Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

Gulf View Room
Rusty's Bistro
Partial Gulf View Room
Poolside Room
Standard 2 Queen Room
Standard Room
Poolside Cafe
Standard King Room
Rustys Bistro
Pool View Room, 1 King
Pool View Room 2 Queen
Mainstay Tavern
Mainstay Tavern
Standard 2 Queen Room
Gulf View Room
Rusty's Bistro
Partial Gulf View Room
Poolside Room
Standard 2 Queen Room
Standard Room
Poolside Cafe
Standard King Room
Rustys Bistro
Pool View Room, 1 King
Pool View Room 2 Queen
Mainstay Tavern
Mainstay Tavern
Standard 2 Queen Room

The hotel

Ready to feel sand between your toes and sea salt in your hair? The Sheraton Sand Key puts you right on the shores of one of America’s best beaches, so you can be in those free-flowing waves in seconds. Take a dip in the pool overlooking the beach, and bubble away in the whirlpool. It's a great family friendly option, as kids will love having their own pool, and you can even grab some on-the-go grub, perfect for chilled-out family days. Complimentary transportation on the Jolly Trolley means you can connect to all that Clearwater Beach has to offer - water sports, playgrounds, shops and restaurants, but if you want to venture further afield it's just a short drive to Tampa, and the hotel offers free parking!

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On Florida's Gulf Coast, Sand Key is known as one of the USA's best beaches. Steps from nature trails and surf-ready beaches. A 10-minute drive to Clearwater, and 7 minutes to Pier 60. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 23 miles. 

Hotel information

390 rooms and suites on 9 floors in 1 building with 4 lifts. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, WiFi access*, complimentary bottled water, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. 

Standard Rooms are 336 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people (5th person may be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

Resort View Balcony Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Pool View Rooms feature a balcony, and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Partial Gulf View Rooms are on higher floors with views of the grounds and gulf in the distance from the balcony, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Gulf View Rooms feature unobstructed ocean views from the balcony, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people (5th person may be accommodation on a rollaway bed*). 

Complimentary self-parking. Complimentary transportation for up to 4 people on the 'Jolly Trolley' coastal shuttle service.

Rusty's Bistro (local cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Mainstay Tavern (sports bar, open for lunch, dinner and late night drinks). Slo Joe's Poolside Turtle Bar (open for lunch and dinner). Poolside Café (grab-and-go food, open for lunch). Room service*.

Outdoor swimming pool, and children's pool. Private beach. Whirlpool. Fitness centre. Pool table.

Complimentary WiFi in lobby and public areas. Convenience store. Concierge. Valet/dry cleaning service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

* Denotes local charge.

Special assistance

Please note: Rollaway beds are charged for locally, at $10 plus tax per room per night, and the charge is payable to the hotel. 

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A room with no view.

Apr 29, 2024 NoahD45678 Chatham, New Jersey

I was advised during a call to the hotel in the weeks prior to our arrival that lower cost rooms would be on a low floor; I had requested a high floor room so I did not change the original reservation. When we arrived, we were provided a room on the 3rd floor of 9, with a balcony facing walls and roofs (with trash); the sheer curtain had to… Read more
I was advised during a call to the hotel in the weeks prior to our arrival that lower cost rooms would be on a low floor; I had requested a high floor room so I did not change the original reservation. When we arrived, we were provided a room on the 3rd floor of 9, with a balcony facing walls and roofs (with trash); the sheer curtain had to remain closed at all times to avoid the sight. The front desk staff advised there was a waitlist for room request changes (so not an isolated incident of room issues) and that there was nothing to be done. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great holiday, great location, great hotel

Apr 28, 2024 Claire R Ipswich, United Kingdom

We have just returned from a week staying at the Sheraton Sand Key. Absolutely everything was great. Staff and service was excellent always with a smile. The room was kept spotless all week with bottled water, coffee replenished daily. Loungers on the beach just in front of the hotel were great, a short 2 minute walk to the edge of the water when… Read more
We have just returned from a week staying at the Sheraton Sand Key. Absolutely everything was great. Staff and service was excellent always with a smile. The room was kept spotless all week with bottled water, coffee replenished daily. Loungers on the beach just in front of the hotel were great, a short 2 minute walk to the edge of the water when we wanted a swim. Great choice of cocktails from the pool bar. We saw dolphins out to sea during the day and in the mornings while we had breakfast at Maggie Mays (the pancakes are amazing). Dinner at Backwater Grill was great, as was the Italian restaurant. 5 minute walk to the shoppes on the boardwalk. Walk to the water’s edge to watch one of the best sunsets you’ll see anywhere. I would recommend this hotel Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great short family beach stay.

