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Top-rated hotels in Clearwater
A shortlist of the top-rated hotels in Clearwater, Florida, drawn from the 46 places this site lists. Every property here is classed four-star by the supplier, and the order follows guest scores from verified stays, so the most heavily reviewed come first.
Staying in Clearwater
Clearwater sits on Florida's Gulf coast, and every hotel on this page is a four-star property in the Clearwater Beach area, judged by guests who have actually stayed. Guest scores run from 4.3 to 4.6 out of 5, and the review counts behind them range from a few hundred to several thousand, so you can weigh a long track record against a newer address. That makes this list useful for couples wanting a beachfront base, families comparing larger resorts with thousands of reviews, and short-break visitors who want a proven score rather than an unknown. Business travellers will find the big-brand resorts here too. With 9 four-star hotels shown and 1 five-star among the wider Clearwater list, the choice is about which stretch of coast and which guest score suits you.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Opal Sands Resort
430 South Gulfview Blvd
Why stay hereA 4-star address at 430 South Gulfview Blvd, Opal Sands Resort is the most reviewed of the top-rated Clearwater hotels, with 4760 guest ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5. Travellers who want a large, well-established beachfront base and plenty of other guests' feedback to check before booking will find it suits them.
See Opal Sands ResortHyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites
301 S Gulfview Blvd
Why stay hereWith 6532 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 rating, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites at 301 S Gulfview Blvd is the most-reviewed pick on this list. Its 4-star class and central Gulfview Blvd position make it a sensible choice for guests who prefer a big-name resort with a long track record in Clearwater Beach.
See Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and SuitesWyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
100 Coronado Drive
Why stay hereA 4-star address at 100 Coronado Drive with one of the strongest review histories in Clearwater: 3957 guests have rated it 4.5 out of 5. It suits travellers who want a large, established resort base from which to explore Clearwater Beach, and the volume of feedback makes it easy to know what to expect before arriving.
See Wyndham Grand Clearwater BeachSandpearl Resort
500 Mandalay Ave
Why stay hereSandpearl Resort on Mandalay Ave is a 4-star property rated 4.5 out of 5 across 3660 reviews. That combination of class and steady guest approval makes it a solid pick for couples and families who want a well-reviewed beach base in Clearwater and prefer somewhere with a long track record rather than a newcomer.
See Sandpearl ResortClearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd
Why stay hereSet at 1201 Gulf Blvd on Sand Key, this 4-star Marriott resort holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 2716 guests. It fits travellers who want a recognised resort brand and a location away from the busiest stretch, with a review base large enough to be reassuring for first-time visitors to Clearwater.
See Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand KeyThe Avalon Club
24 Avalon St
Why stay hereThe Avalon Club is a 4-star property at 24 Avalon St with a 4.5 out of 5 rating, though only 220 guests have reviewed it so far. Its appeal lies in being smaller and newer to the review scene than the big beach resorts, which suits travellers who would rather stay somewhere less crowded and less established.
See The Avalon ClubJW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
691 S Gulfview Blvd
Why stay hereJW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa at 691 S Gulfview Blvd is a 4-star hotel rated 4.4 out of 5 from 576 reviews. The spa in its name and the JW Marriott class point to a more polished stay, making it a reasonable choice for guests who want a full-service resort feel in Clearwater Beach.
See JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaClearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key
1160 Gulf Blvd
Why stay hereRight on Gulf Blvd on Sand Key, this 4-star Sheraton puts you on Clearwater Beach itself, so the sand is the address rather than a day trip. A guest rating of 4.3 across 3651 reviews points to a resort that has been tested by a lot of visitors and held up. It suits travellers who want a full-service beach base with a known name behind it, and families or couples who would rather wake up steps from the water than drive to it.
See Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand KeyThe Hiatus Clearwater Beach Curio Collection By Hilton
385 S. Gulfview Blvd.
Why stay hereThe Hiatus Clearwater Beach, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, sits at 385 S. Gulfview Blvd. It is a 4-star hotel rated 4.3 out of 5 across 215 reviews, so it remains a relatively fresh arrival on the Clearwater scene — a good fit for travellers who like a design-led brand stay and don't mind fewer guest reports to go on.
See The Hiatus Clearwater Beach Curio Collection By Hilton
How to choose
Most reviewed
These four carry the deepest guest feedback in the list: Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites has 6532 reviews at 4.5, Opal Sands Resort 4760 at 4.6, Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach 3957 at 4.5 and Sandpearl Resort 3660 at 4.5. Choose them if you want a score backed by thousands of stays.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites · Opal Sands Resort · Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach · Sandpearl Resort
Quieter picks
The Avalon Club has 220 reviews at 4.5, The Hiatus Clearwater Beach Curio Collection By Hilton 215 at 4.3 and JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa 576 at 4.4. Smaller review counts mean less crowd-sourced certainty but a more recently documented stay.
The Avalon Club · The Hiatus Clearwater Beach Curio Collection By Hilton · JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Where to stay in Clearwater
Gulfview Blvd
Four of the hotels give a Gulfview Blvd address, running from number 301 to 691: Hyatt Regency at 301 S Gulfview Blvd, The Hiatus at 385, Opal Sands at 430 and JW Marriott at 691 S Gulfview Blvd. Staying here puts you in the main cluster of large four-star resorts on this list.
Our picks here: Opal Sands Resort · Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites · JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa · The Hiatus Clearwater Beach Curio Collection By Hilton
Avalon St
The Avalon Club gives its address as 24 Avalon St. It is the smallest sample on the list, 220 reviews, but those reviews put it at 4.5, level with the largest resorts here.
Our picks here: The Avalon Club
Questions, answered
How many hotels are on this shortlist?
9 hotels are listed here, all classed four-star by the supplier. They are ordered by guest score from verified stays, and scores run from 4.6 down to 4.3 out of 5.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites, with 6532 reviews at 4.5 out of 5. Opal Sands Resort follows with 4760 and Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach with 3957.
Are all the hotels four-star?
Yes, every hotel on this page is classed four-star by the booking supplier. Across the full Clearwater list of 46 places, 1 is five-star.
Which hotels are on Sand Key?
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key at 1201 Gulf Blvd and Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key at 1160 Gulf Blvd, scoring 4.5 and 4.3 out of 5.
Is there a hotel with few reviews but a high score?
The Avalon Club has 220 reviews at 4.5 out of 5, and The Hiatus Clearwater Beach Curio Collection By Hilton has 215 at 4.3. Both are far smaller samples than the leading resorts.