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Gulf Beach Resort Motel

930 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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toms river
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Love the area completely! Clean quiet so much too see.gulf has clean rooms clean beaches great location will be goin next yr.again can walk almost to downtown from here or the desk will call you a ride.thanks to Greg for finding us a room for one more nite when we screwed up our reservation on Memorial Day weekend.thanks Sharon&Brian M.... More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We checked in on May 30, 2013 in room 113... It was without a doubt the most horrible experience of our life.. Rust, mildew, broken blinds, electrical cords strung out in bedroom and living room.. Tile floor, our feet were filthy after walking on the floor. The patio was rusty, and the lock was broken on our door... Luckily for... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Stayed two nights here on our recent holiday. The location could not be bettered and you are virtually on the beach. The staff we encountered were all friendly and willing to help. The decor in the rooms was a little bit dated but our room was very clean and other than sleeping we didn't spend a lot of time in... More

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Boise, Idaho
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

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

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about your experience at Gulf Beach Resort Motel. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. All of our staff take great pride in making everyone's stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. A special thank you to you for mentioning our housekeeping staff. Most... More

Scranton, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

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.

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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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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
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

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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
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
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

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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 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
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
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

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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 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
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

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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. 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
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

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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

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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:
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Sarasota
#4 Best Value Hotels in Sarasota
Price Range: £
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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