Sandpearl Resort

"Sandpearl Resort's 253 guest rooms and suites offer panoramic views of Clearwater, Mandalay Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. The property has a 700-foot stretch of private beach, water sport rentals, a zero-entry lagoon-style pool with cabanas, a full-service spa, and a kids’ club." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Clearwater Beach gets crowded during peak vacation times but skews extra family friendly, with sands that are particularly powdery, shallow waters for swimming, nightly sunset celebrations at Pier 60, and stylish beach resorts fronting the Gulf of Mexico that include the Sandpearl Resort, Opal Sands Resort, and the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach."

"You would think you were on a tropical island" at the former Clearwater Beach Hotel, now an LEED Silver–certified beach resort within walking distance of Clearwater’s strip of restaurants and bars and Pier 60. "Welcoming, comfortable rooms" are decorated in sandy hues with orange and yellow highlights, dark wood furniture, local art, and balconies that showcase "heavenly sunsets night after night." The dining at Caretta on the Gulf includes a seasonal menu, sushi, and mostly organic produce. For a more laid-back meal, enjoy specialties like pulled pork roasted in-house at Tate Island Grill, just inches from the sand. "The A+ service is prompt and pleasant."

"Why we love it: A Silver LEED-certified spot that doesn’t skimp on luxury The Highlights: - Spacious suites with full kitchens and furnished balconies - A private beach and lagoon-style pool - Fun programming like sailing excursions and tours of the hotel art collection The Review: The first Silver LEED-certified resort in Florida, Sandpearl blends environmental conservation with modern comforts and friendly, personalized service. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the eight-story hotel features 253 spacious rooms, complete with Florida-inspired decor, granite-and-marble bathrooms, and extras like plush bathrobes. For even more, book one of the oversized suites, which come with full kitchens, dining rooms, and furnished balconies. Elsewhere on property, guests can look forward to a 700-foot beach and club with watersport rentals; a zero-entry, lagoon-style pool lined with private cabanas; a high-tech fitness center; and a luxurious spa offering everything from hot-stone massages to yoga classes. Also available are on-site boutiques for shopping and daily enrichment programs like kayaking tours, dolphin encounters, and organic cooking demonstrations, plus a kids’ club for children ages 5 to 12. When it comes to dining, guests have their choice of The Marketplace for coffee and snacks; Tate Island Grill for casual fare; and the AAA Four-Diamond Caretta on the Gulf, which serves fresh seafood and stunning Gulf views. Whichever you choose, be sure to end your day with s’mores around the firepits on the beach."