Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand KeyvsShephard's Beach Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key ranks significantly better than Shephard's Beach Resort. Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key comes in at 84 with positive reviews from 5 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Gayot.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
1201 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"You'll see the beauty of Sand Key Island from the suites in this boomerang-shaped, 10-story, all-suite hotel across the boulevard from the Sheraton Sand Key Resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A very pleasant hotel on stunning Sand Key. Great packages for children, and there is an adjacent boardwalk with shops and restaurants."
Gayot
"This all-suite resort hotel draws lots of families from all parts of the world who like the idea of being in a self-contained environment."
Star Service
"It is removed from the center of the scene and proves more tranquil than the competition. But in spite of its commercial tenor, it feels better suited to visitors with beach towels than briefcases." Full review
Shephard's Beach Resort
601-619 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A very popular resort that keeps the beat with a lounge, nightclub and two tiki bars, all with live music and DJs... The rooms are quite nice."
Gayot
"There is usually a crowd partying it up at this hotel... Guest rooms are stocked with a full collection of basic amenities."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located on the southern end of Clearwater Beach, the 140-room Shephard’s Beach Resort is an upper-mid-range hotel located directly on the sand and famous for its entertainment and nightlife." Full review