Name: The J Hotel Dunedin Clearwater, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Address: 491 Causeway Boulevard, Causeway, Dunedin, Florida, United States of America, St. Petersburg - Clearwater (and vicinity), Pinellas County, US
Price range: US$103–US$268 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

At The J Hotel Dunedin Clearwater, an Ascend Collection Hotel, guests consistently praise very large, modern rooms and excellent cleanliness, along with friendly service and a convenient location near beaches and walkable dining.

Many also mention quiet stays, comfortable beds, and sizable bathrooms. Recurring drawbacks are confusing wayfinding to the third-floor check-in and that some amenities are still coming online, with occasional issues such as a nonworking TV, limited bedside lighting or outlets, or interior-facing rooms. Overall, it suits travelers seeking modern simplicity and ease of access.

Facilities

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Location

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Facilities

A clean, new pool and covered parking (with EV charging) are appreciated, though several guests found wayfinding to the third-floor check-in confusing. Some amenities were not yet available during a few stays, such as ice or breakfast.

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10

Erika

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is new and very clean. Beds are comfortable and shower is great. The room was very spacious and so was the bathroom with plenty of counter space. It was a little strange finding the front desk, since the parking garage is ground level and the front desk is 3rd floor. Follow the signs. It’s a great location if you want Honeymoon Beach, which we love. Will stay there again!

10

Regan

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Very clean. Quiet at night. Cute gym. Walkable area!

8

Daniel

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very large but lacked a sitting area. There was a lot of room from the bed to the TV but no place to sit other than the bed or bench in front of the bed. The building is brand new so that's a plus. The pool area was new and clean... My Problem with checking in was I received a 2-queen bed Room when I UPDATED TO A KING SIZED ROOM and when I brought hot up to the front desk they could not help me because they could only see on there end that I purchased a standard room?????

10

Tomi

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a very comfortable stay. Everything either was or felt brand new. Comfortable beds. Quiet. Good-sized heated pool. Covered parking and EV charging available too.

10

Cassie

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, helpful front desk, convenient parking, and HUGE room! Minimal and simple which was just perfect! No carpet was a plus for me!

10

Rose

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brand new building! Super nice! The rooms are massive! Super clean! The only thing that was difficult was the building is on stilts...Parking is underneath and super tight to park/navegate between stilts. We will definitely be staying here again!

8

JUDY

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's new and some things were not available.

10

Jennifer

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate hotel. I understand their directional signage is still in the works. That will be more helpful from the garage to check-in, and then room location. Great staff!

8

Troy

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a new hotel and they are still working on some things to make it better. However the rooms are huge and very clean. The staff is very friendly and courteous as well as very accommodating. They just need more lighting by the bed area along with more outlets on both sides of the beds. Also, provide a copy of the channels in the room which would be more helpful for all ages of guests to be able to access because most seniors might not be able to download on their phones all the time. Have better signs about where to check in because I didn’t realize that I had to go up in the elevator for check-in. But overall I would rate this hotel a 4-5 but only for those little minor tweaks which should make the guests more happier to have access to those things I feel are important. Additionally to have the ability to have breakfast which I did see was work in progress. Cleanliness was awesome, beds were comfortable as well.

8

Lawrence

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel not fully functional at this time. No ice machines or amenities during our stay. Room and staff very nice

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe the property and rooms as very clean or spotless.

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10

Regan

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Very clean. Quiet at night. Cute gym. Walkable area!

10

Jinny

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Newly renovated. Very large clean rooms. Several restraunts within walking distance.

10

Jesse

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean, super friendly staff, reasonable pricing and very close to beautiful beaches! Very happy with my stay there!

10

Michael

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel. Rooms are clean and quiet.

10

Jacob

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and spacious room!

10

Leslie

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great clean spacious room!

10

Lanina

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, very quiet and clean hotel! Walk across the street to Frenchy's!

10

Donell

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very new. Nice. Quiet. Clean.

8

Troy

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a new hotel and they are still working on some things to make it better. However the rooms are huge and very clean. The staff is very friendly and courteous as well as very accommodating. They just need more lighting by the bed area along with more outlets on both sides of the beds. Also, provide a copy of the channels in the room which would be more helpful for all ages of guests to be able to access because most seniors might not be able to download on their phones all the time. Have better signs about where to check in because I didn’t realize that I had to go up in the elevator for check-in. But overall I would rate this hotel a 4-5 but only for those little minor tweaks which should make the guests more happier to have access to those things I feel are important. Additionally to have the ability to have breakfast which I did see was work in progress. Cleanliness was awesome, beds were comfortable as well.

