Sea Captain Hotel Will Be Replaced With Larger One

Say goodbye to another 50's era beach side landmark. The owner of the Sea Captain motel on Devon Drive is tearing down the outdated hotel to replace it with a bigger modern one. The site is next door to the former Port Vue hotel, which is being replaced with a Holiday Inn.

The new hotel will have 85 rooms, fitness center, conference and banquet rooms, rooftop sundeck, and 93 space parking garage.

Ocean Properties Buys Sandpearl Controlling Interest

Ocean Properties LTD, owner of the former Adam's Mark hotel site on Clearwater Beach, has purchased a controlling interest in The Sandpearl Resort, a luxury hotel and condo residence. While Ocean Properties LTD will be the managing partner, the Sandpearl name and day to day operations will not change.

Ocean Properties owns and manages over 100 hotels, many in South Florida and the Keys. The own 2 local properties including the Treasure Island Residence Inn. The purchase will likely be reassuring to local officials, indicating that Ocean Properties has continued interest in Clearwater Beach, and the developement of the vacant beachfront lot is on the horizon. Ocean Properties purchased the Adam's Mark site in 2007 with plans for a 230 room hotel before the market tanked.

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New Hotel Will Replace Knight's Inn

The vacant Knight’s Inn on South Gulfview Blvd in Clearwater Beach will be replaced with an all suite hotel in 2011. The name of the hotel has not yet been determined. Construction is expected to begin in early 2011 and completed by year end. There will be 45 units approximately 600 square foot each.

The property was purchased in 2009 for $3.8 million, and renovations are estimated at $2 million. A construction loan has been secured by Southwind Hospitality, owner of the Quality Inn Beach Resort located across the street. Guests of the new hotel will have access to the Quality Inn pool and beach access, and guest of the Quality Inn will have access to the new hotel's fitness center.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Opens

Guests Can Experience Clearwater Beach’s Newest Luxury Resort at Special Grand Opening Rates

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa opened, bringing a new level of luxury and service to Florida’s West coast. Now through April 30, travelers who reserve a stay with offer code CBINTR will be some of the first guests to experience the resort at a special grand opening rate of 15 percent off the Hyatt Daily Rate plus a $50 daily resort credit per stay.

“Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico”

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is the centerpiece of Beach Walk - a $30 million revitalization project along a half-mile active pathway with shopping, dining and entertainment. Inspired by a classic yet contemporary West Indies style, accommodations consist of 250 deluxe, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, giving guests the flexibility to prepare their own meals in a spacious atmosphere. All suites feature private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Amenities include the full-service, eco-friendly Sandava Spa, the 24-hour StayFit@Hyatt gym, a Camp Hyatt kids program, an activity-filled promenade, 32,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, an eighth floor pool deck with 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas and a children’s pool, and a relaxing pool and hot tub on the 16th floor Sky Terrace. Three dining options are available including, SHOR, an American seafood grill featuring a dramatic show kitchen; Swim, offering Pan-Latin fusion dishes poolside along with a selection of frozen tropical cocktails; and Skimmers lobby bar.

“Clearwater Beach is the quintessential Florida beach town, and we are ready to add luxury to the landscape just in time for high season,” said Brian Kramer, general manager. “The area has so much to offer, and Hyatt is proud to be an integral part of its transformation into one of Florida’s top vacation destinations.”

For more information, reservations, and full terms and conditions, please visit http://clearwaterbeach.hyatt.com or call 1-800-233-1234. For the latest news and information, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hyattclearwater or follow on Twitter @HyattClearwater.

About Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa features 250 guest suites that blend tropical elegance with a luxurious carefree experience on Florida’s West coast. Breathtaking Gulf views provide the backdrop for expansive floor plans ranging from deluxe to one- and two-bedroom beach suites. Each suite features a full kitchen and balconies or rooftop terraces. Guests can enjoy a variety of upscale amenities such as a resort swimming pool deck with 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas and a children’s pool area, a spa pool area on the 16th floor and multiple dining options, including the resort’s signature seafood grill, SHOR. Other amenities include the eco-friendly Sandava Spa and Camp Hyatt kids club, along with 12,000 square feet of indoor and 20,000 square feet of outdoor function space for premier beachside events. http://clearwaterbeach.hyatt.com

About Clearwater Beach

Located less than 25 miles from Tampa International Airport on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach is a family-friendly destination with boundless recreational and outdoor activities including fishing, golfing, hiking and more. In 2009, Clearwater Beach was named one of the top beaches for families on the East Coast. Consistently recognized for its beauty, Clearwater Beach has been named “Best City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico” by well-known travel publications. Clearwater Beach is conveniently located within driving distance of notable museums and cultural activities in St. Petersburg as well as the renowned theme parks and attractions in nearby Orlando. For more information, visit www.FloridasBeach.com.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites™ brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2009, the company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 424 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

Clearwater Beach Hyatt Opens Monday

The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa opens Monday February 1st. The upscale hotel and spa has 250 suites have kitchens and private balconies overlooking the Gulf on Beach Walk.

Resort amenities include the eco-friendly spa, a 24-hour StayFit@Hyatt gym, the Camp Hyatt kids program, indoor and outdoor function space, an 8th floor pool deck with air conditioned poolside cabanas and a children’s pool, as well as a pool and hot tub on the 16th floor Sky Terrace, WiFi, and of course a Starbucks Coffee.

The resort features a private beach club open to locals, residents and guests alike (memberships from daily to year-long are available), and the Shore Restaurant seafood grill will feature an open kitchen and 220 seats. In addition to a dynamic pool surrounded by two-room suite-style cabanas (perfect for day-long parties), there will also be a private hot tub on the 16th floor available for private parties.

Also located at the Hyatt are the Aqualea Residences private luxury condos.

Clearwater Beach Featured On ESPN

Clearwater Beach will be featured in this year’s Outback Bowl Preview Special on ESPN2 and ESPNU. In addition to Clearwater Beach, Busch Gardens Tampa, the Florida Aquarium, Channelside Bay Plaza, Ybor City, St. Pete museums and area events will also be featured.  The Outback Bowl, named for sponsor Outback Steakhouse,  kicks off at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa and will be telecast internationally on ESPN TV. The event is in its 24th year.

The half-hour show also will highlight Auburn University and Northwestern University football teams, who will compete in the bowl. The show will air at 2 p.m. on Dec. 28th on ESPN2 and is scheduled to run eight additional times until Dec. 31 on ESPNU.

 

New Hotels Approved For Clearwater Beach

The Clearwater Community Development Board has approved new hotel projects on Clearwater Beach. They will also require the City Council's approval as well because they're seeking more than their allotted number of rooms.

Tropicana Resort Motels, headed by developer Gus DiGiovanni, received approval to build 2 hotels between Hamden and Coronado south of Third Street. The properties are currently occupied by a number of buildings including the Sandman Resort, Sea Cove Motel and Alex Family Restaurant. One hotel will hae 142 rooms, the other will have 118 rooms.

Shephard's Beach Resort was given approval for a major expansion. The hotel and entertainment complex will add nearly 100 rooms. One of the existing buildings will be torn down to construct a new one.