• Clearwater Beach boasts clear Gulf waters and soft sand beaches.clear image by alwayspp from Fotolia.com
  
  Clearwater Beach sits on the west coast of Florida with wide white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Oceanfront hotels in Clearwater, Florida offer access to some of the best beaches in the state as well as fine fishing on the gulf or bay, cruises from the marina and shopping at nearby Pier 60. The area also offers nature lovers a chance to experience undisturbed Florida beaches at Sand Key Park.
  
  

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach

• The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites on Clearwater Beach offers standard rooms and suites with two queen beds or one king. Most units boast private balconies with a view of the pool, Gulf or city of Clearwater. All rooms come with coffee maker, microwave, mini refrigerator and free WiFi access, and some suites feature cook tops and pullout beds.
  
  This hotel sits just 500 feet from the soft Gulf sands, and the heated pool, sundeck and pool bar are at the water's edge. Jimmy's Fish House and Iquana Bar serves up food and drinks on the beach, with seating inside or out, and nightly live entertainment adds to the fun. Popular area attractions, such as the Clearwater Beach Marina and Pier 60 are minutes away, and parasailing or wave runner rentals are just down the beach.
  
  Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach
  521 South Gulfview Blvd.
  Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
  727-447-6461
  800-770-6461
  clearwaterbeachholidayinn.com
  
  

Quality Hotel on the Beach

• The Quality Hotel on the Beach offers a unique location that boasts access to the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Pass, as well as a view of Sand Key Park across the Pass. The hotel features standard rooms with two queen beds or one king, plus coffee maker, microwave, mini refrigerator and private balcony or patio. The property offers free WiFi access along with free parking and on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  
  The heated pool sits gulf front with a private sundeck perfect for soaking up the Florida sun. Tropix Island Tiki Bar provides refreshment and seasonal entertainment, and the on-site International House of Pancakes (IHOP) serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day.
  
  Quality Hotel on the Beach
  655 South Gulfview Blvd.
  Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
  727-442-7171
  qualitybeachresort.com
  
  

Sheraton Sand Key Resort

• The Sheraton Sand Key Resort boasts one of the widest stretches of beach on the west coast of Florida. It sits directly on the Gulf with an oceanfront pool, hot tub and a café for snacks or refreshing beverages. Jet ski and beach chair rentals are available down by the water, and the hotel is next door to Sand Key Park.
  
  The resort offers standard rooms and suites with two doubles or one king bed. All units feature a private balcony, coffee maker and high-speed Internet or WiFi access. Dining options include a full-service restaurant, tavern lounge and casual cafe. The gift shop sells food and drinks for a quick bite. The Sheraton Sand Key provides easy access to all of Clearwater's most popular attractions, including fishing excursions and sunset cruises from the marina.
  
  Sheraton Sand Key Resort
  1160 Gulf Blvd.
  Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
  727-595-1611
  888-625-5144
  sheratonsandkey.com