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Host your next meeting in Clearwater Beach’s most expansive meeting space facilities
You’ll find gulf-front event spaces galore at Opal Sol, both indoors and outdoors, giving your group a front row seat to one of the most coveted stretches of coastline in the country. In fact, our dedicated indoor meeting space – which comprises the whole second floor of the resort – is lined in floor-to-ceiling windows for a never-ending panoramic view of the ocean. At Opal Sol alone, you’ll find 57,000 total square feet of meeting spaces, including an 8,800-square-foot ballroom, a boardroom, and three breakout rooms equipped with the top technology for seamless presentations.
But if that isn’t expansive enough, you can combine Opal Sol’s meeting venues with that of neighboring sibling property Opal Sands – the two are actually connected via a glass-encased sky bridge, from Opal Sol’s second-floor meeting space to Opal Sands’s lobby. Throw in the alternative spaces of our signature dining outlets and the result is a combined 106,000 square feet of event space and 478 modern rooms and suites between the two luxury properties.
Capacity: 500 Guests
With 5,400 square feet to work with, the Event Lawn delivers lively outdoor celebrations where it is set on the edge of the pool deck and framed by the sky, sea, and the resort’s stunning curved façade.
Capacity: 880 Guests
At more than 8,800 square feet in size, the ballroom is the biggest space, which also opens to the spacious pre-function space where floor-to-ceiling windows look out to panoramic views of the ocean. It can also be divided into four smaller rooms for more intimate interactions and discovering your next groundbreaking idea.
Capacity: 30–70 Guests
Totaling a collective 2,100 square feet between them, each of our breakout rooms set the stage for inspiration and are ideal for intimate meetings and other corporate events. Professional services from audiovisual enhancements to delicious catering options from our culinary team are available as well. While each of the rooms accommodate roughly 30 to 36 guests, two of the rooms can be combined to double that number.
With contemporary design, this 500-square-foot space is the perfect venue for intimate brainstorming and discussions.
Adjacent to the pre-function space, two hospitality suites feature soft seating and a balcony terrace for mingling over a drink from the nearby built-in bar. Offering up a collective 1,450 square feet between the two rooms, they are perfect for a small, private VIP session before a big event.
Capacity: 186 Guests in Drift Kitchen + Bar; 172 Guests in Toast; 220 Guests in Current
What sets Opal Sol’s inventory apart from other hotels with meeting facilities is that groups can also book the inventive, alternative spaces of our on-site signature dining outlets, Drift, Toast, and Current. These additional outlets lend themselves to energetic, group meals that add a creative twist to your overall event.
*subject to availability, group size, and food and beverage minimum
Meeting Experiences to Explore
Make Meals for the Residents of Pinellas Hope
Since opening in 2007, this Clearwater homeless shelter has provided 15,000 individuals with a safe living environment, clothing, medical and mental health resources, and three much-needed daily meals. Your group can actively contribute by participating in the meal provider program, which involves preparing breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners off-site, transporting, then serving to the more than 200 residents of the shelter. It’s a great way to foster a sense of community while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
Help Package Hygiene Kits for Clean the World
Clean the World is a non-profit organization that recycles discarded hotel soaps and hygiene products and distributes them to children and families in need as part of a larger effort to prevent hygiene-related illnesses and deaths. Groups can help assist in their mission by taking part in their Soap Saves Lives program, which provides everything needed to assemble the hygiene kits they distribute. Once completed, groups have the option of returning the kits back to Clean the World or dropping them off at a local Clearwater charity, church, or homeless shelter.
© Clean the World
Unleash Your Inner Chef
With the help of Opal Sol’s executive chef, teams work together to successfully produce masterpieces in a timed Iron Chef-style culinary competition. Once we reveal the “secret ingredient,” each team will be tasked with building a dish to present to a panel of our own VIP judges. It’s a dynamic experience that not only puts your teams culinary skills to the test but also fosters teamwork and creativity in a spirited and delicious setting.
Throw Down in a Beach Cornhole Tournament
Prepare yourself for the ultimate beachfront bonding experience in this round-robin style event set on our beautiful stretch of sand: Clearwater Beach. The resort will provide the boards, tournament game plan, and seaside snacks, however, it’s on your teams to bring the skill. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice, this beachside event promises laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments by the sea.
Learn About Local Sea Turtle Nesting Protection Efforts
While your group could simply take a trip to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium – a beloved local non-profit and aquarium dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals – an even better option is to book an off-site program for one-on-one education. While there are multiple options, a favorite is the organization’s sea turtle nest protection efforts, which are conducted up and down Pinellas County’s coastlines. You’ll learn about the loggerhead sea turtle life cycle, examine their anatomy, and have hands-on time with real turtle shells and skulls.
© Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Navigate Nature’s Classroom with an Eco-Boat Tour
Prefer to see the local marine life in their natural habitat? The Clearwater Marine Aquarium also offers educational boat tours that pick up right at the marina of sibling Opal, Sandpearl Resort, to cruise the nearby waters. Your group has the choice of two options: the Sea-Life Safari Tour, a 90-minute tour that allows you to observe data collection in action and sea creatures up close, and the Dolphin & Wildlife Tour, a 60-minute tour that teaches about the local dolphin population and putters around a bird sanctuary island.
© Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Make Waves with Water Aerobics
An aqua aerobics session conducted in our resort pool makes for a fun blend of fitness and team camaraderie. Led by an instructor, your corporate group will embark on a dynamic water aerobics class, custom-tailored to suit different fitness levels. Whether your team seeks an energetic workout or a more laid-back session, it’s an experience that will leave lasting memories.
Spike, Serve & Socialize
Test your skill – and get a good workout in – during a beach volleyball tournament set up by the resort. This activity promotes teamwork, communication, and a healthy dose of exercise – all against the stunning backdrop of Clearwater Beach. Whether you’re spiking, serving, or diving for the ball, it makes for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and friendly competition.
