5 Best Family Hotels in Clearwater Beach, FL with kids

So you are planning a trip to Clearwater Beach with kids and need help finding the right hotel? Well high-five, because you landed in the right place!

This article will help you choose the perfect kid-friendly hotel in Clearwater Beach for your family, whether it's a desire for:

• bunk beds
• connecting rooms
• a Gulf view
• a family pool area
• on-site restaurants
• kids' club, etc.

Whatever you need, our list likely has you covered!

Hot tip: Clearwater Beach, Florida is known for its soft white sand, clear shallow water and playful local dolphins. Sounds like paradise right? Well, it is - along with fun beach activities, shopping areas and a ton places to catch nightly live music. It's no wonder that Clearwater earned the title of No.1 best beach in the United States by TripAdvisor (3 years in a row!).

Ok, so we begin this article with a set of answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). I recommend you start here if you are just beginning your research on Clearwater Beach hotels for families.

As an alternative, you can jump straight ahead to our list of Clearwater Beach's Best Family Hotels. *It's your choice.*

Jump to: Best all-around

Jump to: Top budget-friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Clearwater Beach hotels have family suites?

The best Clearwater hotels with family suites on our list are the Edge Hotel, the Opal Sands Resort, the Sandpearl Resort and out top overall choice, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater.

Which Clearwater Beach hotels are beachfront?

The Opal Sands, Sandpearl,Hilton and Hyatt Regency are all beach front Clearwater Beach hotels.

Which Clearwater Beach family hotels have complimentary breakfast?

The best kid-friendly hotel in Clearwater Beach with complimentary breakfast is the Edge Hotel.

Do any Clearwater Beach resorts have a kids' club?

Yes, the Hyatt Regency and the Sandpearl both have a kids' club.

Top Family Hotels in Clearwater Beach

Hyatt Regency Clearwater

Editor's Pick: Best all-around choice

Key features

• They have a fun kids' club
• Cool rooftop pool and kid's pool
• Great beachfront location
• 2 on-site restaurants plus convenient market

• There's a daily resort fee and parking fee
• Awesome pool, but can get crowded

Here's why you will love it

When you aren't enjoying a nice meal at SHOR, the hotel's signature restaurant, you can easily walk over to the many restaurants at Pier 60. Did I tell you this hotel has a great location!? At the hotel the kids will love the kids' club, Camp Hyatt that features daily activities, crafts, board games, shell combing and more. Overall it is a great pick for a family vacation to Clearwater Beach.

Edge Hotel

Top Budget Friendly Choice

Key features

• Save money with complimentary breakfast
• Excellent rooftop bar and restaurant (with 18 ft fire pit)!
• They offer family suites with bunk beds
• Spacious rooms with beautiful Gulf views

• Not exactly beach "front", short walk to the beach
• Daily resort fee and limited parking

Here's why you will love it

For awesome family fun, hangout at the two front rooftop pools. One is a Gulf front infinity pool which really adds to the experience. A short walk to the beach, the hotel offers Fun Rides Rentals to maximize your fun in the sun. Then have a fun lunch or sunset dinner at Jimmy's rooftop bar and restaurant and enjoy yummy food, great drinks and an 18 foot fire pit.

Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach

Key features

• Beachfront firepit lit nightly for guests
• Live entertainment at Tate Island Grill
• Special pool activities and kids' club
• They have the only 4-start restaurant in Clearwater

• A luxury hotel, so not exactly budget-friendly
• Daily resort and parking fees

Here's why you will love it

Kids are going to love Camp Ridley, the fun-filled kid's club which includes nature walks, scavenger hunts as well as arts & crafts. In addition to Camp Ridley, the Sandpearl also offers complimentary pool toys, dive in movies and mermaid tales out by the lush and tropical zero-entry pool. Then end the day gathered around the Sandpearl's nightly beach-front fire pit.

Opal Sands

Key features

• Fantastic Gulf views and great beachfront location
• Complimentary bike rentals
• Listen to live music at the Sandbar
• Italian food restaurant on-site with pizza-making classes for kids

• non-private beach can get crowded
• Daily resort fee and parking fee

Here's why you will love it

Families will love the tropical Gulf front zero-entry pool. The pool is only 3-feet deep which is safe for young kids. The Sandbar, located on the beach, is a cool tiki bar that is great for lunch or dinner and cocktails. They also have live music, which makes it the perfect place to enjoy a sunset with the family. Kids will also love the Event Lawn for playing life-sized games or partaking in a pizza-making class at Sea-Guini. For exploring the area, the Opal Sands also offers complimentary bike rentals. That's a nice touch!

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Key features

• Gulf-front pool with lovely views
• Lots of activities for kids (scavenger hunts, playground, crafts, etc)
• Big variety of on-site restaurants
• Great location close to Pier 60 dining & entertainment

• Beach rental fees (cabanas, umbrellas, etc)
• Smaller rooms (double beds standard)

Here's why you will love it

The resort has a two Gulf-front pools, one is an infinity pool and the other is a zero-entry walk- in pool. The resort is beach front, so you have all the excitement of a beach day with hotel beach amenities available. There are a few kid's activities like sports, games and crafts to take to take home. Finally, there are several on-site restaurants like the Spotted Donkey Cantina, Tommy's Tiki and Carambola. There is also a fun 360 degree pool bar to stay "refreshed" while the kids splash around!

That's a Wrap!

Well there you have it! I hope our list has helped you make a decision on where to stay in Clearwater Beach with kids. No matter which one of these family hotels you book for your next Clearwater family vacation, you are all but guaranteed to have a great time!

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