Opal Sands Resort
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430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767View on a mapPublished · Updated
Lower Oct–Jan, Jun–Aug from $460 a night all-in
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The hotel runs two Opal Spas, one at Opal Sands and one at the sister resort, with the same treatment menu.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 7.3: SolidSpa core 6.7
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
7.3 Solid overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.6 on Google
1st of 13 in Tampa, October 2026
A priced Yon-Ka Paris spa menu leads this Clearwater Beach stay.
Opal Spa at Opal Sands sells a priced menu, and guests rate the stay and staff very highly. Hours run daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for guests 16 and over, with a 20% service charge and access by treatment only. Right for guests who want a resort directly along Clearwater Beach; wrong for anyone wanting a spa day without a treatment or traveling with under-16s.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Feb–May
- $590–$720
- Lower
- Oct–Jan, Jun–Aug
- $460–$490
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Our 13 Mar 2027 check: from $599 a night. Our 5 Dec 2026 check: from $389 a night.
- 13 Mar 2027 check
- 13 Mar 2027 from $599 room, $716 all-in.
- 5 Dec 2026 check
- 5 Dec 2026 from $389 room, $479 all-in.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $35 resort fee a night; 13% tax on room and fee; 20% service charge added to each spa service; 24 hours' notice to cancel a spa treatment.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
In October 2026, the 60-minute Swedish massage is $165 on the menu and $198 with the 20% charge.
Spa Treatments
The menu is this spa's strength: a full priced menu on Yon-Ka Paris products that guests who describe a treatment praise. Nine massages run from 30 to 120 minutes, seven facials include two HydraFacials, and four Journeys join the body treatments, with massages, facials and body treatments bookable per guest for couples. The same therapist is named across eight separate reviews between October 2025 and September 2026.
Spa Facilities
The sister resort's hot tub and pool deck, reached over the skybridge, are open to all spa and resort guests. Treatment rooms, robe and sandals sit in the spa, and a relaxation room is part of the Opal Spa; its room count and size are not stated. Four pools sit across the two resorts, and guests describe the sister resort's pools and, a few, its hot tub.
Wellness Programs
What the resort fee buys here is a gym and two bicycles a day. Two fitness centers serve the pair of resorts, one at each. No class, instructor, schedule or program is named, which is a gap in what is published, not a denial. The offer here is open recreation and equipment rather than structured programming of any kind.
Staff & Service
Staff at Opal Sands are praised far more often than criticized. Booking.com guests rate staff 9.3 on 680 reviews, the hotel replies to nearly every TripAdvisor and Google review including nearly all of the lower-rated ones, and guests keep naming the same staff across more than a year. Complaints that do appear run scattered across front desk, housekeeping, billing and restaurant service, and no single complaint is common.
Experience
Guests rate a stay at Opal Sands very highly. Google reads 4.6 across 5,340 reviews, and TripAdvisor a little lower at 4.4 on 1,836. Booking.com guests rate location 9.6 and comfort 9.4, and the guest record has improved over the past two years. Two guests in August 2026 describe in-room works. Booking.com scores the stay 9.1 overall on 680 reviews.
Value for Money
Money here buys a Gulf-front peak night at a moderate rate and a $35 resort fee. Spa use comes only through a paid treatment, not the resort fee. Booking.com guests score value for money 8.3 on 680 reviews. A 13 March 2027 peak night costs $716 all-in and sits seventh-lowest of the thirteen Tampa Bay spa hotels we have priced. Few guests complain about price: only 3.8% of reviews raise it as a complaint.
Spa Facilities
9 spa facilities: 6 available, 3 not confirmed
Available
6Beauty Services Facials and body treatments run through the menu, from a 15-minute Light Lift to the HydraFacials and a set of body wraps.
Couples Treatments Every massage, facial and body treatment books per guest at the single price.
Fitness Center A fitness center sits in each of the two resorts; the Opal Sands one is included in the resort fee.
Full-Service Spa Treatment rooms; robe and sandals; daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi At the sister resort across the skybridge, open to all spa and resort guests.
Pool Facilities Zero-entry outdoor pool overlooking Clearwater Beach, with cabanas and Reflections Pool Bar.
Not confirmed: Adults-Only Pool or Area, Fitness Classes Included, In-Room Spa Treatments.
Other Spa Facilities
The bookable extras include the four multi-step Journeys (Signature Bliss, CBD Restore, Escape and Revitalize) and the seasonal treatments at 120 minutes from $335 to $345.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$75 · 30 min$165–$190 · 60 min$230–$255 · 90 min$325 · 120 min
- Facial$40 · 15 min$165–$265 · 60 min$225–$325 · 90 min
- Body treatment$165–$175 · 60 min
- Journeys$275 · 90 min$325–$335 · 120 min
- Seasonal$335–$345 · 120 min
- Spa hoursDaily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Gratuity20% service charge, added automatically to each service. Further gratuity for superior service welcome.
