Stayed at this hotel 3 nites June 2008. It is in North Redington next to Double Tree. I love these kinds of hotels - from the 50's or 60's. 3 story with elevator. We had an oceanfront efficiency on 3rd floor overlooking beach with huge balcony - 2 lounges, table and 4 chairs. The staff were friendly and anxious to please. The price, while not cheap, was reasonable at $109. The room was efficiency, nicely furnished with new looking ceramic tile floors, white couch (clean - how do they keep it that way??), 2 recliners, and a MURPHY BED! What a great idea - comfortable but out of the way when not in use. Fully equipped Kitchenette. Four skylights - two in living room, one in kitchen, and one OVER THE SHOWER! Love to see pelicans fly over while im showering! Too cool! Only problem was last nite there, girl in adjacent room was in a cell phone argument at 4am on her balcony. We were sleeping with our louvers open to hear the surf, but were awakened by her. I went out and told her to keep it down or go back inside. Next morning mentioned it to staff and they promised they would take care of it. I LOVE THIS PLACE! Pool was sparkling and in courtyard. Parking free. Location excellent - public can use Tiki Bar next door at the DoubleTree. Will return for future visits.

This is an older complex - Clean and On the Beach! It is great to have affordable beach front complexes. So many places are very expensive and make it hard to have a family vacation or a nice get away - you can do that at the Sandalwood. If you're looking for luxury, this isn't it. But, if you're looking for a clean affordable beach property with a pool - you've found it. ------ They are good to their guest. We return year after year. We have never been yelled at like the last guest stated , but then, we don't bother anybody. The pool is Always clean as well as the rooms. There are so few of these types of hotels around, I hope the mom & pop type atmosphere stays around. ----I've never written a review before but after reading a couple that I thought were unfair I felt I needed to write. Make your own decision and most of all, enjoy your vacation.

I have stayed at this hotel for 20 years. Recently the hotel has become run down and is in need of repair. I have been a law enforcement officer for 15 years and was cursed out by the staff for my 7 yr old child having a float in the pool. I will never stay at this hotel again and would not recommend to to my worst enemy. They are prejudice toward hispanics. The entire management staff needs to be replaced. There are many other quality motels on this beach.

Although this is a 50's vintage building, it has charm and character. After checking nearby accomodations I found this to be the bargain of the year. You can stay next door at the Double Tree and pay 3 times the amount and get a room facing the road.
Take my advice, if you go to the Sandalwood, spring for the extra $10 or $15 per night and get a unit facing the beach. Can you imagine...a one bedroom condo with a deck overlooking the beach, in prime season at $115.00 per night?
Don't expect a 5 star hotel, but you will get a clean condo with staff that can and will take care of any concerns that you have.
I will return every year.