Sheraton Sand Key Resort

United States , Clearwater Area - FL
CLEARWATER BEACH, 1160 Gulf Boulevard
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Sarah

went here for a work meeting and stayed 2 extra days

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Therese

Hotel and staff was wonderful. Needs a pool restaurant though

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Katherine

only 2 servers were working and I only ordered side of pancakes which were ok and the hash browns were a deep yellow color with a lot of spices -- not good

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Lydia

Hotel and staff was terrific

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Amanda

The menu in the bar and good truck was very good.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Blakley

Only complaint was hearing the hall door open and close throughout the night from people in and out. Everything else was great!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Ashish

Hotel is good, staff is friendly and the location is phenomenal. In-house restaurants are meh...
We could not sleep properly during the entire stay. We were on the ground-floor, next to one of the door leading to the Pool. And it used to be noisy until past midnight, there was no enforcement of quiet hours. Guests used to scream outside our room all the time, even at night. Inside the hotel wasn't any better. There were conferences in the hotel every single day, and loud noises could be heard late into the night. The noise isolation in the rooms was terrible.

Parking is $30 everyday, even for the guests staying at the hotel. Public parking in downtown Clearwater is $20. Parking should have been free or at least subsidized for the hotel guest. Even the beach chairs and umbrellas are charged at $45+taxes per day. All these micro-transactions add up if you are staying for a while at the hotel. Pool is small, and not much recreational games or activities for kids.

Best part of the Hotel is its location and access to a pristine white sand beach.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Courtney

Took a day trip to Clearwater to decompress before heading back home. Stayed at Sheraton Key Resort based off of availability and the pool/beach. The pool definitely looks better in pictures however it was nice! The beach is beautiful and they have a golf cart drive you the short distance. Chair rentals are not included in the stay. I paid over $500 for this stay so for me only way I can justify that is by the pool and beach. The hotel itself is not 4 star in my opinion. The rugs are dirty, the rooms you can tell are renovated but still give that old room renovation feel. The balcony’s are old and chairs on them are dirty. The pricing for a night to me wasn’t fair but it also could’ve been because I booked last minute and on a weekend. If cleanliness and the feeling of being in 4 star hotel is top priority for you, I’d pay the extra money for a different hotel. I won’t be back however it did its job. Also it is pretty far from the downtown area that has all the shops and restaurants but a trolly can take you there! I didn’t know the pier 60 area existed until I googled which I’m glad I did.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Padraic

Great spot!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Shea

Parking was an extra 30 dollars a day and to rent 2 lounge chairs and umbrella on the beach was 45 dollars plus tax per day. Pretty common from what I'm hearing at other hotels though.

Breakfast was mediocre. Buffet was included, which was nice but didn't end up using all of our tickets. Breakfast was plain - eggs, bacon, sausage and some days they had a different sides or entres. Food was never really great at the buffet.

They closed the entire pool down for an entire day, without notice, for a group party that had reserved it, which really sucked for families with little kids just trying to enjoy the resort. They also had loud music playing on a Tuesday night that kept us up late.

The hotel cleaning staff did a very good job, making sure our room was tidy when we would leave for a couple hours.

Overall experience was good, but they could do better, especially for the price people are paying to enjoy their amenities.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Cindy

The only complaint was the filter in the bathroom was disgusting. Needed cleaned probably 2 months ago.
Disappointed that they don’t even offer a continental breakfast. The only extra is the pool which is very nice and access to the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Maria

Everything was excellent. We really enjoyed our 3 days stay with kids. Wonderful location, beautiful beach.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Julia

Great location on the beach. It’s a nice little 5 min walk to the ocean from the pool or they have golf carts that will drive you out. My only issue is that both of the restaurants were on the inside of the hotel, so they had no windows which was a little bit strange and undesirable for a beach hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Shauna

Room was clean, only issue was the air conditioner leaked but we just kept things away from it. Love that it had a good truck and car at the pool and lots of things to keep the kids busy on the beach. Hot tub was always hot (feel like hot tubs at hotels are always like warm) we got there early and our room was surprisingly ready. We really had a great stay and highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Patricia

fresh breakfast, yes. Drinks were available.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Richard

