User Reviews for Marriott Suites Clearwater Beach on Sand Key

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Oct 26, 2009 by M from Ada,OH
Overall Rating: 10

“This hotel is in an ideal location, has superb accommodations, and an outstanding staff. Can't find a better place to stay in the Clearwater Beach/Sand Key area.”

Apr 22, 2009 by Adam from Olmsted Falls,OH
Overall Rating: 9

• The view from the balcony was great.
• It was across the street from the beach, not directly on the beach.

“The hotel was nice and in a good location on Sand Key away from the busy section of Clearwater Beach. The of the bay was excellent from the room and the staff was very friendly. The only negatives were the pool was crowded and the maids did not seem to get to your room until about 4 or 5 pm. Also although the view of the bay is great the hotel is still across the street from the beach which is short walk or ride on the provided golf cart but still a slight inconvenience. Also the restaurant in the hotel, Watercolor, was excellent, but expensive.”

Apr 12, 2009 by Len from West Palm Beach,FL
Overall Rating: 8

• Nice pool, clean room, good restaurant and
  friendly staff.
• Room doors on outside, older carpet and
  not on beach.

“Nice property, great views from balcony, clean. However, it wasn't on the beach and required a golf cart ride or a short car ride to get to the beach. Also, it was showing some age and might need an update soon.”

Apr 8, 2009 by Frank from Annandale,VA
Overall Rating: 6

• Staff was
  very friendly and helpful.

“This hotel while nice and comfy, very noisy and very over priced. They charge you for everything including $10.00 a day if you want wireless internet which most other places offer for free. The food is good but very, very overpriced and there is not much around the hotel for choices unless you ride the trolly. The beach is a couple of blocks away and a public one. The hotel is on sand key and not really on Clearwater Beach. I much prefer the Hilton on Clearwater Beach with its very nice private beach.”

Apr 7, 2009 by Nancy from Dunnellon,FL
Overall Rating: 9

• King bed separate from living room/son with us/ nice linens, nice views.
• Expensive spa services ($65 for pedicure - I pay $20 at home). Expensive spa services ($65 for pedicure - I pay $20 at home).

“Very pretty. Staff who checked us in gave us a short private tour and info which was a nice touch. Ground well kept.”

Mar 13, 2009 by Katie from Purcellville,VA
Overall Rating: 9

• It was beautiful and comfortable. The beds were fabulous and the all white luxerous bedding was very clean.
• I have no complaints.

“This hotel was beautiful, clean, and comfotable. It has a small Starbucks in the lobby and a nice restaurant and bar. The pool is very nice and there is a small baby pool and playground. The pool had very nice cabanas with TVs, refrigerators and
comfortable chairs etc that would be wonderful if you had a little one that needed a place to nap while you relax by the pool. The bedrooms all have a balcony facing the gorgeous intercostal waterway and two HD big screens, a sitting room/kitchenette and very clean bedding.”

Sep 5, 2008 by Donna from Las Vegas, NV
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Water views from both sides of room!
• Water on the elevator floor which was marble.

“Good value, good location with good amenities.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Chuck from Lakeland, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful facilities and excellent location.
• Could never get ice from ice machine.

“Very nice hotel. Good view of Clearwater Bay, good restaurants off of site. Wanted King or Queen beds and got two doubles. Overall a great stay but a bit pricey (maybe due to holiday weekend.).”

Sep 1, 2008 by Camilo from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The price, view and location.
• The TV in the room.

“The location, staff and room (especially the view) where great. I would recommend this hotel to my friends and close ones.”

Jul 18, 2008 by Angie from Milwaukee, WI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I loved being able to look out of my balcony and see fish swimming along in the water below.
• If you are running late, don't count on getting to Clearwater in a hurry.

“This hotel was very relaxing and offered lots of great amenities. I could see the ocean out of the front door of my room and the bay out of my balcony.”

Jul 3, 2008 by Alberto from Winter Garden, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The view of the water and the easy access to the beach.
• Room smelled a bit.

“Great hotel with outstanding amenities. Hotel in great location for Clearwater Beach. Hotel staff made it comfortable to stay. Overall experience was very great, I will definitely revisit.”

