Clearwater or St Petes - recommend me a hotel!

[Tor32]

Hi there!
Now this year’s holiday is done, time to think about next year!
We are going back to AKL but only as a 4 this time (we usually go with my brother’s family). We are going to really miss them so have decided we need to do something different.
We are going in August too with us new for us and have decided to visit the coast for a few nights 4/5.
We love to stroll along the beach as a family, make sandcastles etc but my youngest (and me to be fair) are not keen sea swimmers. He’ll paddle but that’s about as far as it gets so a pool is a must!
Having never been to the area before we have no preference to Clearwater or St. Petes. Cab anyone recommend us a hotel. I should add it’s a 40th birthday trip so would like something a bit special.
Thank you!

[swiper]

Opal sands on Clearwater beach is our favourite. This hotel every room has an ocean view. It’s the newest hotel on the beach. All balcony’s are private, you can not see your neighbours. There is a pantry on every floor with cookies, fresh fruit and bottled water to have at your leisure. The service is second to none.
You can sit on your balcony and right underneath you can watch dolphins, manatees and stingrays gliding by, amazing!
Because of the position of the hotel you can sit on your balcony and enjoy the beautiful sunsets!
We have stayed 3 times over the last couple of years and we felt like celebrities, fabulous hotel.
We have also stayed in SP and H but they in my opinion do not come anywhere near the standard that this hotel is achieving. But that is just my opinion.
There are 3 on the main beach.
Opal sands
Sandpearl
Hilton
There is lots to do and see in and around Clearwater beach
Park the car up and relax!

[Ryles]

We have been going to the Dolphin beach resort at St Petes for the last 20+ years. It’s directly on the beach. It’s nothing spectacular more motel style but it has a lovely pool, tiki bar, right across the road from Publix, dollar tree and some nice restaurants. We always get the same room which opens up directly on the beach. Seriously this cannot be beaten. No resort fee but they have just introduced a $10 parking fee.

[Redsox77]

Have you considered renting a villa for those nights with a pool but close walk to the beach?

[Tor32]

Originally Posted by Redsox77

Have you considered renting a villa for those nights with a pool but close walk to the beach?

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We thought for just a few days maybe a hotel would be a better option but it’s worth a thought. I loved the look at Inn on the beach but it has no pool and Pass-a-Grille looks stunning.

[Tor32]

Originally Posted by swiper

Opal sands on Clearwater beach is our favourite.

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This is the one I’m looking at! Hope it’s not horrendously expensive! Even happy to knock a night or two off Disney in compensation! Would it be okay for children (12 and 9) or is it more of a grown up place?

[tinytots]

Originally Posted by swiper

Opal sands on Clearwater beach is our favourite. This hotel every room has an ocean view. It’s the newest hotel on the beach. All balcony’s are private, you can not see your neighbours. There is a pantry on every floor with cookies, fresh fruit and bottled water to have at your leisure. The service is second to none.
You can sit on your balcony and right underneath you can watch dolphins, manatees and stingrays gliding by, amazing!
Because of the position of the hotel you can sit on your balcony and enjoy the beautiful sunsets!
We have stayed 3 times over the last couple of years and we felt like celebrities, fabulous hotel.
We have also stayed in SP and H but they in my opinion do not come anywhere near the standard that this hotel is achieving. But that is just my opinion.
There are 3 on the main beach.
Opal sands
Sandpearl
Hilton
There is lots to do and see in and around Clearwater beach
Park the car up and relax!

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Sounds fantastic. Cannot wait for our stay at the end of august !

[Tor32]

Originally Posted by tinytots

Sounds fantastic. Cannot wait for our stay at the end of august !

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Are you staying at Opal Sands?

[pamela1960]

The Holander in St Petes
Fantastic
Click on link below
hollanderhotel

[Tor32]

Originally Posted by pamela1960

The Holander in St Petes
Fantastic
Click on link below
hollanderhotel

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Thanks I’ll have a look.