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Siesta Key Palms Resort

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#7 of 58 hotels in Sarasota
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As a Trip Advisor “travelers choice” award winner we are rated in the top 10 percent hotels in the world. This fully renovated retro hotel features the ultimate in modern amenities while keeping its historical mid century integrity and charm. All rooms are accessible from open air outside walkways (without the necessity of elevators or tight interior corridors). We follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing, We use medical-grade cleaners and have created a check-in and check-out process with minimal contact while still providing a personalized guest experience. All rooms feature private garden courtyards (except the Studio) nestled among tropical gardens, two outdoor pools, fire pits, tiki torches and hammocks. The resort has a BBQ grill area and “chill sections” throughout with hanging day beds. It is an oasis in a lush and tropical setting. The main family pool and tiki hut area is heated and open year-round with heated outdoor showers and adjoining dining areas. The second pool is for guests desiring a 21 and over environment. All rooms (except the studio) include a kitchenette with stove, oven and kitchen supplies, pull out sofa beds, flat-screen TVs, safes, cable channels, upgraded "quite air units", free amplified WiFi throughout the property, and queen size beds. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the tropical garden ambiance and enjoying the serenity of your private courtyards. Each room is fully renovated with decorative bathrooms for the most discriminating of guests. For your comfort, you will also find free toiletries, coffee, hairdryers and other amenities. Located just .06 miles from Siesta Key and 1.4 miles from Siesta Key Beach. Come stay in a boutique resort setting with the comforts you have come to expect. Come make your memories with us!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Snack bar
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Children's television networks
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Vending machine
Canoeing offsite
BBQ facilities
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
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Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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Tracy A wrote a review Yesterday
Hanover, Canada34 contributions15 helpful votes
Room is not as advertised, do not trust the pictures or descriptions on their website. Lots of wear and tear on room. Fridge leaking puddles of water. Zero counter space even though room was to have a full kitchen. Tiny table and room was to have full dining table. Lights broken on patio. Outdoor seating area for room is not as advertised. WiFi terribly spotty and did not work half the time. Disappointing. Do not pay to upgrade your room. You don’t get what you pay for. We had friends that paid for the same level of room as ours and ours was much much different. They were probably overbooked and downgraded us. Advertised games room was nowhere to be found. Bbq was only partially functional. The pool, hammock and fire pit areas were all very beautiful but did not make up for the lack of advertised kitchen.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Review photos on website, expect worst room and then you don’t be disappointed.
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prometheus713 wrote a review Nov 2023
Staten Island, New York5 contributions4 helpful votes
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Owen was at the front desk and gave us a tour of the place. He was aces, attentive to anything we needed and friendly in a non-fake way. Rooms were clean, pool was heated , the place is a little hideaway with hammocks and fire pits. Good stores and restaurants within walking distance.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 12 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your response! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon!!
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Carolina_Traveler_7 wrote a review 6 Mar
Charlotte132 contributions89 helpful votes
Location: This motel is not near the beach as reported. It’s one mile away and on a busy 4 lane road. It’s not even on Siesta Key! On the plus side, there are 3 restaurants within walking distance and more if you are willing to cross a busy road. Also, the management has tried their best to reduce traffic noise. There are lovely fountains and greenery everywhere which is much appreciated. The grounds are great and they have spaced out the amenities so that it doesn’t feel crowded (unlike everywhere else in Sarasota and Siesta Key.) Amenities: AI also botched this one. Only a few rooms have full kitchens and bedroom separate from living/dining. We stayed in one of these and it was nice. Improvements would be a better equipped kitchen (small dish drainer, cutting board etc) and some instructions on how to operate air conditioning units (no fan speed setting). Also the TVs, while decent sized, had a murky picture. Wi-Fi was fine though. Would have preferred cotton/cotton blend sheets instead of the polyester ones that are clingy and uncomfortable. The useful room photos are buried on their website (only seen during the booking process). What you get instead are lots of the pictures of the grounds. Certainly the grounds are excellent but why hide the room photos? Most, maybe all rooms seem to have an enclosed private patio. All or most rooms are cleverly renovated from (1960s?) motor lodge. We also had a safe in our room. Particularly impressive how they have renovated the bathrooms considering the limited space. (Check first online, we had the nicest/largest unit and it may differ). Service, cleanliness- both excellent! On site office was definitely handy. Loved the free parking (but see cost comments below). The area seemed fine to us, and has partial residential in the area, as well as reasonable access to local businesses such as a drug store, groceries and restaurants — unlike downtown or on the key. Cost: As expected, Florida loves sticking it to the tourists and have taxes and fees that add about $100/night…including the “resort” fees. It will vary as some are percentages instead of flat fees but it amounts to a lot. As with all beaches it seems, they don’t have reasonable cancellation policies. Worst of all, they require 100% of the amount to be paid up front. This is just crazy. Overall giving this motel a good rating, because there are a lot of positives.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 1 week ago
We THANK YOU for the feedback and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it caused to you during your stay. We have taken your feedback very seriously and corrective steps are in place for the better services. Feedback from our valued guests, like you, help us to constantly improve the quality of our services. THANK YOU once again for the comments and hope to see you in the future. Warm regards and safe travels.