Jun 3, 2008 by Felecia from Mulberry, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was very friendly and the location was great.
• The 11 a.m. check out time.

“This location was perfect for the short get-away with my husband. It afforded a perfect view from the front and the back. The restaurants were good and we enjoyed the hike to the beach.”

Jun 3, 2008 by Felecia
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff was very friendly and the location was great.
• The 11 am check out time.

“This location was perfect for the short get-away with my husband. It afforded a perfect view from the front and the back. The restaurants were good and we enjoyed the hike to the beach.”

Sep 25, 2007 by Lisa from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Nice rooms, beautiful view, and very classy.
• Bathroom was a bit small for the size of the suite.

“Excellent hotel. Great location and family oriented.”

Sep 20, 2007 by Bruce from W. Melbourne, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Super friendly employees, great location, many extras.
• Problem getting the bathroom door fixed. No king beds available.

“Overall, hotel was excellent with lots of bells and whistles. Short walk to the beach. Nice shops next door. Safe and secure.”

Sep 13, 2007 by Sue from Mclean, VA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Staff was helpful and friendly. All rooms are suites with a view of the bay.
• Most rooms with a king bed are handicap accessible.

“Excellent location on quiet sand key. All rooms are suites with a view of the bay on one side and a view of the beach on the entrance side. Beautiful pool with waterfall and Tiki bar (excellent blackened grouper sandwich!). Excellent breakfast buffet. Hotel parking is free. A trolley is available for $1.25/person for transportation to Clearwater beach and other local points of interest.”

Sep 13, 2007 by John from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Unique two-room suites with wonderful views of the bay (not ocean front). Top notch bedding.
• Room decor are close to being outdated; small bathroom.

“There were three things that made for an unpleasant feeling by staying at this hotel: (1) front desk staff was not accommodating (2) early check-in, room preference was the lowest (worst?) Floor (3) late check-out. This was for a hotel that was not at capacity (according to the night auditor when I called for info). Second-class treatment is not acceptable.”

Sep 5, 2007 by Tracey from Cocoa, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• They had a lot of activities that our daughter could stay entertained with.
• The pillows were not nice.

“We really enjoyed our stay. The service was friendly and helpful. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious.”

Jan 2, 2007 by Beth from Au Sable Forks, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great location for water and sun.
• Lots of kids, no beach access.

“This hotel is great for families. Lots of great things for them to do and also a babysitting service in the evening for parents to go out. Traveling alone, I thought the pool was very crowded and definitely bombarded with kids. There is a great pool and a great view, but no access to the beach. I have stayed at the Sheraton across the street and they have access to sand key. Overall a really nice hotel with excellent staff.”

Dec 27, 2006 by Chandler from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Awesome staff and service.
• Valet service took too long.

“This was a first class hotel/resort with an amazing staff. ”

Nov 8, 2006 by Paul
Overall Rating: 10

• Bathrooms are small and they need more than one hot tub.

“This hotel was great, the staff will go out of their way to help you.”

Sep 30, 2006 by Mark from Mahopac, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Nice pool very, friendly staff, beautiful views.
• 1 water bug in room, a little bit of a drive to Tampa not on beach.

“Nice hotel, overall quite clean. large suite rooms with refrigerator and wet bar. nice hotel across from the beach. great views of both the gulf on one end of the room and the ocean on the other end. free parking. no resort fees. jet ski rentals at the pool (did not use). would use again.”

Sep 20, 2006 by Randolph from Orlando, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The balcony views.
• Not on the beach directly.

“The hotel is a great suite hotel for family with kids as it has nice rooms with separate living room, balcony overlooking the bay and the romantic pool area. Across street from the very nice sands and Gulf of Clearwater beach. Highly recommended”

Sep 11, 2006 by Judy from Riverview, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Beautifully decorated, clean, many outdoor activities, great places to eat nearby.
• It was on the intercostals waterway and not the gulf.

“Our one bedroom suite as beautifully decorated and large enough for my family of four. The pool area was large, clean and fun. Jet skis and Para sailing were available from the hotel boardwalk. We had a beautiful view of the gulf and the intercostals waterway from our room. Hotel staff was courteous and helpful. I hoped to be on the gulf side of the road but a courtesy trolley was available to transport us free of charge to the beautiful beach across the street”

Sep 8, 2006 by John from Round Lake, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great location and a great staff.
• Nothing.