- AccessSpa use comes with a booked treatment, for guests 16 and over. No day-guest price is published. The sister resort's spa-side pool deck and hot tub are open to all spa and resort guests.
- AgesSpa facilities are limited to guests 16 and over. A parent or guardian must be in the room during service.
- Cancellation24 hours' notice is required to avoid being charged in full.
Hotel Facilities
12 hotel facilities: 7 available, 2 not available, 3 not confirmed
Available
7Bar SandBar and Reflections Pool Bar.
Beachfront Directly along Clearwater Beach with immediate access to the public white-sand beach, direct from the pool deck; chairs and umbrellas through a third-party vendor, not included.
Bike Rentals Two bicycles a day are included in the resort fee.
Pets Allowed Dogs welcome; the fee is disclosed at booking.
Valet Parking Valet-only resort; the fee is disclosed at booking.
Restaurants Sea-Guini, SandBar and Reflections Pool Bar.
WiFi Included in the resort fee.
Not available: Adult Only, Free Parking.
Not confirmed: Airport Shuttle, Concierge Services, Kids Club.
Other Hotel Facilities
The resort has 230 Gulf-front guest rooms and suites, with rooms from 340 to 360 sq ft and suites from 700 to 1,435 sq ft. Dining runs Sea-Guini, SandBar and Reflections Pool Bar, with ten outlets across the two skybridge-linked resorts. Parking is valet-only, check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m., and guests must be 21 to check in.
About This Hotel
Opal Sands delivers a Gulf-front Clearwater Beach stay backed by a staff record guests rate very highly and a priced Yon-Ka Paris spa menu. You come for the beach and the service, and the spa works best as one strong treatment rather than a destination spa day.
The Spa, Specifically: Opal Spa at Opal Sands
The menu is the spa’s strong suit: nine massages from 30 to 120 minutes, seven facials including two HydraFacials, body treatments and four multi-step Journeys, all priced on a Yon-Ka Paris product line, and our types of spa massage guide covers the styles. Named treatments run from The Swedish at $165 for 60 minutes to The Himalayan Stone, a 90-minute hot-stone massage at $245.
There are two Opal Spas on the skybridge-linked pair with one shared menu, and the In the Clouds Ritual is $165 at Opal Sands against $175 at the sister resort, Opal Sol. Spa hours run daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for guests 16 and over, with a 20% service charge on each service. Robe and sandals complete the offer, and the Opal Spa has a relaxation room.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book Opal Sands if you’ll book a treatment on the priced menu and want the staff record guests describe. The trade-off is the spa itself: treatment rooms, with the pool deck and hot tub over the skybridge at the sister resort, plus a 20% charge on every service. Book elsewhere if a destination spa day is the point, or if you travel with anyone under 16.
Where It Sits in the Tampa Bay Market
Taxes and the resort fee add 19.6% to the peak room rate, a little over The Don CeSar’s 18.1% and under The Vinoy’s 22.3% and TradeWinds Island Grand’s 24.4%. The $35 resort fee matches five other Tampa Bay spa hotels we have priced, and sits under the $40 at The Don CeSar, $50 at The Vinoy and $55 at TradeWinds Island Grand. Booking.com guests rate value for money here higher than at the three above.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Sands Resort | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | None | With a treatment or membership | $716 | $479 |
| Opal Sol | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | Heat only | Not published | $649 | $512 |
| Sandpearl Resort | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $637 | $479 |
| The Don CeSar | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $1,056 | $603 |
| The Vinoy | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $739 | $507 |
| JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | SpaRator 6.9: Modest | Heat only | Not published | $890 | $538 |
| Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach | SpaRator 6.9: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $687 | $502 |
| Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection | SpaRator 6.6: Modest | None | With a treatment or membership | $498 | $380 |
| Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa | SpaRator 6.6: Modest | None | Extra charge | $796 | $342 |
| The Tampa EDITION | SpaRator 6.6: Modest | Heat only | Not published | $1,051 | $646 |
| TradeWinds Island Grand | SpaRator 6.3: Modest | None | Extra charge | $678 | $325 |
| Hilton Clearwater Beach | SpaRator 6.0: Modest | Heat only | Not published | $606 | $308 |
| Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa | SpaRator 5.9: Limited | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $807 | $624 |
| Market median | 6.9 | $716 | $502 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Opal Sands Spa Worth the Price?
Yes, for guests 16 and over who want a beachfront stay and a spa booked by treatment; no, for guests who want a spa day without one. Typical all-in nights run $470 to $600 across the year.
