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. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing definitely coming back for longer

Jul 12, 2024 Aleissa R

Very good hotel service friendly staff highly recommend 👌 private beach. All resteraunts delicious private balcony I had not gotten a ocean view but to say that I had a wonderful view of city and could still enjoy it . Very beautiful Pool volleyball and so many more things to do and stay entertained. You do pay 25 for a night on parking but… Read more
Very good hotel service friendly staff highly recommend 👌 private beach. All resteraunts delicious private balcony I had not gotten a ocean view but to say that I had a wonderful view of city and could still enjoy it . Very beautiful Pool volleyball and so many more things to do and stay entertained. You do pay 25 for a night on parking but it's very very worth it Best staff I got to talk to was Geraldine. Again definitely the best hotel in area Read less
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Jun 28, 2024 617micah

We love this place and they recently updated it so it’s even better. The beach is private so you have the same sand and water as Pier 60, but no crowd. Our favorite time is to grab coffee at the gift shop in the morning and go stand in the water and drink it. The staff is friendly and will take you to the beach via golf cart if you prefer not… Read more
We love this place and they recently updated it so it’s even better. The beach is private so you have the same sand and water as Pier 60, but no crowd. Our favorite time is to grab coffee at the gift shop in the morning and go stand in the water and drink it. The staff is friendly and will take you to the beach via golf cart if you prefer not to walk. The pool area is also well maintained and offers a hot tub, kiddie pool, cafe, and bar. There are plenty of chairs and a pool attendant. The restaurants are great. They will also cook your fresh caught fish for you and Chef Don did a fantastic job. We also had great service from Fabian and he introduced us to a squid dish that was fantastic. The Sheraton on Sand Key is in a great location just across the bridge from the Clearwater tourist area, but you can also walk down the street to a strip mall with a lot of restaurants and shops. We’ve stayed here twice and plan to return many times. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Weekend Getaway/Post Ian

Jun 25, 2024 davey1967LV Celebration, Florida

Spend a few nights at this property for a weekend get away. This was the weekend after hurricane Ian and I was slightly concerned what it may be like. All concerns were eased when I received an email from the hotel manager three or so days prior to arrival stating what to expect which, to me, was unbelievable attention to the needs and wants of… Read more
Spend a few nights at this property for a weekend get away. This was the weekend after hurricane Ian and I was slightly concerned what it may be like. All concerns were eased when I received an email from the hotel manager three or so days prior to arrival stating what to expect which, to me, was unbelievable attention to the needs and wants of the guests. Excellent. The restaurant on site provided a wide ranged menu for dinner and the breakfast buffet at another restaurant was wonderful. Spent time poolside and the pool is well maintained. I look forward to my next visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating AMAZING place to stay!

Jun 21, 2024 kathleen0217

This hotel was OUTSTANDING! Pay no attention to the negative reviews on here! Hotel was clean, quiet, friendly staff and updated nicely! The walk to the beach is short and not a big deal at all. Sand is flat on the walk there so it was an easy stroll. Golf cart was always there if we wanted it. Always had fresh pool towels and plenty of chairs at… Read more
This hotel was OUTSTANDING! Pay no attention to the negative reviews on here! Hotel was clean, quiet, friendly staff and updated nicely! The walk to the beach is short and not a big deal at all. Sand is flat on the walk there so it was an easy stroll. Golf cart was always there if we wanted it. Always had fresh pool towels and plenty of chairs at the pool! Plenty! Restaurant food and service was GREAT! I want to give a special shout out to the front desk supervisor Laurie! She took the time to look at our vacation package to find out the parking was included. She was so helpful for other little things too. Again, do not worry about this place if you are reading the bad reviews. I can’t for life of me understand what these people are talking about! We had an AMAZING stay here! Thank you Sheraton and thank you Laurie! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating More like a 3 star than a 4

Jun 16, 2024 clodaghf963

The overall stay was good but a few things are missing. 1) not enough umbrellas at the pool, there is very little shade. The pool is also small and very crowded with kids. Adult only time most definitely needed. No lifeguard present and people were smoking in the pool. 2) The gym was closed on arrival which was not made clear when booking. 3) The… Read more
The overall stay was good but a few things are missing. 1) not enough umbrellas at the pool, there is very little shade. The pool is also small and very crowded with kids. Adult only time most definitely needed. No lifeguard present and people were smoking in the pool. 2) The gym was closed on arrival which was not made clear when booking. 3) The rooms are recently renovated the rooms are spacious but the walls are paper thin you can hear EVERYTHING. The balcony is a lovely touch. 4) The lobby is extremely outdated and the smell from the restaurant hits you straight away which is unpleasant. 5) The WiFi drops in and out constantly throughout the hotel. Read less