Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach South

Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach South — Tampa, United States

Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach South is a family-friendly 3-star marina hotel in Indian Rocks Beach in Tampa, United States.

Address: 401 2nd Street, Indian Rocks Beach. Property ID: 1050739.

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Axel's take: 7.4/10

Good for family beach days, but tired rooms hold it back. A family-friendly 3-star marina hotel in Indian Rocks Beach, scored for what it is.

This 3-star Holiday Inn sits on the Intracoastal Waterway in Indian Rocks Beach, not directly on Clearwater Beach. It’s a good pick for families who prioritize activities and a short walk to the sand over polished interiors. Recent guests repeatedly praise the friendly staff, marina setting and convenient location. The outdoor pool, miniature golf and neighboring Splash Harbour Water Park give children plenty to do.

The drawback is uneven room condition: dated furnishings and worn bathrooms recur in guest feedback, alongside some housekeeping complaints, although overall cleanliness ratings remain good. Suites offer useful extra space, with kitchens in selected categories. A mandatory nightly resort fee includes one parking pass and only two one-day water-park admissions per stay—not daily admission for everyone. We’d skip it for a modern-room getaway or a beachfront stay.

• Best for: Families with water-park-loving children; Beachgoers comfortable with a short walk; Travelers wanting spacious suites

• Watch out for: Dated rooms and inconsistent maintenance; Mandatory resort fee with limited water-park admission; Marina-side, not beachfront

• Location: On the Intracoastal in Indian Rocks Beach, a short walk from Gulf beaches and restaurants.

• Rooms: Spacious suite options, some with kitchens; furnishings and bathrooms show recurring wear.

• Cleanliness: Generally good aggregate ratings, tempered by some recent housekeeping complaints.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength in recent guest feedback.

• Amenities: Outdoor pool, fitness center, miniature golf, marina and Jimmy Guana’s restaurant; water park next door.

• Fees and surprises: Nightly resort fee covers one parking pass and two one-day water-park admissions total per stay; additional parking is not guaranteed.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach South, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Travelocity · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach South

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 401 2nd Street, Indian Rocks Beach
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Children's playground, Restaurant, Bar, Gym, Spa (extra charge), Tennis court
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Tampa

Room types

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Standard room

Standard Double room

Standard Double room with courtyard view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

Standard Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Standard Double room with courtyard view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Standard Double room with view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Standard room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds

Standard Double room twin beds

• Beds: twin beds

Premium room

Premium Double room

Premium Quadruple room

Premium room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Premium Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Suite

Suite with sunset view

Suite with view

1 Bedroom Suite

• Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Suite with harbour view

• Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Suite with sunset view

• Bedrooms: 1

Double Suite

1 Bedroom Double Suite

• Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Double Suite with harbour view

• Bedrooms: 1

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

• Bedrooms: 1

Double Suite full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

1 Bedroom Double Suite full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Double Suite with harbour view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1

Apartment

Apartment full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Apartment with sunset view full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

Studio

Studio full double bed

• Beds: full double bed

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