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Gulf Beach Resort Motel, Sarasota, Florida Reviews

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Gulf Beach Resort Motel

930 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Ranked #21 of 47 hotels in Sarasota
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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Boise, Idaho
1 review
“Loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We stayed five nights at the Gulf Beach Resort and absolutely loved it! As others mentioned, it is so clean! Our condo was decorated very cute and "beachie." The kitchen was well equipped; everything you need! The beach is steps away and is very nice and clean. Also, the staff, housekeeping especially, were so gracious and accomodating. And the price... More

Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 review
“Beach and fun great place!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for our son's wedding...it was great neat and clean! Beach was right outside our room. I love this place go and stay....you will not want to leave we didn't lol. Thanks the Bodtmann family.

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about Gulf Beach Resort Motel and share your experience. We appreciate your kind comments and are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.It was a pleasure having your family members and friends stay with us and enjoy your son's wedding. Since our property is... More

Aurndale, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great place for a great value..Steps from the beach!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I thought what we paid nightly for a room was great compared to the other hotels we inquired about right around the Gulf Resort. Yes, it is an older-style hotel, but my husband and I, who were staying the weekend in town for a beach wedding, appreciated how clean it was, and our room had all the modern amenities. Full... More

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your visit to Gulf Beach Resort Motel. We also appreciate your comments about the cleanliness and comforts of our rooms. Every member of our staff is committed to making each guest's stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. It sounds like you were able to enjoy our... More

Plano, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Location alone is worh it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

First I have to commend the staff of The Gulf Beach Motel. They are all around nice and very helpful from reservation to check out. We found this Motel on Trip Advisor when we were looking for accommodations for our daughters destination wedding on Lido Beach April 2012. Even though the location and price were perfect; we had some concerns... More

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay at Gulf Beach Resort Motel. It was such a pleasure to have so many of your family members and friends stay with us while attending your daughter's wedding. I appreciate your special recognition of our staff. Each and every member strives to make our guest's stay... More

Northboro, MA
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Can't wait to go back!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Older (50's style) motel on beautiful Lido beach. We had connecting rooms (105 A & B). One had a full kitchen and the other had fridge and microwave. Pros: Clean, good value for the area, perfect location, good facilities (pool, private beach, laundry), great staff. Cons: Rooms look older than the pics with some wear. Our room had a faded... More

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay at Gulf Beach Resort Motel. It is nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay and have already made plans to return to visit with us again. We do make every effort to keep our property affordable for people to be able to enjoy some time at... More

orlando
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“great place but roaches? twice in two visits two years apart different rooms?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I want to love it, have stayed there three times but the last two visits had big huge palmetto bugs. This last time last week our out of town niece and my wife were horrified as not one out of one drawer room 109 but two out of different drawers were flying around after trying to put clothes away into... More

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Gulf Beach Resort Motel. I apologize for the experience you had while staying with us. We do have routine maintenance for pest control and unfortunately there may be an incident from time to time where a bug may be found. We very rarely have complaints of this nature and... More

Tampa, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great getaway!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Recently stayed for a weekend getaway and had a wonderful time. Yes, the hotel is old and no it is not the ritz. But it is extremely clean and has everything you could ask for, especially for a beach motel. You get an awesome location without the exorbitant price tag some of the other hotels in the area carry. It... More

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

I appreciate that you took the time to write a review about your experience at Gulf Beach Resort Motel. We find that quite a few of our Florida residents are discovering us as a great place for a beach getaway. The proximity to St. Armand's Circle, featuring a wide variety of restaurants and shops, makes it possible to not have... More

Saint Cloud, Florida
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Epiphany's Birthday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I have stayed here on and off for over 18 years. This is a wonderful location, staff is great and the weather was perfect. We had Room 304, two double beds and a kitchen. Room definitely needs to be updated, this is one of the older rooms and is quite dated. However it is a good size and was perfect... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Gulf Beach Resort Motel and sharing your experiences with us. We certainly appreciate our loyal guests that return to us year after year. I also appreciate your comments about our staff. Each one of our staff members is committed to making a guest's stay as comfortable and enjoyable as... More

Florida
Top Contributor
103 reviews 103 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Nice little place.. old Florida”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I stayed here for a mini trip with my sisters. A weekend getaway for the girls. Excellent location, right on a very nice beach. St. Armands Circle with its many shops & restaurants is a quick 5 minute drive away. The unit we stayed in does need some updating very badly. These units are individually owned & it is time... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about Gulf Beach Resort Motel. It is so good to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were able to spend some quality time with your sisters. It sounds like you were able to enjoy our beautiful beach and certainly hope that you had the opportunity to witness... More

Lithia Springs, Georgia
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pretty close to perfect...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

While some of the rooms need some serious updating, overall this little property was fabulous. The morning front desk staff was excellent and the location is great. It had a great fitness center -- great walks at the ocean! Again, some of the rooms need upgrading and plumbing work but it is family friendly, quiet, right on the beach and... More

GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Gulf Beach Resort Motel and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We quite often have groups stay with us to celebrate weddings or to share some family time together. I also appreciate your comments about our staff as each member strives to make our guests feel welcome... More

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Additional Information about Gulf Beach Resort Motel

Also Known As:
Gulf Beach Resort Motel Sarasota, Florida
Address: 930 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Region: United States > Florida > Sarasota
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Sarasota
Price range (per night): S$104 - 217
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located directly on Lido Beach in Sarasota, Florida. Private beach and heated pool. Most units have fully equipped kitchens and private screened in porches. Each unit is uniquely decorated and we offer a variety of choices to suit your needs. We are within walking distance of renowned St. Armand's Circle shopping and restaurant district. We are the perfect place for family and class reunions, weddings, family vacations or just to get away for some special time with each other. ... more   less 

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