Not your average "motel". Coastal & modern place to lay your head away from the busy clearwater beach traffic. Very quiet and relaxing. Rooms have a kitchenette with plates, bowls, and silverware. Ours didn't have a coffee maker so ask when you book if this is available. There is a small coffee area in the same room as laundry. Pool is somewhat heated and they have a cute sun deck off to the side. 5 minute walk from Frenchys, Palm Pavilion, and shops. Craftsmanship needs some work and it's older but it's a great safe place to rest for the night. read more

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I'd give them 3.5 stars if I could. Their marketing person did a hell of a job. It's not quite as represented on the website. When we pulled up, we we're like this isn't the hotel from the website. The staff is friendly and very responsive despite having no access to the front desk. Place your towels in the laundry basket and then place it outside to receive new towels. The paper doesn't mention to place the basket outside. I put our towels in the basket in the room but not outside. When I texted about this, towels were exchanged immediately. The paper just needs to be clearer. The staff won't enter the room due to COVID. It is clean. The rooms have been updated/remodeled. The rooms are smaller than what the website portrays. We had a King Suite and it had 2 TVs. My son and his family had the same room type but only had a tv in the living room area. Our room had a kitchenette with a small fridge, microwave, & sink. The hotel has pool floats, pool noodles,balls, & beach chairs for guests' use. It's at the end of Mandalay right before the residential area, which is good for social distancing on the beach but not getting to all the action on the strip. The other issue is the limited parking. If you leave, you're not guaranteed to have a spot when you return. The parking on Mandalay requires a special parking pass issued by the city, which the hotel has a limited number to issue; so there's only the parking on Somerset attached to the main hotel as you can't park at the vacation rental building.. read more

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Well the worst travel experience in my 4,000,000 miles of traveling . Never got instructions for virtual check in. Left phone message WE ARE ALL SOLD OUT , Expedia could not reach then either spend 90 minutes on Expedia chat as Expedia no longer answers Expedia Gold phone So o guess if you are lucky enough to get your virtual check in maybe it is a good experiment suggest you read the reviews , they say there is free parking but that seems not to be true with people getting tickets parking on the street overnight GOOD LUCK. On this place read more

Great spot to stay if you are going to Clearwater Beach! We stayed in the dead of winter and the accommodations are minimal but in all honesty we were just sleeping there and enjoying the sun in the upper and lower decks of the pool area. Can't wait to revisit! read more

BED BUGS!, BED BUGS!, BED BUGS! We have family in Clearwater and have stayed here before and wanted to make a tradition, but this time we encountered BED BUGS which left welts on my wife's body and face. Found many in the bed and on the floor - so complete deal breaker and will likely need to burn our luggage and contents when we get home. Thought they were ticks but googled as my wife was FURIOS. Yup - BED BUGS! LOTS OF THEM. As others have stated there is no free street parking even though parking is right in front of the main office. I received a $20 ticket but concierge worked with me on the ticket and allowed us to change rooms and comped a night - but damn... BED BUGS! Come on Hotel Cabana. This is a health issue now! read more

I stayed here over a long weekend with a friend through airbnb. First, the positive aspects. The bed was comfortable and it was clean. The room looked like the pictures posted in the ad. The location was close enough to the beach that you could easily walk. Lots of places within walking distance, eateries, shops, etc.. They did provide adequate towels, a blow dryer, toiletries, and bedding. Now for some areas that would be good to know. 1) The bathroom is TINY. Uncomfortably so. I'm about 5'7" and when I sat on the toilet, I had to tilt my legs or put them in the shower. There is no counter space and the sink is mini. There was one towel bar but you really needed a hook of some kind. 2) I arrived very late (past midnight) and I was super confused about parking. The instruction that were sent were vague and I didn't know if I needed a parking pass. The spots they said were "free" were all full, 3) On the same note, since I arrived late the front desk was closed, which makes sense. But then I did not see a person for the rest of weekend. There was a sign saying text if you needed them, which I did, but it seemed odd. They did text back the next morning and told me about parking but still odd. 4) This leads into safety. With no visible presence, I walked right in late at night. There was no lock on the gate and often throughout the weekend, the gate was wide open. The key pad on the door itself to my room felt secure but as a woman with a woman traveling companion, I felt vulnerable to anyone just walking off the street. 5) The kitchenette is just that. Small, some dishes provided, a microwave, and a small fridge. That's it. I was thinking there would at least be coffee. 6) Although instructions were sent via email/text, often in other Airbnb's there are written instructions or greeting in the room. Here there was nothing, which makes me think this is a hotel room that is owned vs a true airbnb. As someone who had not been to the area, I would have loved the low down on beach access, places to eat, etc so I could explore with insider knowledge. Would have been a nice touch. Final thoughts, for the price (after fees, etc..) I'm not upset with my stay but probably would look elsewhere based on my observations listed above. read more