“Excellent hotel that I would recommend to others.”

Sep 1, 2006 by Rishi from Peru, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[3]

• Rooms were very spacious.
• Outdoor access to all rooms.

“Overall not a bad hotel. Hotels rooms could only be accessed by out-door hallways. Since it rained a lot, hallways were often wet and really slippery. Almost fell several times. Hotel staff should have cleaned the hallways better. Also, location is not that great compared to other hotels. Nice pool, but no beach accesses.”

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Aug 17, 2006 by Tina from Crystal City, MO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Great location, very clean. Staff was great, very friendly and accommodating.
• Pool was a little cloudy and they ran out of towels.

“I would highly recommend this hotel to any of my friends and family. Great location, right next to a strip mall and an excellent restaurant. The hotel overlooked the ocean but you had to take a shuttle to the beach, which actually was not a problem at all, the shuttle was a courtesy of the hotel. The room was very nicely decorated and clean. Staff was very friendly and informative. The only down side of my stay was the pool being a little cloudy and the lack of towels in the pool area.”

Aug 8, 2006 by Kelly from Colorado Springs, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The views were spectacular.
• n/a

“For the price, this was a great location and had the added benefit of being a suite!”

Jul 30, 2006 by Ann from Lutz, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great for kids, safe, beautiful pool area, very helpful staff.
• Bathroom a bit small, exterior corridors.

“I took my 16 year old niece and my 5 year old daughter for a girls day/night. We had a great time. All the rooms look out over the water and our room was very clean. We had a balcony as well. The staff was great, they took us in a golf cart to Sand Key beach and picked us up. We stayed a few hours and then spent a few hours at the pool (my niece loved the pool and said she wished she could stay a week). In the evening we drove over to Pier 60 (just a few miles), parked in the public lot. This was less expensive then taking the trolley and the trolley stops at 10pm so if you stay later than you have to take a cab. There's lots of stuff going on at the Pier and we stayed several hours. We all really enjoyed everything about our stay and would definitely return.”

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Jul 12, 2006 by Melissa from Altamonte Springs, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was beautiful and everyone was friendly.
• Nothing

“It was very beautiful on the water. The staff was excellent. The food was great. We loved it.”

Jun 29, 2006 by Lacey from Dover, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• I loved the views from my room!
• Parking was a little bit difficult.

“At first I was nervous that it was on the bay and not the beach. But my view was wonderful! They had all the right amenities and everything right there for you. Overall, it was a good time. I will try to go back there on my anniversary this year.”

Jun 28, 2006 by Robert from Auburn, AL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Courteous staff.
• Late check-in.

“We had a very enjoyable time there.”

Jun 22, 2006 by Gary from Dunwoody, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location, cleanliness. nice bar area.
• Pool had too many kids. Not enough chairs or towels.

“Great stay. However, service at the pool area was lacking. Couldn't get a drink unless I went to the bar myself.”

Jun 21, 2006 by Cj from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Helpful staff.
• Maintenance.

“Within walking distance to restaurants and clubs, and beach.”

May 25, 2006 by Paveena from Northbrook, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Friendly staff that was very intimidating.
• The washrooms were tiny but that is okay.

“The lobby was great to look at. The spa was great. The pool area was nice and big with sunlight on the sun worshipers from AM to PM. The staff around the pool were friendly and attentive. Room service people were attentive also.”

May 11, 2006 by Junot from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The pool has a waterfall and great bar!
• Nothing.

“The rooms in this hotel are amazing! They are all water front (intercostals) and the beach can be seen from the front of every room, which faces away from the intercostals and towards the Gulf of Mexico. The room had a sitting area, separated by a hall with door which leads into the bedroom. Keep crossing the large bedroom to the great balcony overlooking the waterfalls into the pool. You can also catch the dolphins playing the morning and warm afternoon waters of the intercostals just beyond the pool!”

May 10, 2006 by Steve from Northfield, NH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Great staff.
• Not on the beach.

