I went with my entire family (my two year old, niece, nephew, mom, dad, and sister). We had a blast! The kids enjoyed bubble mania, the pirate, s'mores, and daily movie night. The coffee was fantastic. Service was even better. From check in to check out we felt well taken care of. S/o to the cleaning staff and Ricardo at the restaurant for going over and beyond. The champagne and shovels/buckets (for the kids) at check in was great too. I would definitely recommend! read more

Beautiful resort very friendly staff and great location! I would recommend the Gulf Coast view but ask for a higher floor if you'd prefer a unrestricted view read more

Sandpearl Resort - Sunset 3rd floor gulf side balcony - Hotels Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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This place is for keeps I will keep returning here! They got it all. Poolside directly on the beach. 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 read more

Sandpearl Resort - Hotels Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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Caretta restaurant was awful. My server Ricardo was so rude and I was so embarrassed as I invited guests to join me. Food took over two hours to get and fish all was raw and we sent it back. No apologies no reasoning. Very military attitude not friendly and food was terrible. It was also a Tuesday night so not like it was a busy weekend night . Will not go back read more

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

Friendly staff, clean rooms and great amenities. Nice pool and beautiful beach. A bit pricey but worth it.

We had an amazing stay at the Sand Pearl Resort while celebrating our anniversary. Every moment felt special--from the warm and welcoming front desk to the outstanding service from the restaurant staff. Bed was comfortable, and we had the best balcony view. Truly a memorable experience! read more

Generally speaking staying at the Sandpearl Resort was a great experience. The place feels new. The rooms are comfortable and quiet. If you get a room with a gulf view it is actually a wonderful view that you can enjoy on the private terrace. I did not use the pool, but it seems large enough for the people staying there. The beach experience is a little different from what I am used to. No, this isn't Miami. The sand is powder fine. The beach is very wide making service to the shore line impossible. Thus, is the huge gap between the Sandpearl chairs and the water a regulation or just practical? I don't know, and it really doesn't matter. Service is good on the beach. HOWEVER, when they say it takes about thirty minutes for them to make the rounds take that into account. The time between when you see someone no matter what the reason is going to be about that long for a full capacity layout. The food on the beach is excellent -- well, at least those grouper nuggets were. Wow! I want to have a fish and chips plate made with those! Anyway... Caretta on the Gulf was also a hit. So, if you just wanted to be lazy and stay 100% here that would actually work. With that said, the location seems to be great to just walk out and venture down the tourist town to explore as well. I wish they did a better job of explaining the logistics. Where are you supposed to get those wristbands before going to the beach? How do you reserve a chair ahead of time? Well, next time I can ask those questions via their text system but when you don't know what you don't know that doesn't work. Plus, the entire place feels just a little bit more pricey than the value received. It is not terrible, but it is certainly on the edge especially taking into account the valet fees. read more

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I would give this place zero stars as well! We were mistakenly told we could use the pool as we were guest of friends staying there.They wouldn't give us towels and the security guard was very rude.They were hostile, and not welcoming. read more

I would give this place zero stars. They were militant and they were rude about using the pool. We didn't have wristbands and kicked us out of the pool after mistakenly told we could use it. They even escorted us out with security officers. They were even telling young people not to use the spa and being militant about that as well. Come here if you want to join the army. read more

The hotel was spectacular! The rooms were spacious and clean, our balcony was HUGE with an incredible oceanfront view. The amenities were excellent, free gym access with a view, complimentary beach chairs which is amazing so you don't have to carry all the beach supplies. Switch between pool and beach instantly. The poolside service from Tate Island grill was incredible, fast , delicious and reasonably priced. The hotel wristbands were an absolute favorite no need to carry around a bag with a card, the wristbands gives you access to everything by conveniently tapping it to open doors. The beach was 200 feet away, right by the towel station. Marketplace inside the hotel had tasty snacks and quick breakfast options. Sandpearl is located centrally in the middle of all the action access to dozens of places to eat and shop. Their texting service was a great way to stay in touch with activities like nightly movie night at the pool or s'mores by the beach fire. You can request extra towels, bed etc via text. Checking out was super easy. The valet was pricey for hotel guest but you can always expect that across the board. Definitely would stay here again. read more

