"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"
"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 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"
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
"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 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"
"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"
"Easy to find and access. The motel was older, but it was comfortable and quiet, even though my room faced the busy road. The fridge got really cold, and there was a Keurig coffee maker. The wireless Internet was a little slow. Adequate continental breakfast. For the price and type of lodging, I give this place a 4.5 out of 5.2017-05-23"
"Great motel for the price. Easy access to attractions; about 15 minutes from Siesta Key, 20 minutes from St. Armands Circle and Ledo Beach, and 15 minutes from the Tiverhouse Bar and Grill. The room was clean. Excellent staff.2017-05-01"
"A good, affordable, no-frills motel. The room was nice and clean.2016-11-29"
"I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. The room was clean and fairly quiet. Decent place, but a bit pricey.2021-10-20"
"The hotel manager went out of his way to get us to the airport. The shuttle wasn't running, and the Bistro was closed because of Covid.2020-12-05"
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The hotel was directly across from the airport, and my T-Mobile cell phone service was bad at best.2019-10-13"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 50 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more. - Feb 2015 < Less
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Park and fly not allowed
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $75 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $50 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Feb 2023 < Less
"Nice place to stay.The hotel room was clean, bright, and comfortable. The staff was friendly. Check-in and checkout went smoothly. The pool was nice. Close to restaurants and stores.2022-06-18"
"The hotel staff was nice, but I had to ask for towels each day. Limited selection at the market store; get some snacks before you arrive.2021-06-18"
"The hotel was OK, but the room temperature was always either too hot or too cold. The bed was too soft.2020-09-17"
"A clean but older motel that had a few upgrades like a new toilet and bathtub. Nothing fancy, but it was clean and the staff accommodated my pet. 2023-09-03"
"The motel was really clean.2019-11-23"
"The motel was clean, comfortable, and affordable. Breakfast wasn't that good. Ask for a room on the 3rd floor if you want quiet.2019-10-12"
"Convenient to Lido Beach, St. Armand's Circle, and the wharf. The hotel smelled clean, and the front desk service was good. The elevator was out of service, though, and our room was on the 3rd floor.2022-03-02"
"We had a nice experience. The room was clean and had a fridge and microwave, and the hallways looked and smelled clean. Easy check-in, and the hotel clerk was nice. Convenient to Lido Beach and St. Armand's Circle.2022-02-28"
"The hotel was well-maintained. Be aware that a deposit will be required.2020-05-29"
"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"
"Not a good experience. Don't stay at this motel.2022-06-29"
"The motel was dirty. Don't stay here.2020-12-23"
"When we arrived, my wife went to a trash can in the lobby to throw out 2 cups. The motel clerk rudely told her she had to go outside to throw them away in a garbage can across the driveway by the pool. I told him this was rude, and he said it was "motel rules". If we didn't already have a reservation, we wouldn't have stayed.2015-09-24"
"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"
"The hotel was perfectly fine. We loved the location and the pool. The room was comfortable, though the shower didn't drain well. Great coffee and hot chocolate. The continental breakfast was OK.2023-03-06"
"Convenient to downtown. The hotel staff was nice and helpful.2022-08-29"
"The hotel was pleasant, and the front desk clerks and breakfast attendants were nice. Don't expect a state-of-the art place.2022-03-19"
"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"
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.
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
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.
