Hotel was amazing - from the housekeeping to the restaurants- all were top notch - the free shuttle…read moreservice to points around Clearwater was a nice touch. All the employees were pleasant and very helpful. Can't wait to come back!

This place is for keeps I will keep returning here! They got it all. Poolside directly on the…read morebeach. An actual hot tub which is rare. Bar and food all right here. Fore pit at night. Lots of games! Classy place they explain your food to you and have good concierge people. Stayed here 20 days over the last 2 years

This place was excellent. They accommodate large groups and they're quick have an epic view of the…read moresunset. The bar is fully stocked so you don't have to go far and I the seating area is comfortable and right next to the beach. Their food was well prepared and their service is great. Definitely try them out!

Cool place, the sunset was pretty and there is a beach next to it, but a seagull flew into my food,…read moreif you eat here don't sit by the water, sit all the way in the back.

We grabbed a libation at the outside, covered pool bar before dining at The Drift. The server…read morerecommended the spicy watermelon margarita so we bit. One with and one without a rim. Very tasty and potent.

Still a solid experience…read more We came here for one evening to celebrate the end of school. We came at about 3:15 PM on a Friday and our room was ready early which was great. We were on floor 16 which is the top floor. At first, I was worried I would be afraid going on the balcony because of how high it is, but it doesn't feel terribly high. I actually recommend asking for a higher floor because that's where the best views of the beach are. We only went to the Opal sol pool this time instead of Opal Sands. They have two pools, which is great because one felt like an adult pool whereas the other one felt like a children pool even though there was no designation. It made me feel better about my two children splashing about. There is also a pool by the Spa that I think adults should escape to if they want to get away from children. The one downside of the pool is they don't have many servers walking around taking orders. I ended up walking up to the bar to put in a food and drink order because the only server was on the far side of the pool the entire time. I tried berries and bubbles and a strawberry Mo-to-to, both were fantastic. We learned we do not like the chips and salsa. My older son did and liked the queso, but nobody else in the family did. We also love the hot tub and you can turn on jets if you want. Even though it doesn't feel like they have a ton of seating, we never had a hard time finding a seat, so people do a good job cleaning up after themselves if they leave their seats. They also have tons of towels, I never thought I would appreciate this so much until we were at another hotel that limited guests to four at a time, so I appreciate that you can take towels to the beach and then come back and grab new towels. The rooms are beautiful. They feel spacious and everything is still pretty new since it was built at the beginning of 2025. All rooms look at the beach, so it is nice sitting on the balcony and looking out at the water. One random criticism is that they don't have any non-caffeinated tea, all their tea has caffeine in it that they offer in the room. Room service is very quick. We got chicken tenders and fries and grilled chicken and fries. I tried the Ahi tuna starter and loved it. My younger son loved his grilled chicken and older son ate the fries. Even though the hotel isn't right on the beach, it is literally across the street from the beach so super convenient to get to. Clearwater beach is beautiful. It has powdery white sand, and there are ample amounts of chairs that you can purchase to sit on. They only have valet so the one downside is it takes a while to get your car, but if most of your vacation is on the beach, you won't need your car anyway. I also appreciate that they have snacks that they put out at 8 AM. They also apparently have cookies at 3 PM, but we totally missed seeing that. I forgot to bring the kids snacks so this was a lifesaver when the kids grabbed granola bars for breakfast. They also have Board games on every floor, which I think is a nice touch. I always enjoy our stay here. I would recommend.