10

Xavier

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay! The hotel is brand new, spotless, and very well maintained. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the large bathroom was a nice bonus. The location is very convenient — just a short drive to the beach and close to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!

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Rooms

Rooms are exceptionally spacious and modern with comfortable beds and large bathrooms. A few noted limited seating, interior-facing views, or sparse bedside lighting/outlets.

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Erika

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is new and very clean. Beds are comfortable and shower is great. The room was very spacious and so was the bathroom with plenty of counter space. It was a little strange finding the front desk, since the parking garage is ground level and the front desk is 3rd floor. Follow the signs. It’s a great location if you want Honeymoon Beach, which we love. Will stay there again!

8

Daniel

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very large but lacked a sitting area. There was a lot of room from the bed to the TV but no place to sit other than the bed or bench in front of the bed. The building is brand new so that's a plus. The pool area was new and clean... My Problem with checking in was I received a 2-queen bed Room when I UPDATED TO A KING SIZED ROOM and when I brought hot up to the front desk they could not help me because they could only see on there end that I purchased a standard room?????

8

Dena Kelley

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great about the location. Close to the beaches and restaurants. We did end up with a room with no outside view. Basically facing a wall which made the room feel dark and cold. Otherwise everything about this hotel met our needs and was of a great price and excellent value.

10

Jinny

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Newly renovated. Very large clean rooms. Several restraunts within walking distance.

10

Cassie

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, helpful front desk, convenient parking, and HUGE room! Minimal and simple which was just perfect! No carpet was a plus for me!

10

Rose

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brand new building! Super nice! The rooms are massive! Super clean! The only thing that was difficult was the building is on stilts...Parking is underneath and super tight to park/navegate between stilts. We will definitely be staying here again!

10

Kamisha

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious rooms with high ceilings. Good storage and nice bathroom. Brandon was exceptional, great customer service!

10

Scott

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was brand new. Huge rooms. Huge bath. I got the premium balcony it was nice sitting outside. Will definetly stay again

8

Troy

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a new hotel and they are still working on some things to make it better. However the rooms are huge and very clean. The staff is very friendly and courteous as well as very accommodating. They just need more lighting by the bed area along with more outlets on both sides of the beds. Also, provide a copy of the channels in the room which would be more helpful for all ages of guests to be able to access because most seniors might not be able to download on their phones all the time. Have better signs about where to check in because I didn’t realize that I had to go up in the elevator for check-in. But overall I would rate this hotel a 4-5 but only for those little minor tweaks which should make the guests more happier to have access to those things I feel are important. Additionally to have the ability to have breakfast which I did see was work in progress. Cleanliness was awesome, beds were comfortable as well.

10

Linda

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a new hotel and I had not tried it before. I was very happy with my choice. The room sizes are some of the largest I have ever stayed it. Really well done.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Isolated issues included a billing dispute and a room-type mismatch at check-in.

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10

Shane

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was spacious and very clean. The staff was friendly and the hotel is located in a great area. My only suggestion is they should sell some Blue Jays merch since that's the theme of the hotel. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Regan

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Very clean. Quiet at night. Cute gym. Walkable area!

10

Jesse

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean, super friendly staff, reasonable pricing and very close to beautiful beaches! Very happy with my stay there!

10

Kamisha

16 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious rooms with high ceilings. Good storage and nice bathroom. Brandon was exceptional, great customer service!

8

Scott

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay at the J hotel, was excellent. The staff was so nice and welcoming to our one night stay. The rooms were super clean and spacious. There is a bunch of amazing restaurants and things to do at this hotels location. I would definitely stay here again!

10

Kristina

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful, it’s only been open a couple of months. Everyone we encountered at the front desk morning and night was phenomenal. We came to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The rooms are huge. The only downside of the room was there’s no where to hang towels after showers & The seals under the door aren’t flush with the floor so the light comes through at night but we just used an extra towel to block the light. The hotel is less than 5 mins from a Publix and right off honeymoon island. It was super easy to get in and out of. We will definitely be coming back here!

