Opal Sands Resort

Clearwater, Clearwater and St Pete

Premium Gulf Front Room
Premium Gulf Front Room
Sea-Guini
Premium King Suite
SandBar
Premium King Suite
Premium King Suite
Reflections Pool Bar
Sea-Guini
Opal Spa
Premium Gulf Front Room
Premium Gulf Front Room
Sea-Guini
Premium King Suite
SandBar
Premium King Suite
Premium King Suite
Reflections Pool Bar
Sea-Guini
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

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Paddle Boards
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the beachfront, a short stroll to shopping, dining, and nightlife of Clearwater Promenade, and half a mile from Pier 60. Driving time from Orlando International Airport: 2 hours 5 minutes.

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. Premium Gulf Front Rooms are 360 sq ft and have an under-counter fridge, coffee station, and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus sofa-bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Premium King Suites are 700-900 sq ft and have a separate living room, panoramic views of Clearwater Beach, a coffee station, electric cooking range, dishwasher, microwave, wet bar, dining area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

  • Extra bonus: complimentary valet parking for all Virgin Holidays guests for stays 1 May–30 Sep '19  and 1 May–30 Sep '20 saving $25 per day.

  • Extra bonus: all Virgin Holidays customers receive 15% discount off spa services at the Opal Sands Spa for stays 1 Jan '19-31 Dec '20. 

  • Free nights: each 5th night free for stays completed between 1 May–30 Sep '20. Free night offer will be applied at time of booking.

Clearwater's 'Jolley Trolley' goes around all of the hotels in Clearwater, and passes can be bought at the hotel. Valet parking $25 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 $25 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 - 2 bicycles per day - 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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst Experience

Sep 20, 2020 Barbara T Pittsburgh

This was one of the worst experiences in a hotel that I have had. The internet and TV went down for one day and continued into the next day. They said that it was out of their control, but this did not happen to the entire area or block. It was only this hotel. They chose the supplier and had no emergency provisions with the company. So they had… Read more
This was one of the worst experiences in a hotel that I have had. The internet and TV went down for one day and continued into the next day. They said that it was out of their control, but this did not happen to the entire area or block. It was only this hotel. They chose the supplier and had no emergency provisions with the company. So they had to wait until the service department opened on Monday morning. The electricity was a little squirrely. Several of the plugs would go off and on. This occurred for different plugs and different devices. We called the electrician who switched two lamps on and off and said he had no idea what was wrong and left. There was no microwave in the room. If you wanted anything heated you had to go down the hall and use the communal microwave. The hotel advertises that it is pet friendly so we traveled with our 2 1/2 pound dog. The daily fee for a dog is $75. We stayed three nights and were told that the room would not be cleaned during our stay. I questioned why there was then a daily fee and not a fee just for the stay since presumably there is a special cleaning that warrants the $75 fee which would have been fine with me. The person who checked us in explained that they charge such a high daily fee to discourage people from bringing their pets. And the area on the hotel property to walk a dog is a patch of grass about 5 feet by 5 feet. Not at all pet friendly. Because I complained, they did reimburse me for the pet fee but no consideration for no TV and no internet. We were just out of luck paying $311 a night in what was supposed to be a Premium King room. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful resort but BEWARE of hot tub chemicals

Sep 16, 2020 F8621XCcheryll

We had a lovely weekend at the Opal Sands. Great location with beautiful views. The hotel was kept up very well and the rooms were large and well appointed. My only disappointment was having my favorite Ralph Lauren bathing suit completely ruined due to strong chemicals in the hot tub. After my bathing suit was completely bleached from royal blue… Read more
We had a lovely weekend at the Opal Sands. Great location with beautiful views. The hotel was kept up very well and the rooms were large and well appointed. My only disappointment was having my favorite Ralph Lauren bathing suit completely ruined due to strong chemicals in the hot tub. After my bathing suit was completely bleached from royal blue to faded blue and white, we would not use the hot tub again for the remainder of our stay. When I brought it to the attention of the front desk to ensure someone would address the harsh chemicals in the hot tub, I was just met with an insincere weak apology. The chemical smell was still extremely strong the next day which led me to believe nothing had been done to correct the issue. Fortunately I was able to purchase another bathing suit online to replace the one ruined by the hot tub. It was an additional expense I could have avoided if there was at last a sign at the hot tub to warn people that the chemicals may have an adverse effect of bathing suits. We do have a hot tub at home and have used plenty of resort hot tubs without any issues in the past. I would stay again, however, I would not use the hot tub and the customer service is very poor considering the fact that it’s such a beautiful resort. Room 811 Sept 13-15 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fell in love with Opal Sands

