Location & Beach Access
601 S Gulfview Blvd, south end of Beach Walk. Direct beach access. 10-minute walk to Pier 60 along Beach Walk.
Parking
- Self-parking: ~$25/day
- Less expensive than luxury hotels on the island
Rooms
- Around 150 rooms
- Ocean-view and pool-view rooms available
- Older property — renovations ongoing
- Room quality varies; ask for recently renovated
The Entertainment Complex (Why You Come Here)
- Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar — on-sand tiki bar, tropical drinks, casual food
- Wave Nightclub — late-night scene
- Sunset Deck — rooftop/upper deck with live music nightly
- Multiple pools — including kids' pool and adult pool
- Live music most evenings in peak season
- Breakfast buffet restaurant on site
Who It's Best For
- Families with kids — pool + beach + entertainment in one property, never need to leave
- Groups of friends / bachelorette parties — live music, nightlife, tiki bar
- Budget-conscious travelers wanting a full-resort experience without luxury pricing
- Older visitors who like live entertainment
Who Should Skip It
- Couples wanting a quiet romantic getaway — the atmosphere is the opposite
- Light sleepers — live music carries
- Luxury-seekers — it's not a luxury property (nor priced like one)
Nearby
- Beach Walk promenade — right out the door
- Hampton Inn/Fairfield Inn across the street (if Shephard's is full)
- Pier 60 — 10-min walk north
Shephard's is unapologetically the "full resort with entertainment" pick. You get tiki bar, pool, live music, breakfast buffet, direct beach access — and you can stay in your hotel all day without feeling like you missed out. Great value for families.Back to All Hotels