Had a great experience here! Very comfortable and staff was very kind. I accidentally left a suitcase and didn't notice till I was at the airport and the staff even worked with me and gave me a number for a taxi service that was able to deliver the bag to me. Awesome! read more

We loved our 4 day stay at this little hotel located in a great section of Clearwater Beach. The check-in/out were quick. The room was clean (although small for 2 people). The area was quiet and safe + near everything. The only thing that I would change was the bathroom was too small and there were no shelves to put anything in the shower. It got annoying! read more

I pulled up to the place in a taxi and didn't realize that this was the hotel. I had to stand outside in 90* weather at check-in. I didn't know that was because of the covid thing. Nobody is wearing a mask anywhere in sight, here there or anywhere in Florida. A few things were not explained to me. I booked a classic queen suite for ten days. The manager told me it was a petite suite that I booked, and generated a receipt at check-in that has petite suite on it. I didn't get what I paid for. Classic queen is on the first floor. Petite queen is on the second. Classic has ironing supplies, a desk, and a walk through to the adjacent room, tile or marble floor. I'm 6'2", I never would have booked the room. Luckily I kept my original receipt. The bathroom sink is a dentist sink cut in half and folded out. Luckily the small shower is next to it, so I could bring the water up to my face, w/o getting me and the floor soaked. No housekeeping at all. At the price I paid I should have at least gotten housekeeping on the fifth or sixth day. They should have asked me to step out and then do it; Nothing. A full-size mattress on a queen-size frame. The mattress had about four inches of space touching the frame. I didn't bother to change the sheets, I didn't come to be put to work. The wobbly ceiling fan was annoying. The towels were rough. About as rough as the young woman who answered the phone when I called the front desk for a simple question. The moment she picked up, I didn't want to speak with her; I asked for the manager, she said that she wasn't there. So I asked the question and quickly got off the phone. She sounded like she got her social graces from BET. I see a pattern from the people complaining. I didn't get what I paid for. read more

Hotel Cabana - This is the itemized list of a Classic Queen size room. - Hotels Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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The Marketing Coordinator of this business deserves a raise. The photos are extremely misleading and over exaggerate the actual environment. The only positive thing to say about this place is that it was clean upon arrival, however check in was extremely disorganized. Every single employee was not only rude but also incompetent. There was hardly ever anyone at the front desk and if you have a desire to do a late check out or early check in, stay somewhere else. These people are not accommodating at all. The maids are also extremely rude, refusing to help- maybe get a job not in customer service ladies! Also, there is no housekeeping so if you want clean towels you're better off going to a Walmart before these lazy people get you any. The bathroom is a joke. The shower head has a pound of mold on it and is not even the size of a cruise shower. The sink belongs in a prison. Also no outlet in the bathroom so good luck trying to use the hair dryer from 1979 that they provided. Also pretty sure the last time the pool was cleaned was the same time they bought the hair dryers. If you want an infection, swim in the hotel cabana pool. There is no water/ vending machine on the property so if you don't want to die of dehydration I would recommend buying gallons of whatever at Walmart when you're picking up the towels. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. read more