Sep 10, 2020 shelbyb672

My mom and I visited Opal Sands for the weekend for a quick, girls getaway! From the moment we arrived to valet, the concierge (Mike) made us feel so welcome! He greeted us, took our luggage, and helped us quickly check in. He was so friendly and extremely helpful! The pool was immaculate and had the perfect view! Jace helped us setup our chairs… Read more
My mom and I visited Opal Sands for the weekend for a quick, girls getaway! From the moment we arrived to valet, the concierge (Mike) made us feel so welcome! He greeted us, took our luggage, and helped us quickly check in. He was so friendly and extremely helpful! The pool was immaculate and had the perfect view! Jace helped us setup our chairs every day, always remembered us, and frequently checked on us throughout the days. Megan (the waitress at the pool) was awesome, made great drink recommendations, and made sure we were always taken care of. The room was so pretty, and we had an amazing view on the top floor. I highly recommend Seaguini whether you’re staying at the hotel or not. Great espresso martinis and wine list, we had the seafood ciopinno and lobster pasta for dinner which were excellent. We’ve stayed at multiple hotels in Clearwater before, but Opal Sands is by far our favorite! We will be returning! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing establishment, people, experience!

Sep 9, 2020 hunter52235

What an amazing place! Stayed there over Labor Day weekend where it was pretty crowded yet still such personable service. Megan and Sydney at the pool and Stephen in the restaurant were all the very best servers, people, etc that you could hope to find. I see a recent negative review regarding that weekend, and I actually recognize the person who… Read more
What an amazing place! Stayed there over Labor Day weekend where it was pretty crowded yet still such personable service. Megan and Sydney at the pool and Stephen in the restaurant were all the very best servers, people, etc that you could hope to find. I see a recent negative review regarding that weekend, and I actually recognize the person who wrote that post by them saying those same comments to staff nearby and who was screaming not family friendly words at an incredibly peaceful, proud, mask wearing group of vietnamese-americans who were simply celebrating their immigration from communist Vietnam to the United States where they have the freedom to wear whatever hats, shirts, masks, and wave flags (never in anyone's face) that they want. I enjoyed watching the celebration and talking to some of these kind folks and learning their story. I'm sure the Opal Sands did not endorse views one way or another, but it was a fun celebration that they allowed to take place! The angry reviewer was right in that no masks were worn in the pool, but I mean DUH, it's a pool at a resort, you knew what you were getting into. Stay home if you hate having an amazing time! This was our first experience at the Opal Sands, and we decided we will be returning each year for a family vacation. Bravo Opal Sands, bravo! :) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating NEVER AGAIN

Sep 7, 2020 anonymousU9766WW Lakeland, Florida

We used to love the Opal. Our Labor Day weekend was ruined because of a Trump Rally. There was NO social distancing or COVID protocols followed. I did not feel safe for my family to be in the lobby or the pool area. We did not enjoy hearing the Trump chants or seeing the flags being waved in our faces. I cannot believe the Opal stood back and… Read more
We used to love the Opal. Our Labor Day weekend was ruined because of a Trump Rally. There was NO social distancing or COVID protocols followed. I did not feel safe for my family to be in the lobby or the pool area. We did not enjoy hearing the Trump chants or seeing the flags being waved in our faces. I cannot believe the Opal stood back and allowed this to happen. What’s next a KKK Rally? Good Bye Opal, hello Wyndham Grand. Read less