Opal Sands offers a full-service spa, a large fitness centre, waterfront dining, and tropical-inspired poolside cocktails. Enjoy Italian-inspired fare at Sea-Guini and relax at the Gulf-front Tiki bar.
Relaxation and Entertainment
Unwind at the zero-entry outdoor pool, sun terrace, or firepits. With 2,322 square metres of event spaces, weddings, and meeting areas, there's plenty of room for all guests to enjoy.
Comfortable Accommodations
Each room and suite features a Gulf-front balcony, flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator, coffee machine, and a private bathroom. Experience luxury and comfort during your stay.
Book now to experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Opal Sands in Clearwater Beach.
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Exceptional customer service
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Stunning views
At the hotel
Popular amenities
47 listed
Air conditioning
ATM/banking
Auditory guidance
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Beach toys
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Cashless payment available
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Concierge service
Delivered food - securely covered
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Pools & wellness
Exercise/lap pool
Free pool cabanas
Health or beauty spa nearby
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Pool sun loungers
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Food delivered to guest room
Kid meals
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Wine release events
Fitness & outdoors
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Rooms & comfort
Lower bathroom sink
Non-smoking rooms
Safety & cleanliness
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift / Elevator
Parking
Secured parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Pets allowed
Services & essentials
Family rooms
Free wired internet
Garage
Housekeeping on request
Internet access
Reception hall
Room service
Shallow end
Swimming nearby
Review in focus
1,400 reviews
10/ 10
Staff was great and the room was clean. This was the fifth time at Opal Sands. Always great.
FellowTraveler195031 · Family · 2026-08-27
The guest experience
9.0out of 10 1400 verified reviews
Loved most
Exceptional customer service
Stunning views
Worth knowing — High prices · Cancellation of services
How guests scored the stay
Service9.8
Exceptional customer service highlighted in the reviews.
Location9.3
Beautiful property with stunning ocean views.
Overall Experience9.3
Majorly positive with some exceptions regarding service arrangements.
Room Quality9.3
Clean environment and good quality.
Cleanliness8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Amenities8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage8.3
Breakfast not included.
Value for Money8.3
A bit on the pricey side, especially without breakfast.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Consistent
95% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.01400 reviews
Vacation
10/10
FellowTraveler195031 · Family · 2026-08-27
“Staff was great and the room was clean. This was the fifth time at Opal Sands. Always great.”
The reception staff is very friendly
10/10
Travel02121275839 · Family · 2026-08-26
“Good property very good staff”
Great experience.
10/10
Dream65930949544 · Couples · 2026-08-25
“We had a wonderful photo shoot with Family Sunset photos. We were on a romantic vacation and chose to do a nice romantic shoot. They came and did a fantastic job. Very smooth process. The photographer was here before expected time and ready to start.”
Opal Sands is superior for the senses
10/10
X9982HGmm · Couples · 2026-08-24
“My wife and I just returned from a wonderful few night anniversary stay at Opal Sands Resort & Spa. We rate this resort 5 out of 5 stars for each: its super friendly and professional staff;
immaculately clean and well kept facilities; excellent spa (Kelsey and Jay are each highly skilled massage therapists); and beautiful location with both direct beach access and also the sight/calming sound of the Gulf waves on the rocks over the sea wall by the pool — so relaxing in the evenings at and after sunset to chill poolside, enjoy the breeze and the rhythmic sounds of the waves.
The chef is great as we enjoyed delicious pastas and seafood at the SeaGuini restaurant, and also surprisingly excellent shrimp appetizer (we went back for the shrimp a second time) and grouper at the poolside Sand Bar (Bryson there is awesome waiter).
We will be visiting the Opal Sands again!”
Awesome
10/10
T4467KRdales · Couples · 2026-08-24
“Entire experience was amazing. Beautiful hotel. Staff went above and beyond with every aspect of my stay.”
Opal Sands did not disappoint!
