Clearwater/St. Petes Beach hotels

[canadianjovigirl]

We have decided to start our vacation early with 3 days at either of the above locations and just wondering if anyone can recommend some hotels or places to stay in that area. There are 6 of us so we may be limited, all i could find so far was the Holiday Inn in Clearwater. We would prefer to be right on the beach if possible...

Any suggestions??????????

 

[my2boyz]

We just booked the Sandpearl Resort through owner and it's right on the beach. They have suites which is great cause you don't have to eat out everynight which cann be a task with little ones! The place is beautiful and right on the beach.

 

[Dreams2Reality]

I haven't been to St. Pete's beach, although I heard it was nice! I have gone to Clearwater quite a few times and enjoy it!!!

 

[StuckInKS]

We stayed at the Grand Plaza Hotel in May. It was a good price ($380 for 5 nights, bay view) and right on the beach. Went to the Specials section of their website and booked a manager's special. There is a king bed and a full sized pull down (couch by day,) so it may accomodate your 6, depending on how old everyone is. Our kids are very young (1, 2, 4 and 5 years old on our trip,) so it was enough room for the 6 of us.

In October, we are thinking about going next door it the Sirata, as they are having some really good deals, and getting a 1-bedroom suite with ocean view. They are doing 15% off a 3 night stay, 20% off a 4 night stay and 25% off a 5 night stay. It would be nice to have a kitchen area next time, instead of just a mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker.

There are good value hotels all up and down that beach, all next to each other. If you are not on a budget, I would look at the Don Cesar aka the pink castle! That place looks outstanding.

 

[cascivic]

if your spending mucho dinero...the tradewinds or don cesar on st pete beach.
For a lil more budget friendly look at the bilmar or thunderbird on treasure island

 

[maddiesmom0116]

I am not sure where to stay, but I can tell you where not to and that is the Holiday Inn Clearwater. We stayed there earlier this year and a bunch of my clothes disappeared including my lightweight jacket and a pair of shoes. They told me they are not responsible for valuables left in the room. It was clothes and shoes, I didn't realize I needed to drag my suitcase around with me. My coat was a coach jacket, so it was worth about $400, but it was a coat. I have never worried about clothes in a hotel room before.
I also had an issue checking in, I reserved a non smoking room and had my confirmation page and when I got there they said they had to give me a smoking room, that they don't guarentee a smoking preference with a reservation, it took over an hour on the phone with priority club ( I am a platinum member) before it got worked out.

Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.

 

[canadianjovigirl]

I am not sure where to stay, but I can tell you where not to and that is the Holiday Inn Clearwater. We stayed there earlier this year and a bunch of my clothes disappeared including my lightweight jacket and a pair of shoes. They told me they are not responsible for valuables left in the room. It was clothes and shoes, I didn't realize I needed to drag my suitcase around with me. My coat was a coach jacket, so it was worth about $400, but it was a coat. I have never worried about clothes in a hotel room before.
I also had an issue checking in, I reserved a non smoking room and had my confirmation page and when I got there they said they had to give me a smoking room, that they don't guarentee a smoking preference with a reservation, it took over an hour on the phone with priority club ( I am a platinum member) before it got worked out.

Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.

hmmmmmmm thanks for the info, but we are having a hard time finding a place that has a large enough room for 3 adults and 3 kids....there they had a king bed (2adults, youngest child) a set of bunks (2 other kids) and a sofa bed, other adult.........guess its back to researching.....

 

[cascivic]

http://www.bilmarbeachresort.com has a 3 bedroom suite that would accomodate 3 adults and 3 kids

 

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

We spent 3 days before our WDW trip at Treasure Island. We stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott and were VERY pleased. It had a kitchen and a balcony with a great view. There was a good breakfast included even though it was very crowded in the breakfast room. Check out the reviews and photos on tripadvisor.

 

[dandelion]

Best Western in Treasure Island is beachfront. Our room had 2 dbl beds and a sleeper sofa. Small kitchen area - we only used the microwave and fridge, but there were also dishes provided which was nice for our morning cereal and coffee.

Walking distance to a Publix and some restaurants, many more were a short drive away at John's Pass.

We really liked that area, we went to Busch Gardens instead of Disney this time.

 

[allshookup]

http://www.bilmarbeachresort.com has a 3 bedroom suite that would accomodate 3 adults and 3 kids

ITA with this recommendation. We just stayed there for 3 nights before our WDW vacation & it was great! We had a beautiful view of the gulf, the beach is gorgeous & the rooms were updated & well decorated.

If you're on a budget, they Page Terrace right next door is also on the beach & also had suites at a much cheaper price. It's clean but not quite as updated as the Bilmar.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I would highly recommend the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpams-clearwater-beach-marriott-suites-on-sand-key/

 

[Shannon G]

www.sunsetvistas.com

Stayed there last April with my kids and loved it. On the beach at the northern end of Treasure Island, about 1 mile (if that) south of St. John's Pass. Condo-type suites with full kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms, washer & dryer. Would definitely go back.

 

[GlennandAnn]

Love this place. Not as crowded as Clearwater Beach but just right down the road. Have stayed there three years in a row.

Glenn

 

[DiSnEyFrEaK22]

the sirata was a lot of fun, my fiance and i went there last month.

our view from the room:

beautiful sunsets:

be sure to stop into the lobby lounge and try one of Linda's chocolate martini's!! they are amazing!!

 

[JerJan]

Don't stay at the TRADEWINDS......If you want upscale I would rate it maybe 2 1/2 or 3 stars tops.....NOT IMPRESSED!

 

[TheMorgans]

subing

 

[johnGorski]

We like the Hilton on Clearwater beach. If the Holiday Inn is in Indian Rocks Beach stay away from that. NOISEY.

 

[fla4fun]

I second the votes for the Marriott Suites or Sheraton on Sand Key. It's just south of Clearwater Beach (over a small bridge) so you're near the action but it's much quieter. I prefer the Marriott myself, but it is across the street from the beach - some people prefer to be right on the beach, in which case I'd pick the Sheraton.