"The hotel was awesome. Beautiful, clean room with a view. Great staff. The pool could've been cleaner. Breakfast was small but had plenty of variety. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.2018-07-31"
"This hotel is a great place to stay. Ask for a room facing the Gulf.2018-03-02"
"The hotel was clean and competitively priced. The employees were helpful. Bring your swimsuit and have fun.2015-09-28"
"Good value, even though some hotel amenities weren't available because of Covid. The room was nice and had everything I wanted, including a full-sized fridge and microwave. Definitely worth a stay.2020-05-14"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, downtown Bradenton hotel
7 floors, 120 rooms and suites
Heated outdoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Feb 2023 < Less
"The hotel was clean, and the entire staff was friendly and greeted us with smiles. We booked 5 rooms, and all our family and friends were pleased. We definitely recommend staying here.2018-06-22"
"Great hotel in a great location. The room was clean, and the staff was pleasant.2018-02-18"
"I loved this hotel, and the employees were terrific. It was a bit too expensive, though.2016-02-19"
"Located in a safe area. Walk to the river and enjoy a delicious meal at Mattison's. The hotel was quiet, the room was clean and comfortable, and the employees were helpful.2017-06-07"
"My room had a view of the parking lot. A lamp in my room didn't work, and the bathroom wasn't clean. I was moved to another room; 2 lights didn't work, but they were quickly fixed. Didn't get the correct room service order, though I did get an apology. Not my best hotel stay.2017-03-27"
"The motel room needed plenty of upgrades. Only adequate for a short stay.2018-03-18"
"Excellent location near restaurants. The motel was older but clean. Nice, friendly employees. There was a guest computer for airline check-ins, and breakfast was a bonus.2018-03-08"
"My non-smoking motel room smelled like smoke. The front desk clerk was nice.2016-03-30"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 60 pounds in pet-friendly rooms only, 3 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Dec 2023 < Less
"The motel room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Easy check-in and helpful, friendly employees. The breakfast buffet was good.2020-02-27"
"Close to restaurants; short drive to the beach. The motel was a little dated, but it was clean and quiet. I stayed 2 nights, and it was an easy trip to see some spring training games.2016-04-02"
"Motel was clean and nice. Good breakfast with lots of variety. We stayed for 3 nights and were quite comfortable. I'd definitely stay again.2015-03-11"
"The key card didn't work, and the toilet didn't flush well. Don't stay at this hotel.2023-02-27"
"The hotel was clean, though the room was a little dated. The beds were comfortable. Nice staff and good on-site bar and grill.2022-05-22"
"The hotel was dirty, and there were dead roaches all over the bathroom floors. The mattress had brown stains around the edges of the stitching, and the carpet in both rooms and the hallway was stained. The room chairs had food crumbs around the edges of the cushions. One of the beds sagged. Our rooms faced the harbor; the sliding glass door didn't lock in one. We requested a refund after 30 minutes and went to another hotel. Don't stay here.2016-12-18"
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.