
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites
Best for Clearwater Beach access, rooftop sunset views, and a walkable position near Pier 60.
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites is a Gulf-front, family-friendly resort on Clearwater Beach with rooftop terraces, a fitness center, and an on-site spa — read this if you want easy access to Pier 60, pools with beach views, and multiple dining options. RumFish Beach at TradeWinds is a beachfront St. Pete Beach resort in the TradeWinds family with several pools, beach bars, and an aquarium-themed personality — read this if you want a larger resort complex with many on-site activities and direct beach access.
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Best for Clearwater Beach access, rooftop sunset views, and a walkable position near Pier 60.

Best for larger resort grounds, multiple pools and bars, and more on-site family activities in a TradeWinds beachfront setting.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites wins if you want a compact, walkable Clearwater Beach location steps from Beach Walk and Pier 60, easy access to beach activities, a rooftop Sky Terrace whirlpool, and a spa with treatment rooms reserved for adults.
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds wins if you prefer a larger beachfront resort with more pools, multiple beach and pool bars, on-site watersports and activity programming, and a TradeWinds-style resort experience on St. Pete Beach.
Bottom line: pick Hyatt Regency for a Clearwater Beach base with rooftop views, spa services, and proximity to Pier 60; pick RumFish Beach for broader resort amenities, extra pools and beach bars, and a full-service family resort on St. Pete Beach.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites | RumFish Beach at TradeWinds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Upscale, family-friendly Gulf-front resort with rooftop features and a dedicated spa. | Resort-family beachfront property with a lively, activity-focused atmosphere and aquarium-themed touches. |
| Location | Steps from Clearwater Beach, Beach Walk and Pier 60; very walkable to restaurants and attractions. | On the sand at St. Pete Beach (6000 Gulf Blvd); beachfront within the TradeWinds resort family. |
| Size (rooms) | 286 rooms | 352 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; Camp Hyatt and kids 17 and under stay free with existing bedding. | All ages; family-friendly resort (not adults-only). |
| Pools | Heated 8th-floor outdoor pool, separate children's pool, and 16th-floor Sky Terrace whirlpool. | Four outdoor pools and two hot tubs (wheelchair-accessible pool listed). |
| Restaurants & bars | SHOR American Seafood Grill, Tropico Rooftop Cantina, OffSHOR lobby bar, Market and pool bar service. | Two restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars/lounges plus 2 beach bars and 2 poolside bars. |
| Spa & fitness | Sandava Spa on 7th floor (8 treatment rooms; guests under 18 not allowed); 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes. | Spa services on site and 24-hour fitness facilities listed in amenities. |
| Beach access | About 100 feet to the white sand of Clearwater Beach with direct beach access. | Beachfront on St. Pete Beach with beach umbrellas, sun loungers and beach bars. |
| Event & wedding space | Extensive event spaces including Sky Terrace and Aqualea Ballroom; roughly 20,000–32,500 sq ft of event space across listings. | Meeting rooms and event facilities on-site (meeting-space details published by TradeWinds listings). |
| Parking & fees | Self-parking and valet available (published rates apply); mandatory resort fee applies ($39.55/night listed). | |
Hyatt Regency sits steps from Clearwater Beach, Beach Walk and Pier 60 — a very walkable spot for dining, sunset views and boat tours.
Choose Hyatt for the most walkable access to Clearwater Beach and Pier 60.
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds sits directly on St. Pete Beach with beach access and multiple on-site beachfront amenities.
Choose RumFish if you want a classic TradeWinds beachfront resort on St. Pete Beach.
Hyatt Regency offers 286 rooms and suites with a mix of studios and one-bedroom suites; some rooms include kitchens or kitchenettes for longer stays.
Hyatt’s room mix suits families and couples who want Gulf- or bay-view rooms and suite options with extra space.
RumFish lists a wide variety of rooms and beachfront villas across multiple configurations, including studio and villa options.
RumFish gives families lots of room-type choices, from standard rooms to gulf-front villas.
Hyatt has a focused set of on-site outlets with an emphasis on seafood and rooftop views.
Hyatt suits guests who want a few well-staged dining venues with Gulf views and seafood focus.
RumFish has multiple dining and drinking outlets across the complex and several bars for pool and beach service.
RumFish is better if you want many casual food and bar options without leaving the resort.
Hyatt pairs an elevated pool deck and Sky Terrace whirlpool with immediate beach access.
Hyatt is a good pick for a focused pool deck with rooftop sunset viewing plus quick access to Clearwater Beach.
RumFish offers multiple pool options alongside direct beachfront access and beach bars.
RumFish is the choice for guests who want many pools and on-site beach activity options.
Hyatt combines Sandava Spa and a 24-hour fitness center with occasional live music at SHOR.
Hyatt is best if you want a dedicated spa and a quieter evenings-with-live-music vibe.
RumFish lists on-site spa services, fitness facilities and evening entertainment programming across the resort.
RumFish is suitable for guests who want active daytime and evening resort programming alongside spa and fitness options.

Hyatt Regency puts you steps from Pier 60, Beach Walk and local boat-tour operators.

RumFish Beach at TradeWinds has more pools, pool bars and beachfront bars across its resort footprint.

Hyatt’s Sandava Spa with treatment rooms and a relaxation room is a clear pick for spa-focused stays.

RumFish lists many room and villa types plus on-site family programming and watersports options.
Choose Hyatt Regency if you want to be in the heart of Clearwater Beach near Pier 60; choose RumFish if you prefer a larger beachfront resort on St. Pete Beach with more on-site pools and bars.
Yes — both properties welcome guests of all ages. Hyatt specifically runs Camp Hyatt activities and RumFish lists family-oriented room types and activities.
Yes — RumFish Beach at TradeWinds is a beachfront resort with beach umbrellas, loungers and beach bars.
Yes — Hyatt Regency has Sandava Spa on the 7th floor and a 16th-floor Sky Terrace whirlpool plus an 8th-floor heated pool deck.
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