“The staff makes up for the fact that this hotel is not on the beach. They were friendly and attentive. The rooms are all suites and have wonderful views. Overall a 10!”

Aug 14, 2005 by Katherine from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very helpful staff, lovely rooms, with great views.
• Food at the "Kokomo" pool side bar is terrible

“Lovely amenities, such as complimentary ice water, beach chairs and towels and golf cart transport to beach. Although the hotel isn't on the Gulf, it has lovely views of the Bay.”

Aug 1, 2005 by Miro from Las Vegas, NV
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Perfect for kids, they had a lot of activities for them. A lot of restaurants close by.
• none

“This hotel is very clean, staff are very nice. Close by there is a river side mall with shoping facilities and restaurants.”

Aug 1, 2005 by Nancy from Newark, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful, Clean,Pool area was very nice.
• none

“When we decided to visit my nephew for a day while on a short trip to Florida we didn't have any overnight plans. On short notice we got for a "room". What a wonderful surprise when we drove up, not knowing what to expect. The Marroitt was beautiful. Only wish we had better weather.”

Jul 31, 2005 by Lisa from Wesley Chapel, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• pool staff was very friendly and accomodating
• lack of towels at the pool

“We were disappointed that the hotel was not actually on the beach, but the views were great and the rooms were comfortable.”

Jul 26, 2005 by Doug from New Albany, IN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Friendly staff, awesome view, comfortable suites. beautiful pool and great kids activities.
• A little further from pier than we wanted to be not still not a long walk

“Every staff member seemed genuinely intent on ensuring that we had a wonderful vacation. Our view was exquisite on both sides of our suite. The cascading waterfall along the curvy pool was beautiful and the pool was large enough for the many swimmers that enjoyed it. The ocean was beautiful and although it was across the street, the staff drove us there and provided chairs and water and then picked us up when we were ready to return to the hotel. We would love to return there for our next summer vacation.”

Jun 30, 2005 by Il from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Friendly service and wonderful view!
• We thought it'd be ON the beach - but ended up across from it.

“The experience overall was nice - the staff was helpful and friendly. The room was smaller than expected.”

Jun 22, 2005 by Sara from Cincinnati, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The staff was extremely helpful.
• The hotel was across the road from the beach which was a little inconvenient. The hotel made up for it by taking us over to the beach on a golf cart.

“The hotel was clean and very comfortable. It is an all suite hotel so the room accommodates six even though on priceline you only bid for 2. We took our kids without any trouble. The hotel is across the street from the beach but has a lovely pool, sand volleyball, workout room, and lots of activities for the whole family. Far enough away from the public beach frenzy at clearwater but close enough to go over if you want to.”

May 6, 2005 by Barry from Cary, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Shuttle to the beach w/towels, chairs and bottled water was very nice.

“This is a great facility. It's not on the beach, but the shuttle and bellmen make the trip over there painless. Great bargain at the price we paid.”

Apr 27, 2005 by John from Green Brook, NJ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Room size is big and clean. Bed is comfortable
• Too much notice from the generator. Shower water not hot enough

“Great hotel with very friendly service. People work in the service desk make me feel I am home. I found movie was playing next to the swimming pool. The in-room A/C runs low noise but the outside generator is very noisy.

I definitely would go back again.”

Apr 27, 2005 by A.J. from Brockport, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The closeness to Clearwater Beach & Hotel Pool!!

“This hotel should be rated higher than it is. Totally impressed with their accommodations & location. This is a 5 star hotel in my book. :-)”

Apr 27, 2005 by Mark from Lake Mary, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great location - great pool area - great value
• Noise from wind howling under door to room

“Loved this hotel - the pool area was great. We had a lovely view of the bay from our patio. Room was super clean and very spacious. Lobby is beautiful and staff was very friendly and gracious. Good coffee from small coffee shop.”

Apr 26, 2005 by Ray from Scarsdale, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• clean, great location.

“views were spectacular.
longish walk to the beach, but not outlandish.
good place for kids/families, business conferences.
I strongly recommend it.”

Mar 12, 2005 by Jeff from Saint Petersburg, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Dolphins in the intercoastal at breakfast.

“Great view. The water, and the pool were outstanding. Beach is on the other side of a slow 30mph street.”