Such a cute place in the perfect location! We were within a short walk to the beach and local eateries ( less than a mile away for restaurants, pubs and such). Had motel bones with a modern boutique style decor that really utilized the space in our "petite suite" Room 19. Bathroom was adorable but tough for this tall, curvy lady with shaving legs in the shower or using the tiny sink. Beautifully decorated! An additional sink by the mini fridge and microwave would have worked out perfectly but otherwise all essentials were available ( toiletries, plenty of clean towels, beach towels, fresh brewed coffee daily and even beach chairs / umbrellas to borrow during our stay). The pool and courtyard are lovely along with a cute sun deck where we read and ate breakfast each morning! Some inexpensive drinks were available in the lobby and staff was friendly and helpful with local restaurant suggestions. Close enough to walk to Pier 6, Frenchy's Rockaway, Palm Pavilion, Clear Sky ( great for breakfast and dinner) and North Beach Pub. Beach is pretty low key and private at this end because Hotel Cabana is right at the edge where the residential portion begins! A short 10-15 minute drive to Clearwater Aquarium ( like a marine animal rescue/ hospital), grocery stores and a bit longer 30 minute drive to St.Pete's area ( Sunken Gardens and Salvador Dali Museum). My boyfriend golfed nearby while I relaxed at the beach. Will happily return and stay at this cute convenient location again! Thanks, Hotel Cabana staff! read more

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Cute little hotel great location right off the beach and on the quieter end of it all. However management was unfriendly and didn't seem to want to have visitors staying. Also you pay hotel prices but it's run more like an Airbnb. Not many amenities and seemed annoyed when we requested sometWe'd recommend an Airbnb over this spot but location is hard to beat close to the beach. read more

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This hotel was adorable! My friend and I felt so safe here during our girls trip. Right across the street from the beach, an under ten minute walk to the main strip with lots of restaurants and shops, and looked just like the pictures advertised! We couldn't have picked a better place for the two of us to spend our few days in Florida. The manager of the hotel was so sweet and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend! read more

I was forced to pay for a superior suite and ended up staying in a petite suite..... My significant other and I planned a weekend getaway from Texas to Clearwater beach. With the research I did along with reviews and limited choices we had, especially during a pandemic, we were lucky enough to be able to book the SUPERIOR room in walking distance from the Beach. Upon arrival, we did not get the room that we booked. When I tried to speak with the front desk (Ana?) she tried to further explain that because I booked through a 3rd party the hotel and the website (booking.com) uses different verbiage when describing the room. That The pictures on booking.com or the direct website are not reliable. Then she explained that the hotel encourages the guest to call the property AFTER booking, "for this particular reason". But from the initial date of the booking till the end of our stay we did not receive one email from the hotel directly. Just emails from the 3rd party website that doesn't use the same words to accurately describe the room being PAID for or valid photos of the property. I then further explained how disappointed I was about the situation, I booked a SUPERIOR room WITH 1 king bed. Not the PETITE suite with one king bed. Which were the ONLY 2 options available to book on the website(booking.com). After, the front desk (Ana?) spoke with her manager she insisted there were absolutely no other available rooms or any accommodations and told me that I can just go find somewhere else to stay if I'm "unhappy". Unfortunately I don't have money to be able to "Hotel Hop", I had no other choice but to stay in room 29 the petite suite. During the duration of our stay we noticed that room 27 was in fact the SUPERIOR SUITE and it was completely VACANT. read more

This cozy hotel is a perfect spot if you want to be close enough to the restaurants/shops but far away enough to not be bothered! The rooms are tiny, but very clean & decorated beautifully. The staff was friendly & wifi perfect. A minute walk to the beach, but they do not provide beach chairs (only some broken ones available). Parking is not guaranteed, so leaving in the car was a risk. We just walked or took Uber. It took 12 minutes to walk to Frenchy's, and 20 minutes to the Pier. We felt safe and happy here! read more