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I accompanied my neighbor to Caretta's, one of the restaurant at Sandpearl resort for lunch as she was planning to have a small 15-person group party at the restaurant. We were seated outdoor to enjoy the prestige Gulf view. Although the service was slow but we were treated well. Food quality was superb not to mention the reasonable price for the location and view. After lunch, we met the catering coordinator, a nice young lady who took care the party arrangement. Two weeks later, we returned to Caretta's for the group lunch party. What my neighbor asked for was delivered and went beyond. Staffs were polite and fun to talk to. We were well taken care of. Each person ordered from a preset 3-course lunch menu. It was simple and delicious. I ordered grouper taco which I highly recommend for light eaters to try. Valet parking costs $ 25 with a Caretta's validated parking ticket. Overall, both of my visits were enjoyable. I will bring out of town guests here in the future for a simply joyful dining experience. read more

The Sandpearl is a beautiful resort. Traditionally, its amenities stay consistently well. However, the service not so much, which is a shame being that, as a resort, it could be worth the money spent. Management needs to pay attention to how consistent its service stays. It is not a good feeling to wonder what kind of experience one would have any given day. read more

beautiful and stunning hotel with VIP experience. the beach is beautiful and the staff is great

We had a nice stay. Clean and good service. I visited the spa for a massage and it was excellent! Beaches were pretty. read more

Sandpearl Resort - Beach - Hotels Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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I expected luxury and instead this place was unsafe, unsanitary, and wildly mismanaged. I am outlining every issue clearly and categorically: 1. Cleanliness & Housekeeping * Sheets were never changed the entire week. * The only toiletry provided was shampoo--no conditioner, lotion, body wash, or toothpaste. * The robe provided had visible stains. * Trash cabinet outside our room is broken and slams against my legs every time I open it. Despite repeated complaints, it was never fixed. It has severely bruised up my legs, and despite multiple complaints, it still hasn't been repaired. * Trash regularly piles up outside our room balcony , attracting bugs and the smell from the trash being left open all days smells horrible. There was a noticeable bug problem in and around the room. * Shared microwave offered as the only heating option was unsanitary for a property of this level. 2. Room Condition & Safety Hazards * The shower does not drain properly--I slipped and fell, and have had itchy, irritated feet ever since from standing water. * The hot tub had rocks inside, which caused me to rip off a toenail. * Alarm clock went off at 4 AM in my today here without reason. * Elevator doors close with force, posing a safety risk--especially to children. * Room phone never worked--I was left a handwritten note about it, but never received a solution. Without a working phone, I had no access to room service or emergency communication. * Sink in the bathroom is so tall my kids couldn't use it. * Fridge had no freezer compartment. * The outdoor movie system never worked, and there were no servers or food service available as advertised. No kid activities offered. 3. Resort Layout Flaws & Family Safety * Balconies are not private--they connect side-to-side, creating a safety concern for children and zero personal space. * There is no safe way to exit the property with a stroller--the only sidewalk ramp leads directly into the street without a proper buffer, which is terrifying with small kids. * Despite advertising beach access, this is not a private beach, just beachfront exposure. 4. Staff Conduct & Professionalism * I raised serious concerns and was offered a 9:07 PM in-room meeting with a male manager--instead of a daytime or professional office discussion. As a woman traveling with children, this felt inappropriate, unsafe, and coercive. That alone would have justified a refund. * I asked multiple times for a formal way to speak with general management--I am still waiting. * I was told "service unavailable" after sending a detailed written complaint. The lack of response was unacceptable. * A staff member even ran over my foot with a trash cart, and there was no incident report or follow-up. 5. Security & Grounds * The resort gate is often left open, allowing unauthorized individuals and even squatters to access the grounds. * Wristbands are not enforced, so people can walk freely around the resort without being guests. * Police were seen on site during our stay--no communication was provided as to why. * There is an exposed electrical panel located next to active sprinklers, which poses a serious fire or shock hazard, especially to children. Conclusion This property is not luxury--it is poorly maintained, dangerously designed, and operated with a disturbing lack of accountability. Management failed to offer meaningful solutions or even basic respect for guest safety. Travelers, especially families, deserve to know the truth about Sandpearl. This is not a resort--it's a liability. read more