8/10
Lanilife · Family · 2026-08-22
“Really enjoyed our time at Opal Sands. Fell asleep to the sound of the ocean at night and enjoyed walking through the tunnel and enjoying the pool at Opal Sol.”
Nice hotel with awful service
6/10
BigBlueFan444 · Family · 2026-08-20
“Very up and down stay at the Opal Sands. I'll start with the location, which I thought the location was solid but not great. It's nice that you don't have to cross the street to get to the beach, but the beach right outside the hotel is easily the worst stretch of beach in the area. About a mile down the shore it was much nicer and less busy. It wasn't a bad beach at the hotel, it just wasn't great in comparison to all the other beaches that were nearby.
The room and hotel itself were nice. I saw some reviews that said the rooms were starting to show wear and tear, but that wasn't our experience. Everything was nicely updated and clean, and we enjoyed our room and the beautiful, sweeping view of the ocean.
The pools were nice but BUSY on the weekends. I would probably try to see if the Opal Sol (nextdoor) pools were less busy on the weekends if I went back. We basically avoided the pool on Saturday and Sunday because there was nowhere to swim.
Unexpectedly, there was a guest pantry with water bottles, snacks, fruit, etc. Had it not been right by our room, we would not have known it was there, but this was honestly extremely clutch for us, and we found ourselves going back to the pantry quite often to replenish on snacks for the family. Very nice little touch.
The biggest complaint by far was the service, and this extended from the valet, to check in, to the restaurants and bars. The key exceptions I want to point out were Christian, a waiter at the tiki restaurant, and Jacqueline, a bartender at the pool, who both provided excellent service. Other than them, the workers felt untrained and lacked a "can do" mindset. For instance, when I asked if we could do a late checkout, we were told we couldn't request that until the morning of checkout. I told the front desk that was kind of lousy since that meant we couldn't actually make plans in advance, and guest services simply indicated that it was policy and that was that. I've stayed at many hotels and have never had to wait until the day of to determine if a late checkout was possible.
We also at one point had water to our room inexplicably shut off - no water to faucets, shower, toilets, etc. - and when we called about it, nobody knew why water was shut off or what to do about it. We had horrendous service at the Seaguini restaurant, and when I asked the ladies at the restaurant check-in how we could get one of the outdoor tables (which we had been waiting to open up for about 30 minutes) they seemed overwhelmed and refused to go out of their way to ensure that we were able to get the next one that became available. Additionally, at check in to the hotel itself, nobody told us about the guest pantry, bike rentals, and apparently (my wife saw at the end) board games that could've been checked out.
The cherry on top was we checked bags before leaving since we had a later flight, and when I gave them the ticket to get our bags, nobody did! Eventually, I found a worker and asked if it was normal to have to wait 15-20 minutes for bags to be brought, and he went inside where the bag check was and they were all just waiting inside the door with nobody bringing them out. I had already given away my ticket to the front desk, so thankfully he took my word for it that they were my bags!
All in all, it wasn't a bad experience, but the service failures were enough to make me think twice before going back here. Perhaps the Opal Sol is better in this regard.”
Nice place
10/10
emilyyM1677DC · Friends getaway · 2026-08-18
“It was clean, and we were able to check in early. We weren’t told much about the hotel at check in, we had to learn about things as we stayed from other guests. The pool service was good and used since the beach is public and very busy. Clean, good view. Enjoyed our stay.”
Girls Trip So Fun
10/10
lorigE9226CW · Friends getaway · 2026-08-17
“We had a wonderful stay at Opal Sands. The staff was exceptionally helpful! Specifically Wes from the Valet team! The food and drinks were outstanding. The ability to pop over to the Sol resort was super nice too. We had a great experience in the spa too. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Jay, the massage therapist, is the absolute best ever. Highly recommend this resort!!”
