
Sheraton Resort on Sand Key
Best for families and large events — Sheraton has a heated beachfront pool, separate children's pool, and extensive indoor/outdoor event and wedding venues.
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Sheraton Resort on Sand Key is a large, family-friendly Sheraton on 13 acres of private Gulf-front beach for travelers who want easy beach access and on-site dining and event space. Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key is an all-suite Marriott waterfront resort best for guests who prefer suite layouts, private balconies, and Marriott Bonvoy benefits.
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Best for families and large events — Sheraton has a heated beachfront pool, separate children's pool, and extensive indoor/outdoor event and wedding venues.

Best for suite-style stays and waterfront balconies — Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key offers all-suite accommodations with many waterfront views and full-service spa facilities.
When Sheraton Resort on Sand Key wins: choose Sheraton if you want a wide private stretch of Gulf-front sand, obvious family amenities (children’s pool, kids stay free policy), and a property set up for larger weddings or conferences.
When Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key wins: choose the Marriott if you prefer an all-suite room layout, private balconies with waterfront views, a full-service spa, and the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem.
Bottom line: both are on Sand Key and convenient to Clearwater Beach; pick Sheraton for family-focused beach space and bigger event venues, pick the Marriott for suite-style rooms, waterfront balconies, and on-site spa services.
| Category | Sheraton Resort on Sand Key | Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family-focused, resort with broad beachfront and event emphasis | All-suite waterfront resort geared to longer stays and suites |
| Location (Sand Key) | Private Gulf-front beach; about a 5–7 minute walk to Sand Key Park | |
| Size (rooms) | About 375–390 rooms/suites (multiple sources list roughly 390) | 220 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly (kids 17 and under stay free with adults) | |
| Pools | Heated outdoor beachfront pool, separate children’s pool, whirlpool/hot tub | Outdoor pool, hot tub, children's pool; pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Rusty's Bistro, Mainstay Tavern, Slo Joe's Turtle Bar, Poolside Café (4 venues) | Four on-site restaurants including Watercolour Grillhouse, plus coffee shop and pool bar |
| Spa & wellness | No verified on-site full-service spa listed for Sheraton Sand Key | Full-service spa with massage, body treatments, facials |
| Known for | Expansive private Gulf-front beach and event/wedding capacity | All-suite accommodations with many waterfront views and balconies |
| Meeting & event space | Large: roughly 24,000 sq ft indoor space and multiple ballrooms; big outdoor beach venue | Conference space ~1,090 m² (12 meeting rooms; ~11,729 sq ft) |
| Parking & fees | Conflicting reports; some listings show paid self-parking and resort fee, Marriott marketing at times lists no parking/resort fees — confirm before booking | Self parking (surcharge); some fees apply for cooked-to-order breakfast and valet |
Sheraton sits on 13 acres of private Gulf-front beach on Sand Key with nearby nature trails and Sand Key Park within a short walk.
Choose Sheraton if you want the widest private beach area and quick access to Sand Key Park.
The Marriott is a waterfront all-suite resort on Sand Key overlooking the water and close to Sand Key Park.
Choose the Marriott if you want waterfront balcony views and easy shuttle access to the beach and local sights.
Sheraton offers standard rooms with balcony and view options across a large inventory of roughly 375–390 rooms and suites.
Choose Sheraton for a conventional hotel room inventory with many balcony/view choices and family-friendly bedding policies.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites is an all-suite resort; every unit is a suite with living space and many come with waterfront views.
Choose the Marriott if you prefer suite layouts and more living space in-room.
Sheraton has multiple on-site dining venues from beachfront Rusty's Bistro to a poolside café and bar.
Sheraton is a good pick if you want several casual and beachfront dining options in one place.
The Marriott offers about four restaurants including Watercolour Grillhouse plus room service and a coffee shop.
Marriott suits guests who want suite-friendly dining and a mix of full-service and grab-and-go options.
Sheraton emphasizes beach access on its private Gulf-front sand and daytime pool options for families.
If most of your time will be on the sand and pool with kids, Sheraton’s large private beach and kids’ pool are strong reasons to book.
Marriott has outdoor pools and poolside amenities paired with direct waterfront views and pool cabanas (surcharge).
Marriott offers solid pool facilities plus the convenience of a beach shuttle and pool cabana options.
Sheraton provides 24-hour fitness facilities and casual evening dining and bar options onsite.
Pick Sheraton for 24-hour fitness and casual evening bar scenes; look elsewhere for a named, full-service spa on-site.
Marriott pairs 24-hour fitness options with a full-service spa and poolside evening amenities.
Choose the Marriott if an on-site spa experience is important.

Sheraton — private Gulf-front beach, dedicated children’s pool, and family policies that let kids stay free.

Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key — every accommodation is a suite with many waterfront views and private balconies.

Sheraton — large indoor ballrooms plus 10–13 acres of private beachfront outdoor event space for big ceremonies and receptions.

Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key — lists a full-service spa and spa treatment rooms.
Sheraton Resort on Sand Key — it has a dedicated children’s pool, family-friendly dining, and a policy allowing children to stay free with adults.
Yes. Sheraton has a private Gulf-front beach on its 13-acre property; the Marriott is waterfront on Sand Key and provides a complimentary beach shuttle to nearby sand.
Pick Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort & Suites on Sand Key — it’s an all-suite resort with many suites offering waterfront views and private balconies.
No — the Marriott lists a full-service spa. A verified on-site full-service spa for Sheraton Sand Key was not found in the research sources.
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