Stayed here over graduation weekend for my son's high school celebration and overall I'd rate it…read moreabout 3.5 stars. The hotel itself is beautiful and centrally located on Clearwater Beach with just a short walk across the street to the beach. We booked two suites , a 2 queen private rooftop terrace suite with a full kitchen and a poolside king suite with a kitchenette which were spacious and perfect for our large gathering. The rooftop terrace was definitely a highlight, and the hotel is within walking distance to restaurants, the pier, playgrounds, and shops. I also liked that the pool is on the 8th floor with a great view and access limited to hotel guests only. Pool chairs were very comfortable, towels were unlimited with no towel card system, and beach cabana/umbrella rentals were half off for guests. The hot tub being on the 16th floor separate from the pool didn't make much sense though. Room service was daily, and I appreciated being able to text the front desk instead of calling. I highly recommend using the text feature and keeping everything in writing because there were discrepancies regarding credits we were promised. There were unfortunately several maintenance and service issues during our stay. The living room TV constantly glitched and wouldn't sync properly even after maintenance attempted to fix it. More importantly, the AC completely stopped working in the rooftop terrace suite for hours while we hosted about 25 guests for the graduation party. Everyone was hot and sweaty in almost 100-degree indoor conditions. Thankfully the terrace breeze helped, but being offered only a $100 credit for such a major issue during a once-in-a-lifetime celebration felt insufficient! The parking garage situation was also frustrating. We were told our vehicles could enter and exit freely with the resort fee, but every time we tried leaving, the room keys and garage passes failed. We repeatedly went back to front desk to get new passes and had to pay $40 to exit then contact customer service afterward for refunds such a waste of vacation time Customer service overall was very hit or miss. Some employees were wonderful while others seemed miserable and unfriendly. The onsite coffee shop was particularly disappointing I'd recommend walking across the street from The front lobby to the real Starbucks instead. At times it felt like the hotel relies heavily on its excellent location and beach proximity rather than consistent service standards.Coming from previous stays at Sandpearl Resort, I personally would still choose Sandpearl for smaller family vacations. However, I will say this hotel offers more flexibility for large gatherings and easier garage access compared to Sandpearl's valet-only setup. That said, between the AC outage, power issues in BOTH suites floor 8 and 17, lukewarm water, TV problems, phone problems, garage charges, and inconsistent customer service, I would probably try another Clearwater Beach hotel next time. We still made wonderful graduation memories and the location, spacious suites, rooftop terrace, and beach convenience were definitely the highlights of our stay.

Very nice hotel! We had a king, with a partial ocean view. I could sit out there for hours and…read morejust watch the world and all the people go by. So relaxing! And not one spider or bug on that balcony the whole week we were there! Five stars just for that! All staff were very friendly, in fact I believe it was a manager that bought me and my husband drinks after we walked down 15 flights of stairs during a fire alarm. (I swear nobody else even heeded the alarm, we were the only one in the stairwell). We only ate breakfast in the main restaurant (which was good), but we did have room service a couple of times and enjoyed the rooftop bar, The Tropico, for food and drinks. (The kids menu burgers and fries was plenty for me!) All were good experiences. Hotel is in walking distance of so many restaurants, shops and of course, the pier. We only hung out on the beach one day with the loungers and cabana. I was a little disappointed that they weren't included in the stay. The cost was $30 per day. Otherwise I was content to hang out on the loungers at the pool. A store called Surf Style is just a couple of doors down that has besides clothing, your snacks, drinks and all the tourist goodies.

Edited: there's a sauna in the spa but you have to pay instead of part of the amenities which most…read morehotels offer. I celebrated my birthday at the JW Marriott Clearwater and it was easily one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was top-notch. Every staff member I interacted with was warm, attentive, and genuinely made me feel special. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, with stunning design and a relaxing atmosphere that made the whole stay feel like a true getaway. There are so many amenities to enjoy, which really elevates the experience and makes it feel like a true luxury stay. The only downside for me was that there isn't a sauna, which is something I usually expect at a hotel of this level. It's a small miss, but worth noting. Overall, I couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate. I'll definitely be back!

"We visited The Deep End at the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach expecting a great rooftop experience…read more The views and atmosphere were excellent, and we enjoyed both dinner and appetizers. However, the experience took a turn when we were unexpectedly cut off after just three drinks each, despite being completely sober, respectful, and not causing any issues. As a disabled veteran, I'm especially mindful of my behavior in public settings, which made this situation even more confusing and uncomfortable. There was no clear explanation given, which made it feel awkward and honestly a bit embarrassing. We fully support responsible alcohol service, but this felt excessive and poorly communicated--especially considering we were dining and not just drinking. Beautiful spot, but this experience really took away from the night.

I've stayed at opal resorts in the past Opal Sands in Clearwater is my favorite…read more Harrison assisted me with checking in and he is quite an asset to the hotel. he goes above and beyond Thank you, Harrison You made our trip exceptional !