Nice hotel minor hiccup lessened the experience
8/10
Passenger768946 · Family · 2026-08-16
“Lovely hotel staff was great. My only bone pic would be. I had two rooms booked under separate reservations. I asked to cancel one and told me both rooms were the same. The one I ended up with was further away from my family on a lower floor with a lesser view. I clearly would have preferred to be near my (party) family with a better view so they were not the same rooms. I was the first to check in from my party of 18 and ended up on a lower floor with a different view than expected.”
Mom’s 60th birthday celebration
10/10
513abbeyg · Family · 2026-08-16
“Amazing family vacation. Resort was beautiful and clean. We were most impressed by the staff and service. Seaguini was delicious too!”
Amazing stay — request an upper floor!
10/10
939ashleyt · Couples · 2026-08-16
“We just got back from a few nights at Opal Sands and already planning our next trip. Quick tip: ask for a higher floor if you can — we were on the 12th and the views were incredible, especially at sunset.
Opal Sands is connected to Opal Sol and you can use amenities at both, but honestly we ended up preferring the pool and restaurants at Opal Sands. There’s a better breeze off the water, and the poolside restaurant was excellent — we had the seaguini and it did not disappoint. On weekends they do a full breakfast buffet, plus you can order things made to your liking — cook-to-order eggs, grits, the works.”
Best clearwater beach hotel
10/10
gias2023 · Couples · 2026-08-15
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had such an amazing stay at Opal Sands! From the moment we arrived, everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The staff truly went above and beyond and made our entire experience feel special. The resort itself is absolutely beautiful, the views are incredible, and everything was clean and well maintained.
We especially loved spending time by the pool and being right on the beach. The location is perfect, and the whole atmosphere made it so easy to relax and enjoy our vacation. Every staff member we interacted with was wonderful and made us feel genuinely welcomed.
This was our first time staying at Opal Sands, and we could not have had a better experience. We’re already sad to leave and would absolutely stay here again. Thank you to everyone at Opal Sands for making our trip so memorable! 🌴☀️💙”
Opal Sands review from a family of 5
10/10
Z5947SKericaj · Family · 2026-08-14
“Hotel was immaculate and the staff was attentive, friendly and welcoming. Food was 10/10 and the spa was incredible. We would come here again and again!”
Birthday vacation
10/10
C1818FUsaraw · Family · 2026-08-12
“Amazing views of the Gulf, exceptional service. My family and I had a blast!”
Absolutely Perfect! We Found Our Vacation Spot!!
10/10
chenillew2026 · Family · 2026-08-10
“Our stay at Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Everything was done to perfection! This was supposed to be a quick mini-vacation, but the experience made us feel like we had truly escaped. We have officially found our spot for whenever we need a getaway!
The location is breathtaking and the views of the beach and the Gulf of Mexico are amazing!! ! The high floor room afforded us an opportunity to enjoy the full scenery - the beach, the gulf, individuals walking and enjoying the area, the trolley picking up and dropping off visitors, the restaurants, the busyness of the area. The hotel atmosphere was incredibly calm, peaceful, and relaxing! The environment subtlety forced us to unwind, slow down, and enjoy the moment.
The room was spacious, beautiful, comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The wraparound balcony was EVERYTHING!! We were able to step outside and enjoy the incredible views which helped us feel connected to the busyness of the area right from the balcony. We had an opportunity to play our music and enjoy the company of each other.
The service was excellent!! I especially have to compliment the valet team! I really appreciated that they did not stand around holding your keys as though they were waiting for or expecting a tip. There was absolutely no pressure — and ironically, that caused me to tip them even more! 😂 They were professional, courteous, and efficient. Once we scanned the QR code to request our vehicle, our truck was ready very quickly. The entire process was seamless and hassle-free.
Opal Sands Resort exceeded our expectations. The location, views, atmosphere, room, cleanliness, amenities, valet service, and overall experience were simply perfect. It made our mini-vacation well worth it! We literally left saying, “We have found our spot!” This will absolutely be our go-to whenever we need a vacation or even just a quick getaway.