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the lady at the front desk is very rude. We didn't know that the key wouldn't work on both doors to our room nor works for the deadbolt. We had to call to get help back in our room and the lady was very rude and disrespectful!! She also has been very rude to other people in my family that are also staying here as well. I DO NOT RECOMMEND STAYING HERE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TRASH! Do your dam jobs and stop being lazy! If you don't wanna have to help people or work in customer service etc. FIND A NEW JOB! And for whoever owns this place you obviously don't give to fucks because it looks like I'm not the only person who has complained about this lady!!! Fire the bitch already. read more

This is a quaint little hotel. Recommend staying in suite, as all other rooms are extremely small. Pool option is the way to go, only other view is the alley. This entire property is no smoking - no cigars, no pens, no nothing. No outdoor grilling available or allowed. Pool size is nice however do take note; towels are taken very seriously here... and price for one left at pool/ beach is quite hefty. The cleanliness of this hotel is outstanding! Location is great as well. Located just north of all the Clearwater Beach strip madnesses and still in walking distance of restaurants, rental places, etc. Beach is maybe 200 steps from hotel. Beach was wonderful- not crowded and quite. Lots of room for large families. We would not choose to stay here again as a family. Better for couples only. But very pricey for what you read more

Beautiful hotel walking distance from the beach. Clean, looks exactly how it looks online. The staff is super friendly. The beach is literally right across the street and everything is walking distance. My husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. We Loved it! read more

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While this hotel seems cute, I would advise avoiding it. We checked in late and the system was not very secure as the front desk had closed at 8 PM. We were greeted in our room by a very large cockroach. Additionally, the deadbolt on the door did not lock from the inside. The doors open onto the outside, so this is more of an issue for this type of building than otherwise. When we raised these concerns at the front desk in the morning the staff member there couldn't even pretend to care. The excuse for the roach? "This is Florida, we have some big critters". Wow. read more

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I stayed in the Cabana Suite which had a king size bed, kitchenette with medium size refrigerator, microwave, sink, and couch. Nicely decorated with new furniture and fixtures with plenty of charm. Ceiling fans came with remotes. Offered free coffee each morning by the pool. Nice size pool with plenty of furniture. Friendly and helpful staff made sure we had free parking and free transportation around Clearwater Beach. read more

Wonderful location on the north end of Clearwater Beach. Beautiful pool area for the enjoyment of the guests before and after visiting the beach which is across the road. Great value for the price. Parking is limited during busy periods, parking seems not to be an issue mid week. Standard rooms are small, but clean and comfy, good A/C and decent TV in room. The hotel is away from the main strip, yet an easy walk to all the popular bars, restaurants, beaches, parks, the pier and sunset viewing. The hotel is newly renovated and well maintained and the staff was very friendly and accommodating, even with some COVID policies still in place. Check in and check out is done through text messaging and rooms are not serviced daily, but all you need to do ask someone if you need something, and the staff does their best to accommodate. This hotel has no frills, but is a true traditional beach hotel from another time period brought back to life, very nostalgic. We had a very relaxing and pleasant stay. read more

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I've visited Clearwater Beach several times... BUT this by far was my BEST trip! I just happened to run across this listing online and I'm glad I did. They recently renovated, and they spare no expense to provide quality contemporary accents. The staff was VERY nice and gave great recommendations as to where to eat and other tourist spots. I'll be returning REALLY soon! read more

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Hotel Cabana is so close to a 5 star review. I'd say 4.5 if I could! The hotel has great customer service (we visited right in the middle of the Covid pandemic and they seem to have adjusted well to it!). Our room was complimentarily upgraded which was a plus, but even so the bathroom was a little small. If you like a spacious bathroom like us, you won't find it here. The window unit that cooled the room was also a bit noisy. Everything else about this hotel made up for these two negatives in a big way! Great location to the beach, awesome pool, and great customer service. For the price that we were able to book it at, it's definitely one we will recommend in the future! read more

Very clean and quiet. Easy access to the beach! The front desk staff was always so happy and eager to help if they could. Very cozy room. Will stay again if back in Clearwater read more

