Sandpearl Resort

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

Gulf View King Room
Gulf View 2 Queens
Standard Bathroom
Caretta Restaurant
Standard 2 Queens
Standard King
Tate Island Grill
Partial Coast View King
Partial Coast View 2 Queens
Spa
Junior Suite
Caretta's
Fitness Centre
Gulf View King Room
Gulf View 2 Queens
Standard Bathroom
Caretta Restaurant
Standard 2 Queens
Standard King
Tate Island Grill
Partial Coast View King
Partial Coast View 2 Queens
Spa
Junior Suite
Caretta's
Fitness Centre

The hotel

Nestled on one of the island's most spectacular beaches, this secluded, world-class resort offers an eco-friendly holiday experience second to none. There's a full-service spa with a wonderful range of treatments inspired by the healing waters of the Gulf. There's also activities that focus on well-being and purity, including yoga also the award winning Caretta on the Gulf serves up delicious food all day long.  Children will love the activities on offer at Camp Ridley, including campfire storytelling, treasure hunts, nature excursions, and arts and crafts. A great place to simply relax, Sandpearl's holistic approach to life will leave you feeling completely rejuvenated and ready to face the world again!

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Valet parking

Where is it

North Clearwater Beach offering a huge variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and bars surrounding the Sandpearl Resort. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 21 miles.

Hotel information

253 rooms on 8 floors in 1 building with 3 lifts. All with air-conditioning, flatscreen cable TV, WiFi, alarm clock, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer. 

Standard View Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Gulf View Rooms feature a private balcony with views of the coastline, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. 

Gulf Front Junior Suites offer direct views of the Gulf of Mexico, and a deluxe bathroom featuring a a step-in shower and separate Roman-style tub. These rooms have 1 king-size bed and a double sleeper sofa sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. 

  • Free Valet Parking 2024 - For stays completed between 01 Jan '24 to 15 Feb '24 and 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 Valet Parking Offer: Complimentary valet parking for stays between 1 Jan'25-15 Feb'25 and 11 Aug'25-15 Dec'25,when staying a minimum of 5 nights. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 
  • Free Nights: Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4 for stays completed between 1 Jan–15 Feb '25 and 11 Aug–15 Dec '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

Valet parking $40 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Caretta on the Gulf (signature restaurant and lounge, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch), Tate Island Grill (casual beachfront dining, open for lunch and dinner), the Marketplace (drinks and snacks).

Live evening entertainment at Tate Island Grill.

Lagoon-style swimming pool. Jacuzzi. Private poolside cabanas*. Gulf-front fitness centre. Full-service spa*. Yoga*. Camp Ridley* (5-10 years). Excursions*. Sunset celebrations.

24-hour front desk. 24-hour room service*. Beach umbrellas*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Babysitting* (on request). Gift shop.

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: In-room bottled water (2)-  Wireless Internet - In-room coffee - Pool towel service at the resort pool and beach -  Beach chairs for use on the resort’s private beach - Fitness Center - Bike rental at the resort (1) - Daily newspaper - Shoe shine - Daily turndown service - Business centre for computing and printing needs - Unlimited local calls and toll-free number access. Resort fee, tax andinclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge ​

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lied about oceanfront rooms in the 2 towers.

Nov 10, 2024 Theresa B

Stayed here last week. PAID for ocean front and got ocean view with roof top of restaurant smack in my face. Was told all rooms were booked. Lies. The entire towers on both sides were dark the entire week, and all but one room in each had no chairs on the balconies. So these rooms were vacant.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Luxury Hotel

Oct 28, 2024 Tfam91 Howell, NJ

What a great hotel! Luxury, right on the beach. Has everything you need for a great vacation. I’m sure it gets very crowded in the summer but September was glorious. Perfect weather. Great outdoor cafe, a Starbucks on site. Rooms very spotless and beds very so comfortable. Champagne on arrival. The best sunsets. Everything in walking distance.… Read more
What a great hotel! Luxury, right on the beach. Has everything you need for a great vacation. I’m sure it gets very crowded in the summer but September was glorious. Perfect weather. Great outdoor cafe, a Starbucks on site. Rooms very spotless and beds very so comfortable. Champagne on arrival. The best sunsets. Everything in walking distance. You would think you were at an all inclusive hotel outside the country. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed, Beware check your bills

