JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa.

Positioned on the quieter southern curve of Clearwater Beach, this JW Marriott property eschews the neon bustle of the main drag for a more composed, residential atmosphere. Opened in 2023, the resort features 162 guest rooms and 36 luxury residences, all defined by neutral coastal tones and private balconies facing the Gulf of Mexico or the Intracoastal Waterway. The vertical layout maximizes its footprint with a rooftop pool and "The Deep End," a tenth-floor restaurant serving Nikkei-style cuisine with a side of unobstructed horizon views. Downstairs, the mood shifts to Mediterranean at Latitude 28, while the Spa by JW provides a polished sanctuary for Ayurvedic treatments. With its own secluded stretch of white sand and a high-spec kids club, the resort successfully balances the requirements of a sophisticated retreat with the practicalities of a family beach holiday.