Bar was good. Food was fairly expensive all restaurant.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Juan

All was great

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Gregory

Everything was great, the pool, the beach and the food 🙌🙌

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Erica

Wonderful views. Clean pool. Pool toys available.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

Justin

Our room was filthy the first day. So we had to go to dinner while our room was cleaned. That cost us $100. They charged us $25 a day for bikes and a trolly ride that we never used because we didn’t even know that was a thing until we checked out. They also charged my 7 year old daughter $15 for some cereal. The only good thing about the place is the location on the beach. The hotel itself is gross.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Sonia

Clean room, great staff,

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Michael

Clean room , excellent staff , great location

Family

4/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Raphaela

They

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

VEENA

Very good stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Robert S

The breakfast menu offered a nice variety of à la carte options along with a convenient buffet choice for both adults and children, which worked very well for our family. The selection made it easy for everyone to find something they enjoyed.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Steve

Great resort, friendly staff, great location!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Dana

Way overcrowded. Took 30-40 min to get a drink at the pool. Half mile walk to the beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Susana

Staff and hotel conditions were top notch.
Pool is small and not enough chairs. $50 for 2 beach chairs & umbrella gets expensive. Always felt parking should be free if staying at a hotel but I guess that’s standard practice for FL.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Nicholas A.

It was a very nice property and very clean. There was some construction/maintenance happening while we were there, but that is understandable. The rooms were nice, but the bathroom was a bit small. Overall, it was a nice place to stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

SAURIN

It was such a lovely experience. Highly recommend it.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Nikolah

Beach area not cleaned

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Richard

Pool was nice. Beach was great. No charge for chairs. There was a nice walking path next to the hotel.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Daniel

Fun and clean good service

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Karen L

The rooms were very clean and staff is extremely friendly. We always enjoy our stay here. This was our third vacation at this location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Stephanie

Such a friendly staff great for kids

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Lindsey

Beautiful hotel tucked away from the craziness but trolley brings you to mostly all locations. Staff was great.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Wesley

Clean rooms, helpful staff, great on site parking, beautiful beach & pool, quiet, family friendly. Overall a great experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Jennifer

The property was pleasant overall; however, there was water left unattended on the lobby floor, which resulted in a slip incident. Additionally, while the housekeeping staff member was courteous, communication was limited due to a language barrier, which made resolving a minor issue take longer than expected. Improved attention to safety and communication would enhance the guest experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

kevin

Pool area was nice and beach front is beautiful! Rooms and bathrooms were very small. Overall I would enjoy it. 8.5 out of 10

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Anastasia

Clean room, nice view, good choices for breakfast. The beach was beautiful

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Michael

Awesome place with great amenities!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Malarie

The hotel and staff were very nice. But I wouldn’t ever book through Travelocity again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Jessica

Wonderful stay!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

David

Very nice, not as busy as main Clearwater beach area and better family atmosphere.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Sinan

Overall, it was a decent stay. I really liked the ocean vibe, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The amenities were sufficient and well maintained. However, the shared walls are very thin—having a neighbor watching TV loudly was a significant issue for us. The most prominent downside was the noise in the corridors, which started early in the morning and continued through noon.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

Susan Anne

They pool was enjoyable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Christopher

The staff was amazing. The restaurant was empty but had a 25 minute wait to be seated. Quite odd.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Monica Regina

Clean room. Bed didn’t hurt. Nice stay. They could use a little afternoon music by the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Steve

The room was nice with a good view! enjoyed the balcony. The pool area was very clean. Food and drinks were good the only negative as with most pool areas is the seats get taken up rather quickly. The beach area was beautiful and not nearly as busy as the public areas. We were able to use the trolley for free to travel into Clearwater Beach. Overall, this was great area to stay in, and we very much enjoyed our vacation. Already talking about booking for next year.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Robert

Rooms and facilities were clean and comfortable. The amenities and location were great!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Steven

Like the location on the quiet side of the island.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Chad William

This was a really great spot! It was very close to Clearwater Beach and it's amenities, but you were removed from it all at the Sheraton. The beach is enormous and has so much space. My son and I were able to play baseball catch and not be within 50 yards of the nearest people. The pool was very nice and clean and the staff was always helpful. The Mainstay Tavern on site had great food. My son, who has celiac disease, said that he had the best gluten free hamburger he has ever had. If you do want to go into Clearwater Beach, the trolley can take you right in. Beware of things being extemely busy on the weekend in Clearwater.

