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Sandpearl Resort: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
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Sandpearl Resort
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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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Oldsmar, Florida
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent Special Occaison Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

My husband and I recently celebrated our "49th" Wedding Anniversary at the Sandpearl resort on December 21, 2012. Because our anniversary is so close to Christmas, we try to find somewhere that is relatively close to our home in Oldsmar, Fl. We had read excellent reviews on the hotel, and found it to totally live up to our expectations. We were able to relax, and enjoy a walk on the beach even though the weather was cool and windy. We did not avail ourselves of the many spa services that were offered, but we will next time. We found the rooms to be comfortable, and very well appointed with lots of nice touches.
We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Clearwater Beach.

Room Tip: If you can afford the extra $, I would recommend a beach view!
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  • Stayed December 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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Jason O, Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
January 22, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking time to write a review of your most recent stay at The Sandpearl Resort. I am delighted to hear that you chose to celebrate your 49th anniversary with us! It is always great to hear that we lived up to your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you again for writing a review, we greatly appreciate your feedback.
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Tampa, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“12-21-2012”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

We decided to get a front row seat on the Gulf of Mexico for the end of the world so we picked the Sandpearl. A very nice resort overall with great staff. The Sandpearl is a step or two above the other hotels on Clearwater Beach and the prices reflect it.The artwork and sand sculptures in the lobby are fantastic. We ate at Caretta's for dinner and the service and food was outstanding but pricey. The Valet was great but $20 a day was steep.The daily resort of $25 a day is also steep. The best discovery was Clear Sky restaurant right next door to the Sandpearl. We ate Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during our stay. Great food,service and value.

Room Tip: We stayed in a beach front room 6th floor that overlooks the pool and the beach view rooms on our ri...
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  • Stayed December 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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Jason O, Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
January 28, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for writing a review of your stay here at The Sandpearl Resort. We appreciate your kind words regarding our staff and resort and delighted to hear that you enjoyed the artwork and the sand sculpture in the lobby. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you in the near future!
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Lima, Ohio
1 review
“Mr grumpy at the deskSand”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

this was the second time I stayed at this resort. The resort itself is amazing, however I was less than impressed with the reception we received at check in.
On our previous stay we were greeted with glasses of champagne and an excellent staff that was beyond courteous. This stay, the valet was outstanding, but things went downhill from there.
There was no champagne. We had a brief wait to check in, which is not a negative, that happens. There was one person staffing the check in desk, still not a problem. Shortly, a man came out from the back to check us in. My guess is that he was having a bad day. With as few words as possible, he checked us in and handed us our room keys and muttered something like, "here ya go." He didn't give us directions to our room, nor did he explain amenities or activities that were going on during our stay.
I don't know if this is the reason we were unable to make a reservation for Christmas Day brunch, by the time we found out about it the restaurant located at the resort was completely booked. Maybe if Mr. Grumpy had told us about it when we checked in we may have been able to make reservations in time.
Last time we were at the Sand Pearl we booked a regular room, this time we rented a privately owned suite , so maybe that was the explanation for being treated like lower class guests. Either way, we weren't impressed and if this is what we are to expect in the future, the Hilton is much cheaper and we would expect this type of service from them.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Austin, Texas
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Just Amazing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

This resort was great! Our room had a view of the beach, which was cool and relaxing. The service was really great and the rooms were spacey! The beach was also really nice, when we went the water was a bit cloudy because it was rainy, but I found some good shells and had a blast! Pool was great too, with great service. The restaurants at the actual resort were very nice and had good food, and being right there on the beach you couldn't beat it. Right outside there were also cute tourist shops and good restaurants as well. I would highy recommend it, just make sure you plan ahead when it comes to the weather :)

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jason O, Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
January 14, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for writing a review of your visit to The Sandpearl Resort and Spa. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at the beach and pool and received excellent service from the staff while enjoying great food and breathtaking views. We appreciate your feedback and hope that we see you the next time you are in Clearwater Beach!
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Aurora, Colorado
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40 reviews 40 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Great place! Walk to the actual ocean further than I thought”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

Staff great--very accommodating, overheard while waiting in line several conversations between front desk personnel and customers checking in and each time consistently courteous and helpful.
Did not dine in hotel so cannot comment on that. Pool area seemed crowded and a bit noisy, then to walk to the actual water is a bit of a trek across the sand. Lots of great restaurants and bistros nearby.

Room Tip: Try to get a room with a beach view. It is breathtaking
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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Jason O, Front Office Manager at Sandpearl Resort, responded to this review
January 14, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to review your most recent stay at The Sandpearl Resort and Spa. It is always great hearing positive feedback on how accomodating our staff is. We appreciate your feedback and hope that the next time you stay with us you try dining in one of our two restaurants: Caretta on the Gulf and Tate Island Grill. Both restaurants offer spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico as well as excellent menu choices. Once again, thank you for writing a review, we look forward to seeing you again!
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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
Hotel Style:
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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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