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the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay hotels with a spa, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 7 of the 15 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. This selection covers Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille. These are separate beach towns, not Downtown Tampa or one continuous walking district.

Treasure Island and Madeira Beach: choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity. St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille: a strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace. Clearwater Beach: the easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening.

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the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay hotels with a spa, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Every hotel here has a spa or a hot tub, by Google’s listing. This selection covers Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille. These are separate beach towns, not Downtown Tampa or one continuous walking district.

Compound search: hotels with a spa or a hot tub, located in the Gulf beaches near Tampa Bay (Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille); check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Treasure Island & Madeira Beach; St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille; Clearwater Beach. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (7 of 15 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Treasure Island & Madeira Beach: Choose relaxed beach days, with John’s Pass for extra activity. Typical $196 a night. Subway: Walk locally and use the Suncoast Beach Trolley along Gulf Boulevard.
  • St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille: A strong beach escape; choose Pass-a-Grille for the slower pace. Typical $202 a night. Subway: Walk within your immediate beach district.
  • Clearwater Beach: The easiest beach stay for families who want plenty happening. Typical $271 a night. Subway: Walk the main beach strip.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina — 3-star, Ascend Hotel Collection

2. The Beachcomber — 2-star, Benchmark

3. Shephard's Beach Resort — 3-star, independent

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG — 2-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

5. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

6. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites — 4-star, Hyatt Regency

More hotels in the area (9)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #1 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Treasure Island Hotel and Marina

    3-star · Ascend Hotel Collection

    $191a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A cheaper marina-view base with balconies and beach access across Gulf Boulevard. You accept older rooms, mustiness and inconsistent cooling.

    $33/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $213 vs $278 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $382 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Beachcomber, St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille
    #2 of 6 · St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille

    The Beachcomber

    2-star · Benchmark

    $263a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Direct beach access and Jimmy B's live music for an informal, sociable stay. You accept simple rooms, nighttime music and recent courtyard construction.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $525 all in for 2 nights, of which $86 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Shephard's Beach Resort, Clearwater Beach
    #3 of 6 · Clearwater Beach

    Shephard's Beach Resort

    3-star · Independent

    $264a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Beachfront live music, bars and nightlife for travelers who want entertainment on-site. You accept late-night music and bass, especially in waterfront rooms. 20 minutes' walk to Clearwater Beach at Pier 60 Park.

    $77/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $573 vs $727 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $528 all in for 2 nights, of which $50 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
    #4 of 6 · Treasure Island & Madeira Beach

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Petersburg - Madeira Beach by IHG

    2-star · InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

    $268a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Consistently clean rooms and helpful service, with breakfast, parking and a local shuttle included. You accept inland, Walmart-adjacent setting; beach outings need transport.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $536 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Clearwater Beach
    #5 of 6 · Clearwater Beach

    Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $284a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Direct beachfront beside Pier 60, with pools and walkable dining. You accept dated rooms, uneven maintenance and multiple resort extras. Three minutes' walk to Clearwater Beach at Pier 60 Park.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $567 all in for 2 nights, of which $79 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites, Clearwater Beach
    #6 of 6 · Clearwater Beach

    Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites

    4-star · Hyatt Regency

    $287a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Spacious family accommodation with kitchen options, balconies and a children's pool. You accept street crossing to sand; resort fee and paid parking. Seven minutes' walk to Clearwater Beach at Pier 60 Park.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $575 all in for 2 nights, of which $79 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

7 of 15 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $692 vs $911 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. Treasure Island Hotel and Marina · Treasure Island · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $213 vs $278 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  3. 3. Shephard's Beach Resort · Clearwater Beach · 3-star$77/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $573 vs $727 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $615 vs $723 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $898 vs $1,045 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (5%)

    Axel $764 vs $800 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. The Don CeSar · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (5%)

    Axel $1,123 vs $1,183 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

9 more
  1. 1. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$73/night less than Expedia (14%)$289Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Island Grand at TradeWinds · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$54/night less than Expedia (15%)$308Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites · Treasure Island · 3-star$109/night less than Expedia (24%)$333Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. St Pete Shores Hotel · St. Pete Beach · 3-star$340Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach · 4-star$342Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Residence Inn St Petersburg Treasure Island · Treasure Island · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (5%)$382Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach · Treasure Island · 3-star$415Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Treasure Island Beach Resort · Treasure Island · 4-star$598Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. The Don CeSar · St. Pete Beach · 4-star$30/night less than Booking.com (5%)$632Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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