Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Clearwater, Clearwater and St Pete

Gulf View Room
Rusty's Bistro
Partial Gulf View Room
Poolside Room
Standard Queen Room
Island Grille
Rustys Bistro
Poolside Room
Mainstay Tavern
Gulf View Room
Rusty's Bistro
Partial Gulf View Room
Poolside Room
Standard Queen Room
Island Grille
Rustys Bistro
Poolside Room
Mainstay Tavern

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. Kids will love having their own pool, and you can even grab some on-the-go grub, perfect for chilled-out family days. And you can park for free, so you can have your own car and go off exploring like a true adventurer.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Families
  • Children's Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Beachfront location
  • Volley Ball
  • Restaurant

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. Driving time from Orlando International Airport: 2 hours.

Hotel information

390 rooms and suites on 9 floors in 1 building with 4 lifts. All with private balcony/patio, air-conditioning, TV with pay-per-view films and pay Nintendo®, WiFi access*, complimentary bottled water, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms are 336 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. (5th person may be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

Poolside Rooms are 336 sq ft and have views of the pool and beach from the balcony, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. (5th person may be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

Partial Gulf View Rooms are 336 sq ft and are on higher floors with views of the grounds and gulf in the distance, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. (5th person may be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

  • Extra bonus: Receive a complimentary 'Virgin Sunset' cocktail for 2 at Slo Joe's, complimentary welcome cocktail at Mainstay Tavern, 10% discount on cabana rentals, and a complimentary after-dinner espresso in Rusty's Bar.

  • Free nights: Book before 30' Apr '21 and receive each 7th night free, for stays completed between 1 May–31 Oct '22. Free night offer will be applied at time of booking.

Complimentary self-parking. 'Suncoast Beach Trolley' picks up regularly at the resort and provides a hop-on, hop-off service from Clearwater to St Pete Beach for approx $5.

Rusty's Bistro (local cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Mainstay Tavern (sports bar, open for lunch, dinner and late night drinks). Island Grille (Floridian food, open for lunch and dinner). 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. Volleyball.

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. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: Rollaway beds are charged for locally, and the charge is payable to the hotel. 

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Traveller rating

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Jan 22, 2021 232stelaj Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not only is the hotel completely outdated with deceiving pictures but so is their equipment and staff isn’t helpful. I just spent less than 10 minutes in the jacuzzi and my brand new bathing suit that’s over $100 lost all of its color. I spoke to the manager to see if they use bleach instead of chlorine or if she could check the levels and she… Read more
Not only is the hotel completely outdated with deceiving pictures but so is their equipment and staff isn’t helpful. I just spent less than 10 minutes in the jacuzzi and my brand new bathing suit that’s over $100 lost all of its color. I spoke to the manager to see if they use bleach instead of chlorine or if she could check the levels and she said she’d ask the engineer department. Wouldn’t recommend this place. I would definitely choose something closer to pier 60. In addition, the food at the restaurant in here came out cold and wasn’t very appetizing. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dated property ... great beach front

Jan 20, 2021 GurneysInn

The hotel lobby and common areas were disappointing .. pictures looked better. Guests were without masks and no one asking to enforce. Very disappointed that in times of COVID hotel didn't have a single outdoor venue open for such a large property. Pool cafe was closed .... but even then hotel should have at least one more option to eat outside.… Read more
The hotel lobby and common areas were disappointing .. pictures looked better. Guests were without masks and no one asking to enforce. Very disappointed that in times of COVID hotel didn't have a single outdoor venue open for such a large property. Pool cafe was closed .... but even then hotel should have at least one more option to eat outside. We had to box our stuff from Rusty's and sit outside next to the parking lot to eat. Paid a lot to get a substandard hotel. Room was dated and the view was over the parking lot. Despite being a loyalty member didn't get any consideration for a higher floor. We had two rooms booked. Guest services managers were responsive but didn't offer any recourse. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating START YOUR DAY AT RUSTY'S WITH COFFEE- AND ORANGE JUICE AND GREAT FOOD

Jan 4, 2021 madisonavenue New Mexico

Rusty's is worth the visit- just for the coffee and orange juice---( the orange juice used to be free- but with the Corona Virus- things have changed- great item on the menu- just tell the waiter to KEEP IT SIMPLE---2 eggs, hash browns- toast- bacon ! Really good ! ANd of course coffee and wonderful atmosphere.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Does not follow Pinellas County Ordinance re: COVID

Jan 2, 2021 elizbrewer Caldwell, New Jersey

Checked in to the hotel for one night stay. While signs were posted about social distancing and wearing a mask, no staff was dedicated to ensure hotel guests are complying with requirement. There was a volleyball tournament going on and clearly there was no limited capacity at the hotel. I ordered food to go and the restaurant was full to… Read more
Checked in to the hotel for one night stay. While signs were posted about social distancing and wearing a mask, no staff was dedicated to ensure hotel guests are complying with requirement. There was a volleyball tournament going on and clearly there was no limited capacity at the hotel. I ordered food to go and the restaurant was full to capacity with folks not following any code. Very disappointed in how the hotel manages this issue. As a titanium elite member for Marriott I will NEVER stay here again. Read less
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Dec 30, 2020 Stylist077 Winona, Minnesota

We are currently staying at the Sheraton Sand Key. We arrived yesterday and were supposed to stay 3 nights. Over dinner tonight, we booked another room at Disney a day ahead of schedule and will be leaving. If you are a Marriot person or have status with Marriot this hotel is a HUGE disappoinmtent. Most of the time we are upgraded upon arrival,… Read more
We are currently staying at the Sheraton Sand Key. We arrived yesterday and were supposed to stay 3 nights. Over dinner tonight, we booked another room at Disney a day ahead of schedule and will be leaving. If you are a Marriot person or have status with Marriot this hotel is a HUGE disappoinmtent. Most of the time we are upgraded upon arrival, which we were not this time. While this is not a dealbreaker as we planned to spend most of our time out of the room the rooms are old, dated, and well-worn. This is the most underwhelming Marriot property we've stayed at. The staff is nice but this is not a Category 6 hotel. I would give this 0 stars but that wasn't an options so we'll give it 1 star. The staff seems fairly friendly which makes up for this old dinosaur DYING for a makeover. There is not much to do around here and while we are fit we didn't mind the longer walk to the beach. It has beach access and a beach view but if you think it's right out your door, you'll be disappointed. There is no table service or bartenders that will serve at the pool or beach. The pics of this hotel on the website definitely have filters and must've been taken when the property was built. We had lukewarm showers after spending the afternoon at the beach. If you've read this far the last piece of advice we'd give is FIND ANOTHER PROPERTY, maybe not one in Clearwater. Read less