Name: Golden Host Resort
Address: 4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, 34234, US

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Greg

Everything was very cute. Would definitely recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

eve

👌

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Roman

The staff was friendly and welcoming, the outdoor pool was a real highlight, and parking was easy and convenient. While the bathrooms could use a bit more attention, overall this place offers excellent value for the price—you really can’t ask for more.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Cheddi

My wife and I were very satisfied with our stay at this hotel. It was close to many places such as First Watch, Walmart, Trader Joe's etc. The only downside to this hotel, and our experience staying there was the bed. The mattress lies on a platform box spring which is bigger than the mattress itself.As a result, at the end of the bed (we had a king size) on both sides the overlapping platform sticks out. I hit my shin bone twice which broke my skin. My wife also hit her shin and was in alot of pain. I had to put shoes on the floor at the edge of the bed to help us to be aware of the hazzard that the bed posed. If all the beds are like this, I would not stay at this hotel again 😒.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Rebecca

Had a very pleasant stay at the Golden Host. Front desk staff was very pleasant and so was the bartender at the Tiki Bar, Tyler. The room decor was very nice, and it was spotless. Would definitely recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Buddy

It was a very clean place with a very friendly staff. Excellent stay.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Heather

The room was clean and beds were comfortable. The property is outdated and the pool could use a serious upgrade. The water was clear but the pool itself looked old and dingy. The staff was nice and did switch our room, as the lock on the original room was broken. Overall, I wasn't happy and will not stay there again. For the price especially, they could do way better. The website photos are extremely misleading. This is in no way a resort, just an old motel.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

christopher

Great location, right off the tamiami trail, room was super clean, they have a lovely pool to swim in on those hot days, super awesome staff and easy parking. 10/10 would stay there again :)

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Brian

Nice

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Daysha

Such a cute little hotel, but the pool had lots of bugs and small debris so we didn’t get to swim like we wanted to but other than that, the stay was great

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Ricardo

Nice hotel for a quick stay

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Kathryn

My partner and I loved every second we were there! Everything was clean and beautifully kept. We did not want to leave! It’s a newly renovated resort and it’s definitely a 10/10. I cannot wait to go back! I wish the ice maker would have worked but, that’s not something that’s would lead me to leave any sort of negative review. I’m so serious, everyone please stay here if you have the chance!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Treanna

We stayed for one night on Sat, July 18, 2026 to Sun, July 19, 2026. We asked for a late check out at noon with Zach and he notated the account. The room only had 2 clean towels....no wash cloths GRRR!! The patio had an empty water bottle & an empty bag (like a Walmart bag) on it....so they did not clean it. The room was spacious and clean. Bed had a foam topper/mattress and we disliked it -- made our backs hurt!! Shower was wonderful!! They provided the complimentary shampoo/lotion/body wash. Kat and Jenelle were great and real friendly!!! Zach w as nice but seems like he should be at a Hilton or Marriott......or some type of upscale/luxury ~~~ hotel/resort. Overall....we will return....me and my guy bc we enjoyed it! The pool was beautiful and a nice temperature that was cool, not cold. I do not think the grounds are as massive as they make it seem on the website LOL.....nice but not big!

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Douglas

Hard to sleep on bad mattress. Flying bugs in the room.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Kristin

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was extremely helpful and it was nice and quiet and the balcony view of the pool was very calming.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Gregory

Very clean and friendly staff. Would recommend. Great Tiki bar and nostalgic property.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Stephanie

Everything good

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

yunisdari

Mi estadia de 4 noches fue buena pero nesecitan mejorar en cuanto al cervicio de las habitacion , me quedaria nuevamente el lugar esta agradable y comodo

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Tina

Our experience was exceptional. The accommodations were immaculate, and the staff provided outstanding service. The pool facilities were meticulously maintained, and the on-site Tiki bar was a delightful amenity. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and anticipate returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jeanette

Location not to far from the beach

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Alexander

We love this hotel, every time we visit Sarasota we booked at the same place. Very Clean, nice ambiance and staff.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Tina

Tiki bar is quirky yet fun with good drinks and bartending staff were nice. A/C was not cooling our room. We were there 2 nights. Talked to the lady in the office that next morning. She said she would let maintenance know. It was still not cool that afternoon or night just a fan running. No water coming from the unit outside. Would have been a great stay if the a/c would’ve worked properly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Mark

Absolutely loved our stay here. The pool area was great for the kids. The Tiki hut next door made for some good times. The rooms were clean and all in all it was pretty quiet. Nice place for a quick get away this weekend. Definitely will be back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

