-Idyllic oceanfront 4-star hotel-Set on a huge private stretch of powder-sand beach-Brilliant kids activity programme-20 miles to Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa BaySetting the scene...Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico on 10 acres of private, white sandy beach sits the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, an ideal destination for families and couples alike.Location...Guests are minutes away from downtown Tampa, lively Ybor City, historic St Petersburg as well as shopping and many dining venues. Families will enjoy Captain Nemos Pirate Cruise and the Clearwater Aquarium. Orlandos world-famous theme parks are just a 90-minute drive away.Facilities & amenities...Sun and water enthusiasts will find just what they are looking for with the Gulf of Mexico right outside the front door. Guests can utilise the fitness centre or swim in one of two pools, or just relax in a cabana while being served by the resorts accommodating staff.Dining...The Hilton Clearwaters on-site dining venue, the Reflections Restaurant, offers casual dining overlooking the Gulf, and the Sand Bar and Grill serves lunch and dinner poolside.

A large lobby with greenery, overstuffed sofas and chairs, and a busy activity desk welcomes guests to this nine-story resort.For kids...The on-site Fun Factory and arcade will keep the kids entertained. Pier 60, adjacent to the resort, has a large playground and a nightly sunset celebration that includes entertainers, local artisans, food vendors and activities for the entire family.Room info...Standard Rooms feature one king or two double beds, iBahn wireless Internet, 32 flat-panel TV with premium-cable HBO, CNN, and ESPN, on-demand, and recent-release movies, in-room safe, mini-refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffeemaker with free gourmet coffee and tea, AM / FM alarm-clock radio with mp3 capability, complimentary weekday newspaper and individual climate control/air conditioning.Harbour View and Partial Gulf View rooms are also available.Rollaway beds are available (only for king-bedded rooms) for $11.30 per night (payable locally).Things you should know...Self parking is $5 per day and valet parking is $14 per day. Resort fee $22.40 per room, per night.