If you are looking for a beautiful, peaceful, relaxing vacation spot with breathtaking Gulf views and excellent service, LOOK NO FURTHER — THIS IS IT!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”
Beautiful Resort!
10/10
O822EBshannond · Couples · 2026-08-09
“This was our second time at Clearwater Beach. Last year we stayed at a different resort and while we don’t have any complaints about it Opal Sands was so much better. The resort was always very clean throughout. The view from everywhere in the resort was beautiful. Sitting by the pool and looking straight over the gulf was gorgeous. There were great amenities such as a pantry on each level that was stocked with snacks (that rotated throughout the day), a fridge stocked with water bottles, and a freezer stocked with bags of ice. In the afternoon at the pool there was also an assortment of ice cream for guests to enjoy.
One of the really unique things about this resort is that there is an enclosed walkway that connects you to Opal Sol. Guests at Opal Sands and Opal Sol are able to use the pools, amenities, and restaurants at both. All of the food we had while on Opal properties was delicious. We ordered snacks and drinks by the pool, ate at Drift and SeaGuini and visited the market at Opal Sol a few times. It looks like some new food options are also coming soon on the street level of Opal Sol.
The location is perfect. You are close enough to walk to busier areas but just far enough away for the resort to be very peaceful. There is a trolley you can ride but we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.
The beach was right at the back corner of the resort. You walk directly from the resort to the sand. There are beach chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas you can rent once on the beach from a third party company. However, they can charge the rental to your room. When we went the cost was $40 per day for 2 lounge chairs and 1 umbrella.
The staff at the resort were all very friendly and helpful. They sent a text before arrival, each day, and after check-out just to check on you which was very nice.
We absolutely loved our stay at Opal Sands and are hoping to stay there again soon and bring family with us.”
Great anniversary weekend!
10/10
carmennU2228XB · Couples · 2026-08-09
“My husband and I went this weekend to this resort. They actually have 2 resorts that are owned by them. As guests of the Opal Sands we were able to use the ammenities at the Opal Sol as well. The service from the start was outsanding. We were celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary. Coincidenally (or maybe not) we received an upgraded room so that we could check in a little earlier. That was greatly appreciated! Then, on the day of our celebration we thought we made a reservation at the Drift restaurant. It seems however, like there are several restaurants in Florida with the same name? It turned out that our reservation was not valid there. To no avail, thankfully, Lorraine, one of the managers, took quick action and got us a table and our server was the best, Edin. He was so gracious and atentive. Also, Dominick, another manager, brought us rose petals and spread them over the table. They made our dinner super special and comp our app and a drink. Everyone at the Sand Key bar were also excellent! Thanks so much for making our stay so magical. We can’t wait to go back!”
All rooms are gulf view and located right on the beach!
10/10
B4943ESsabrinam · Family · 2026-08-06
“Not only is the hotel amazingly beautiful, I love the fact that the two buildings Opal Sands and Opal Sol are connected above the street. It's right on the beach and everyone was so friendly that works there. They have amazing - kind, helpful, & friendly employees. ☺️
Also the poolside ice cream was a big hit with the children and I really loved the endless Zephyrhills water bottles! Lastly, we ate a lot at their restaurants and the food was 5️⃣🌟! My husband commented several times about the great quality of the food. We appreciate all the options for gluten-free, vegetarian, etc. too.
We have stayed at Opal’s Sand Pearl and Treasure Island and they were great too. We will be back!! -Sabrina
Thank you - Andrew and Sabrina Miller of Tallahassee 🏖️🌴”
Love this hotel!
8/10
deniset7777 · NONE · 2026-08-04
“It's a great hotel. We've been here a few times. The only issue we had was the water pressure in the shower. If you go you have to eat at Sea Guini, their restaurant. It's absolutely delicious.”
