Axel’s take
A workable budget stop, but aging rooms make it an uneven bet.
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Axel’s rating: 6.7/10 · a no-frills 2-star roadside motel on US 19
This is a no-frills 2-star roadside motel, best considered for a short, car-based stay rather than a Clearwater beach vacation. We'd call it serviceable, not a standout: Expedia guests often praise helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds, while Booking.com's overall rating is more restrained. Free parking, an outdoor pool, and in-room fridges and microwaves cover useful budget basics.
The trade-off is inconsistent upkeep. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews describe worn furnishings, maintenance faults and uneven cleaning alongside plenty of satisfactory stays; outside noise also bothers some guests. Breakfast is light, not a substantial meal. We'd consider it for an inexpensive overnight if expectations are modest, but skip it for a quiet retreat, reliably fresh rooms or walk-to-the-beach convenience.
- Rooms
- Fridges and microwaves are useful; worn furnishings and repair issues recur in reviews.
- Cleanliness
- Many guests report clean rooms, but recent feedback is inconsistent rather than uniformly reassuring.
- Service
- Helpful, friendly staff are a recurring strength, though follow-through sometimes disappoints.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and light breakfast; no elevator.
- Fees and surprises
- Booking.com lists a refundable damage deposit; confirm payment requirements before arrival.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
27988 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater
On busy US 19 near Countryside shopping; beaches require a drive.
Amenities and check-in
Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and light breakfast; no elevator.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Parking (free)
- Accessible pool
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $100 per room per stay
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clearwater / Dunedin — Tampa, United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clearwater / Dunedin is a no-frills 2-star roadside motel on US 19 in Tampa, United States.
Address: 27988 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater. Property ID: 1107586.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/tampa/howard-johnson-by-wyndham-clearwater-dunedin-1107586
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $126 | $171 on Booking.com | $45 less (26%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $170 USD
2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-04 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $122 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $60 for 1 night · 2 nights $121 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $61 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $121 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $118 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $118 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $117 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $58 for 1 night · 2 nights $116 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $58 for 1 night · 2 nights $120 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $138 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $113 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $80 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $79 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $122 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $65 for 1 night · 2 nights $131 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $66 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $113 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $56 for 1 night · 2 nights $114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $58 for 1 night · 2 nights $115 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $118 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 6.7/10
A workable budget stop, but aging rooms make it an uneven bet. a no-frills 2-star roadside motel on US 19, scored for what it is.
This is a no-frills 2-star roadside motel, best considered for a short, car-based stay rather than a Clearwater beach vacation. We'd call it serviceable, not a standout: Expedia guests often praise helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds, while Booking.com's overall rating is more restrained. Free parking, an outdoor pool, and in-room fridges and microwaves cover useful budget basics.
The trade-off is inconsistent upkeep. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews describe worn furnishings, maintenance faults and uneven cleaning alongside plenty of satisfactory stays; outside noise also bothers some guests. Breakfast is light, not a substantial meal. We'd consider it for an inexpensive overnight if expectations are modest, but skip it for a quiet retreat, reliably fresh rooms or walk-to-the-beach convenience.
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Best for: budget travelers with a car; short overnight stops
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Watch out for: dated rooms and uneven maintenance; outside noise; light breakfast
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Location: On busy US 19 near Countryside shopping; beaches require a drive.
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Rooms: Fridges and microwaves are useful; worn furnishings and repair issues recur in reviews.
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Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but recent feedback is inconsistent rather than uniformly reassuring.
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Service: Helpful, friendly staff are a recurring strength, though follow-through sometimes disappoints.
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Amenities: Outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and light breakfast; no elevator.
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Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists a refundable damage deposit; confirm payment requirements before arrival.
Axel's opinion of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clearwater / Dunedin, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clearwater / Dunedin
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- Howard Johnson
- 27988 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater
- Guest rating: 3.6/5 on Google from 1,025 reviews (location 3.4/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport: 18 min by taxi · Sunsets At Pier 60: 25 min by taxi · Tampa International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: 64 min by taxi · Dunedin Fine Art Center: 10 min by taxi · Moccasin Lake Nature Park: 11 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: $100 per room per stay
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Parking (free), Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Tampa
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard Single room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard Triple room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard Quadruple room
- Room features: Microwave
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
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Business room
- Room features: Microwave
- Business room — room photo 1
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Business Single room
Business Quadruple room
Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Business Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Business Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Business Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Business Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Business Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Business Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Business Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Business Triple room — room photo 1
- Business Triple room — room photo 2
Business Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Business Quadruple room — room photo 1
Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Quadruple room
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Executive room
Grand room
Apartment
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Quadruple Apartment
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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