When I look for a place to stay I only look for a few things things: cleanliness, comfort, staff service and convenience ( close enough to places I need to see and go). I couldn't have picked out a more wonderful place than this one. I was actually hesitant to write this review because I didn't want my friends to know where I stayed during this last trip..lol, but I can't be greedy..since this place is just GREAT. Friendly and helpful staff (Diane-thanks for the plastic spoon!), in my opinion: this place is immaculate as far as cleanliness, the pillows were so fluffy that I almost snuck one in my bag to take home! remote control for the ceiling light and fan- which is so convenient. I love the decor! yes..small bathroom, but honestly it was just right for me! The hotel is towards the end of Mandalay strip which I love..it's quite. The beach is literally across the street! I walked every morning to Pier 60 and even walked all the way to the aquarium. Everything is close by! I really really loved staying here and can't wait to be back! read more

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I love this property. From start to finish. Customer service is excellent. Check in is a breeze - so is check out.. The rooms are smaller yes, but with an ocean, shops & seafood why are you in your room anyway? Remodel hotel that's done beautifully... Nice lounge area & pool. The beach is across the street. Renting umbrellas & chairs is easy. Make sure to hit Frenchys Original and get grouper cheeks... Great stay ladies! We will be back! read more

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The family and I stayed here last week for a few days. I grew up in Clearwater and returned for a family event after a decade away. This hotel reminded me of Clearwater Beach from my youth. The hotel is exceptionally clean, nicely appointed and has a laid back atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing few days at the beach. The staff is very friendly. It's at the North end which is quieter than the south end. The beach is a block away. If you want a peek into what Clearwater Beach hotels used to be like, stay here, you won't be disappointed. It's like a time capsule. We will be staying here for our future visits. We are clients for life. Thanks guys for a wonderful time!!!!! read more

I have been coming to Clearwater Beach for 40 years and have probably stayed at most of the efficiency hotels on the beach at one time or another. After our standby favorite decided to close and renovate the pool (in high season, really?!) we scrambled and found this little gem. Sitting on Mandalay, 1 block from the North end of the beach, the location could not be more perfect. Andrea (the owner) has done a superb job at renovating and reviving this classic motel from the bygone era. We had #25, the corner 1 bedroom suite with a peekaboo view of the beach. The furnishings were comfortable and modern, the pool area sparkling clean, and the service was superb when there were things that we needed. Our kids slept on the pullout, which was ready made up and comfy, and we had a separate bedroom with a lovely king bed. The bathroom was also newly renovated and super even though we mostly used the outdoor shower by the pool for rinsing off. They are just getting going so some of the kitchen essentials were not in yet, but they were more than open to feedback and will be adding things in that most of the other places have. Be aware though, there is no stove, but the full size microwave did more than the trick. While slightly more expensive than some of the other hotels nearby, I would say it's completely justified in comfort and convienence. A refreshed addition to Classic Clearwater Beach, we will be back! read more

Love this hotel! I did a ton of research on hotels in the area and Hotel Cabana seemed to be the best option in regards to price, location and cleanliness. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved it. Granted it doesn't have luxuries of room service or an ocean view but once I arrived none of that seemed to matter. There are plenty of bars/restaurants in the area that you can walk to. Originally I was determined to find a place on the beach but the hotels either looked dirty or were crazy expensive. Hotel Cabana came out to much less a night and only one block from the beach. I was happy to save money and walk a block. The hotel is super cute, well maintained, newly remodeled and has a nice pool on premise. Plus the staff was great; very kind and welcoming. While in Clearwater I saw some of the the other properties I looked at online and I was grateful I decided on Hotel Cabana. Will be back here for sure! read more

We absolutely loved our weekend getaway here! The rooms are adorable with plenty of space. It's walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The only thing I was super bummed ( and a bit shocked about!) was that they don't offer decaf coffee at their coffee bar they make available in the mornings. I asked the front office and they did not have any available. We had to walk a few blocks just to find a coffee for me. Pregnant women want coffee, too! read more

