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 and natural food cooking lessons with the resort chef, but if you're not up for cooking yourself, 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating uncomfortable beds!!

Jul 15, 2024 equestrainonthego

We have been coming to this hotel for the last 12 years, at least one trip per year. It has always been our favorite little quick get-away UNTIL NOW... They recently remodeled their rooms, which look great, but the bed is soooooooooo uncomfortable that I pulled out the sleeper sofa which was only slightly better. The beds are like slabs of… Read more
We have been coming to this hotel for the last 12 years, at least one trip per year. It has always been our favorite little quick get-away UNTIL NOW... They recently remodeled their rooms, which look great, but the bed is soooooooooo uncomfortable that I pulled out the sleeper sofa which was only slightly better. The beds are like slabs of concrete with a thin fluff layer on top. My back and ribs experienced a level of discomfort that you can't even get to when you are camping and sleeping on a thin mat with rocks under you. Even the new robes are terrible: who the heck wants a synthetic fleece lined robe in a tropical climate? The trim on it is incredibly rough, like a zipper. It feels great on a sunburn. We booked a two night stay, but left as soon as we could after the first night and forewent the second night. The airplane seats in coach should afford better sleep than the beds at the Sandpearl. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandpeal Resort a classy with remodeled rooms, WONDERFUL!

Jul 10, 2024 Eva M

Overall almost perfection! The booking, the special price, the arrival, the staff, the person waiting for you at the door, the girl at the front desk, and especially Valentina with the welcoming toast and her kindness at the lobby it is so so nice, so pleasant, it makes you feel happy, welcomed, in vacation mode from the first step! The rooms are… Read more
Overall almost perfection! The booking, the special price, the arrival, the staff, the person waiting for you at the door, the girl at the front desk, and especially Valentina with the welcoming toast and her kindness at the lobby it is so so nice, so pleasant, it makes you feel happy, welcomed, in vacation mode from the first step! The rooms are beautiful, congratulations on the upgrades to the rooms, bathrooms, everything is fantastic, modern, clean bright, beautiful! The location is amazing, the beach, the activities for the children, the bar on the beach, the service at your beachbed, everything super cool. The Carettas restaurant is very nice, the food is good and the live entertainment on weekend nights is great! we danced, we sang, we made friends, amazing! Sandpearl is so classy and fun, we are coming back as soon as we can! Thanks! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Resort

Jul 7, 2024 Lovetotravel099 Colorado

Absolutely fantastic resort on Clearwater Beach - away from the crowded area of the beach. GREAT customer service throughout. Highly recommend. Also recommend booking directly with the resort and not via VRBO (the top two floors are privately owned). The price might be a bit cheaper, but hotel staff was not permitted to enter our unit (per owners)… Read more
Absolutely fantastic resort on Clearwater Beach - away from the crowded area of the beach. GREAT customer service throughout. Highly recommend. Also recommend booking directly with the resort and not via VRBO (the top two floors are privately owned). The price might be a bit cheaper, but hotel staff was not permitted to enter our unit (per owners) to exchange towels, take out trash, etc., on a daily basis. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It’s a ‘6’.

Jul 7, 2024 NYCNJ27

The Hotel needs to hire a Maintenance crew. I stayed for 4 days in July. Some areas are lovely and others are in need of TLC. It’s ‘ok’ but i won’t return. My husband feels the same. It’s too bad the beach is amazing. The people walking around the area are sketchy. I did feel a bit unsafe. I have kids so that was big deal. We did not eat in… Read more
The Hotel needs to hire a Maintenance crew. I stayed for 4 days in July. Some areas are lovely and others are in need of TLC. It’s ‘ok’ but i won’t return. My husband feels the same. It’s too bad the beach is amazing. The people walking around the area are sketchy. I did feel a bit unsafe. I have kids so that was big deal. We did not eat in their fine dining restaurant. The poolside food was bad. The employees don’t seem happy & the staff seemed disgruntled. It’s not an obvious disdain but a definite vibe. I am used to high end places though where they seem genuinely out to please. Also, I left a garment there and they lied and said they couldn’t find it. Now I will definitely not return. Overall it’s a pleasant place but it’s not super high end. It’s a 6 the beach a 9. Don’t leave anything there it will be stolen. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful location and great service!

Jun 28, 2024 NJcouple77 NJ

This is a great location both because it's right on the beach - easy to just step out of the hotel and enjoy it - and because of its location in clearwater within walking distance to a ton of restaurants, shops, and marina for dolphin tours. We had no need for a taxi or rental car while there, which was great because we could just get there and… Read more
This is a great location both because it's right on the beach - easy to just step out of the hotel and enjoy it - and because of its location in clearwater within walking distance to a ton of restaurants, shops, and marina for dolphin tours. We had no need for a taxi or rental car while there, which was great because we could just get there and relax. On top of that, the service attitude of the hotel is wonderful, little touches like the fact they literally opened the door for us every time we were at the entrance, and when it rained outside one day they had a cart waiting with towels and umbrellas for guests. That sort of thing really sets the experience apart because you feel special and appreciated. The heated pool was really nice, and we enjoyed some nighttime swims as a result that we definitely could not have done in April without it. Would definitely look forward to staying at the Sandpearl again if/when we return to Clearwater. Read less