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4.0 of 5
500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012
Aleshakatri Apple Valley, Minnesota
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Apple Valley, Minnesota
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“Held my Wedding at the Sandpearl 10/11/12”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

Sandpearl is AMAZING...definitely worth the extra money, and especially if you are thinking of having a wedding in the area...it's the perfect location. We had a smaller destination wedding at the Sandpearl (Reception Dinner was held at Caretta's) and the ceremony was on the beach. Jessica Gillespie our event coordinator was amazing, every detail was handled in the appropriate manner and the day was perfect and beautiful. The Sandpearl Resort in itself is gorgeous, the pool is amazing, the staff is friendly and the food is terrific. Yes, it's on the more expensive side when it comes to resorts (Some of our wedding guests wanted to save $ so they stayed at the Hilton Clearwater Beach) and walked over to the Sandpearl for the events...and it worked out well too..except everything is by far better at the Sandpearl so people didn't want to leave!!! The rooms were beautiful (we were in a Junior Gulfview Suite #672)...GORGEOUS view...literally everything was perfect. Like I said...YES it's more expensive...YES there are cheaper options..But you get what you pay for. There are many restaurants within walking distance (Crabby Bills is awesome, and has an amazing happy hour 1-7pm $1.50 Beers)...Also Frenchy's Rockaway Grill next door is awesome too! A lot of our wedding group didn't rent cars and we got along just fine! :) It was a great time overall and I am waiting to go back! :) The beach is great...literally everything is perfect (even AJ Pierzynski was there with his family vacationing just fyi).....Not sure why people give this place poor reviews...I like nice places and have been to many 5 star resorts...and this is by far the best place I've stayed at in Florida. :) :)

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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courtneylb, Assistant Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Dear Aleshakatri,
Congratulations! I am so pleased to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time celebrating your marriage here at the Sandpearl Resort. It sounds like everything was just perfect I am so glad that we were able to help create lasting memories for you and members of your wedding group.
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Tampa, Florida
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“The best on Clearwater Beach!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

We have stayed at the SandPearl several times, and it is always incredible. Exceptional staff with service that makes you smile when they interact with you, incredible views, and outstanding accommodations. My only comment for improvement is to work on the music at the pool. It has a spectacular view, cuisine, and drinks....but the music is more like what you hear in an elevator, and we asked the staff to turn it off on Saturday. Please change this so it is reflective of the personality and excellence you have achieved throughout the rest of the property. Sirius Satellite radio Bob Marley station or a blend of better Caribbean or beach tunes would be appreciated. Live music on Saturdays would be great, but at a minimum please listen to what guests are hearing when trying to relax. Love the property and will come back!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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courtneylb, Assistant Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
November 13, 2012
Dear AmyHTampa,
WOW! I am so pleased to hear that you and your friends thoroughly enjoyed the resort. Thank you for your comments in reference to the poolside music, I will certainly share your comments with our pool deck manager. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Arizona
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Beautiful Resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

This resort is absolutely gorgeous from the moment you step foot in the door and see the view through the floor to ceiling windows. I will list pros and cons:

Pros-beautiful inside and out, from the downstairs lobby area to the rooms (gulf view room was amazing!!), love the Keurig brewers and 2 bottles of water in the room daily, very clean, food from room service was great, refrigerator in room, they took special notice of our anniversary and that was very much appreciated, all of the staff were so kind and accommodating, from the front desk to the housekeeping to the valet, and of course, it's steps from the powder white sand! Can't beat it!

Cons-we had to switch rooms due to noise from people next door, which was not the resort's fault, but the 2nd room wasn't nearly as perfect as our first. It was not as kept up (some wear and tear on the tub and shower curtain, a hand towel was dirty, a paper by the coffee brewer was crinkled and had a ring on it like it had gotten wet with a glass, and there was no ottoman for the chair?, plus the view was from further back. Just a shame to have to leave our perfect room for that one for our last 2 nights in paradise :(, one valet person was rude and obviously didn't care about his job (but every other person there was very nice!), you MUST use valet daily, there is no other option for parking. If you're like us and tend to come and go a lot on vacation, it can be a pain to use valet.

All in all, the pros completely outweigh any cons I listed and our stay was fantastic. I would 100% recommend the Sandpearl and I hope to return one day! Just remember there is a daily resort fee and daily valet fee, but now that I've been there, I see why-this place is amazing and worth every penny!

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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courtneylb, Assistant Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
November 13, 2012
Dear luv2travel022,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your most recent stay with us here at the Sandpearl Resort. I am so pleased to hear that you and your significant other enjoyed your anniversary. I apologize for your experience with your new room and will certainly share your concerns with the appropriate department managers. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Douglas, isle of man
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Beachfront dont get any better”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Whilst in Orlando doing the Disney and Universal Parks, decided to break it up with a few days in Clearwater, the moment we turned up to the time we left we can only stress what great service, helpfulness of the staff, the rooms again great standard interconnecting rooms with the children, but as well as the bedrooms, both on suite luxury we also had a seperate room between the two which was a lounge, dining room and kitchen, the view onto the private white sandy beach made it even better and at night they lit a fire on the beach to toast marshmellows whereby you could just sit and relax with a few beers. Stayed an extra night but they had to jiggle the rooms as it was full, again they made sure we stayed in the rooms and did not have to move, now thats service!

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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courtneylb, Assistant Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
November 7, 2012
Dear Ian D,
WOW! It sounds like you and your family thoroughly enjoyed your time here at the Sandpearl Resort. I am so pleased that we were not only able to accommodate you staying another night but that we were able to keep you in the same room. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Palm Harbor, Florida
1 review
“Hotel and Restaurant fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

After staying here at on at least five separate occasions, the Hotel still repesents superior accomodations, service and ammenities. The Sunday Brunch was outstanding because of the quality and diverstity of the foods, as well as excellent service to our large party of guests.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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courtneylb, Assistant Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
November 7, 2012
Dear Ronald a,
Thank you for sharing your feedback from your stay with us here at the Sandpearl Resort. I am glad to hear that on five separate occasions you were able to visit with us and had a fantastic time. We certainly appreciate your business and hope to welcome you back again soon.
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Also Known As:
Sandpearl Hotel Clearwater
Sandpearl Hotel
Address: 500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
Region: United States > Florida > Clearwater
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
With a stunning location along a 700-foot expanse on the sugary white sands of pristine Gulf of Mexico beach front, Sandpearl Resort's casually elegant surroundings provide guests with a vacation experience unmatched on the beach. Just 18 miles from Tampa International Airport, our guests will experience the old Florida tradition of hospitality at our brand new world-class property. Our friendly staff will help make your stay memorable through plush amenities and impeccable service. ... more   less 
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