6

Melissa

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious but built as more of a Condo dwelling vs Hotel. You can hear everything. Secure locks on doors not available and bathroom would “lock” from inside but not from outside so Anyone could get in. The front desk team, needs a course in hospitality. Over charged due To double charge of incidental fee. Explained to Front desk my Expedia receipt for what I should Have been charged wasn’t accurate. Was scapegoated to “allow” bank processing time. I have stayed at hundreds of hotels through Expedia, And never had a charge not match booking until this stay. They added incidental to booking fee of room and then incidental as a separate charge. Finally Got a gracious live rep and handled the situation as it was hours of on going stress due to no Manager/owner on site.

10

Jennifer

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate hotel. I understand their directional signage is still in the works. That will be more helpful from the garage to check-in, and then room location. Great staff!

10

Lanina

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, very quiet and clean hotel! Walk across the street to Frenchy's!

8

Troy

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a new hotel and they are still working on some things to make it better. However the rooms are huge and very clean. The staff is very friendly and courteous as well as very accommodating. They just need more lighting by the bed area along with more outlets on both sides of the beds. Also, provide a copy of the channels in the room which would be more helpful for all ages of guests to be able to access because most seniors might not be able to download on their phones all the time. Have better signs about where to check in because I didn’t realize that I had to go up in the elevator for check-in. But overall I would rate this hotel a 4-5 but only for those little minor tweaks which should make the guests more happier to have access to those things I feel are important. Additionally to have the ability to have breakfast which I did see was work in progress. Cleanliness was awesome, beds were comfortable as well.

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Location

Convenient for beaches (including Honeymoon Island) and walkable to nearby restaurants. Overall access is easy for local outings.

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10

Shane

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was spacious and very clean. The staff was friendly and the hotel is located in a great area. My only suggestion is they should sell some Blue Jays merch since that's the theme of the hotel. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Erika

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is new and very clean. Beds are comfortable and shower is great. The room was very spacious and so was the bathroom with plenty of counter space. It was a little strange finding the front desk, since the parking garage is ground level and the front desk is 3rd floor. Follow the signs. It’s a great location if you want Honeymoon Beach, which we love. Will stay there again!

10

Regan

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Very clean. Quiet at night. Cute gym. Walkable area!

10

Suzanne

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute and clean all new great location!!

10

Jesse

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean, super friendly staff, reasonable pricing and very close to beautiful beaches! Very happy with my stay there!

10

Nodiel

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location

10

Linda

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This brand new property is beautiful and convenient for going out in Palm Harbor and Dunedin. It is located on a very busy road that leads to the beach but the nice thing is that the beach closes at sunset and the road is surprisingly quiet overnight. The hotel rooms are large and comfortable. There are good restaurants within a short walking distance, just make sure to go to the crosswalk since the traffic is crazy during the day.

10

Lanina

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, very quiet and clean hotel! Walk across the street to Frenchy's!

10

Judith

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Near my favorite beach and across from iconic FL restaurants. A great place to stay. Well done!!!

10

Xavier

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay! The hotel is brand new, spotless, and very well maintained. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and the large bathroom was a nice bonus. The location is very convenient — just a short drive to the beach and close to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!

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Dining

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Troy

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a new hotel and they are still working on some things to make it better. However the rooms are huge and very clean. The staff is very friendly and courteous as well as very accommodating. They just need more lighting by the bed area along with more outlets on both sides of the beds. Also, provide a copy of the channels in the room which would be more helpful for all ages of guests to be able to access because most seniors might not be able to download on their phones all the time. Have better signs about where to check in because I didn’t realize that I had to go up in the elevator for check-in. But overall I would rate this hotel a 4-5 but only for those little minor tweaks which should make the guests more happier to have access to those things I feel are important. Additionally to have the ability to have breakfast which I did see was work in progress. Cleanliness was awesome, beds were comfortable as well.

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13	14	15	16 $157	17 $121	18 $173	19
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27 $103	28 $103	29 $114	30 $103

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4 $116	5 $130	6 $130	7 $130	8 $130	9 $185	10 $220
11 $141	12 $149	13 $163	14 $170	15 $173	16 $197	17 $198
18 $167	19 $165	20 $166	21 $198	22 $196	23 $268	24 $226
25 $205	26 $191	27 $166	28 $166	29 $172	30 $179	31 $172

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About this property

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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