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  • 2018

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach

From 25 to 225 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Allie
Marelis
Holly
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Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

Say "I DO" at Duval Ballroom on the water

Duval Ballroom is romantic, spacious & private, the perfect elegant venue for your wedding reception. Duval is a free-standing event venue directly on the Gulf of Mexico. The floor plan is over 4000 square feet accommodating up to 225 for dinner with a bar area for cocktails and a large dance floor. Our favorite feature is the open-air veranda that spans the length of the ballroom overlooking the gulf with panoramic waterfront views, a spectacular sunset can be the highlight of your cocktail hour.

Duval Ballroom is a gem on the gulf, a free-standing event space complete with all the amenities for your guests. It is private with an intimate and romantic vibe. A blank canvas for you to create a simple elegant affair or a glamourous romantic soiree. Duval is whatever you want it to be.

Choose one of our stress-free wedding packages that make planning quick and easy or customize a menu to fit your tastes and vision. The choice is yours. Reception space rental fee is waived with food and beverage minimum.

  • Wedding packages start at $110 per person and include 4 hour call brand open bar, hors d'oeuvres and your choice of mingling stations, dinner buffet or plated options.
  • Customize your menu with our wedding specialists to your style, taste and vision.

Holiday Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach is steps away from the venue and receptions include a room block for guests to reserve a room for the evening. The happy couple receives a complimentary guest room for their wedding night we always upgrade to the best room available at time of booking.
After your reception guests can continue the celebration at Jimmy’s Fish House located next to Duval with both indoor and outdoor spaces, live music nightly and fabulous cocktails.

Looking for a ceremony venue? We have both indoor and outdoor waterfront options available.

Our experienced wedding specialists can answer any questions you may have. We understand this is your day and we strive to execute the wedding of your dreams with memories to last a lifetime.

What are your three MUST HAVES for your wedding?

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$36

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
May
June
July
August
September
November
December

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Reviews of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach

Weddingwire
4.8/5 21 reviews
Google
4.1/5 2064 reviews
Allie
Allie Sent on 12/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

They are amazing!

They have a great consulting team that follows you the whole way through the process and helps you accommodate whatever you need for your big day. They have lots of great advice too. If you hit the food minimum, you get the room free for the night and you can use the doc from the edge hotel next door which is a must do! Guest block adds a HUGE room discount for everyone else too!
Marelis
Marelis Sent on 12/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular

I had an amazing wedding. Everything was so perfect and very well organized. AShley and her team were great. Food was delicious and drinks as well. Everyone was very nice and beautiful venue. I would recommend this venue 100%. Thank you all for making my day so special and so beautiful!!!! Thank you Ashley. You’re the best mami!!!!
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Courtney Sent on 05/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Beach Wedding

Where do I even start?! Finding the perfect location was important to my husband and I. I wanted to have any area for our guests to enjoy the our beautiful sunset and weather outside but have the reception inside, considering Florida's crazy weather patterns. When we discovered the Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach, I knew from the first meeting with Nancy and seeing the Duval Ballroom, this was the perfect place for us. We had the ceremony over looking the gulf on the pool deck and the reception in the Duval ballroom. It was so convenient having everything in one spot. Nancy was always responsive to my emails and offered so many helpful suggestions that I would have never thought of. We never planned a wedding before, and it was so overwhelming. The packages here made wedding planning effortless. The food was delicious, service was in a timely manner, and staff was so nice. Our day was absolutely perfect and the Duval Ballroom was so beautiful. I would strongly recommend the Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach to any bride or groom looking in the Clearwater/St. Pete area. Thank you Nancy and Holiday Inn! You made our dream wedding a reality.
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Stephanie Sent on 08/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our destination wedding at the Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach Duval Ballroom in July 2018. It was such a great experience working with Nancy and all of the staff at the Holiday Inn. We had our ceremony on the lower pool deck and our reception in the Duval Ballroom. This is really a hidden gem on Clearwater Beach. Much of my vendor team had not done weddings here and were so impressed. The views and accommodations were fantastic. The location is right on the water, so they don't technically have a 'beach' but our ceremony and reception was right at the water's edge and was just picturesque. We had 80 people travel to Florida from Ohio for our wedding and many of them stayed at the Holiday Inn also. Everyone loved the hotel, pool, restaurant, game room, and everything about the wedding venue. The outdoor veranda of the Duval was so amazing to watch the sunset and even partake in the daily 'sunset shot' from Jimmy's Fish House. The staff at the Duval ballroom was fantastic. The food was good and came out in a very timely manner. The bartenders were great. The venue included all serving staff, tables, chairs, linens, serving ware, chair covers and sashes making it super easy to plan! Nancy has been the event coordinator here for many many years and it shows. She is cool calm and collected and knows exactly what she's doing to keep everything moving with the timeline. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone for a wedding or any event.
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Mary Sent on 11/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The wedding at the Hilton was amazing. The waitstaff was so attentive, we absolutely loved them. The coordinator Courtney was very helpful, and remembered all the personal touches my daughter requested. It was simply all we hoped for. Dan (banquet) and Mike service) were especially amazing and our favorites.
J
Jennifer Sent on 08/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We knew from the moment we saw the Duval Ballroom that this would be the place we would have our wedding reception. After already looking at several venue's prior, we knew the Duval Ballroom had the best accommodations for us. The ballroom stands alone away from the hotel and has a wonderful view of the gulf from the patio which runs along the entire back of the ballroom. Originally we had planned to get married on Sand Key Beach but decided to get married at the Holiday Inn overlooking the gulf, and we are so glad we did! It was so nice having everything in one place not only for us but for our guests as well. We had our rehearsal dinner the evening before our wedding in the hotel restaurant (Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar) and it went wonderfully.

