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Tradewinds Island GrandvsOpal Sands Resort & Spa
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort and Opal Sands Resort are both recommended by experts. On balance, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort ranks significantly better than Opal Sands Resort. TradeWinds Island Grand Resort is ranked #16 in Tampa Bay Area with accolades from 5 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Gayot.
Tradewinds Island Grand
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways." Full review
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's "The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service "Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates." Full review
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot "With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
Opal Sands Resort & Spa
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"A grand, glittering high-rise resort at the southern end of Clearwater Beach, with its curved, glass-fronted design providing ocean views from every room and an ultra-modern ambience." Full review
Jetsetter "A brand-new resort on the best beach in America, according to TripAdvisor, including a suite option." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The glistening-white, semicircular facade of Opal Sands Resort is the talk of Clearwater Beach, where the resort is the latest addition to the luxurious Opal Collection." Full review
