Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach S-Harbourside

With its own private marina, this hotel is situated on the Intercoastal Waterway just 100 yards from the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and very close to the Museum of Science & Nature/IMAX cinema. Guests will find the nearest restaurant just a 1-minute drive away and Sassys Martini Bar and the Galleria Plaza shopping venue are both just 5 minutes away by car. It is 8 minutes to the Portobello Square Shopping Centre and the centre of Clearwater is just a 30-minute drive away. It is 25 minutes' drive to Busch Gardens and just under an hour by car to the Florida Aquarium and the port of Tampa. Disney World is just under 2 hours away and Orlando Sanford Airport is only 179 km.

The hotel has a lift and features 178 non-smoking rooms. English-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, room service and a laundry service. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. There is a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, stovetop, microwave and tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. A hairdryer and a telephone are available for daily use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Whether in need of rest and relaxation or more activity, guests can swim a few lengths of one of the 2 outdoor pools, while children have a special swimming area just for them. Thrills on the waterslide, refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a soothing soak in the hot tub – the pool area has a little something for every state of mind and body. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, crazy golf, golf and fishing. With windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and snorkelling available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics and aerobics. A spa, a sauna and solarium are available in the wellness area. The hotel offers plenty of activities and entertainment options, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.

Various dining options are available, including a non-smoking restaurant, a café and a bar. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.