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We were mistakenly told we could use the pool and we tried to get towels but they rudely made us leave and they got us escorted by a security guard and we were freezing cold! Come here to join the military and it is free to use the pool only if you have a wristband. read more

My husband and I met two other couples at Sand Pearl for the weekend recently for my birthday. It was an excellent stay like always. This hotel still values the customer experience and it shows. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel special. They said "yes" to our requests where similar hotels say "no." I will always be grateful to Sand Pearl for going the extra mile and we will be back! Thank you for a great birthday! read more

Lovely stay at the Sandpearl! Beautiful hotel, wonderful pool and amazing beach. Concierge was super helpful and gave us great advice. Loved every minute! read more

Sandpearl Resort is a coastal dream come true! The sparkling Gulf views and soft beach light make every moment feel like magic, especially at sunset. Plus, the team is incredible--they make everything run so smoothly for both the couple and us vendors. read more

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This is the review of someone who doesn't go to beach resorts often. If you read my Disney Resort reviews, I'd consider myself a budding expert, but beaches I got nothing. So maybe a $42 valet charge is the norm, but that was surprising for a non beach goer like me. Read this review as someone who stays at the beach maybe once or twice a year and every other time it's at Longboat Key Resort (which actually is another Opal Resort). Location: Amazing. It's right on the beach and like five minutes to the pier. You're at the heart of Clearwater Beach. We walked to Frenchy's on the beach. You really can't beat this location. Price: It feels like they nickel and dime you. Valet is $42, no choice for self parking, and Beach Chairs are $30. The rooms aren't cheap and there is a resort fee so I'm surprised it isn't included. Food Options: Top notch. I loved my breakfast and dinner at Caretta's on the Gulf and we drank a couple pitchers from the pool bar. It's so nice to have good options on property. Pool: The pool is nice, however, it's hard to find chairs. They get taken quickly. We had to share a chair at one point because we couldn't find two together. I love that they have flags so you can raise yours when you want service. The servers are great, we had Elaine who is a real gem. She was personable and on it. If anyone at Sandpearl is reading this, give Elaine a raise. Room: The room was very nice. It had HUGE ceilings. Higher than even at my house. It made the room feel big. We had a balcony looking out the beach, which was nice to sit on. Atmosphere: The lobby and the rest of this hotel is beautiful. I love the self playing piano in the lobby. Miscellaneous: You can't have coolers at the pool or on their private beach. I understand the pool, but that's kind of annoying on the private beach. So you can walk a couple steps to be on the public beach and have a cooler, but if you want to rent the hotel's chairs you can't have the cooler. read more

Love this resort. But, The joe cocker musician every sat at tate's doesnt fit the resort vibe at all! Every single saturday. Yuck!

Absolutely amazing stay and vacation! Customer service and attention to detail at their best! read more

Constant banging starting at 2:30 AM lasting till 5:30. every 20 minutes sounded like slamming door. My room was across the hall from a staff only supply room but I never saw anyone in the hall, I did not want someone in my room at 2:30 to wait for the slamming to reoccur/ A friend joined me for breakfast on Wednesday 9.10.2025 at Caretta's sitting inside was not possible as it was extremely cold no one was inside the restaurant. We were seated outside we were attacked by seagulls almost immediately after the food arrived. the waitress did not even offer to help with the mess on the table they remade the order and my friend ate standing up to not be attacked again. The manager could not be bother to even check on the diners. We were advised to put our heads over our plate to prevent the birds from getting to the food. I do not recommend dining or staying at this hotel. read more

That a great place, best room I've ever stayed in, two bedroom two bath, balcony's, great kitchen very very nice, best beach in the United States, plenty of eating places across the street and on property. read more

Was very clean and great staff. Plenty of pool seating. The beach was great too. Food at Tate's was delicious.

