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Gulf Beach Resort Motel

930 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Ranked #22 of 46 hotels in Sarasota
4.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Bob T
Naperville, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

This is my sixth time here. Rooms are comfortable, with kitchens. SEperate owners so each is different. 50 ft to the Gulf. The place is well maintaained. The staff is excellent, everyone is there to help and make your stay nicer!!! More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

Thank you so much for your kind comments about Gulf Beach. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and continue to return to vacation with us. We strive to make each guest's time with us as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We look forward seeing you on your next visit! More

Rose L
Lansing, Michigan
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

The best I can say is the beach and pool are very nice, and the housekeeping staff were pleasant when exchanging towels. We had reserved unit 318 after checking the internet pictures and felt it best suited our needs. On our way driving down to Sarasota we received a call from the motel that our reserved unit had a water... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

I would like to apologize for the fact that you did not enjoy your stay with us. Unfortunately, plumbing issues that are beyond our control do come up and we do our best to have repairs done in a timely manner with the least amount of inconvenience and disruption to our guests. Had we known that you were unhappy with... More

David S
Louisville, Kentucky
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

We stayed New Years weekend, after checking out of another resort. Weather was great, the beach was very nice & clean, sunsets are just breath taking there were plenty chairs to use. (the other resort we were staying at the chairs could not be moved to beach area) I love the downstairs rooms, screened in patio just steps from the... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
January 27, 2012

Thank you for your kind comments about Gulf Beach Resort Motel. We strive to make every guest's stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. I would have to agree with you that our sunsets are absolutely breathtaking. It is quite a tradition here for guests to gather on the beach every evening to enjoy them. I look forward to having... More

EoCM
Västerås
Contributor
15 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

The perfect place to go when you wish to be close to the beach but also close to dining and shopping. Every unit is privatly owned and thereby each room has an individual style which makes is easier for everyone to find "your" room. We had a room on the second floor, the room was very nice and cosy with... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
February 2, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write some comments about your stay at Gulf Beach. Our goal is to make guests feel as comfortable as if they were at home. The restaurants and shops at St. Armand's Circle are unique and welcoming as well and within walking distance of Gulf Beach. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay... More

jenrose80
Trenton, IL
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

Stayed 1 night while traveling through. Wanted something on the beach to watch sunset, which is totally worth it. Room was okay. All rooms are different as they are actually owned by individuals and rented through the property. When we arrived, we were able to take a look at several rooms that were available before we decided on one. Our... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
January 27, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Gulf Beach Resort. I am so glad you found us during your travels. Because our units are individually owned we like to offer guests options as to which room best suits their needs. Most of our units do have fully equipped kitchens which our guests have found to be... More

mgarcia769
Orlando, Florida
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011

This is a little gem tuck away...Best Kept secret. A friend introduced me to this place and I have been going back every year since 2005. Rates are great- small and quaint... A place where everyone knows your name..clean rooms, friendly service and close to Armand's Circle and shops. More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
December 31, 2011

I am so glad to hear that you decided to follow your friend's recommendation and vacation with us. We strive to make everyone's experience at Gulf Beach a friendly and welcoming one. Since our property is right on the Gulf of Mexico every unit is just steps away from our beautiful white sand beach. A lot of our guests tend... More

Engadiner
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Top Contributor
87 reviews
200 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011

We loved the resort with it's old-style feeling. We prefer those low-rise buildings to an anonynmous condo unit. It's located right on a beautiful beach with it's own beach chairs and a tiky-hut if you prefer shadow. It's near to everything on Lido Beach. The resort is very clean and well kept and the staff was very friendly and helpfull.... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
December 29, 2011

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of Gulf Beach. I apologize for any inconveniences you may have had during your stay with us. I have made the individual owner aware of your comments and she and I have made some changes to the unit. The couch has been replaced and the furniture in the... More

Vickie H
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

Beautiful place, great staff, clean units... steps to the white sand... you can walk the beach from end to end of this beautiful little island. If you have never been here I recommend you check it out, very quaint, quiet, relaxing...close to shopping, night life, or anything that may interest you Sarasota and Lido Key has it!! More

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PatE E
Dauphin Island, Alabama
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011

Stayed 3 weeks at Gulf Beach Resort, This is a historic motel converted with old charm into small but very efficient condo's. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. We took kayaks and many places to launch very close to condo and enjoy a great day on the water, kayaks for rent at most launch sites also. Lido beach... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
November 29, 2011

Thank you so much for sharing your kayaking experiences and the related services available to do so. I'm sure many of our guests will take the opportunity to see our beautiful Florida natural habitats via kayaking! We always enjoy having you stay with us and look forward to your next visit! More

buitroy
Ottawa, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011
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We stay here each March break with three family members families. We all have young kids (6 yrs old to infant) and they love it. It is right on Lido Beach and also has an outdoor pool. There are two outdoor bbq grills that make dinners both fun and easy while enjoying the beach cabana. It isn't luxury but it... More

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GulfBeachMotel, Manager at Gulf Beach Resort Motel, responded to this review
November 29, 2011

Thank you so much for your kind comments about Gulf Beach Resort. We love having families stay with us and watching them enjoy the beach and our other facilities. We've had many families book family reunions at Gulf Beach and it's always nice to see people reconnecting with loved ones! More

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