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Club Bamboo South: Traveler Reviews

2412 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217 (Formerly Club Bamboo Resorts)
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Cheshire, England
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great beach holiday, despite the weather!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2012

My wife and I stayed in unit 221 for a week at the end of June. Unit was clean and small bathroom and kitchenette were perfectly adequate for our needs. One small criticism was that the a/c unit was within a couple of feet from the pillow on one side of the bed, and the noise and airflow too much to allow sleep if turned on; we Brits. not used to this problem! Only solution was to sleep with it off which made for some uncomfortably hot nights!
Tropical Storm Debby blew during most of our stay but we enjoyed the island's restaurants and read and also managed a few walks.
Met the owner, Michelle, who is lovely and very easy to deal with. All in all we found the resort ideal for a relaxing beach holiday, especially when the weather behaves as it normally does!

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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The Villages, Florida
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Stay Away - this place is a disaster”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2012

They put us in an annex down the road near an empty strip mall (not on the beach). The room had NO phone and NO AT&T cell service and NO wireless access. Worse, we discoved the bathroom window didn't lock at about 7pm. Window was on first floor and opened into a neighborhood. Office was closed by about 5 pm and owner refused to guarantee another (safe) room. Still worse, owner has refused to refund our credit card thefull amont and told us it was a "safe neighborhood". Manager Ciindy lied in the response to our credit card company claiming we stayed until midnight. Checked into a lovely Comfort Inn about 8 pm - we have proof.

This place is a disaster - be warned.

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  • Stayed May 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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, General Manager at Club Bamboo South, responded to this review
July 12, 2012
Sorry for all the confusion, please notice when you are booking rooms on Booking.com they have 2 rooms avaialble, 1 Overlooking and 1 King Studio across and down the street, there were no rooms available overlooking or you would have been moved immediately, Cancelation policy is no refunds, but we did refund some of your money, even though it against policy, and you were also offered to come back to one of the rooms Overlooking. The room was completely used, bed sheets were turned down, shower was used and towels were on the chairs and the floor. Microwave was also used and coffee pot still on. Sorry, if you had walked in and walked out we probably would not have any dispute. The window you are speaking of is only 2x4 only enough room to fight your head into, we did address all your concerns, and we are so sorry you were so angry. The Manager Cindy did not lie to any CC company, Booking.com policy - No refunds. The credit card company requested the confirmation paper that was sent to you. There is no Strip mall next to this property nothing is abandoned anywhere on the island. The property does not list having phone service or Wi-Fi, in any of the rooms Please do not confuse us with a hotel it is a condo with individual owners. Our office hours are posted Mon- Sat 9-6 and Sunday 10-5. Please consider reading every detail of the rooms before booking as this may help you from being so angry. some people to prefer those rooms. Hope all your vacations are better ones. Best wishes.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2012

this hotel was great! the staff were helpful and nice. the room itself was very clean and spacious which was great because it rained for our entire stay so we were in it alot. the location was beatiful right on the water. it had a great view of the gulf. my family and i already have plans on staying here again next year.

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Westchester, Illinois
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“Club Bamboo- Unit 218”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

My husband and I just returned from a 9 day vacation in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria island. We stayed in Unit 218. The Unit was very clean and nicely decorated. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen area had stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There was a full size fridge and microwave. The bathroom was not big, but was clean! Each Unit is individually owned and managed by a management company. The Office staff is very helpful and willing to answer your questions. The grounds are kept very clean, including the pool area, which was not at all crowded while we were staying there. The landscaping is also nice. The best part is that you are right on the beach, with Anna Maria's fine white sand and a beautiful view of the Gulf water!! We like to stay at different places, but would not hesitate to stay here again:-)

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lakeland, FL
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Terrible!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We stayed in room 120 and it was discusting. The room was trashed. Stains all over the carpet, stains on the bedspread, a hole in the wall, a tampon left in the bathroom, tub all stained, tub drain didn't work, knobs missing from the bureau, just a horrible experience. They charge you a $50 service fee and then you are instructed to strip the bed and wash the dishes before leaving! We stayed ther 2 years ago and the place was wonderful - not this time. The pool area was nice and the view was great, but the room was not worth the money. There are better deals on the island. I would never stay here again or recommend anyone else stay there.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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, General Manager at Club Bamboo South, responded to this review
July 12, 2012
Hi, I am so sorry you had a awfull room, we do not manage that unit 120 at Club Bamboo South, that is another rental company located across the street from our office, we hope you will return to Club Bamboo South in one of our rooms as it is unfair to judge all the rooms because of room 120. We are the onsite Rental company at Club Bamboo South, some of our rentals are 218, 221 that were mentioned in some of the other reviews. We want you to enjoy your stay please come back.Our number is 941-778-7800. Thank you
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Also Known As:
Club Bamboo Hotel Bradenton Beach
Club Bamboo Hotel
Econolodge Bradenton Beach
Club Bamboo South Anna Maria Island/Bradenton Beach, FL
Address: 2412 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217 (Formerly Club Bamboo Resorts)
Region: United States > Florida > Anna Maria Island > Bradenton Beach
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Bradenton Beach
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Now under new managment.Club Bamboo South - Where relaxation and fun begin! We are located directly on the Gulf of Mexico on Anna Maria Island, Florida. We are in the village of Bradenton Beach, just a mile North of Longboat Key, and close to all that Sarasota and Bradenton have to offer. ... more   less 
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