Sep 26, 2024 Muffeen The Villages, Florida

We have been visiting this establishment for several years. Prior to coming in July, I made a reservation for a pool cabana for 7/27/24, day after our arrival. That morning my husband went to check on the reservation for the cabana. They had no reservation. I had proof via an email confirmation. We did get $200 off our reservation for the hotel… Read more
We have been visiting this establishment for several years. Prior to coming in July, I made a reservation for a pool cabana for 7/27/24, day after our arrival. That morning my husband went to check on the reservation for the cabana. They had no reservation. I had proof via an email confirmation. We did get $200 off our reservation for the hotel thanks to Manager JoJo. Other problems were screaming children in the room next to us from 8-10 pm. Housekeeping the last night took our dirty towels and did not replace with clean towels. The biggest problem was when we checked out and got our bill, all was agreed upon. Once home and a few weeks later we got our credit card bill, it showed an additional $413.36 charge after we had left. I called the hotel and spoke with William from accounting. He talked with JoJo and said I had made another reservation for Pool cabana, which I denied. William from accounting then asked me if I was accusing JoJo of lying. Are you kidding me?? Finally, after this bickering with accounting, I finally had my credit card reimbursed. Beware! Keep an eye on your bills !! Very disappointing!! Even with proof of my reservation of the pool cabana , I was treated like a liar. Not even a sorry from William in accounting. I did, also, send a letter to General Manager dated August 15 to Mr. Eric Waltz. Pros-Front door-Lydia, Valentina- champagne distributor, bartenders in Caretta's, Kevin and Brian Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unhelpful Front Desk, Terrible Deal for $530

Sep 24, 2024 Prakash N

Very disappointed. It is my wife's birthday and I wanted her to have a special treat. I wrote to them in advance via the Expedia app to request early checkin but got no response from the hotel. We arrived at 2 pm on a Monday and even though they immediately gave a room to the couple before us, the young lady at the desk said that we would have to… Read more
Very disappointed. It is my wife's birthday and I wanted her to have a special treat. I wrote to them in advance via the Expedia app to request early checkin but got no response from the hotel. We arrived at 2 pm on a Monday and even though they immediately gave a room to the couple before us, the young lady at the desk said that we would have to wait until 4 pm for our room. She said they would message us if our room becane available earlier. In the meantime I saw other guests walking away with room keys and went back to the same registration clerk who, very reluctantly, said our room was ready and gave me the keys. The room was a big disappointment. I paid $530/night for a balcony with "partial coastal view". I got a room on the 4th floor and you can see that my real view was some ugly roofs and parking with a distant view of the beach. Mostly obscured. See photo below of my "view" from the balcony. I do not recommend this hotel unless you have a pool/ocean view or get an upper floor (6th or higher) for the so-called partial view. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Picture perfect

Sep 24, 2024 Julie T

This hotel blew my expectations out of the water. The pictures online don't do it justice. Lily at the front desk was lovely. As was the pool staff. My son was able to ring the sunset bell a couple times which was super special. We looked forward to seeing Ridley the turtle for a photo op each night right before s'mores on the beach. Our room was… Read more
This hotel blew my expectations out of the water. The pictures online don't do it justice. Lily at the front desk was lovely. As was the pool staff. My son was able to ring the sunset bell a couple times which was super special. We looked forward to seeing Ridley the turtle for a photo op each night right before s'mores on the beach. Our room was amazing. Picture perfect, actually. And the pool was one of the best pools I have been to. The food by the pool was really good too! I was so worried the weather was going to be bad as it showed rain in the forecast each day but it was wonderful. Me and my family will definitely be back. Thank you for such a great experience. Read less