JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is now open.

The newly-built, beachfront resort offers 162 guestrooms and 36 residences, 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, a JW Market, JW Garden, full-service Spa by JW, rooftop pool deck, and more.

“We are excited to welcome JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa to the brand portfolio and continue to showcase the best in holistic well-being,” said Bruce Rohr, vice-president and global brand leader, JW Marriott. “The first beachfront property to be designed from the ground up, this new resort completely embodies our commitment to offering an experience that revitalizes mind, body and spirit.”

Highlights of the  JW Marriott Clearwater Beach include:

• a reception area defined by “Seagrass,” a sculpture created by local artist Carrie Jadus;
• elevated food and beverage concepts led by Executive Chef Inder Suryawanshi and Sous Chef Soumi Hazra, this year’s winner of Marriott International’s Master of the Craft culinary competition;
• and guestrooms decorated in calming neutral tones with accents of quartz crystal, driftwood tones and rippling motifs representing the meeting of sand and water.

All meeting rooms and ballrooms at the resort are outfitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual and multimedia technology. Four breakout spaces and an executive boardroom offer floor-to-ceiling windows. The unique executive boardroom has a spacious meeting table, separate lounge seating area, and a dry bar.

The property is located within a short walking distance of the best of Clearwater Beach, from nightly entertainment at Pier 60 and the area’s countless bars and restaurants, to a variety of boating and water sports offerings at the marina.

“Classic charm meets a laid-back, seaside atmosphere to create a wholly unique experience,” said Michael Manzari, general manager. “We are thrilled to welcome visitors and provide them with an intimate and calm getaway, offering a mix of luxury, sophistication and barefoot elegance.”