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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Apr 12, 2021 jbinette0817

Honestly, pictures shown on the website are 10000% misleading. The pool was beyond small- people were crazy getting up at 530am to reserve a seat by the pool and on top of it the pool was so small with all the kids splashing I dont know why anyone would even want to sit by the pool. The beach was decent though & not over crowded- probably the… Read more
Honestly, pictures shown on the website are 10000% misleading. The pool was beyond small- people were crazy getting up at 530am to reserve a seat by the pool and on top of it the pool was so small with all the kids splashing I dont know why anyone would even want to sit by the pool. The beach was decent though & not over crowded- probably the only plus to being further from the strip. The room was TERRIBLE. Walls are paper thin- Absolutely no privacy, I really enjoyed listening to the screaming and crying of our neighbor who just didnt understand why her nudes werent sending. Management did however act quickly to the noiscomplaints which was nice but if walls were thicker maybe there wouldnt be so many. There was black all over the vents that I attempted wiping down and It wouldn’t come off then I had an allergic reaction to something in the room, mold, pet dander? Who knows but it was so bad we could not stay there. We ended up having to leave after the first night because I honestly could not breathe or see. My eyes were completely blood shot and watering and my asthma from whatever i was allergic to in that room was debilitating. I cannot believe the amount of money the rooms were for how little you get. Told our travel agent never to recommend this place & spoke to several other guests who couldnt wait to get out but couldnt find somewhere else to stay. We were lucky enough to be able to leave. Luckily due to my allergic reaction being so terrible we were completely refunded for 3 of the 4 nights when we checked out after the 1st night. Honestly only gave 2 stars because of the fact they did refund us for the nights we left and the management were quick to respond to the noise complaints and the beach was nice. Rooms, pool & atmosphere need a big upgrade however. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Couldn’t wait to check out!

Apr 12, 2021 DanitaG_12 Casper, Wyoming

Can’t believe the reviews of this place, as our experience was terrible. Never have I ever stayed in a hotel and gotten the worst room in the place! Even being a Bonvoy member! When I had called and made my reservation, I immediately asked for an upgrade, a king bed, and ocean view. We were here for a wedding, so beware if you are considering… Read more
Can’t believe the reviews of this place, as our experience was terrible. Never have I ever stayed in a hotel and gotten the worst room in the place! Even being a Bonvoy member! When I had called and made my reservation, I immediately asked for an upgrade, a king bed, and ocean view. We were here for a wedding, so beware if you are considering this location-they give you the worst rooms on the property overlooking an unusable rooftop. Staff was not accommodating to our group of @ 25 people when we had a rainy day and wanted to pay for a ballroom or unused restaurant for an afternoon. Instead-the restaurant manager directed us to a nearby restaurant Brown Boxer-which was very accommodating and gave us 20% off our $800 food and beverage bill. This place is in need of a remodel and bigger pool area. Needs more loungers poolside, and a beach bar would be nice, as it’s a hike to get to the pool bar from the beach. The pool area allows for people to reserve a spot with a towel, so plan on getting down there at the crack of dawn if you plan to hang at the pool! Chairs and cabanas are $35 a day per chair which is the highest we have ever paid for a spot on the beach. Never been so happy to leave a hotel in my life!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It wasn't Mexico

Apr 10, 2021 hayes319 Grand Rapids, Michigan

Due to COVID, we had to travel in the United States. After a VERY stressful go round with Apple Vacations, our travel agen get us booked here. Since this was not an all-Inclusive (like we go to in Mexico) we had to pay out of pocket for many things. Thus we ended up spending more than when we would usually to Mexico. We were give some vouchers… Read more
Due to COVID, we had to travel in the United States. After a VERY stressful go round with Apple Vacations, our travel agen get us booked here. Since this was not an all-Inclusive (like we go to in Mexico) we had to pay out of pocket for many things. Thus we ended up spending more than when we would usually to Mexico. We were give some vouchers for breakfast, however the buffet they had was the same everyday and was SUPER limited in what they offered. We ate away from the hotel at local places, far better fare and prices. Some of the staff were courteous and helpful, many others it was like we were a burden to them. We had to beg for new towels and our room wasn't cleaned until our fourth day. The beach was nice and the guys who ran the cabana rentals were outstanding! The pool area was way to small for the number of guests present. It should be noted that this hotel more than likely caters to small conferences rather than vacationers. This really shows with their service. In reading several other reviews, it would appear that our experience was like many others. You would think that a place that is famous for the Jim Bakker affair (Room 526) would be nicer. Read less
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Apr 8, 2021 Morganx2

Hotel was nice and clean. The only thing that was annoying was that there is no housekeeping- so as a family of 4 we had to keep asking for bath towels. Staff was very friendly. Also wish there was a couple More places to eat- the pool restaurant closes at 3:00 which isn’t really a good time.
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Apr 7, 2021 Extreme2685 Richmond, Virginia

The pictures of the "resort" were amazing....and then you get here. The pool is much smaller, the restaurant looks and feels like a basement cafeteria. Not impressed. Honestly kind of bitter over the false advertising. Staff is very friendly though...that's about all it has going for it. Not coming back.