Overall, it was a great stay and my son said that he really wants to come back.... only longer the next time around.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Richard

Enjoyed location, pool and beach access.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Owen

Room was clean, but absolutely no view. Looked over a ballroom roof. For $450/night, not worth it.
Bath was miniscule.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

KIM

The adjoining rooms need noise control. I could hear very clearly the ladies next door and they were obnoxious and drunk . In the morning I could hear the one throwing up.
Staff was nice and place was clean

Family

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

michelle

It begins with the room described was not what was given. I paid a premium price for a gulf view room. I received a room with a balcony overlooking mostly a half cement wall , the window to a stairwell and a slight gulf view.
The hotel staff was very patronizing and blamed Hotels.com for not putting truthful advertising in the description.
The hotel staff was uncooperative and rude.
The housing keeping was subpar at best. There was crushed shells on the floor of the elevator for the entirety of our stay after they were made aware on the first eve of our stay.
The restaurant s on site were not good. With the exception of an incredible dessert line. The menus are sparse and so poorly cooked that a simple steak was difficult to prepare edible.
The pool and access to the beach were incredible. We returned to this hotel after being away from staying here years ago with our children. It has truly gone downhill. with being short staffed, rude staff, poor chefs and unreliable customer service. Sorely disappointed for a 41 year anniversary vaca. hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Jane

Room always clean and bed made. Restaurants very good and staff always helpful and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Brandon M

Room was spotless...the staff there was absolutely fantastic! Shot outs to Randy...Bobbi and Sasha. Keeping the energy well and vibes outstanding

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Ettore

Great clean room,wonderful staff,and beautiful beach and pool!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Elizabeth

Very nice hotel. A little dated but was clean and has a beautiful outdoor space on the beach.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Elisha

Coachroach in bathroom and high resort fee even though I was there for the ultramarathon and did not use any of the amenities. Parking is expensive too. Location was the best part.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Valarie

This hotel is a hidden Gem,

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Magnalina

Room was okay until I saw a cockroach on the last day. Everything was under renovation the whole time we were there. Not close to anything

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Azamdzhon

Clean and comfortable room

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Leeanne

The private beach is beautiful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

David

Clean room, comfortable beds, great beach views and good food

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

David

Yes

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Dan

Enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton. Very nice hotel. Family friendly. Beach access is super nice. $30 a day for parking a rental car is outrageous. I would rather just pay extra for the hotel and have free parking. Its 45 mins from Tampa airport so with kids you pretty much need to rent a car so they back you into a corner with parking it there.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Alfred

Service and facilities were great

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Lorraine

Property beautifully situated in a private beach. No crowded beach available restaurants were off property were excellent. Hotel restaurants fair

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

David

Great Service

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Dec 2025

Nilambari

Starting with the rude lady at front desk, me & my husband entered the hotel and the front desk lady checked us in, she was not friendly neither she was very informative, she looked mad at us or something. I told my husband I am a bit scared to speak to her with question. Room & bathroom was a bit small for 4Adults & 1kid. I paid for balcony with resort view & we got a room which was outskirts, half resort view (just a building) & half nothing (with backside trees), please don’t waste money in a hope of getting a better view.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Cynthia

Have parking be free.

Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

Steena

The room was clean and we loved the outside area. Our bathroom was tiny and they charge $30 per day for parking and there was no parking! I probably would not choose this hotel again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Rudy

Great view from the balcony

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Shirley

We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean room, Lobby and Dining Room. Excellent staff and the bed and linens were outstanding.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

John

We went for yhe Sun Coast Festival. There were not enough waiters and waitress for the event. The resturant closed early due to lack of staff. Therefore, we went without eating. There was a long long line at the bar with only one bartender. I believe the hotel could use a good event planner. The room was comfortable and spacious. The listening rooms were freezing cold. The 25.00 resort fee was rip off. It was hardly a resort.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Jeff

