Opinions SAFETY HARBOR RESORT AND SPA Clearwater

The location is great, shops and restaurants are in walking distance. The resort is out of the way of traffic and quiet. The resort has lovely accomodations, from pools, hot tubs, lap pool. I wish I could've stayed longer

Great Easter buffet. Bring your appetite ... and checkbook.

Spacious comfortable rooms.

Buffet style not to my liking I'd prefer a to order luncheon. Cakes not bakery quality. Pastries were ok. Fruit was not fresh. Main courses were good but not great.

I attended Easter brunch with a friend from New Mexico. We were both impressed. InThe service, food, music and ambiance were all excellent. There were many food options and we never felt rushed.
I am also a spa member. The facilities are always being improved upon and management has listened to my input and suggestions. The free spa mineral water and coffee (in locker room) make my day.

The Safety Harbor Resort is massive with a lot of moving parts and sections to enjoy. The resort food at the Fountain Grille is plentiful, reasonable and good quality.
At times (weekends) the resort can be busy. I try to go early in the day to enjoy the amenities on weekends.

In addition, the bay view and walking paths behind the resort add another layer of beauty.
Last but not least, the staff and management work to please the customer.
Check Safety Harbor Resort and Spa out!

Such a relaxing time! The spa experience is one of the best.

Comedy show, it was a good time

Great hotel and spa! Very friendly staff, nice amenities. Only suggestion is more chairs at the outside pool at 12 noon on Saturday there was not one available seat. And the buffet was lack luster. At check in I was told it was 7-11 am but the vouchers said 1030. At 1005 it was picked over and cold.

Every one of the personnel I interacted with was helpful and friendly, no matter how dumb my question was =) World famous spa services lived up to their rep. Food was great; they knocked my steak frites out of the park. I was afraid the rooms would be a little dated, but they were fine for a weekend stay - roomy, great view, plenty of amenities... and at this Spa how much time was i going to be in my room anyway?!

Attended an ALMOST ABBA show on April 7 2024 along with a buffet.
First of all, loved the show - everyone danced all night.When we bought our tickets it was NOT disclosed that it was an outside event. Most of us were not dressed properly for the cold - which could have ruined the night (people were wearing beach towels over their dresses)
The Event was poorly organized from checking in, wrist bands and seating . Food was scanty - definitely not enough.
Cost of this show was $ 116.00 US.per ticket.Drinks were extra at e.g. $10.00 for 5 oz basic wine. We all expected a much better buffet and Costco-like dessert.
Employees ran around not knowing what to do.Very unorganized from the beginning.
Smarten up Safety Harbor Spa!
I repeat … The Band was Superb!!!!!

The spa is amazing! Be advised that clothing is optional in the locker, steam and sauna areas. And children are not allowed there for obvious reasons.

I am very disappointed with the service I have received from this resort. I purchased a package gift for their spa. I have tried to use their system to redeem the package numerous times via phone and email and have yet to ever hear back from their team - over the span of MONTHS. They do not respond to messages at all. The charge processed on my credit card months ago, but because of their lack of responsiveness, I am unable to use the service. It is at the point I am considering going to the resort in person simply to SCHEDULE an appointment due to their lack of responsiveness to their voicemails, phone system or emails. As a first time guest this is very disappointing and feels like a scam. Would not advise prepurchasing anything from this resort.

Absolutely love Safety Harbor. The Safety Harbor Resort is a great place to unwind.

We attended the 2024 Easter Brunch and was very disappointed in the food for the price we paid! The lady on the first podium was very rude, we will never attend another one. The buffet line was a hot mess, again very disappointing!

Travelling from Houston to Fort Lauderdale over a couple days and decided to stop here for the night. Place was a bit more than I needed but very nice, room was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location was great.

Update August 2023 - Was on site for spa services so again tried the restaurant- it was incredible! The salmon Athena, bread, crab cakes. So impressed! On the flip side, though the facial and massage were great, the eyebrow waxing was awful. But overall still very pleased with the improvements. Other than eyebrows, the only issue is the facility. It was extremely hot and stuffy and remains in need of updates. Very dated and run down still.

The salon and spa services are phenomenal - Five stars all the way! The therapists and salon staff are simply amazing and in my opinion, the only reason to visit Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. The spa facilities are wonderful and well taken care of.

That being said, there is so much room for improvement in the other areas. Specifically the resort hotel and restaurant.

The rest of the resort needs some serious renovations. Parking is a nightmare and although there is a lot for resort guests, no consideration is given to spa patrons. I end up paying for valet, who doesn't even accept credit or debit - cash only!!!

Front desk and phone staff are not the friendliest. But whatever, you don't have to interact with them very long.

The Fountain Grille restaurant...so much potential but very very underwhelming. The dining table was extremely wobbly, chairs sit too high for the tables. The service was not friendly nor even very helpful; I felt like a bother to wait staff. The food - just yuck......I don't know what goes on in the kitchen but I wasn't impressed. The menu is lacking but the quality of food was even worse. I sincerely wonder if the food is precooked or frozen and then reheated. We have tried dinner three times, lunch three times, and breakfast once (wouldn't even consider giving breakfast a second or third chance). Different menu selections chosen each time and my opinion remains the same - poor service and food quality. Next time I will forego the restaurant and visit one of the many nearby restaurants. Which is a shame because it's a pretty restaurant and very convenient right on site. But honestly I would rather go hungry than to ever give the restaurant another chance.

Beautiful place with great spa and food

I had a facial at this spa on Saturday. I’ve been here for a facial about 2 or 3 times previously. For some reason, I had a severe allergic reaction after my facial and my eyes and bridge of my nose swelled to the point where my eyes could barely open. I had asked the aesthetician to give me a list of the products she used before she did the facial but she talked so much, I suppose she forgot. I would have really appreciated if she had because I could understand what I should stay away from, as I normally never have any allergies and I’ve had numerous facials and regularly use the Eminence products the spa uses. I called the spa 2 days ago and left a message with all these details and they still have yet to return my call. I have been unable to get anyone to answer the phone and I find this pretty unacceptable, as I wanted to try to pinpoint what could have potentially triggered this incredibly uncomfortable reaction.

If you’re looking for a spa that actually follows up and provides a real service for the high price you pay, I recommend looking elsewhere. I will not be returning after this experience. Very disappointing.
Also, their facilities always seem to be in disrepair and unavailable, as the steam room was broken a few months ago and this visit it was broken as well. There were other things not functioning like vending machines, etc; they clearly need more staff for the facility.

Great place for a mimi staycation

Best massage I have ever had. Olga is an absolute master at massage. I wish I lived closer.

My one and only SPA to relax ????

The GM has third world manners and conducts himself as a pompously ignorant sort with no class. Reflects terribly upon this once great establishment.

Great food and exquisite service!
Beautiful Waterfront Resort

The Parthenon Bar is a nice intimate outside bar. Wonderful staff (Louise, Winston, Jessie, David, Jamie, Justin, Eric, and Richard), good food, and a beautiful environment make for a great experience. Highly recommend!