Opal Sands Resort

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Star 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 Nights: Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4 for stays completed between: 11 Aug–15 Dec '25, 1 Jan - 12 Feb '26 and 9 Aug - 15 Dec '26. 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: Stay 5 nights or more and receive complimentary Valet parking when staying between 11 Aug-15 Dec '25, 1 Jan - 12 Feb ' 26 and 9 Aug - 15 Dec '26. 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. 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

  • Excellent (1077)
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Nov 2, 2025 monakapila Norfolk, Virginia

Enjoyed our first family trip with our 5 month old baby! The staff did everything to assist us with any help needed. Room service was great and fast. The photo shoot was awesome.
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Oct 20, 2025 Maria T Washington DC, District of Columbia

Our family had a great time at Opal Sands. The resort’s beachfront location was perfect — just steps down the stairs and we were on the sand. Breakfast at Sea-Guini was outstanding. The breakfast buffet included freshly-made omelets, fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, and fruit smoothies. Special thanks to Stanley for his warm and attentive… Read more
Our family had a great time at Opal Sands. The resort’s beachfront location was perfect — just steps down the stairs and we were on the sand. Breakfast at Sea-Guini was outstanding. The breakfast buffet included freshly-made omelets, fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, and fruit smoothies. Special thanks to Stanley for his warm and attentive service at breakfast — he truly made us feel welcome. When it was time to leave, the valet team, Joel and Marco, went above and beyond to help us with genuine kindness. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and professional, making our entire stay unforgettable. The great food, unbeatable location, and exceptional service made this a true 5-star experience. We can’t wait to return! Read less
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Oct 17, 2025 Nick M

Upon checking in the front desk advised they had a special $100 Spa credit offering which we agreed to. When asked for our credit card to charge us additional $332.55, I asked what it was for..they advised auto valet, taxes, resort fee and $100.00 refundable incidental charge(i.e. security fee). Upon checking out hotel accounting dept(J.V.)… Read more
Upon checking in the front desk advised they had a special $100 Spa credit offering which we agreed to. When asked for our credit card to charge us additional $332.55, I asked what it was for..they advised auto valet, taxes, resort fee and $100.00 refundable incidental charge(i.e. security fee). Upon checking out hotel accounting dept(J.V.) advised it was non refundable as it was a part of the Spa charge. Our invoice had already credited the Spa...Be careful what the Front desk is telling you...it is a deceptive practice. Read less
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Oct 11, 2025 Landon C

Location and everything was perfect photographers were super professional and were kind. The quality of the photos came out amazing couldn’t be happier
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stunning location and beautiful hotel resort

Sep 8, 2025 racy975 South East England

It is hard to imagine that there’s a better, more well equipped and stunningly located hotel in the Clearwater area. We had a great stay at Opal Sands, top floor room with our family of four comfortably accommodated, a lovely pool area which although busy was never crowded, access to the gorgeous beach was unbearable, literally steps from the… Read more
It is hard to imagine that there’s a better, more well equipped and stunningly located hotel in the Clearwater area. We had a great stay at Opal Sands, top floor room with our family of four comfortably accommodated, a lovely pool area which although busy was never crowded, access to the gorgeous beach was unbearable, literally steps from the hotel. I could go on. We would definitely go back. Not cheap - but we got what we paid for and the location of the hotel in the Clearwater area and its proximity to all the main amenities meant we didn’t need a car for our relaxing beach stay! Read less