Shepard's Beach Resort is like Spring Break resort...

Shepard's Beach Resort is like Spring Break resort every weekend. The hotel is set up on the best spot on the beach from a logistical point. It is not a low budget hotel, food and drinks are pricey. On the plus side you can walk in any direction and you will find restaurants, bars, lounges galore. It's a good walking distance from the north beach but it can be walked (just not in June, July or August) it gets very hot. The buffet is good but again, it is pricey. The layout of the resort is set up well. the pool area has nice palm trees setup to block out some of the sun which is great. The tiki bar has a stage setup for live music and DJ's to play as well. They also have a night club called Wave. The sunsets are phenomenal when the sun sets south of the channel, they have wave runners available for rent and all sorts of water toys on the beach portion of the hotel. They party every weekend until 3AM if you are looking for a quiet time this hotel is not for you. The parties yield drunk egos every night which is why the Clearwater Police sets up camp across the street in the gas station. It is normal for fights to break out and bouncers to drag out someone nightly into the hands of the Clearwater Police. This should not deter you from partying. The staff is ok, would like to see them greet or interact a bit more with the hotel guests Good morning, afternoon, evening etc. The rooms are very clean, I could do without the low shower head pressure but I understand they do it to avoid the water from exiting the shower due to the lack of a shower door. The rooms are well decorated and hallways have nice pictures through out the halls. Overall I give it 4 stars out of 5 for the operation they run. I didn't have any negative experiences and It is run decently but they can improve to get that 5th star. Memorial Day Labor Day 4th of July this place is lit.