Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Chairs in room and on balcony very uncomfortable and it advertised full gulf view but it’s actually partial view. HOWEVER the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was PHENOMENAL!!!! My favorite was the braised short rib and the cheese pizza. Plus I’d really like to take these pillows home. I highly recommend this hotel.

Everything and everyone was and were wonderful during our business conference there in the resort itself, but man, I'm pretty sure the software they use actively hates the employees. Felt awful for the kid who couldn't find my registration, because it occurred to me 5 minutes in, that he was having to check stacks of paper and 3 different computers. They sorted it out for me, and it wasn't some terrible inconvenience, but if that staff had proper infrastructure backing them, they could shine so much brighter.

Hotel is directly on the beach, in the middle of everything, safe, well-lit and survellinced parking lots and a deck, very family friendly location, and were I to go back on a personal vacation with the wife, would be staggeringly more affordable than the other resorts in that area.

Ken M needs to comment on this resort, he'd be able to guide you directly to the truth and heart of it all, unquestionably, look for his reviews and trust what he says, FYI.

Two reasons for not giving this place 5 stars: Small rooms and LOTS of noise from the clubs and traffic outside.

$300 per night would be OK for an upscale room, but the one we had, a "Gulf View double" was really just a nicely appointed Best Western or Holiday Inn style room. Really nothing memorable about the room and it feels like a ripoff had the rest of the facility not been as nice. Our room did have an OK balcony with a great view overlooking the Clearwater strip/roundabout, the Pier 60 park, hotel pool, and Gulf.

The rest of the facility, however, was beautiful. Private beach with tiki bar, good restaurants, Starbucks, nice pool and poolside bar. Easy walk to shopping and night life.

The thrum of Clearwater night life outside can be heard and felt until 2am - so if you party, great. If you are wanting sleep, good luck.

Be aware there is only valet parking and a "resort" fee that will cost $25 and $20 each per day. The fee does not cover beach canopies, loungers, or umbrellas - those are $60+. But you can check out a towel. The dining is great, but very expensive. In fact everything is expensive here, so don't be shocked when you check out.

Image of the private beach from the main level restaurant.

Room is clean and the view is nice. The bar serves good draft beer and the staff's service is fine. It is easy to access the beach. The sand and the sunshine is perfect. It is worthy to stay in this hotel. Enjoy!