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Sandpearl Resort vs Tampa Marriott Water Street

Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Sandpearl Resort ranks significantly higher than Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina. Sandpearl Resort is ranked #2 in Tampa Bay Area with accolades from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.

Sandpearl Resort
Sandpearl Resort
9 / 10
500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767
From $241 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A lagoon-style beachfront pool is the way to go, unless, of course, you want to dip into Sandpearl's life-enriching programs that take you on guided kayaking tours." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel opened in 2007 and remains the premier venue for both individuals and gatherings, with some of the most attractive accommodations and best grub on the central gulf coast." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This gorgeous resort operates with a "save the environment" mentality."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Exudes history throughout its halls and in its coastal-chic rooms. All have a water view." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The most sophisticated digs in this part of the Gulf Coast, with citrus-hued rooms and apartment-like suites." Full review
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Tampa Marriott Water Street
Tampa Marriott Water Street
7 / 10
700 South Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
From $213 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Across from the Tampa Convention Center, this downtown hotel was built for conventioneers but is also convenient to tourist spots such as the Florida Aquarium." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of downtown Tampa’s largest and most luxurious hotels, this waterfront palace towers above the nearby Convention Center and Channelside entertainment complex."
Gayot Gayot
"Serving as the anchor to the revitalized Channel-side area of Tampa, this hotel is ideally located for visitors to The St. Pete Times Forum."
Star Service Star Service
"Located at the end of Ice Palace Drive, adjacent to the convention center and the Channelside Entertainment and Shopping Complex." Full review