Aqualea Resort and Residences
Both Beach by Design, the City of Clearwater’s long-term master plan for Clearwater Beach, and Beach Walk, the city’s $30 million beachside beautification project, have spurred interest in Clearwater Beach from private developers who have several major properties, valued at over one billion dollars, in development. The private projects are a mix of luxury hotel accommodations, smaller and moderately priced boutique hotels, condo-hotel hybrids and residential condominiums – something to suit nearly every traveler’s taste and budget.
This section provides brief descriptions of some of the major developments as well as links to their respective web sites.
The Aqualea Resort and Residences is a luxury resort condominium located directly on the beach at 301 S. Gulfview Blvd. The property's location provides every unit with a clear view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico.
Construction of the Aqualea began in 2007 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. A total of 268 units are planned; of those, 250 will be available as rental units. The remaining 18 will be exclusively condominium units.
Managed by the Hyatt Corporation®, many resort style amenities and services will be offered, including room service, maid service, concierge and covered valet parking.
The property will also have many extra amenities typical of a Hyatt® four-star resort, including pools (on the 8th and 16th floors), poolside bar and grill, signature Hyatt® restaurant (Oyster Catchers), fitness facility, beach concession area with towel and beverage service, professional spa, meeting rooms, ballroom, business center, secured parking area for unit owners and private poolside cabanas with air conditioning, cable television, lounge chairs and bathrooms.
The Kiran Grand Resort & Spa will be situated on S. Gulfview Blvd., offering views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Harbor.
Developed by K&P Clearwater Estate, LLC, the Kiran Grand will offer an array of sophisticated amenities within approximately one million square feet. Special features will include over 30,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a Grand Ballroom and a two-story entrance and lobby featuring a lobby bar with Gulf views. The Grand Pavilion deck, to be located on the fifth floor, will include a luxury spa and fitness center, two swimming pools, a poolside bar and deli, and an arcade and children’s activity center. Access to the beach from the Grand Pavilion will be via a pedestrian bridge over Gulfview Blvd. Other typical resort-style amenities, such as valet, concierge, room and housekeeping services will be offered, along with a selection of restaurants and shops.
A total of 350 condominium suites will be available as rentals; the number in the rental pool will vary depending on owners’ needs. 75 condominium units will be permanent residences.
The Kiran Grand will be marketed by the Leading Hotels of the World and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.
The Royal Camelot is a luxury boutique, but moderately priced, condominium hotel located at 603 Mandalay Ave., less than one block from the beach and within walking distance to a variety of dining, shopping and recreational options. The Royal Camelot, managed by Travel Resort Services, Inc., has 22 fully furnished and spacious units (studios and one bedrooms), each beautifully decorated with a tropical theme and built around an inner pool courtyard. Amenities include a heated pool, poolside cabanas, a roof-top sundeck, flat screen televisions and fully equipped kitchens. For rate and other information, visit www.royalcamelotclearwater.com.
A companion property, the Royal North, is under construction one block from the Royal Camelot.
With sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico, the Sandpearl Resort and Residences, featuring 253 guest rooms and suites within an eight-story structure, is situated directly on the beach at 500 Mandalay Avenue. Each of the hotel's 203 standard guest rooms has a balcony and high ceiling.
Fifty suites, one and two bedroom, are located on the top two floors of the hotel, providing views of the gulf and Clearwater Harbor. The resort has one Presidential Suite on the third floor with gulf views.
A second tower adjacent to the hotel is home to 117 residential condominiums.
Resort amenities include 25,000-square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, a luxury spa, a fully equipped fitness center, Caretta's on the Gulf, a signature restaurant and bar, a beach grill and bar, a gulf-front lagoon-style swimming pool, 9,000-square feet of retail space, concierge services, room service, business center services and valet parking.
Developed by JMC Communities, the Sandpearl Resort is affiliated with Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Associated Luxury Hotels and managed by Naples, Florida-based Coral Hospitality.
The result of the $25 million renovation, The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach offers 189 units (including one and two bedroom suites), all featuring private balconies with views of the Gulf of Mexico or the beautiful island of Clearwater Beach.
Amenities include the large heated swimming pool, workout facility and game room; the signature restaurant, Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner; the large outdoor deck overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Also featured on the outdoor deck is nightly entertainment...Sunsets and dolphin sightings are free!
