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Inn / Resort · Beach / Waterfront
Photos: courtesy of Opal Sol (www.opalcollection.com)
Clearwater Beach · Inn / Resort · Beach / Waterfront
Opal Sol
400 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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the short version What sets it apart
The beach's newest tower and its biggest number — an 880-guest ballroom, an all-suite room block, and a sky-bridge to its "sol mate" next door.
- The Solstice Ballroom's published 880-guest capacity is the largest wedding number on this coast.
- All-suite lodging — studios to three-bedrooms — fits wedding parties and families without room-type roulette.
- Fifty-seven thousand square feet of event space at Sol alone; over 106,000 combined with Opal Sands across the sky-bridge.
- New build, new everything — for couples who want polish without patina.
Opal Sol is the newest silhouette on Clearwater Beach — the all-suite sister tower to Opal Sands, joined to it by a glass-encased sky-bridge — and it arrived carrying the coast's biggest wedding figure: the Solstice Ballroom, over 8,800 square feet, divisible into four, published at up to 880 guests, with a wall of pre-function glass on the water. The 5,400-square-foot Event Lawn handles ceremonies for 360 at the pool deck's edge.
The resort runs the same disciplined playbook as its sibling — an outside wedding coordinator is required, décor logistics run through that coordinator, and the deposit schedule is published to the day. Between the two connected towers a wedding books into 106,000 square feet of event space, ten dining outlets, four pools, and two spas; for the largest Gulf-front guest lists, Sol is now the only conversation.
deals Current offers & packages
No current published offers. Check with Opal Sol directly — and tell them Clearwater Weddings sent you.
prices What's it going to cost?
Pricing on inquiry. Deposit schedule published: 25% at signing, 50% of the remainder at six months, the balance 30 days out, final payment seven days before the event.
guest capacity How many can you bring?
| Max guests (any configuration) | 880 guests |
|---|---|
| Seated ceremony | Not published — ask the venue |
| Seated reception | 880 guests |
| Standing / cocktail | Not published — ask the venue |
options Ceremony & reception spaces
- Solstice Ballroom
- More than 8,800 square feet for up to 880 guests — divisible into four, with floor-to-ceiling pre-function windows on the water
- Opal Sol Event Lawn
- 5,400 square feet on the edge of the pool deck, framed by sky, sea, and the curved façade — up to 360
- Hospitality Suites
- Two suites, 1,450 square feet combined, with a built-in bar nearby
food & drink Catering, bar & lodging
- Catering
- In-house menus through the Opal Collection's culinary team.
- Alcohol
- Policy not published — confirm with the venue.
- Lodging on-site
- 248 suites, studios through three-bedrooms, in modern coastal style with Gulf views.
style & views What will you and your photos see?
Worth knowing: External wedding coordinator required (setup, breakdown, and suite delivery run through them). Event Lawn setup two hours before ceremony; reception layout confirmed one week prior.
Facts verified June 2026 against: www.opalcollection.com, www.opalcollection.com. Details change — always confirm directly with the venue.
the lay of the land
What's Nearby
21 guide spots within 25 miles of Opal Sol — everywhere we'd point your guests to eat, play, and stay.
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