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The Don CeSar vs Opal Sands Resort & Spa

Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Don CeSar is preferred by most writers compared to Opal Sands Resort. The Don CeSar is ranked #3 in Tampa Bay Area with praise from 9 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Jetsetter.

The Don CeSar
The Don CeSar
8 / 10
3400 Gulf Boulevard, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $326 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This Moorish-style "Pink Palace" on the National Register of Historic Places has a rich history and appeals to groups, families, and couples." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Elegantly designed in breezy Florida pastels and light woods, guest rooms overlook the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Clega Bay."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A local landmark, this palatial pink hotel has oodles of old-world charm. With a seemingly endless beachfront, it boasts a lobby with high windows, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors."
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The magnificent, flamingo-pink Don CeSar Beach Resort with its Moorish bell towers and turrets, has dominated the St. Petersburg skyline since 1928,." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Old world elegance meets modern family fun in St. Pete with nouveau American fare and a tony spa." Full review
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Opal Sands Resort & Spa
Opal Sands Resort & Spa
7 / 10
430 South Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $297 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 Jetsetter
"A brand-new resort on the best beach in America, according to TripAdvisor, including a suite option." Full review
Lonely Planet 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