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Sun Burst Inn

19204 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785
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Orlando, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Stayed two nights on room 19 for husband's birthday. Room furniture and deco looked updated from the picture of the room online. Cute! Bed looked nicely made and clean when we got there. Felt like we were on a private beach... great beach location. My only complains is the tile floors and not being able to open window to listen... More

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Deltona, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Pros: On the beach, cute, charming, close to everything, right on Gulf Blvd, Accepts pets, great porch overlooking beach, beach towels available when ask, beach chairs & sand toys too Cons: Not very clean, staff seemed bothered by us asking for clean sheets & towels, then we had to make our own beds and was never given fresh blankets. Was... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

I am sorry for any problems you may have had during your stay with us. I was out of town for a couple of weeks in April, so I am not sure when you stayed here, but the 50% off the second night should have been given to you if you stayed Monday - Thursday. If you could call me... More

Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

I stayed here April 15-19 for a business trip. I wasn't looking for fancy frills since I would be at work most of the day - this room met my expectations. It's a great place to stay to get out on the beach after work. Parking is a bit tight so don't bring your crewcab truck. I was in unit... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Thanks for the nice review! I hope you get a chance to come back soon when you can relax on the beach all day with no business worries. Michael, Marilyn & Amy More

CENTRAL FL
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

My wife, dog and I stayed at the inn 3/15-17. The rooms are very nice and you can't beat the location. The owners are very nice and we loved the their small beach area. Great place to bring your dog. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we will next time. Lots of great places to eat and hang out... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
March 22, 2013

Thanks for the great review! Hope you can make it back more often in the future. More

Melbourne, Florida, United States
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

My husband and I spotted the Sun Burst on a previous trip to the area on business when we stayed in a hotel chain. We drove all up and down the beach area scouting out small, quaint little places for our baseball spring training road trip. The Sun Burst met every criteria. Amy took the time to show us all... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
March 10, 2013

Thanks for the great review. I hope you can come back and visit us again soon! More

Port Townsend, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Recently spent a week at the Sun Burst and while a good location, we would select another place next time. Difficult to find staff available in the office and felt uncomfortable buzzing for any little complaint or question. Room not clean--very dirty under the bed, spots on walls in room and bathroom I needed to wash off etc. The kitchen... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
February 25, 2013

I am sorry for any inconvenience when you stayed here, but we really do not mind answering the buzzer by the office when we are usually on property cleaning rooms or in office doing laundry During high season when we are full the only thing we generally need to do for our guests is echange linens. I really wish you... More

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Sun Burst Inn last week and had a fabulous time! The staff was accommodating and friendly. The room was clean and had everything we needed. It was the perfect beach cottage setting, much better than any cookie cutter impersonal hotel room. If we ever get the chance to go back you can bet... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
February 3, 2013

Wow, thanks for the great review! It's people like you that make running this place so awesome. I hope you come back real soon. More

Ft. Wayne, IN
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

We just finished spending a month at Sun Burst Inn with Mike, Marilyn and Amy and, again, was so very pleased with everything. What a gracious group to stay with. Let's face it....you can stay in many various places on the beach and most rooms are all alike. You have a sitting area, kitchen, bed room and bath. It's the... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
January 31, 2013

Thanks kids for such a great review. We feel very lucky having return guests like yourself. See you in May and first drink at Mahuffers is on me! More

Berkley, Michigan
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

My sister and I just stayed in unit 21. The view from the deck is spectacular, but the room was quite dirty. We should not pay a premium price and do our own cleaning of the bathroom and kitchen surfaces. The shower was dirty and the shower curtain should be removed immediately due to the crusted mold all over it.... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Owner at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
January 20, 2013

I apologize for the conditions you found the room in and will address these issues immediately. Did you mention the problem to anyone when you first saw the problems so they could be rectified? Sun Burst is an older hotel and we are renewing and remodeling all the time. Being that close to the gulf and the humidity sometimes means... More

orlando
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013 via mobile

Good location, really easy access to a very nice beach. When I stay at the beach I don't spend much time in the room so I don't really care if the place isn't fancy. But the rooms need to be cleaned A LOT BETTER and the owners need to do a detailed inspection of the rooms and take care of... More

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MrMichaelFlorida, Manager at Sun Burst Inn, responded to this review
January 3, 2013

Thank you very much for this review. I will bring up the issue with my cleaning crew and try to make sure we get it handled better in the future. I hope that you visit us again sometime in the future so we can make a better impression More

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Also Known As:
Sun Burst Hotel Indian Shores
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Sun Burst Inn Indian Shores, Florida
Address: 19204 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL 33785
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Region: United States > Florida > Indian Shores
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Indian Shores
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Under New (Original) Ownership / Management!! Families, pets, and friends of guests always welcome! We want you to relax and enjoy your stay with us. Michael and Marilyn Grimes, the innkeepers, live on property and oversee the day to day operations. They have many years of business management experience and you can be assured of old fashioned friendly and accommodating service...the "real" Florida kind! YES! You may bring your pets (they deserve a vacation at the beach too) and invite friends and family to visit for the day...after all, isn't that what life on the beach is about!? Enjoying your vacation the way YOU want to! Weddings on the beach are welcomed for guests of our inn. Recently, we were privileged to witness one of our guests on his knee proposing to his then girlfriend. She said yes to the joy of all and they are now happily married and spend time with us on a regular basis. Sun Burst Inn is located directly on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, at Indian Shores, Florida. Our inn is within easy walking or driving distance of shops, restaurants and all you need for a wonderful vacation experience. ... more   less 
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