Opal Sands Resort -- 2/5 The hotel is beautiful, the room…read moreand meals were excellent, and the housekeeping and waitstaff were outstanding. The front desk experience, however, fell well short of that standard. Before arrival, the resort offered pre-arrival text communication. I requested a top-floor room and received vague, unhelpful responses. On arrival day I was told the room might be ready early, but when I asked to be notified by text so we could time our drive, I was told guests must be physically present for updates -- which defeats the purpose of pre-arrival texting entirely. The top-floor request was denied at check-in; the room had already been assigned with no attempt to honor the request. Midway through our stay I discovered I had booked two nights instead of three and asked to extend. I was told our suite type was unavailable and we'd have to accept a room without a Gulf view. The morning of checkout I checked the hotel's own website and found our exact suite type listed as available that night. When I pointed this out, the explanation was that an incoming guest would simply be relocated or upgraded. That same consideration was not extended to us -- on our 37th wedding anniversary. When management responded to my initial rating and asked to have someone reach out, I replied that I would welcome that, but only if they actually reviewed the communication failures and committed to addressing them. I have no interest in apologies or compensatory offers. I want assurance that someone in leadership will look at how the front desk operates. No one from management ever followed up. The property has genuine strengths. That makes the front desk failures more frustrating, not less. A better-run operation would have kept us another night. Instead we left with a poor impression of an otherwise fine hotel.

Love staying here when i save up for it. Pricey but yiu get the beautiful gulf and pool and day…read moretime partying and night time partying. All kinds of stuff going in here alot of fun and events

SHEPARDS!! One of my favorite Beach reports in Clearwater Florida! They really set the vibe of "on…read moreisland time" no matter what time of day you go. The morning is beautiful with the sun glistening over the water , the birds chirping, and the music playing over the speakers. Not only do I love the environment but I really love the food, good food will always bring good company. I had a wonderful lunch right on the deck overlooking the water and it was so relaxing to eat on the sun on a cool day. They have a lot to do at this beach resort and offer fun water sports as well.

Love this hotel! The connected Starbucks & restaurants are a huge plus!…read more The backyard is the Clearwater Beach. Very touristy & close to all the fab restaurants across the street & next door.

SCAM!! NOT female safe! Utterly disappointed in this Hilton stay. From beginning to end it has been…read morea whirlwind. Every employee at the counter was short, rude, and unhelpful. Unfortunately the female supervisor was just as horrendous with her eye rolls and unwillingness to assist. There was old vomit in the right corner next to the bed. The shower bottles were empty. There's a 35$ service charge that they don't inform you about but with the welcome card says it's optional - it's not. Had to request water in the room NUMEROUS times. Was continually hit on while requesting to rent a cabana. Clearly inappropriate behavior to ask to color in my tattoos as an employee. Other vacationers who had way too much to drink making sounds and comments at me trying to get to the beach. Highly, highly recommend looking at other hotels for your next stay. Not female friendly! I did not feel safe staying here. The sliding door didn't lock. The AC was loud and kept us up. Will NOT be back. To the business owner: continually commenting that these frustrations will be brought up to management is not a proactive stance on getting your systems in place. Especially that you reply to everyones negative review exactly the same. I hope you reassess your responsibilities as a manager.

I am writing to share feedback regarding my recent stay 2.12-2.16 at this property. As a Platinum…read moreBonvoy member who utilized points for this visit, I had a stay that was highlighted by exceptional service but unfortunately marred by some smoking that was happening in our hallway to room.. I wanted to leave 5 stars... But couldn't I want to start by recognizing the phenomenal staff members who made a positive impact. Brendan at the front desk provided a wonderful check-in experience. Randy in the Mainstays Tavern took VIP-like care of us every time we visited, as did Lexi during our dinner. Jordan out folding all the pool towels. David maybe giving rides via golf cart to beach - very nice and appreciated. I also want to thank staff for the thoughtful birthday note and the "sun and fun" package waiting in our room. Additionally, Debra was incredibly kind when we stopped in for breakfast!! However, I found the digital portal communication to be less than desirable. I had to report a smoking violation at least four times. I also reported guests using the hot tub after hours due to the noise while I was trying to get my family to bed. While I did speak with the front desk night manager, who was apologetic regarding these repeated nuisances, I left feeling that my value as a loyal guest was not fully recognized. I appreciate the high level of service provided by your hospitality team and hope this feedback helps improve the response consistency for future stays. Respectfully, Bryan Smith Platinum Bonvoy Member