When to Book the Opal Sands
February to May is the dearest stretch, and March the top. October to January and June to August run lower. A typical peak-month night costs about one and a half times a typical night in those months. Saturdays cost about the same as weekdays, so compare nights rather than assume weekends cost more.
- January: shoulder
- February: peak
- March: peak
- April: peak
- May: peak
- June: shoulder
- July: shoulder
- August: shoulder
- September: not yet priced
- October: shoulder
- November: shoulder
- December: shoulder
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $590–$720 · Shoulder $460–$490
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 13 Oct 2026 to 31 Aug 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.4 / 51,836+ reviews
Booking.com9.1 / 10680+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
Google4.6 / 55,340+ reviews
My daughter and I both had massages at the spa, which was so relaxing.
TripAdvisorMay 2026Stay rated 5 of 5Staff has always been very attentive and accommodating.
GoogleOctober 2026Stay rated 5 of 5We love the hotel venue and how the pool is right on the water with beach access.
TripAdvisorSeptember 2026Stay rated 5 of 5I’m having a lot of trouble getting any sleep because the AC is very obviously not running normally during the night.
TripAdvisorJune 2025Stay rated 1 of 5The only negatives were the high prices for drinks and the lack of access to pool chairs at times.
TripAdvisorApril 2026Stay rated 4 of 5
Location
430 S Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Opal Sands Resort?
Opal Sands Resort is at 430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767. It sits directly along Clearwater Beach with immediate access to the public white-sand beach, reached direct from the pool deck.
Can I Use the Spa Without Booking a Treatment?
Spa access comes by treatment. Day-guest access and a day-guest price are not stated, and the spa is not part of the resort fee.
What Does a 60-Minute Massage Cost?
A 60-minute Swedish is $165, The Therapeutic is $175 and The Deep is $190, before the 20% service charge.
Does the Spa Add a Service Charge?
Yes: 20% is added automatically to the menu price of each service, and further gratuity for superior service is welcome.
What Is the Spa’s Age Policy?
Spa facilities are limited to guests 16 and over, with a parent or guardian present in the room during service.
Are There Two Spas?
Yes: there are two Opal Spas, one at Opal Sands and one at the sister resort across the skybridge, and they run one menu, one set of products and one service. Prices differ by location where they do: the In the Clouds Ritual is $165 at Opal Sands and $175 at the sister resort.
What Does the $35 Resort Fee Include?
The daily $35 resort fee covers two bottled waters, Wi-Fi, in-room coffee, a guest pantry on every floor, pool and beach towel service, the fitness center, two bicycles a day and unlimited local calls; no portion is a gratuity, and the spa is not included. Tax runs 13% on room and fee. Parking is valet-only, and dogs are welcome, with both fees disclosed at booking.
What Are the Spa Hours?
Daily hours run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What Is the Spa Cancellation Policy?
Give 24 hours' notice to cancel a service, or the full service is charged.
What Pools and Hot Tub Are There?
Opal Sands runs a zero-entry outdoor pool overlooking Clearwater Beach, with cabanas and Reflections Pool Bar. A pool deck, outdoor pool and spa-side hot tub at the sister resort across the skybridge are open to all spa and resort guests.
What Fitness Facilities Are There?
A fitness center, included in the resort fee, and two bicycles a day. No class schedule is stated.
What Dining Is on Site?
Sea-Guini, SandBar and Reflections Pool Bar, with ten outlets across the two skybridge-linked resorts.
What Are Check-In and Check-Out Times?
Check-in is from 4 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. Guests must be 21 to check in.
Are Pets Allowed?
Dogs are welcome; the fee is disclosed at booking.
How Many Rooms Does the Hotel Have?
230 Gulf-front guest rooms and suites, with rooms from 340 to 360 sq ft and suites from 700 to 1,435 sq ft.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.4 of 5 from 1,836 reviews; Booking.com 9.1 of 10 from 680 reviews; Google 4.6 of 5 from 5,340 reviews.
- Sources
- The hotel's spa, menu, booking and policy pages, the SpaTime booking engine, and recent guest reviews. The sample read was about 1,350 reviews since October 2024, about 1,000 with text. Some prompted five-star reviews count at half weight (9.6% overall, 15.2% on TripAdvisor).
- Data gaps
- Treatment-room count, spa size, relaxation room location, day-guest access and price, class schedule, valet and dog fees, and awards.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. The Overall SpaRator moves from 7.6 to 7.3: spa treatments hold steady and staff moves higher, while the facilities score lands lower because the hot tub and spa-side pool deck that count here sit at the sister resort over the skybridge, and the spa publishes no treatment-room count or size; the wellness score lands lower because no class or program is named. Pricing moves to the typical rate across the major booking sites.
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