Opal Sands, Clearwater Beach

Opal Sands - A waterfront resort with Gulf views, zero-entry pool, and award-winning dining

Opal Sands offers 230 Gulf-front guest rooms and suites, each featuring private balconies with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Luxe one-bedroom suites include a sectional sleeper sofa, 1.5 oversized bathrooms, and a kitchen with a cooktop and full-size refrigerator. The resort features three dining outlets: SeaGuini, an award-winning seafood and pasta restaurant with Gulf views; Sandbar, a beachside tiki bar with fire pits; and Reflections Poolside Bar serving light fare. Guests can relax at the zero-entry pool, book treatments at the Opal Spa, or explore nearby Caladesi Island State Park. Opal Sands provides 17000 square feet of event space, including the Opal Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows. The resort is 9.5 miles from Clearwater Air Park and within walking distance of Pier 60.

Pros

Every guest room and suite features unobstructed Gulf views from private balconies.

Direct beach access to Clearwater Beach, ranked "Best Beach in Florida" by USA Today.

Award-winning dining at SeaGuini, specializing in fresh seafood and handmade pasta.

Full-service Opal Spa offers treatments like deep-cleansing facials and lavender stone massages.

Mobility-accessible amenities include pool lifts, sloped entryways, and adapted guest rooms.

Cons

No airport shuttle service; Tampa International Airport is 23 miles away.

Pool chairs are first-come, first-served unless renting a cabana.