Room was spotless. Great cleaning staff. Hotel was clean and staff were friendly. I would recommend staying here.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

11 Nov 2025

Ryan

Events in hotel every single day bringing transient ppl - said they would credit parking for inconvenience and never did.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Heather

If you are looking for a very quiet relaxing weekend with nothing but laying at the beach or pool this is a fantastic hotel. The staff was wonderful especially the gentleman out by the pool. The bed was comfortable and the hotel was very clean. The gym is amazing!!!
There is absolutely nothing to do close by and no real stores near the hotel either. We did not eat at the restaurant there but ate at water colors across the street and it was fantastic as was the breakfast diner down the street. Other than that and a pizza place no real restaurants close either.
Our balcony looked out at the top of the building so nothing special there but the description never said it had a great view just that it had balcony. My biggest thing was the bathroom was SUPER tiny and no microwave. The shower was large great water pressure and shower heads. But unless someone was in the shower two people cannot be in the bathroom without bumping into each other.
This was a last minute get away for my husband and I. IF go to Clearwater again, which I don’t feel I will, this is great place to stay as far as comfort and cleanliness. This area definitely felt like an area more retirement driven Not that I wanted a party area, but some stores and restaurants would be good to have to walk to. A car is a must if you want to do anything outside the hotel. The trolley is available though. You catch it right at the hotel The hotel is a great choice for a short weekend stay just to be

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Randy

New $30 per day parking seems steep

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Doralee

I was not offered a free breakfast-and I paid $30 for mine. Pool area was very nice but there are always splashing jumping kids in the jacuzzi which was a bummer, hard for adults to enjoy it. Room was comfortable, all service was great, parking was $25 a day which I think is ridiculous for hotels to charge. The restaurants/food was not appealing so I went across the street to eat.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Nov 2025

bruce

First and foremost did not like the fact that they charge $45 for a beach chair second of all the room is small. The bathroom is horribly small. The shower leaks. The pool area was average at best! I will never stay here again!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Irene

My stay at The Sheraton at Sand Key was excellent! Room was super clean, comfortable beds shower was great plenty of hot water right away, full-size toiletries.
I could go on & on. The resort fee was reasonable I've paid a lot more for a lot less at other resorts.
The amenities pool, hot tub, beach, a food truck onsite etc. the trolley was a big plus with the hotel being one of their stops. We had a couple of good meals at nearby restaurants within walking distance. Will definitely be back next year!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Alfred

Wonderful room, great bar, and pool

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Janaka

Short walk to beach, nice pool area with good food options.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Raynard

Yes the room was clean and staff friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

MICHELLE

Love it here!

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Oct 2025

Ozan

We recently stayed at your hotel for my birthday and overall enjoyed the experience. The room was newly renovated and kept very clean, which we appreciated.

However, we were disappointed by the front desk service during our stay. On the morning of check-out, we requested a late check-out due to a nearby jet ski rental and our plans to rinse off after the activity. While we understand that extending check-out times may not always be possible, the manner in which the response was delivered affected our experience. The front desk agent ( an african american lady with a short hair - could not remember her name) expressed reluctance and conveyed the message in a way that felt unaccommodating rather than professional.

We value courteous and professional interactions with staff, and this experience unfortunately detracted from an otherwise positive stay.

We would consider returning in the future if the service environment aligns with the positive aspects we enjoyed (clean, well-appointed rooms) and a more consistent, courteous guest experience at the front desk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Jennifer

The property was recently renovated and they did an excellent job. The rooms are bright, airey and calming. Bathrooms are adequately sized. Nice new showers. The gym was also renovated and moved to a different location.
The only negative is the parking fees at $24 per day. I know all the hotels do it but SandKey Sheraton never did so it was a big change on top of the resort fee. Although that does include some extra perks. The Jolley Trolley being one of those perks is very convenient and a great alternative to having a car. The location is away from the hustle and crowds at Clearwater Beach which is nice. The pool and area is very nice and well kept. I highly recommend the resort.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Lyndia

The balony view was amazing, relaxing and very peaceful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Hanin

Beach is nice and clean. Hot tub is clean and quite place we enjoyed our stay!