Location & Beach Access

400 Mandalay Ave, north end of Clearwater Beach's main public beach. Direct sand access from the pool deck. About a 5-minute walk south to Pier 60 and the Sunset Festival.

Parking

  • Valet parking: $40/night, with in/out privileges
  • Self-parking: not available. Hilton lists the resort as valet only.
  • Resort charge: $35/night plus tax, already included in the rates shown on hilton.com. Parking is not part of it.
  • EV charging: 4 Level 2 Tesla Destination ports, listed by the U.S. Department of Energy as open to Teslas only. There is no J1772 plug, so other EVs need to charge elsewhere. See EV guide.

Parking and resort charge figures are from hilton.com; charger details are from the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. Both checked October 2026.

Rooms

  • 416 rooms — the largest hotel on Clearwater Beach
  • Gulf-view and partial Gulf-view
  • Traditional and suite layouts
  • Furnished balconies in Gulf-view rooms
  • Consistent Hilton brand standards

Amenities

  • Gulf-front pool deck
  • Multiple restaurants — Spotted Donkey Cantina (modern Mexican, signature), Carambola (Gulf-view seafood) and Tommy's Tiki Bar (beachside)
  • Pool bar + lobby lounge
  • Fitness center (24-hour)
  • Beach chair + umbrella rentals
  • Event space for weddings/groups
  • Hilton Honors loyalty program benefits

Who It's Best For

  • Hilton Honors members earning/redeeming points
  • Tesla drivers: 4 Tesla Destination chargers on site
  • Large families / group trips — huge property with plenty of rooms/pools/restaurants
  • Business travelers — reliable brand, full amenities

Nearby

  • Pier 60 Sunset Festival — 5-min walk south
  • Frenchy's (Original Café, Rockaway Grill) — walking distance
  • Crabby's Beachside Pavilion (formerly Palm Pavilion), 10 Bay Esplanade: about 0.4 mile north along the beach
  • Shops on Mandalay Ave

What's Less Great

  • Large property means lines at check-in during peak times
  • $35 resort charge + $40 valet + taxes add up quickly ($75 a night before tax)
  • Pool deck can feel crowded in peak season
The Hilton is the most "hotel-y" of the luxury options at Clearwater Beach — big, full-service, points-earning, reliable. If you're collecting Hilton Honors or driving a Tesla, this is likely your pick.
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