Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N
"The 3.9 inland US-19 value pick — pool, free breakfast, 15 min off the beach, 411 reviews."
About The Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater/US 19 N by IHG is a 3.9-rated (411 reviews) inland value pick at 2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd — 15 minutes east of Clearwater Beach on the mainland. Subratings: 4.1 cleanliness, 4.2 location, 4.1 rooms, 4.1 service and 4.0 value. Amenities include a pool, free hot breakfast, fitness center, kids activities and pet-friendly rooms. Recent 5-stars specifically praise Corey the second-shift manager as ‘the GOAT’ and call it a ‘great choice for Clearwater Beach’ when beach hotels are booked or over-budget — the 30-minute round-trip beach drive and parking are the trade-off. Value business/family IHG pick with reliable brand-standard rooms rather than a beach resort. Rack rates from $89–$105/night make it the affordable pick if you can drive to the beach.
What Guests Are Saying
“We chose this location because it was affordable and 30 mins away from Clearwater Beach. It allowed us an overnight instead of a 2 hr drive back to the Villages. Once we returned from the beach in the early evening we parked in the parking lot. Its conscience locate doff the freeway and they have coffee, tea and citrus water for you in the modern lobby with lots of seating if needed. No line inside on a Tuesday night. We had originally invited guests and paid for their room but they had to cancel because of an emergency. We tried to cancel it through the 3rd party but it didn’t get handled. We mentioned that to Corey who was at the check in and he recommended we try again and gave us the front desk number. We checked into the room and called again and Corey got it all taken care of and he saved us the extra room charge. So thankful for his help! We called for extra towels and a blanket and Corey brought those up and even threw in a microwaveable popcorn. So nice! We headed to dinner and when we returned the parking in the front was full but lucking in the back has a n entrance right to the elevators. I stopped to get mint tea at the from desk and Corey against was to the rescue and hunted some down for me. If every Holiday Inn had a Corey the world would be a happier place. Really glad to have had his wonderful customer service this trip 😊” — juicyj84, 5 stars
“We spent two nights at the Holiday Inn Express Clearwater and absolutely loved our stay. From the moment we stepped into the hotel, the front desk agent greeted us with a friendly smile, was polite, and clearly explained everything about our room, breakfast, and the hotel amenities. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and spotless. Kudos to the housekeeping team for keeping everything in excellent condition — their hard work really shows. At checkout, Crystal at the front desk was incredibly helpful and answered all my questions before we headed out. Her kindness made the departure just as pleasant as the arrival. I highly recommend this location to anyone looking to stay close to the beach. It’s also conveniently near local restaurants, pharmacies, and shops, which made getting around super easy. We will definitely stay here again.” — Wuilmark S., 5 stars
“We had wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean,comfortable,and well maintened, and entire staff was friendly and welcoming.A very special thank you to one outstanding employee Corey a second shift manager.His willingness to help went above and beyond and made us feel valued guests. We will definitely be returning to this hotel and highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay!” — kemal S., 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Rates from $89-105/night — most affordable Clearwater pick
- Free hot breakfast and pool
- Corey second-shift manager praised as GOAT
- Pet-friendly rooms and kids activities
- IHG One Rewards loyalty recognition
Cons:
- 15-minute drive to Clearwater Beach plus beach parking each visit
- A pool-and-value inland IHG rather than a Gulf-front resort
- US-19 traffic can slow the beach commute at rush hour
The Location
2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765 — On the mainland along US-19, 15 minutes east of Clearwater Beach. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N.
"We stayed here with our softball team and had an absolutely wonderful experience. From check-in to check-out, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They even created a beautiful pine welcome sign for our team and adjusted breakfast hours to accommodate our early morning games—such a thoughtful touch! Every member of the staff was kind and helpful, and we’d especially like to recognize David at the front desk. He was amazing—always smiling and providing excellent service, even after long late-night shifts. It truly felt like he worked nonstop to ensure our stay was perfect. We highly recommend this hotel for teams, families, or anyone looking for a warm and welcoming stay."
— Chelsea Kahl
View on Google"This hotel was very nicely updated, with clean and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was great and a perfect start to the day. Most of all, David truly stood out he was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and such a great face for the hotel. The customer service is what really made my experience exceptional. I will definitely be back."
— Savanna McMahon
View on Google"Jake was amazing as well as the rest of the staff. Breakfast was AMAZING, huge and more than I’ve ever seen in any hotel. Honestly one of the nicest, cleanest and best well kept hotels I’ve ever stayed in In over 7 states in 38 years. I would highly recommend and prices were well below average what you’d expect and worth every penny. David as well went out of his way to help with anything we needed. Five stars was an easy choice🙏🤙🙂."
— Jeremy Hall
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