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Shephard's Beach Resort vs Tradewinds Island Grand
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort scores slightly higher than Shephard's Beach Resort. TradeWinds Island Grand Resort has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 5 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Star Service.
Shephard's Beach Resort
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Oyster
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."
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Tradewinds Island Grand
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
5500 Gulf Blvd., Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
From $190 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"A maze of brick walkways, patios, and lily ponds connected by a quarter-mile of waterways."
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For a quieter, more intimate experience, check out the resort's sister property, TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites.
Fodor's
"The only resort on the beach offering up its own fireworks display, the island-chic TradeWinds is very popular with foreign travelers and the go-to place for beach weddings."
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DK Eyewitness
"Deceptively severe-looking from the outside, this resort is fantastic once you explore the walkways, patios, and lily ponds."
Star Service
"Situated next to the less energetic, more intimate Sirata Beach Resort, this is one of a pair of Tradewinds hotels, and it remains the nicer of the two thanks to continuing updates."
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Dining and entertainment venues are varied, with nearly a dozen to choose from.
Gayot
"With a variety of nine restaurants, lots of recreation and a wide range of meeting facilities, this resort is constantly filled with people from all walks of life."
