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Opal Sands Resort
Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States · Opal Collection · Core Luxury
Opal Sands opened in February 2016 on South Gulfview Boulevard at the south end of Clearwater Beach: a 17-story, wave-shaped tower by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, every one of the 230 rooms facing the Gulf. Ocean Properties' twelfth Opal Collection house, it launched with more than 15,000 reservations already on the books. AAA Four Diamond; sister Opal Sol arrived on the same beach in 2025.
- 230 rooms
- Opened 2016
- Architect: Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates
About Opal Sands Resort
- Purpose-built 17-story tower, about 380,000 square feet, designed so every guest room faces the Gulf of Mexico.
- Opened February 2016 as the twelfth Opal Collection property, reportedly with more than 15,000 reservations already booked.
- Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates (Coral Gables) designed the wave-shaped form; Moss built it, topping off in April 2015.
- AAA Four Diamond (2025). Sister Opal Sol joined the same stretch of beach in February 2025.
History
Opal Sands Resort is a purpose-built luxury beachfront hotel occupying a prominent site on South Gulfview Boulevard at the southern end of Clearwater Beach, directly on the Gulf of Mexico. The 17-story, roughly 380,000-square-foot tower was designed by the Coral Gables architecture firm Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates and constructed by Moss, which celebrated the building's topping-off in April 2015. Its curving, wave-shaped form was conceived so that every guest room faces the water.
Developed by Ocean Properties Ltd. & Affiliates, the resort opened in February 2016 as the twelfth property in the family's Opal Collection. It was an immediate commercial success, reportedly opening with more than 15,000 reservations, and quickly became a centerpiece of South Clearwater Beach. A sister property, Opal Sol, later joined it on the same stretch of beach in February 2025.
The setting
2 miles from Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Restaurants and bars
- SeaGuini — Restaurant · Fresh local seafood, Italian hand-made pastas, Neapolitan pi
Experiences
- Zero-entry Gulf-view pool — Zero-entry outdoor pool overlooking Clearwater Beach, with lounge seating, poolside service and private cabanas for rent.
- Direct beach access — Guests reach the public white-sand Clearwater Beach directly from the resort's pool deck.
- Full-service Opal Spa — Full-service spa on property, with a menu centred on Yon-Ka Paris products; appointments arranged via concierge.
- Fitness center — On-site fitness center with strength equipment, treadmills, Peloton bikes and cross trainers.
- Art gallery — Custom installations by Florida artists, much of the aesthetic selected by Dunedin native Christopher Still.
- Complimentary bicycle rentals — Bicycle rentals offered free to guests.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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