Opal Sands Resort

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

Premium Gulf Front King Room
Premium Gulf Front 2 Queen
SandBar
Reflections Pool Bar
Premium Gulf Front King
Opal Spa
Premium Gulf Front King Room
Premium Gulf Front 2 Queen
SandBar
Reflections Pool Bar
Premium Gulf Front King
Opal Spa

The hotel

Chic and luxury at every twist and turn, Opal Sands welcomes you with laid-back beach vibes and cool art adorning the walls. Take a dip in the zero-entry pool, complete with stunning views over the beach and private cabanas you can rent for the day. You won’t want to miss the beach’s white sands, and what could be better than sitting, cocktail in hand, with your feet in the soft powder. Taste some local seafood in the restaurant, or you could have a night in with room service. But don’t just spend your days on-land, have a go at some water sports and have fun in the sun (and sea).

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On the beachfront, a short stroll to shopping, dining, and nightlife of Clearwater Promenade, and half a mile from Pier 60. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 21.5 miles.

Hotel information

230 rooms and suites. All with Gulf of Mexico views, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, safe and hairdryer. 

Spacious Gulf Front Rooms (previously named Premium Gulf Front) are 360 sq ft with large balconies that boast views of the Gulf, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus sofa-bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Gulf Front King Suites offer views of the beachfront and the Gulf of Mexico, and feature a separate living room with queen-size sofa bed, dining table for four, kitchenette, bathroom with separate shower and tub, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people. 
  • Free night: Stay between 01Jan - 15Feb '24 or 11Aug '24 - 15 Dec'24 and receive your 5th night free. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 
  • Booking Bonus: For stays completed between 11 Aug '24 to 15 Dec '24 Virgin Holidays customers have free valet parking for stays of 5 nights or more. Please note that at all other times the parking charge is $40 plus tax per day and is payable locally (subject to change). 
  • 2025 Free Nights: Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4 for stays completed between 1 Jan–15 Feb '25 and 11 Aug–15 Dec '25. Terms & conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Black out dates may apply.
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 24 Dec '24 and receive 10% off adult accommodation cost when staying between 1 Jan–15 Feb '25. Terms & conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Black out dates may apply.
  • 2025 Booking Bonus: Stay 5 nights or more and complimentary Valet parking when staying between 1 Jan–15 Feb '25 and 11 Aug-15 Dec '25. Terms & conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Black out dates may apply.

Clearwater's 'Jolley Trolley' goes around all of the hotels in Clearwater, show your hotel room key and ride for free. Self-parking $25 plus tax per day, and Valet parking $40 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Sea-Guini (Italian and seafood dishes, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Sea-Guini Lounge (casual dining and cocktails, open for lunch and dinner). SandBar (beachfront tiki bar, open for lunch and dinner). Reflections Pool Bar (light menu and handcrafted cocktails, open for lunch). Room service*.

Live music on select evenings at Sandbar.

Zero-entry swimming pool overlooking the Gulf. Beach and poolside cabanas*. Hot tub. Opal Spa* (full-service spa and beauty salon). Fitness centre. Bicycle rental. Water sports on the beach*.

Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Laundry and dry cleaning services*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $35 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Unlimited local and toll-free calls - In-room bottled water (2) - WiFi - In-room coffee - Guest pantry on every floor featuring fresh fruit and freshly baked cookies daily - Pool towel service at the resort pool - Fitness centre - Weekday daily newspaper - Daily turndown service - Guest computer and boarding pass kiosk - Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change. Please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: There is currently a new hotel being built across the street from Opal Sands. The project is anticipated to be finished towards the end of 2024, and work will take place between the hours of 7.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday. There may be some minor disruption, but no significant noise should be heard. All of the Premium King and Queen rooms face the Gulf of Mexico and do not look over the construction site.

