In summer the Gulf is as warm as a bath, and the long evenings belong to the sunset at the pier.
The hotels in Clearwater at a glance
What sets the hotels in Clearwater apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa | Kids club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort | 2010 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort | 2023 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Clearwater
In Clearwater, every resort earns you points: JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key with Marriott Bonvoy, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort with World of Hyatt. suitespot rates are direct rates, which means your status counts with us too.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Clearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2 hotels | Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Clearwater
What does a luxury hotel in Clearwater cost per night?
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort starts at 206 €, Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key at 225 € and JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort at 272 €. Booked through suitespot, breakfast for two is included everywhere.
Which luxury hotels in Clearwater are in Clearwater Beach?
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort, both on South Gulfview Boulevard south of Pier 60. Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key is a little quieter, on Sand Key.
Which hotel in Clearwater does the Forbes Travel Guide recommend?
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort is listed as "Recommended" in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Is there a minimum stay in Clearwater?
At Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort, the suitespot benefits apply from two nights. At JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key you get them from the first night.
Can I earn points in Clearwater?
Yes, at all three resorts: at JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key with Marriott Bonvoy, at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort with World of Hyatt.
Which breakfast is included in Clearwater?
At JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort the buffet in Latitude 28, at Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key the buffet in the Watercolour Grillhouse and at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort one breakfast dish with a drink per person, each for two.
Which hotel in Clearwater has been freshly renovated?
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key on Sand Key: in 2025 the rooms, the pool area with cabanas, the fitness center and Kokomo's Bar & Grille were renewed.
Is there a hotel in Clearwater with a waterfront bar?
Yes, Kokomo's Bar & Grille at Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key sits by the pool, right on the water.
Do I get hotel credit in Clearwater?
At JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort, 100 US dollars each. At JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort it does not cover valet parking, beach rentals or water sports.
What can I do from Clearwater?
Watch the sunset at Pier 60, take the ferry to Caladesi Island, hike on Honeymoon Island, visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and eat at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs.
When is the best time to reserve a 5-star hotel in Clearwater?
For March, when Spring Break comes around, as early as possible. From October to April it is warm and dry, and in summer the warm Gulf tempts you with long evenings.