Wish I could give it 3.5 stars. We really wanted direct beach access which was the absolute best…read morepart, especially with the free golf cart rides to get down to the beach. There was just too many things that left us disappointed on our first trip here. There are 2 EV charging spots which was a lifesaver this trip and being a trolley stop was absolutely amazing for getting over the bridge into Clearwater Beach stress free. We saw pictures of a tennis and pickleball court online but those have been demolished and replaced by a grassy area :(. Thankfully sand bay tennis park is less than a mile away and the trolley does stop there. 3 volleyball courts which were great and sunsets 10/10! The Easter Egg hunt was a fun and unexpected treat for the kids :) well organized. I checked in early on the app, knowing it was a holiday weekend and there may not be rooms available early. We were able to pick up wristbands right away but we later found out these were not watched or enforced anywhere. In fact, you do not even need a key to enter the building from the pool/beach. I believe this added to the insane crowding at the pool. Could not find a pool chair at ALL - very stressful and had to set our belongings on the ground in order to swim. They could not keep up with the towels either and by 3-4PM, you could not get one at all. The pool bar had short hours and the line was insanely long every day. The pool bar shared the same line as ordering the food truck food which added to that chaos as well. On Friday the food truck shut down early as well. There was one water dispenser in the lobby but it was always empty. I felt like a bother asking the mainstay tavern for water. The food there was very good and we ordered to go. The gym was amazing 10/10. The beds were AWFUL 0/10 they are on a platform with absolute no give at all - ROCK hard!!! Had to walk across the street to the other Marriott location to get espresso coffee. The extra charges are too much - says $30/night to park but after taxes and fees it is $35 a night and $25 a night for the resort fee which doesn't cover anything but bikes as the trolley is already free. It is $45 to rent 2 chairs and an umbrella at the beach. The resort fee should offset this cost!!!!! The location is amazing but these extra charges are just too much and our stay left a lot to be desired. I also had a fraud charge immediately following paying for parking even though I used the QR code at the front desk and have not used that credit card for any other purchases - I wish this was charged directly through the hotel instead. It is not gated.

What a great experience. Had a fresh made piña colada it was absolutely delicious. The beautiful…read morehostess made it fresh with a fresh coconut. Also had a hotdog great experience at this hotel thank you.

My wife and I recently stayed at the Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, and…read moreunfortunately our experience fell far short of expectations. I want to start with the positives. The check-in experience was outstanding. Katy and Tina were both professional, welcoming, and efficient. They made a fantastic first impression, and check-in was truly a 10 out of 10. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. One of the reasons we chose this property was the rooftop bar experience, particularly at sunset. Upon arrival, we learned that the bar had been reserved for a wedding party, leaving hotel guests without access during one of the most desirable times of day. The alternative pool bar experience was disappointing. There was only one bartender attempting to serve a large number of guests, and we were never able to receive service. Dinner that evening was even more frustrating. Our server appeared inexperienced, which became apparent when she poured red wine across the table toward me in a way that could easily have resulted in wine being spilled on a guest. We ordered a sushi roll appetizer, but the rice was noticeably undercooked. The bigger issue, however, was that nobody checked back with us. For approximately 10 minutes, there were no servers or managers visible in the dining room. When a manager finally walked by, he kept his head down and did not acknowledge guests. After another 10 to 12 minutes, I was finally able to get his attention and explain the issue. His response was that our server had told him we wanted additional time before ordering. While that was true, it completely missed the point. We had already received an appetizer that was inedible, and nobody had checked on us. By that point, the dining experience had already been damaged. We ultimately skipped the appetizer and ordered entrees. I had the steak, and my wife had the ahi tuna. The food was acceptable but nowhere near memorable enough to overcome the poor service experience. The following day brought another frustration. We had been granted a late checkout, but when we returned to our room around 12:15 p.m., neither our physical key nor our digital key worked. When I went to the front desk to resolve the issue, I found a line of guests and was told I would need to wait. Taken together, these issues point to what appears to be a management problem rather than isolated employee mistakes. The staff members at check-in were excellent, but throughout the rest of our stay there seemed to be a lack of oversight, responsiveness, and attention to guest concerns. This property has great potential and an excellent location, which makes the experience even more disappointing. Based on the reviews and accolades, we expected a premium hotel and dining experience. Unfortunately, that was not what we received.