NICK William

Place is awesome for a couple day trip

The Tiki bar is killer so are the drinks

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Karla

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Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Edwin Allan Antiporda

The property was nice and the staff was helpful during my stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

David

Cute place. Liked the retro look fridge & microwave oven. Close to restaurants & shopping. Friendly staff.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Kellie

Staff was great easy parking.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Laura

outdoor pool and rooms were nicely maintained

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Shari

Old Florida style motel property. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Adjacent tiki bar was a good time. Great place to unwind after a hot summer day. Live music on Friday night was nice addition.
Not fancy, but clean and comfortable for a great price!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Eduardo

Service was really solid and staff was very friendly

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Greg

Great stay. Old florida vibes.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

DENISE

The room is really cute and very clean. Bed is comfortable and the shower worked well.
The staff is great too. My only comment is that if you have a bug suitcase and end up getting a room on the second floor, it can be a bit tricky as there are no elevators. It’s just one flight of stairs though :)

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Sarah

My dad and I stayed a week. Overall, I would likely stay again since it is an inexpensive place in a convenient location. It was very nice having one of the rooms with a balcony. Overall, the room was clean and the bed was comfy. It also felt like a safe place and I found the staff to be friendly. Thank you!

My feedback is that the mini splits don't dehumidify the room well. We had difficulty getting towels and bathing suits to dry fully - we ended up using the balcony railing during sunny afternoons. There is also a smell of mildew coming from the bathroom. My dad suspects the drains, but it could also be underneath the flooring due to how there is gap between the curtain and shower threshold. We also found that the pool seemed to be in disrepair with one of the step ladders being out of order and the pool being a bit green with algae.

At the price point, I expected some rough edges, so to speak. I hope this feedback is helpful to them so they can make some improvements over time.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Ngan

We always stay here when we visit Sarasota because, it's very peaceful here, bed is comfy, the pool is nice (think that the hours should be extended cause 8pm is awfully too early to close), tiki hut on premises is a plus. Overall, we always have a nice time here

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Anna

It was pleasure to be in your hotel. Nice room, pool, complimentary coffe at all time. Towels for the pool is available. I will go again if I have to stay in Sarasota. It is 5 min drive from Sarasota airport. 20 min to Siesta Key beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Daniel

Pool was great for the kids. Rooms very clean.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Wayman D

Good value.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Mike

Ice machine did not work

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Joselyn

It was my first time here at this resort it was pretty nice it was clean and I like how you can just ask up front for stuff you need and they’ll give it to you and the pool is very nice just wish the hours were longer hahaha there is also a couple walking distance things to do but not too many just keep that in mind but things to do are usually not longer than 30 mins from here depending where you’re going of course

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Sandra

Excellent, beautiful and super clean can’t wait to go back

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Janet

Staff were very helpful and courteous. Room was nice. No carpet which we liked. Bed was comfortable and amenities were good! Pool was clean and refreshing.
Parking was easy. The resort was in a great location in respect to every place we wanted to visit!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Yanitza

:)

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Barbara

Very Nice quaint place Hawaiian theme is awesome do recommend also affordable 👍

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Minerva

I would stay again as the location is great!!!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Vivian

Todo excellent, buen trato , limpieza

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Nathan

We enjoyed our stay at the Golden resort. There’s a great little tiki bar and restaurant on site. Sandy at the front desk was extremely helpful when we checked in. The rooms were clean and we enjoyed our stay here very much.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

adriano n.

I’m good

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

rosanna

Room very clean and comfortable beds. We loved the amenities of the room. The bathroom size was a bit small considering that the room space was not the usual for 2 queen size beds, it was a large size to move around .
I enjoyed very much the complementary drink and parking .
The area for the ice and laundry machines some care.
We had a pleasant one night stayed.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Brett

AC wasn’t really working, the condensation from the AC unit was leaking in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Melissa

We loved our stay here!! It was such a nice boutique style hotel. The rooms reminded us of a modern Route 66 style hotel. The rooms are so clean and look so modern and new. We had a great room with a pool view. It’s in a very safe, good location also. The pool is outstanding. We spent lots of time poolside and it was fantastic. We visited the Tiki Bar one night and had a blast there too! All property staff were so helpful and kind! This property was a 10/10 for us!