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Anne I wrote a review Feb 2024
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This place is fabulous. The atmosphere is super chill. Loved all the lights, tiki torches, fire pits, hammocks, and zen spaces throughout. Room was spacious and private. Owen and Denise worked the welcome desk like champs. Everything about this place screams vacation. It just needs frozen poolside drinks to make it an 11/10. We loved our stay here!! A perfect girls getaway.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 6 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guests expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with us again and thank you for taking time to let us know about your stay! :)
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Shrnmann wrote a review Jan 2024
Plantsville, Ct4 contributions3 helpful votes
The place is so unique!! Usually quiet and the grounds are like a Tiki village!! The maid service is spectacular! We’re coming back in 2025 for our third stay!! The rooms are extra clean and never do you run out of towels, coffee, condiments or dish soap. Enough cannot be said about this quaint accommodation!
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: The nearby beach is certainly worth a visit to!
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Responded 27 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guests expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with again and thank you for taking the time by letting us know about your stay. :)
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Jeannie L wrote a review Jan 2024
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This resort is THE BEST! The grounds are amazing! The staff is awesome! Anything you need. ....this beautiful place has it all!!! I'll be back here every year! Thanks to you all! It is like you are on your own island of beauty, service, amenities... everything you want...and near Siesta Key Beach! Hurray!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: You'll never want to leave!
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Responded 13 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guest expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with us again and thank you for taking the time for letting us know about your stay. :)
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Chuck M wrote a review Jan 2024
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida2 contributions
We love the resort and the setting in the back. It’s very deceiving from the front. We feel like it’s a hidden gem and will be back again soon.!! The resort was clean, and the rooms had everything that you would need a small kitchen, efficiency, coffee, and microwave.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 8 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guest expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with us again and thank you for taking the time for letting us know about your stay. :)
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Susanne T wrote a review Jan 2024
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Best Location to get around for Breakfast and Dinners and super close to the Siesta key beach. The moment we arrived we were are on vacation ! Every room here is actually a suite with private gardens and our own hammock. Through out the property are romantic and fun fire places ,fountains and places to relax , 2 heated pools in the most Jungle setting .Our favorite was taken the free bikes to get to the beach almost every day. Staff and Service here are 5 star. We made the best memories and will definitely be back soon. If you want the best vacation and service look no further! Thank you to each of the team at the Siesta Key Palms Hotel ✨Our new Home away from Home ….Thank you Mr.Bill See you soon🌴💕
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Creat place to crate private events or Retreats ! We are planning to get married here soon 💕
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Responded 4 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guest expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with us again and thank you for taking the time for letting us know about your stay. :)
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Aniceto C wrote a review Jan 2024
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I had an excellent experience in this place. I came with my family from Miami, 3 hours on the road and was totally worthy. We enjoyed the relaxing environment, amenities, very friendly staff and proximity to the beach. I totally recommended. I’ll be back any time soon!!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 3 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guest expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with us again and thank you for taking the time for letting us know about your stay. :)
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Jayne S wrote a review Jan 2024
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We love the Siesta Palms. This is our fourth year to vacation at the Siesta Palms for Christmas. The staff are wonderful and we love the island feel. It’s a little piece of paradise tucked away from others! short walk to the beach!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 3 Jan 2024
Thank you for staying at Siesta Key Palms Resort we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us. We always aim to exceed our guest expectations and provide the perfect getaway. We look forward to having you stay with us again and thank you for taking the time for letting us know about your stay. :)
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£163 - £291 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
The Elephant Ear Suites
LOCATION
United StatesFloridaSouthwest Gulf CoastSarasota
NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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Frequently Asked Questions about Siesta Key Palms Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Nearby attractions include Silver City Sarasota (0.7 miles), Escape Room Sarasota (0.2 miles), and Safe Harbor Siesta Key (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Abel's Ice Cream, Clayton's Siesta Grille, and Dolce Italia.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Siesta Key Palms Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Siesta Key Palms Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Historic Spanish Point Campus (4.4 miles) and Phillippi Estate Park (1.0 miles).