AC Hotel Clearwater Beach

3.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Beach/ocean view
Breakfast served, American cuisine, pool views
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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395 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Place, Beach Walk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 60 Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Water view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Hearing Accessible)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Water view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Water view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Water view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

  • Water view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

  • Water view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Transf Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

When you stay at AC Hotel Clearwater Beach in Clearwater Beach, you'll be near the bay, just steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Beach Walk. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pier 60 Park.

What's nearby

  • Beach Walk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Badfins Food + Brew - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crabby's Dockside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Clearwater Beach

Bayside hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
AC Hotel Clearwater Beach offers 145 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 145 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at AC Lounge, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
AC Lounge - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Soiree - This rooftop bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • AC Lounge
  • Soiree

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2022
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 19.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Ac Clearwater Clearwater
AC Hotel Clearwater Beach Hotel
AC Hotel BY Marriott Clearwater Beach
AC Hotel Clearwater Beach Clearwater Beach
AC Hotel Clearwater Beach Hotel Clearwater Beach

AC Hotel Clearwater Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 998 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Newport Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and helpful staff from the valet to front desk. Very clean and a block from the beach. Lots of little bars and restaurants nearby. It’s a no brainer. Book it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was not extremely clean. Staff at front desk was quick to check us in and very nice. Bar service was hit and miss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was awesome! The rooms were fairly basic but had everything you need for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wallpaper in the bathroom was badly stained and the light switch in the bathroom was only partially working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so nice decided to stay an extra night. Great staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was steps away from the beach great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Good breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and modern kook. Loved staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The young people at front desk not helpful when first arriving. They second time I came in adults working and they were great and helpful. All other cleaning and maintenance staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atera

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, New Canaan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern hotel with nice rooms and pleasant staff. The valet parking team was great, 20 stars to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025