Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

Set between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Bay, this grand resort overlooking Clearwater Beach is 9 miles from The Florida Botanical Gardens.

Polished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, along with kitchens and private balconies; some have Gulf views. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available.

There’s an outdoor pool and a 24/7 fitness room. Dining options include a laid-back seafood eatery, a cafe and a lobby bar, plus a poolside bar and grill. There’s also a spa, luxe cabanas with service-call buttons, and a kids’ camp, plus 32,500 sq ft of event space.

Wyndham Grand Clearwater

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Clearwater Beach Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, this modern, upscale hotel is adjacent to Clearwater Beach, a mile from Clearwater Marine Aquarium and 21 miles from Tampa International Airport.

Cozy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus views of the gulf, the marina or the waterway. Some have bunk beds. Suites come with pull-out sofas, dining areas and balconies. Kids stay free with a parent. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include a contemporary Asian restaurant and 2 bars. There’s also a spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, along with a 24-hour gym.