"We saw 2 roaches as soon as we walked into the motel. The employees were nice. Breakfast looked horrible, so we went out to eat. I'd never stay here again.2021-10-31"
"The motel room had roaches and a flying bug. There were springs coming out of the mattress. The faucet in the bathroom was loose. Terrible stay.2021-03-31"
"The motel wasn't fancy, but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. Friendly staff and good breakfast, too.2020-03-03"
"Security at this motel was minimal. The housekeeper partially serviced my room one day and left the door unsecured. Anyone could have accessed my room. I noticed the housekeeping cart down the hall, and several other room doors ajar. Another day, the front desk clerk gave a new guest a key to my room. Poor breakfast. Try another place.2023-02-22"
"The eggs at breakfast could've been better.2023-01-05"
"The entry light didn't work. The toilet rocked, the towels were paper-thin, and there was no hair dryer. I asked for one, but it didn't work and no replacement was offered. Don't stay at this motel.2021-05-28"
"The door lock was hanging by one screw, and the battery door for the remote control was broken so the batteries kept falling out. I woke up to a dead cockroach on the floor. The bedsheets were worn and thin, and the towels smelled like vinegar. The water pressure was terrible. No tissues provided. On a positive note, the beds were comfortable, the AC worked well, and there was plenty of hot water. The staff was pleasant. Don't stay at this motel.2021-12-06"
"The motel room was dirty and smelled like housekeeping tried to cover up a musty smell with deodorizer. Don't stay here.2018-03-15"
"A reasonable and comfortable hotel. The front desk clerk was friendly.2015-06-23"
"Close to everything; right by I-75 and minutes from the beach. The hotel was exceptionally clean and had a wonderful staff. The only downside was that the beds were doubles instead of queens. Lots of healthy and hot selections at breakfast. Great place to stay.2016-01-01"
"The hotel was fine for the price. The room was clean and pleasant, but we booked a smoke-free room and ours had clearly been smoked in by prior occupants. The bed was comfortable.2020-02-22"
"Great location. The hotel room was clean, quiet, and presentable, and the staff was helpful.2016-05-28"
"Hotel was old but clean. There were a lot of bugs in the corner of the handicap room.2015-03-15"
"Convenient to everything. The room was quiet and comfortable. Breakfast had a variety of hot and cold choices.2021-06-22"
"Great housekeepers; the room was immaculate. Every hotel employee was cheerful and helpful. The pool was right by the entrance door, so there was little privacy.2019-07-22"
"There was too much construction going on. Be aware that the pond on the side of the hotel had a sign posted saying, "Danger: Snakes and Alligators."2023-07-29"
"The hotel was clean, and all the employees were friendly and helpful. I recommend staying here.2021-07-01"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. Breakfast was supposed to start at 6:30 AM, but it wasn't ready when I went down at 7 AM.2020-10-05"
"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"
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
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"
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 pets per suite - $75 per stay pet fee if staying 1 to 4 nights - $125 per stay pet fee if staying 5 nights or more. - Sep 2022 < Less
"An exceptionally nice hotel. It was well-maintained and tastefully decorated. The room was clean, spacious, and well thought out. I enjoyed the outdoor seating area and friendly bar. Many good restaurants nearby. Stay here.2022-05-07"
"The popcorn ceiling was falling down in several spots in my room. The TV wouldn't play movies without stopping every 8 seconds to reload. Stay at another hotel.2021-06-04"
"The hotel was a little tricky to find if you don't know your way around the area. The staff was friendly.2016-10-04"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-75, Exit 213
9 miles from downtown Sarasota
4 floors, 102 rooms and suites
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. - Nov 2022 < Less
"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"
"The room smelled musty with a strong odor of deodorizer. The hotel clerk was oblivious when I wanted to check out and didn't acknowledge my presence. I also saw her being dismissive toward the breakfast attendant. Stay someplace nicer.2019-06-01"
"Lovely room and awesome staff. Don't hesitate to book at this hotel.2017-08-24"
"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"
"All went well. The hotel was clean and quiet, and it had a full-service restaurant. Stay here.2020-03-11"
"The front desk clerk needed better training; he told me twice that my credit card was declined. I left to have lunch, and when I returned, he said it had been accepted. I had been traveling all day and just wanted to rest. 2016-03-07"
"A quiet hotel with a nice pool and friendly, helpful personnel. The room was comfortable, but the AC was a bit noisy.2017-09-18"
"Easy location. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was courteous; they allowed me to check in a few hours early. The toilet didn't flush well, though, and the showerhead didn't work.2016-11-28"
"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"
"The hotel was brand new, so some kinks were still being worked out. The WiFi wasn't reliable, and the AC was a little loud. I saw a palmetto bug in the kitchen. The staff was helpful and courteous. Give it a try.2019-06-20"
"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"
"Hotel looked great when I arrived. The fitted bedsheet and mattress pad came off during the night, and I saw that the mattress was badly stained. Barking dogs disturbed me all night.2015-01-25"
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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? -
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