Effie Sandestin

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Occupying an elegant building next to Baytowne Conference Center, this upscale hotel with views of Choctawhatchee Bay is 2 miles from Miramar Beach. It’s a mile from Highway 98.

Polished rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add balconies and/or wet bars; some offer bay views. Suites feature separate living rooms. An upgraded suite includes a kitchen.

Amenities consist of a refined restaurant, a coffee bar and a lobby bar, as well as a spa and a fitness center. A rooftop pool has an adjacent bar and bay views. Breakfast and parking are available.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

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Set between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Bay, this grand resort overlooking Clearwater Beach is 9 miles from The Florida Botanical Gardens.

Polished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, along with kitchens and private balconies; some have Gulf views. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available.

There’s an outdoor pool and a 24/7 fitness room. Dining options include a laid-back seafood eatery, a cafe and a lobby bar, plus a poolside bar and grill. There’s also a spa, luxe cabanas with service-call buttons, and a kids’ camp, plus 32,500 sq ft of event space.

Wyndham Grand Clearwater

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Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Clearwater Beach Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, this modern, upscale hotel is adjacent to Clearwater Beach, a mile from Clearwater Marine Aquarium and 21 miles from Tampa International Airport.

Cozy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus views of the gulf, the marina or the waterway. Some have bunk beds. Suites come with pull-out sofas, dining areas and balconies. Kids stay free with a parent. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include a contemporary Asian restaurant and 2 bars. There’s also a spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, along with a 24-hour gym.