Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Clearwater, Tampa and Clearwater/St Pete

Virgin rating

Rusty's Bistro
Poolside Room
Poolside Cafe
Rustys Bistro
Mainstay Tavern
Mainstay Tavern
Rusty's Bistro
Poolside Room
Poolside Cafe
Rustys Bistro
Mainstay Tavern
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. 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.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • 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

383 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*). 

  • Booking Bonus: Receive complimentary car parking for 1 vehicle per room, a saving of $25 per day! Virgin guests also receive; free "Virgin Sunset" drink at Slo Joe`s for two per stay, welcome cocktail at `Mainstay`, 10% discount on Cabana rental, free expresso after dinner in "Rusty`s Bar" This is for all travel dates until 5 Jan'26. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

Self-parking $25 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 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 Good Venue for an Event, Great Accessible Restroom

Nov 23, 2024 ToniT1079 Nashville, Tennessee

The Sheraton hosted the Suncoast Jazz Festival 2024. The hotel was very organized, with accurate directions for finding our venue. The entrance to the hotel from the main road is blocked by cones in 2 of 3 entries, expected hurricane damage. But hard to find entrance. Parking is easy to do in front lot. The pool is closed but shows a great… Read more
The Sheraton hosted the Suncoast Jazz Festival 2024. The hotel was very organized, with accurate directions for finding our venue. The entrance to the hotel from the main road is blocked by cones in 2 of 3 entries, expected hurricane damage. But hard to find entrance. Parking is easy to do in front lot. The pool is closed but shows a great waterfront view, night and day. Love the wheel chair lift. Our group enjoyed dining options of upscale sit down Rusty's Bistro or Mainstay Tavern. I selected nachos at Mainstay Tavern. Service was fairly quick considering the large Friday night crowd, but they arrived BURNT. The rest of ingredients were good. The conference room for the swing dance event was spacious with adequate seating to facilitate just watching and for dancing too. The floor is great wood parquet dance floor arranged in 24 x 24 inch squares. Several of the squares loosened, a possible trip hazard. Engineers tried t fix this but part of the floor had to be closed. The acoustics is room is great for live bands and DJs. The gift shop is open 24/7 for coffee, and all kinds of memorabilia, books, sweet snacks. ACCESSIBILITY: Front hotels door are easy to open. Central lobby restrooms are awesome for wheel chair accessibility, with touch pad door opening, hands free operation, wheel chair stall with 5ft x5ft area for turning, and low sinks for hand washing. Pool has a great wheel chair lift. Mainstay Tavern has wheelchair access order and pick up station for food. Very crowded with event participants and allows no wheelchair access Rusty's Bistro is all wheel chair access with restrooms in central lobby, very close. Signage is fair, with small letters on some signs, and wall signage with blue letters on pale walls, fairly readable. Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 Mrh1085 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Sheraton Sand Key is a hidden gem so to speak. Across the jetty is the new JW Marriott Clearwater, though it has its bells and whistles, I thought this property is an amazing alternative. Though the property sits back off the beach, it does sit in the gulf directly with water access. The rooms just went through a complete renovation and came… Read more
The Sheraton Sand Key is a hidden gem so to speak. Across the jetty is the new JW Marriott Clearwater, though it has its bells and whistles, I thought this property is an amazing alternative. Though the property sits back off the beach, it does sit in the gulf directly with water access. The rooms just went through a complete renovation and came out. Though the bathrooms are small the new shower really opens it up to maximize space. The housekeeping was nice as the room was clean and did not feel sandy and grimy which is sometimes found at waterfront beach resorts. The breakfast in the restaurant was a let down. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kind wonderful staff and great service

Oct 10, 2024 Tony P Central Florida, Florida

Fantastic staff and GM , sharp and friendly and attentive and authenticly caring about guests!!!!!! Great beach location and romantic atmosphere on the beach and great food at Rustys. Excellent salmon 🍣 and steak and huge menu. We will be back.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A quaint and special restaurant.

Sep 22, 2024 Christine T

My husband and I ate at Rusty's. It's one of our places we go to for a special occasion. The food was excellent as was our server Walter. It's a little pricy but you get your money's worth. We actually had to split our salad and entree; that never happens. They also gave me a dessert of my choice for my birthday. Will we go back? Yes!! We have one… Read more
My husband and I ate at Rusty's. It's one of our places we go to for a special occasion. The food was excellent as was our server Walter. It's a little pricy but you get your money's worth. We actually had to split our salad and entree; that never happens. They also gave me a dessert of my choice for my birthday. Will we go back? Yes!! We have one request: that you bring back the prime rib buffet and Reuban on keys. Those were the precovid days. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful trip - Beware of noise

Sep 22, 2024 Ashley A

I recently stayed at this hotel and it boasted wonderful amenities and an incredibly kind staff, making for a pleasant experience overall. The facilities were top-notch, offering everything from a pool side bar to clean and spacious rooms. However, I was disappointed by the noise levels; thin walls and loud parties made it difficult to enjoy a… Read more
I recently stayed at this hotel and it boasted wonderful amenities and an incredibly kind staff, making for a pleasant experience overall. The facilities were top-notch, offering everything from a pool side bar to clean and spacious rooms. However, I was disappointed by the noise levels; thin walls and loud parties made it difficult to enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep throughout my entire stay. While the hospitality was commendable, the noise issue detracted from an otherwise lovely stay. Read less