Booked with this hotel and gave a deposit... The manager Andrea would NOT return my deposit EVEN AFTER telling her my bags had contracted bed bugs from my previous stay on a cruise line the day before. She is more about money than her guest safety and cleanliness. She would have rathered I stayed at her hotel with bed bugs than return a small deposit of $100. This is sad. I would never place other people or children in harm so I took the loss and I did not go to their hotel which allowed them to NOT get the bed bugs. read more

Love this hotel. Great service, very friendly staff. The hotel is a little bit further down than the main area but it's just a short walk. Will be going back. read more

I'm torn on this review. I really could go as low as 2 stars but the people that own the hotel really try hard and seem like genuinely nice people. So I am going to go middle of the road. Bottom line is that Hotel Cabana is a good place to stay for the money, and gets you into Clearwater Beach without destroying your wallet. But it's closer to a AirBNB than a hotel. Here are some high and low points: High Points - Pool and outdoor seating area. The pool is comfortable, warm, and the water is clean. The couches and outdoor seating area are great to lounge with a book, a cocktail or a light snack. - King bed. We stated in a "suite" and the bed was very comfortable and huge. It could have slept three if necessary. - TVs. Large TVs with lots of channels to watch. - Kitchen. Expect a small fridge, microwave, sink, plates and cups. - Location. It's in Clearwater Beach. Low Points and Things to Know - The rooms are small. VERY small. Our suite did not fit 4 comfortably (2 adults and 2 teens). We were constantly bumping into each other and dancing around each other while in the room. I can't imagine what the regular rooms looked like but buyer beware. - The bathroom. I called the shower a "shower box". It was about 2x2 and claustrophobic. The sink is literally as big as the sink in the airplane bathroom in coach. There is no place to put toothbrush, no cabinet to hold anything...you've got to get creative. Getting ready to go out was NOT a pleasant experience. - The furniture. I have five bruises from banging into very sharp furniture. The coffee table got me twice, the bed twice, and the fold out couch once. Most hotel furniture is made with dull corners...not here. The furniture is more form over function, so expect to be injured...which feels much worse when you're sunburned. - Housekeeping. There is none. We stayed for 4 nights and basically cleaned as we went. If you need towels, you have to follow a regimen of putting your dirty towels outside and waiting for a deposit of new ones. This didn't feel very hotel like for me. - Amenities. BYO...you'll get some small bath supplies but bring your own drinks and food. There is no breakfast, nothing available for sale save a few cans of soda and beer, and free really bad coffee in the morning. Stop on the way at CVS, Walgreens, speedway...load up...don't expect anything at the hotel. - Closet. The closets had no shelving, a few hangers, which is a shame since the room is so small and it would be great to take advantage of the closets. You can toss your luggage in there, that's about it. - Location. It's in Clearwater Beach but everything worth doing is a 0.5+ mile walk. It's almost a mile to Pier 60 and most of the restaurants. Which doesn't sound like much, but when you've done it eight times in two days and your kids are whining, it is rough. It definitely forces you to plan your day in advance. For example, decide whether you want umbrellas and chairs at the beach. If you do, you've gotta walk a bit. If not, then walk right to the beach and plop down. More lows than highs but I went with three stars because it's an economical way to get to CWB and it's a clean hotel with very nice staff. read more

Quaint, clean, and updated boutique hotel right across from the beach (quieter end of the beach, which we like and in walking distance to tons of bars and restaurants). Room and bathroom are extremely small, which is fine for the most part, BUT they really could put corner shelves in the bedroom next to bathroom door for toiletries and maybe raise the mirror in the bathroom enough to put a small shelf above sink. Unfortunately, it rained quite a bit when we were there, and it would have been really nice to have covered seating outside (like a wooden pavilion over the cute, cushioned seating area or a wooden pavilion over the second story lounging area). We grabbed 2 chairs from the pool area and sat outside of our door in the walkway which wasn't the most comfortable or appealing, but just couldn't see sitting in the small room during the rain. Employees are extremely sweet and helpful. Great prices on beer in the lobby. Free parking and free use of their beach chairs/umbrellas were definitely a plus! We will definitely come back to this hotel but hoping they add more shelving and a covered seating area by then :) read more