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

Hannah

This hotel is definitely 2 out of 5, the room was somewhat clean. I didn’t feel comfortable taking a shower without shoes because it smelled like mildew, and it had these little black bugs coming from the drains. This property definitely needs an upgrade.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Dimaris

My stay was perfect

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Colin

Pretty good for the price

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Jody

The room smelt like mildew there was obviously a plumbing problem by the sink. The floor was soft, and the vinyl planking was raised.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Yanira

Hotel was great, cleaned and beautiful but The hotel has poor soundproofing. I could hear conversations and the TV from the room next door. it was a little difficult to rest and sleep! But other than that wonderful

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Melissa

The resort was beautiful super nice staff clean rooms and good location

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Amy

The room was very nice and clean. Patio area was nice except that there were so many ants. I actually got bit by one. Maybe need to have a pest control company to spray the property to control them. The property staff was very nice and friendly. We didn’t mind the geikos soo many on the property that one actually was hiding in the hole at the doorway.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

john larry

I have stayed here before for several weeks during a visit to the area, and I enjoyed the location and especially the pool and Tiki bar! I once again booked a couple weeks here this year for another visit.
Staff was helpful and friendly the room was about the same. this is a older Florida hotel so expect that when u book. The price is reasonable compared to what's in the area . it was clean and comfortable however!!

I did feel like the Tiki bar was not as fun this time seems to have changed staff and it shows!! They seemed somewhat aggressive when it came to bill and tip time, Honestly the vibe in the Tiki bar seemed different and i did not visit it much this time! Kinda disappointing. I did notice that they had a lot less people in the Tiki than the last time I was here so maybe im not the only one to notice the change . I hope they can work on improving that! I am not sure if they are run by the hotel or not, it may be independent of the hotel.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

LAURA

My stay here was brief— I checked in late in the evening and checked out early the next morning. The first thing I noticed was that the property was loud, with karaoke at the attached bar. I couldn’t hear the karaoke once I got in my room, but I did hear everyone who walked by my room all night long, as is common in this kind of hotel arrangement. The room itself could been cleaner. After walking around barefoot for a bit, my feet bottoms were black. It made me wonder just how clean the black tile on the shower floor was. Also, the hair dryer did not work. I’m sure the helpful staff would have taken care of these problems, but my stay was just too short to ask. The bed was comfortable. The whole place has a fun vibe. I walked around the pool area before I checked out, and it looked quite lovely.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Sherrilyn

The resort is very laid back, and everyone seems to enjoy themselves. It looks like they have been renovating the last few years-and the improvements are very nice. Its an older hotel-but the retro feel is very nice.

I am looking forward to staying again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Richard

Great place, clean friendly staff, cold ac, tiki bar is fun, would highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Marcia

Very helpful staff. Needed new key cards and they were there almost immediately. Bathroom was small. Need grab bars and shower floor mats to help prevent falls from wet floors.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Jonathon Thomas

Everyone was friendly and sandy was very nice at the front desk I’ll be back in the future for staying

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Stephany

This is our second time and we really enjoyed it! They had made even more updates since the last time we stayed.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Olivia

Perfect spot to stay and still enjoy downtown Sarasota

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Michael

Clean room friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Dustin

It truly was a pleasure staying at the Golden Host Resort, it was really close to the beaches and downtown. The room was very nice and clean, I’ll definitely be back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Danita

Unique decor

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Johnny

Very clean. Lovely place.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Alla

What a wonderful surprise when we entered our room. Everything was spotless, with amenities like shampoo, lotion, soap that were first class! The public area with the pool was also very clean, with tons of tiki huts around to make you feel like you are on an island vacation.
Great place to stay with your family if you are going to Sarasota attractions. The satff was very helpful and always willing to please!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Araminta

Love the entrance, the welcome. Everything was so clean! Rooms where perfect. Thanks we had a blast at the Tiki bar.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Guillermo

Hotel is well kept and really clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Sylvia

Primera vez Este lugar desde Kissimmee visitamos nos encantó a mí y a mi esposo tenemos planes de volver muy acogedor y tranquilo y sobre todo limpieza y servicio excelente muy complacidos estamos

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Zuheily

Very nice

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Paul

Just the vibes I was looking for, Great energy, great service.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Carmen

My first time staying at the at this place. I was very impressed. I had a room facing the pool, and it was super convenient. We had a great time and had lots of fun. I’ll be BACK!!!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Yamilet

It was such a great place. Loved the bar we even played bingo. I will be going back for sure. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great customer Service.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Jeffrey

I have stayed here several times for the last 3 summers. I wanted to give then excellent, but a few issues this trip took that away. 1st, the entrance outside our door was terribly filthy, could use some hosing. The tables outside the Tiki hut, for 3 days were never wiped down. The new lobby area is nice but forces you to get to the pool area only 1 way. The worst, when we returned one afternoon we found our bathroom/ vanity area flooded. I went to the desk, the host was Clueless, but there was a guy from maintenance, I guess, he said yeah the unit behind us had a bad pipe leak, but no one bothered to come check our room knowing they had water issues. We had to find it and deal with it. Otherwise, the pool was nice, the room ok. Will we come back, not sure this time.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

danny

it was decent enough.....