We shared a suite with a friend for a wedding we attended. I would never ever be able to justify the cost by myself but was glad to go halvsies bc it was absolutely gorgeous! Parking was painless using the valet service, but not cheap. The grounds are beautiful. I didn't get a chance to go swimming but it looks like the pool has really nice chairs with awnings, never seen that before. There are also privste cabana areas for rent. It's right on the beach and across the street from entertainment, bars and food. The room had TWO balconies, one off of the master and one off of the living room. There was a full kitchen and dining area as well as washer and dryer in the bathroom closet. The bathroom was huge! Large tub and seperate shower stall, lots of floor space... probably the size of my kitchen at home lol. We requested a cot and it got delivered no problem. If you have the $$$ to stay here you can't go wrong. read more

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The Sandpearl is our family's favorite hotel anywhere. It's always a treat to spend time there. The staff is amazing. The facilities are well-kept and always clean (pool, pool bathroom, rooms, lobby, beach, etc.). There are usually daily activities for kids including toys for the beach and playing sports like soccer, football, and ping pong. Matt and the pool staff are the best. They have loads of pool floats. Other cool things - a table for runners near the lobby with drinks & routes, a very nice gym with 2 pelotons, and a Steinway playing piano in the lounge. There are also 3 places to eat at the hotel - a mini-Starbucks, a pool grill (Tate's), and a nice restaurant (Caretta's). It's also adjacent to great restaurants (Clear Sky and Frenchies). The place treated us very well during a hurricane evacuation by the county, refunding us our rooms when the county forced the evacuation. Always a treat to go to this place! read more

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Great food, location, staff, and valet. Beautiful hotel and facilities. I definitely recommend this hotel

As soon as Florida reopened we made a bee line to Sandpearl Resort. We were so excited to return!! Our last visit was 5 years ago and it was as if time stood still when we arrived. Everything was clean, beautiful, and classy. The staff remains focused, friendly and helpful. So what is it like to vacation at Sandpearl during a pandemic? That answer is two fold. One is about Sandpearl. Upon arrival, the valet were wearing face masks, they paper your seats, take your luggage and open the resort doors. The last time I was there valet parking was complimentary if you were a guest, now they charge $25.00 (plus tip!). The moment you step through the doors social distancing floor markers are everywhere. At check in, they are wearing face masks. They give you a brand new pen to sign all of your paperwork and tell you to keep the pen for sanitary reasons. Your paperwork includes a short COVID19 survey that asks approximately 20 questions about you, if your symptomatic, etc. What I found remarkable was that the questionnaire targets the person checking in, not the rest of your group? They are not required to fill out this COVID19 survey. Why not??? Our room was beautiful!! We had a pool gulf view. Sitting on the balcony was relaxing and the sunset views were priceless. Just as we remembered it. We had two incidences that should have never happened to us. It was a problem that was overlooked twice in a row. The only reason why I'm not spelling it out is because management graciously fixed the problems beyond our satisfaction. This resort gets 5 Stars for their customer service. The second part of this review is about the people. The resort was doing their part but the guests seemed unaware that there's a pandemic going on. The elevator space was constantly full and uncomfortable. The pool area was extremely crowded. Every single chair was taken. The pool itself was full of people and children shoulder to shoulder. Drinks and food was being served by Tate Island Grill (emphasizing the handling of food & money). There was absolutely no social distancing in place and no face masks. The mindset was vacation mode. FYI The beach was just as crowded. Checking out was easy. But before we left we wanted a few drinks ToGo. Their little cafe use to be a Starbucks the last time we were there. Nope, its gone! We tried to order an orange juice, a frappe and a Keto friendly coffee. The service, communication and the drinks themselves were awful! TIP: go next door to get coffee and breakfast. Our overall experience was positive. We will definitely wait to return when there's no longer a contagious virus. If your going to travel during this pandemic you have to make the decision to be ok with the majority of people around not doing their part. read more

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I can't say enough great things about this resort!! The service was exceptional, the rooms were nicely up to date. The beach is amazing!! A lot of shops & restaurant within walking distant. I will come back to this resort every year. read more