Please note: An additional rollaway bed is charged at $25 per night plus tax, payable locally.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing SeaGuini

Nov 19, 2024 silviniacoconti London, United Kingdom

My wife and I visited the SeaGuini restaurant which was disappointing . Overpriced food and I was served a very overdone pork chop smothered in a thick sauce which killed the taste and with unappetizing vegetables . Wine list fine but no years displayed . This restaurant need to up its game considerably as the hotel is very nice and staff and… Read more
My wife and I visited the SeaGuini restaurant which was disappointing . Overpriced food and I was served a very overdone pork chop smothered in a thick sauce which killed the taste and with unappetizing vegetables . Wine list fine but no years displayed . This restaurant need to up its game considerably as the hotel is very nice and staff and service are good . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Avoid! "Gulf Front" is over a parking lot & construction with ocean view to the side

Nov 10, 2024 S M

**As of Nov 2024, it appears the parking lot next to the hotel is being used for beach cleanup, sand piles, and construction vehicles- Do not book if this will interfere with your enjoyment!!** Gulf front bookings include this view of the parking lot. I've stayed multiple times and loved it until my last trip in April. "Gulf Front" suites can be… Read more
**As of Nov 2024, it appears the parking lot next to the hotel is being used for beach cleanup, sand piles, and construction vehicles- Do not book if this will interfere with your enjoyment!!** Gulf front bookings include this view of the parking lot. I've stayed multiple times and loved it until my last trip in April. "Gulf Front" suites can be on either end of the hotel, so this time we were put on the eighth floor, directly over the parking lot and right across the street from construction. We could not use the balcony or have doors open during the day due to noise and dust. Even at night, the view and sounds are of traffic, music being played in vehicles in the parking lot, and people yelling on the street. They claimed all suites were taken and the refused a partial refund and room change. I ended up paying for an additional room to sleep in and used the suite for eating, etc. Construction noise starts around 8 AM and it is LOUD- beeping trucks, jackhammers, etc. I was willing to stay again with guaranteed room location. They do not guarantee room location!! You can only request a room away from construction. These rooms cost the same as other rooms at the hotel. If you don't care about the view and/or noise, it is a nice hotel and the restaurant is great. Room service is reasonably priced. The only other issue we had was a sewage smell in one of the bathrooms. Thankfully, we had a half bath and could just keep the other one closed. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Won’t stay again!!

Oct 30, 2024 249marianf Dunedin

I am writing this review in regard to my son’s upcoming stay at Opal Sands! My son/daughter-in-law and our family all live in the Clearwater area! As many know we just went through 2 hurricanes (Helene & Milton). My son is a lineman and since Helene (Sept 26th) has worked (12-14) hour days/every day for up to 2 weeks without a day off. He had a… Read more
I am writing this review in regard to my son’s upcoming stay at Opal Sands! My son/daughter-in-law and our family all live in the Clearwater area! As many know we just went through 2 hurricanes (Helene & Milton). My son is a lineman and since Helene (Sept 26th) has worked (12-14) hour days/every day for up to 2 weeks without a day off. He had a day off when Milton hit and has worked everyday since then! Last week he made a reservation at Opal sands for him and his wife/kids as a ‘thank you’ for being so supportive during this time!!! The beginning of this week he was informed he was needed to work this weekend!! Long story short, yesterday he called Opal Sands to cancel and they said he is outside the time period (7 days) to cancel with refund! He would have to forfeit the reservation and lose $600+! That’s awful! Most hotels are (24-48) hr cancellation policy! Definitely will never stay there after this!!! Read less
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Oct 20, 2024 Lyn d

The hurricane damage in the area was obviously not the fault of the resort. When we arrived no one was at the front desk and we had to track down someone at the 4pm check in. There was a $35 per day fee which was supposed to have covered ‘complimentary fresh fruit and snacks daily.’ There were snacks, water and ice. That’s it. Also, the… Read more
The hurricane damage in the area was obviously not the fault of the resort. When we arrived no one was at the front desk and we had to track down someone at the 4pm check in. There was a $35 per day fee which was supposed to have covered ‘complimentary fresh fruit and snacks daily.’ There were snacks, water and ice. That’s it. Also, the Valet forgot to include a makeup case in our car, after we brought the luggage down ourselves. We were told to come back for it. The Valet did not even bother to come to the car to see why we returned 30 minutes later. No ‘sorry’ or anything from anyone It was our 50th wedding anniversary which we saved up for. The view was lovely and the shampoo, etc was top quality,, but the bill was over $1300 for two nights. We were really looking forward to this weekend, picking what we felt would be the best resort in Clearwater, but it fell short. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t book spa!!!

Sep 14, 2024 Jennifer C

The Spa has a 24 cancellation. So, if you come for the weekend don’t book with them. Plus, when you call back they don’t answer phones. We canceled appointment the night before they open 8-5, they call you back at the point of your appointment. Stating it’s gonna cut into your time. Just bad follow up and bad service…