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Justin

It was everything we could’ve asked for! Awesome pool and comfy beds.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Pieter

A true midcentury treasure! The way it was and always should be!

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Garry lan

Very convenient and close to the air port

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Diane L

Staff was very nice. When we stayed the street outside was under construction, Not the Hotel's fault or anything they could do about that. The pool was very nice. we liked the the Hawaiian Feel. The facility is a little dated, but overall nice place. I would definitely stay again. Thank You Guys.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jefferson

Wonderful stay and so nostalgic!
Unfortunately the ice machine was down for repairs which was a bummer but everything else was very well managed

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

William

Nice place considering it age, we'll renovated and maintained.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Emily

Staff was very nice, beds comfy, but the rooms very very dirty (walls, floor boards, etc.)

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Jeff

Great pool. The staff was quick to check you in.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Natalia

bien

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Torrie

We just stayed for one night everything was nice the bed was super comfortable

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

sammy

The Tiki Bar, the location was great.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Myrna

I was extremely impressed on the communication from the establishment. I started receiving text messages the week of our anticipated stay, Brandon was very pleasant and friendly. I had questions and he was quick to reply within minutes. The day of arrival Brandon was there. Sandy was very sweet and kind. The rooms were nice and quaint, we had 3 rooms. I liked that we could sit outside facing the pool. We had 11 people, 5 were children. There were a few things that I did not like/appreciate. The parking is really bad, there is only one way out and all the parking is set up for the opposite direction. Or first day, Friday was the only day that we could use the pool. There were a lot of middle aged people partying, having fun not a problem but Saturday was a problem. The moment the pool opened they invaded. My grandchildren wanted to go swimming but we couldn't because they had all the lounge chairs, tiki huts, and setting up for what was going to be an all day pool party for them. At one point I walked out with my granddaughter and she said, \"Nana why is that lady showing her breasts to all the people.\"
I told her I don't know why she is doing that. I understand that they are having parties but when you have families with little ones, I HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU ALLOW FAMILIES have the pool for a portion of the day, the rest of the day for others.
Other than that it was a nice place.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Amanda

The staff was nice and it wasn’t their fault I had a bad experience, but I wish they would’ve offered me a discount on my stay given the circumstances. When I arrived, the room smelled like bug spray. I went to the beach hoping it would be better when I came back but it wasn’t. It finally became too unbearable so just before midnight I packed my stuff and went to the front desk. The lady was nice and offered to show me a few rooms. I chose the second one because it was less smelly, but I barely slept because I was sketched out and because it was so incredibly cold. AC said 73 and even 75 at one point but it was much colder. Better than being hot I guess but not great. The second woman I met when I left told me she’d mark my account for the best rate possible for my next stay but I don’t think I’ll be back. One and done for me… it’s sad because it could be a cute place if it had a top to bottom remodel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Bianca

The bar was nice and fun

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Irela

Nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Angela M

Clean rooms and met all my needs for a great price. Bed was very comfortable which made for a perfect night sleep. Loved the pool area! Resort was right off the bus line (99 which was free). Loved that they had a tiki bar at the resort that allowed me to walk across the parking lot to get back to my room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Jessica

Picked this spot for the pool and that it had a cool Tiki Bar. Super disappointed that we were told the pool closed at 8 because there was no lifeguard... It was literally still light outside and there wasn't a lifeguard all day! Figured at least we had the Tiki on site. Expensive drinks in a silent, awkward atmosphere. Sad because it has so much potential!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

LeAnn

Our stay was very enjoyable and we had a lovely room. Housekeeping was fantastic and staff was friendly. The pool was great and the vibe was on point.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Marie Lynn

Hi there, the beds were very comfortable and the staff was nice and would help if asked. An example, would be they would give us new towels if we asked. The housekeeping did not clean each day but that may be normal, I am not sure. Pool was nice. The shower leaked on to the floor no matter what we did which left me worried for their floors but the accommodations were nice. AC worked great, comfy beds, refrigerator and microwave were good. A little loud on friday and Saturday night but peaceful the other nights. Overall very good.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Iliana

We had a good experience we enjoyed the pool and the room was spacious, the staff was very friendly

Family_with_children