Nancy was an absolute gem through our wedding and reception planning process. She was always there to answer all of my questions which helped put my mind at ease. Nancy oversaw every detail to ensure that everything went according to plan. Thank you so much Nancy!!

We are so happy with the quality of service we received from everyone at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites during all of our wedding events! We couldn't have asked for more for our wedding day! Would highly recommend for your big day!!
B
Brittany Sent on 07/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Everything about our day was perfect...none of it could have been accomplished without Nancy! She is amazingly helpful and accomodating. We can't say enough kind things about her and the entire team. We will always remember a perfect day with a beautiful setting!
Holly
Holly Sent on 03/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I literally could not have asked for more when booking with Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach. Nancy is simply amazing and goes above and beyond to make sure that everyone is satisfied and everything is in place for your big day.

From our initial meeting with her a year before the wedding, we knew that she just understood us as a couple with what we wanted to do, and the type of wedding that we wanted to have. We went back once for a reception tasting and were very impressed. If you are unsure because you think "oh it's just hotel food" well think again, because this was some quality stuff. All of the guests raved about how great the food was, including all of the appetizers during cocktail hour. And the view from the balcony of the Duval Ballroom is amazing! Everyone was posting pictures of the sunset, pirate ship, etc and just loved the location.

Nancy was great on follow up - I must have emailed her 1000 times between when we booked and the day of the wedding, and she was always prompt and went out of her way to make sure the day was as stress free as possible. She was great with recommending vendors as well - this is how we found our AMAZING photographer (Brian Idocks - look him up!).

I could go on and on with every little thing that she (and everyone at the hotel) did to help make our day special, but this would be a novel! I just can't thank her and everyone enough for making our day amazing and stress free and just overall the best day of my life. Can't recommend enough!
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Alisa Sent on 11/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
What sold us on this venue was the amazing view from the balcony of the Duval Ballroom. We looked at all the other hotels on Clearwater Beach and the Duval Ballroom had the best views by far. We had a small wedding (about 30 people) and got married on the balcony. Our guests were able to look out over the water without having to deal with the sand. It was great to just walk right into the Ballroom for our reception afterwards. The food was better than our tasting. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and Nancy was great to work with!
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User2102281 Sent on 04/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We firstly chose the ballroom for the different menu packages they offered, we were looking for something less formal than a sit-down meal and their plans fit our budget best. The balcony overlooking the gulf with the high tops was beautiful and we were allowed into the room at 10am to begin setting up for 7pm reception. It was extremely nice to be the only event there that day. Nancy is very prompt with her replies and informative as to what you can or cannot do with the room (ie, decor). She is not wedding coordinator, but manages the ballroom, which she is honest and up front about from the beginning. One thing that is not included in the package is guaranteed parking, which is an additional $250-$500 fee. I did hear that our guests had some difficulties booking rooms at the Holiday Inn, but overall everything went very well.
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Joe Braccio Joe Braccio Wedding Musicians

Holiday Inn hotel and Suites are a perfect venue for your wedding or corporate events--The staff there is excellent and very hospitable plus the leadership there of Nancy is awesome. I wholeheartedly give my endorsement for this venue and have stayed there with my wife and fasmily--Joe Braccio Adjunct professor Spcollege and Eckerd college

Frank Lebano & Co. DJs Frank Lebano & Co. DJs Wedding DJs

The Holiday Inn & Suites is one of my favorite places to work as a DJ. They have a nice, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and the view looking over the water is truly breathtaking. I can highly recommend this venue for weddings.

Ambiance Event Hall & Rentals Ambiance Event Hall & Rentals Wedding Rentals

Holiday Inn & Suites beautiful Duval Ballroom is the perfect place to have your wedding or event. The ballroom is elegant, spacious, and has an breathtaking outdoor balcony overlooking the Gulf. This private ballroom is detached from the actual hotel which gives you and your guest the privacy you deserve.

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach frequently asked questions

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Clearwater Beach is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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