Apr 24, 2024 cliff2026 Boston, Massachusetts

After staying here for a conference a few years, ago we retuned with the family. The location is great. We decided not to rent a car. This was partially due to their pay to park policy, and partly because we felt we did not need one. The Uber was about $50. Since I had been a few years ago, the hotel had been painted and the rooms upgraded. We… Read more
After staying here for a conference a few years, ago we retuned with the family. The location is great. We decided not to rent a car. This was partially due to their pay to park policy, and partly because we felt we did not need one. The Uber was about $50. Since I had been a few years ago, the hotel had been painted and the rooms upgraded. We were only here for 3 days and only used the beach. I agree that the umbrella and chair rentals are a bit steep, but they do not have a resort fee, so that almost cancels out. The beach / water is a bit of a walk, but not an issue for us. The only time we used the cart was walking back with a tray of frozen drinks from the pool bar. The pool was crowded, but we never sat there. We walked across the street every morning for breakfast at Dunks and walked to dinner at the Columbia and Backwater. We also took an Uber for $7 to Pier 60 one night for dinner and sunset. Overall, it was a very relaxing stay. We were on the beach for 6 hours each day so we got our moneys worth out of the chairs. We had 2 Queen beds and a view of the roofs, but you could still see the water. WE were able to book a great rate and we will hopefully be back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I want to wake up in Florida again

Apr 16, 2024 Chantelle J

Pulling up resort looks well maintained friendly staff inside restaurants needs a upgrade looks very boring and bland. My family was on 6th floor with intercoastal view we were happy to not stare at a building wanted to upgrade to ocean/pool view but it was $400 decided it wasn't worth it still happy with our decision. Our room had 2 queen beds… Read more
Pulling up resort looks well maintained friendly staff inside restaurants needs a upgrade looks very boring and bland. My family was on 6th floor with intercoastal view we were happy to not stare at a building wanted to upgrade to ocean/pool view but it was $400 decided it wasn't worth it still happy with our decision. Our room had 2 queen beds the room could of been a bit bigger with maybe 2 more drawers for clothes ect... it was nice having a safe with a code that we set. The fridge is tiny and worthless we actually called front desk they brought up another fridge at midnight as we were losing our food from not being cold enough our milk/meet/ salads ect went bad if we ate it we would of gotten really sick. Unfortunately the 2nd fridge had the same problem the temp was all the way cold. We had to go buy 2 coolers and keep ice in there to keep our food coolers took up alot of the little room we had. Pillow are AMAZING bed very comfortable STAINS ON SHEETS each time housekeeping came in. Wish there was more hooks or places to hang wet clothing putting hooks on the balcony would be a nice touch for bathing suits to dry. The dish in bistro was absolutely disgusting it was a shrimp scallops spaghetti all 3 of us ordered it and only the shrimp got eaten it looked Appetizing was the most disgusting thing ever although in maystay tavern the steak, potatoes, asparagus was delicious 😋 . Beach was very far away the golf cart was supposed to be available to take you there and back if you wanted but all the times we wanted a ride no one was around. Pool was very nice love that it was deep 8ft towels were available trolleys on time. Beach chairs I had delivered from publix $20 ea ordered walmart for groceries food/dinners are a bit over-priced. Was very relaxing and enjoyed our stay. Pier 60 is the place to be wish the hotel was much closer because it ls an amazing environment night pure is insane. Still upset about our groceries and having no fridge for a week. I will come back to clearwater but I'll stay closer the pier 60 with a working fridge. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic stay!

Apr 8, 2024 nigelfar Essex, England

Never having been to Florida before I was very apprehensive about some reviews. We had a fantastic 5 days at The Sheraton Sand Key. The staff are so friendly and will do anything to assist and advise. We never had any difficultly getting a sun bed at anytime of the day. We never found the pool,crowded, it was heated also.Our room was a gulf view… Read more
Never having been to Florida before I was very apprehensive about some reviews. We had a fantastic 5 days at The Sheraton Sand Key. The staff are so friendly and will do anything to assist and advise. We never had any difficultly getting a sun bed at anytime of the day. We never found the pool,crowded, it was heated also.Our room was a gulf view room had been renovated and had everything we needed. Water and coffee replenished daily. We had the buffet breakfast three times and was plentiful and varied, good value. Gluten free also catered for. Cocktails and smoothies from beach bar were very good. The hotel is right on the beautiful powdery sand, it only takes 5 mins to walk to the sea, no problem for at all, but there is a golf buggy if needed The trolley bus was free and was perfect for getting around Clearwater and beyond. I am glad we stuck to our guns and stuck with the hotel We stayed April 2024. Read less