
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Best for travelers who want downtown access to Tampa Riverwalk, convention space, sports and city attractions.
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Tampa Marriott Water Street is a large, family-friendly downtown Tampa hotel with Riverwalk and convention-center access; read this if you want a city base for museums, sports and meetings. Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites is a full-service branded beachfront resort in Clearwater Beach; read this if your priority is sand, sea and suite-style rooms close to Pier 60.
Updated · about 24 miles (≈39 km) apart

Best for travelers who want downtown access to Tampa Riverwalk, convention space, sports and city attractions.

Best for travelers who want direct beach access, waterfront suites and a beachfront resort experience near Pier 60.
When Tampa Marriott Water Street wins: choose it for meetings, conventions, proximity to Amalie Arena, easy Riverwalk access and a city-first itinerary where walking to museums, restaurants and the streetcar matters.
When Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites wins: choose it for staying on Clearwater Beach itself — beach and water-sport access, beachfront restaurants and larger suite-style rooms for families who prioritize sand and sea over downtown convenience.
Bottom line: pick Tampa Marriott Water Street for a downtown Tampa stay that’s convenient for events and city sightseeing; pick Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites when the beach is the main reason you’re in the area.
| Category | Tampa Marriott Water Street | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | City-focused waterfront hotel with convention and event facilities | Large beachfront resort with suite-style rooms |
| Location | Downtown Tampa on the Riverwalk, next to the Convention Center | On Clearwater Beach, within minutes of Pier 60 |
| Size (rooms) | About 727 guest rooms and suites (property notes) | 286 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All-ages, family-friendly | |
| Pools & beach | One heated rooftop outdoor pool (3rd floor) with hot tub and pool bar | Outdoor pool(s) plus direct beach access and beach towels provided |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets (Anchor and Brine, Lona, Riverwalk Terrace, PERK, Pool Bar & Grill, Bright Ice) | Two restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, poolside bar and room service |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; guests can use Spa by JW at adjacent JW Marriott via skybridge | On-site full-service spa with treatments, plus 24-hour health club |
| Event / meeting space | Extensive event space (Grand Ballroom ~17,169 sq ft; roughly 50,000 sq ft total event space adjacent to the convention center) | About 12 meeting rooms and 12,002 sq ft of conference space |
| Accessibility | Accessible features and accessible routes; connected to JW Marriott fitness and services | |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (fee), near free streetcar stop and water-taxi access; car not required | Self and valet parking (fees), area shuttles (surcharge) and easy access to nearby airport options |
Tampa Marriott Water Street sits on the Tampa Riverwalk next to the convention center and within easy walking distance of Amalie Arena, museums and the streetcar.
Choose the Marriott if you want a central Tampa base for events and city attractions.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites is on Clearwater Beach, within a short walk of Pier 60 and the Beach Walk promenade.
Choose the Hyatt for direct beach access and proximity to Pier 60.
Tampa Marriott Water Street offers a variety of guest rooms and suites, many with balconies or waterfront views.
Marriott suits travelers who want a range of city-facing rooms and convenient access to neighboring hotel amenities.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites has guestrooms with microwaves, flat-screens and private furnished balconies; many are suite-style.
Hyatt is a strong choice if you prefer suite-style rooms and private balconies with ocean views.
Tampa Marriott Water Street is a multi-venue hotel with several on-site restaurants and casual outlets.
Choose the Marriott for wider on-site dining variety and waterfront city terraces.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites has two restaurants, a coffee shop and poolside bar with room service available.
Choose the Hyatt if you want beachfront dining and easy access to Pier 60 eateries.
Tampa Marriott Water Street’s signature water feature is a heated rooftop outdoor pool with hot tub and a poolside bar.
The Marriott’s rooftop pool is great for city views and a relaxed pool atmosphere after sightseeing.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites offers an outdoor pool plus direct beach access and beach services.
The Hyatt is the clear pick for guests who want immediate beach access plus a resort pool.
Tampa Marriott Water Street links to Spa by JW at the adjacent JW Marriott and has a complimentary fitness center.
Marriott guests who want a fitness-first or event-nightlife stay benefit from the city setting and cross-property spa access.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites has an on-site full-service spa and 24-hour health club.
Hyatt fits travelers who want resort spa services and beach-adjacent evening activity.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center with extensive ballroom and meeting-space options.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites — beachfront location within walking distance of Pier 60 and Clearwater Beach activities.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites — on-site full-service spa and 24-hour health club.

Tampa Marriott Water Street — multiple restaurant concepts from seafood to modern Mexican plus coffee and ice cream outlets.
Both are family-friendly. Pick Tampa Marriott Water Street for easy access to museums, the Riverwalk and event venues; pick Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites if the priority is beach time and water activities.
No. Neither property is all-inclusive; meals such as breakfast are available for a fee at both hotels.
Tampa Marriott Water Street is much closer to TPA (about a 15-minute drive) than Clearwater Beach, which is roughly a 40–60 minute drive from Tampa depending on traffic.
Tampa Marriott Water Street does not have an on-site spa; guests may use Spa by JW at the adjacent JW Marriott via the skybridge.
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