My family and I have visited this Opal hotel twice now. Once in the spring and once in June. Both stays were excellent. The hotel is clean, staff is courteous and helpful, the pool is well taken care of and the beach beautiful. Every dining option is within walking distance, including the 5 star restaurant within the resort. Our suite included a well equipped kitchen and living room with a comfortable queen pull out couch. The king bed in the bedroom was like sleeping on a cloud and the large bathroom was perfect for a family of three. We will continue to stay at the Sandpearl any time that we visit Clearwater! read more

Enjoyed myself immensely at this resort! The views, service, and attention is all top-notch. Recommend Sandpearl for sure! read more

Sandpearl Resort was a very great,family friendly resort. this resort had plenty of activities and aspects, they have an easter egg hunt, camp ridley (hangout for kids) how manny jellybeans contest, pool, and beach. the pool is very big and can get crowded but certain sections aren't as crowded, they have a big movie screen that plays at night with movies like zootopia and the lorax.the menu was very diverse with many different options for kids and adults. the location was great and they had many restaurants and shops right down the street including starbucks,dunkin, many pizza places and stores like cvs and surf style. overall i would 100% come back here. read more

Love this place, nicest resort in Clearwater Beach. Very clean throughout, great staff always friendly. Good location wishing walking distance to Pier 60 and restaurants and bars. Carretta restaurant in the hotel has great food with a phenomenal sunset view. The beach speaks for itself one of the nicest beaches in the world. read more

This resort was quite the let down in a lot of ways mostly the service. We stayed here for my husbands 40th birthday and we stayed in an oceanview room which was a nice room but nothing to write home about. We had screaming kids next door which was awful. I alerted the front desk and they laughed, apparently paying $500 a night for a room and hearing 3 kids screaming is okay. Poolside service was incredibly slow. It took over 30 min to get a drink or food. I understand they were busy but they definitely needed more help. When I would go to the bar to get my drink our server seemed upset but I said I don't want to wait 30 min for a glass of wine and have it come back to me warm. The service definitely needed help. People also reserved chairs first thing in the morning by putting all their crap on there so when other guests came to the pool you couldnt find a spot. I also didnt see any attendants checking the chairs to make sure if they were open or being used. It was pretty dirty. One day I rented us a cabana which was probably one of the worst cabanas experiences I've had. The cabana was filthy, there was food all over the floor and we didn't have our own server so again we had to chase down drinks and food all day. The fan in our cabana was broken as well. I would definitely skip this. Private beach with lounge chairs but umbrellas not included. This was a cheap move. Just include the umbrellas. We ate dinner at Caretta on the gulf and the food was great but once again the service was horrible. Our drinks took over 30 min to get and they were all watered down since they had been sitting at the bar. Our server had a huge attitude and it being my husbands 40th birthday it wasn't okay. The resort was beautiful but the service was lacking big time. For the amount of money you pay to stay there the service should be top notch. read more

Have been coming here 2-4 times a year for many years (we are locals).We won't be returning. With rainy day yesterday, we wanted to watch tv and a movie. TV service was out. When finally restored we still could not access tv guide or purchase a movie. A guy came up & said this problem was ongoing & helped me stream Netflix from my phone. After 10 min. we lost the connection & went to bed. Then a loud noise started from the wind & continued all night. Also, the coffee machine was notworking. I called to report & Russell said he would send up another machine. The a large coffee service arrived with $12.00 charge. I am the only coffee drinker in the room, so wasted most of pot. No ice in ice maker either. Even though the M remodeled suites are nice, for $2,000 per night we were disappointed with the problems. Guess we will be moving down to south beach next time. read more

Dream vacation. Clean, recently redone rooms, lovely view, beach spots for days. I cannot express how lovely this trip was for my boyfriend and I. Great service, they made sure you were not without anything. Offered champagne and water at the door as soon as we walked in. read more

Sandpearl Resort - Hotel's swath of beach. - Hotels Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Love love love this place! Its paradise! So relaxing and beautiful! The staff are all helpful and nice. The beach is literally right there. You can spend the day relaxing at the pool or go right to the beach just steps away. read more

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Staff was very friendly, and the beach and pool were nice, although a few things seemed out of order.