Summer Travels at Clearwater Beach Marriott
Our family stay at Sand Key
Its hard to believe the kids are already back at school! We had an amazing summer capped off with an incredible family vacation in Florida. We closed out our vacation with a stay at Marriott Sand Key in Clearwater Beach and I’m so excited to tell you all about it!
As you all know, we LOVE to travel as a family. It can be a lot of work, but we find that if we select the right place with a good location and amenities, it can make traveling a little bit easier with small kiddos!
When looking in Clearwater, being near the beach was top on our list. The water is so stunning there- think white sands and clear water (no pun intended!). We love the beach- swimming, walking, and even playing beach soccer. We also wanted somewhere that had a good location: think easy access to grocery stores, things to do as a family, and shopping. Marriott Sand Key is about a 5 minute walk to the beach, and is super close to tons of shops, grocery stores, a quick 5 minute drive from downtown Clearwater and there is a huge state park about a 5 min walk away!
As for the property itself, we first and foremost look for large rooms to accommodate our family of 5. Being an all suite hotel, Marriott Clearwater was perfect. With doors that were able to separate us when the kids slept and a separate sleeping area, it was ideal. Not only did we have tons of room, but we had a gorgeous balcony overlooking the bay and pool area, as well as a spacious sitting area where we could relax. It also had a sink, microwave, and small fridge which was great for feeding the kids snacks and small meals.
Anyone with kids know they’re constantly hungry! Easy access to Restaurants on property was something we were looking for as well. Marriott Sand Key delivered large in this- they offer a buffet breakfast at their Watercolour restaurant for $22 and kids under 4 eat free. Kids 10 & under are only $10 so the whole family was able to fuel up for the day. We also went to Watercolour for dinner and the food was INCREDIBLE. Not only did we have an amazing view of the bay, but the service and portions were huge for the price. The kids meals were literally $7 each and I swear my 3 year old has never finished his plate eating out like he did there! I highly recommend the Watercolour for any meal. Ps. I recommend the scallops- they were to die for!
As for the property, it was super easy to get around. The pool area was gorgeous with a large pool complete with a volleyball net, basketball net and there was a splash pad area for the littles that my 3 & 5 year old loved. There were tons of beach chairs and cabanas for rent- no fighting for pool chairs or feeling overcrowded. They had a super nice gym complete with cardio machines and free weights which we used every day.
The boys LOVED Lisa’s Kids klub! This was a cute place where you could drop your kids off for $5/hour per child and they could do crafts, paint, make necklaces, play ping pong, video games and board games. The boys went in here while we worked out and they were begging to go back after their first day there.
Did I mention the service? I think the one thing my mother-in-law (who visited from Australia) and my husband were impressed the most with was the service. From the check in desk, to the bellman, to the servers at the pool…it was top notch and we were very impressed!
Clearwater Beach Marriott Sand Key literally has it all- great location, gorgeous beach, high end rooms, incredible service, a fine restaurant, and amazing amenities. I highly recommend this property whether you are looking for a couples getaway, a family vacation or a fun girls weekend!
Thank you to Marriott Clearwater Beach for sponsoring this post. As always, thoughts and opinions are my own!
Xo
Alex