Honeymoon Island State Park, St. Petersburg - Clearwater hotel rooms at the Independent

"Opal Sands exceeded our expectation. Check in was swift, valet parking pleasant and off to our room in minutes. Gulf view with manatee, dolphins, pleasure boats entertaining us during our stay. This resort has a pool 3ft max. depth with lounge chairs adjacent to tiki bar and to the water below the sea wall. Just you and a waterview with the spectacular west coast sunset. Music and another bar/dining area on lower deck which lead to beach and pier. Inside dining was good, wine too with another sunset view. We extended our stay another night! Didn’t want to leave this place. Mobile check out was less impressive. When we returned home, I contacted accounting and promptly was credited $$$ to my cc. Five star resort and hoping to finalize another stay soon.***** "

"Room was gorgeous! Lobby smelled amazing upon entering. Pool was amazing! "

"loved this hotel best beds, rooms were very clean, staff was awesome, very walkable to food , right on bed and a starbucks in the hotel"

"The highlight is the vallet staff. I mean friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Gave me and my fiancée great recommendations and we took them. The staff at the lobby is also lovely. Personable, charismatic. I had a great time and will be staying again."

"This place went beyond my expectations! I will definitely stay here again and I 100% would recommend!"

"Awesome place by beach service is excellent and traveling was an easy hotel provided everything. "

"Super clean , smelled nice , and quick elevators!"

"Property is very well maintained "

"Definitely will be back. Our favorite place for vacation."