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Golden Host Resort

4675 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
Golden Host Resort
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 68 reviews from 6 sources
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Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

Golden Host Resort Reviews

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  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "condition of hotel only fair cost of room on line was twice what the posted cost at the hotel would not recommend." source Skoosh

    "It was on their recommended list but I was hesitant especially when the price was greatly reduced from its original discounted price." source Hotels.com

    "Would definitely stay again." source Travelocity

    "I liked the hotel overall." source Expedia

    "If you're just looking for a cheap place to sleep so you can spend you money on better things, this is a great place." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "For the price the room was great, clean and just as described in their photographs." source Orbitz

    "This hotel has a pleasantly landscaped pool area, clean and quiet rooms, is less than a mile from the Ringling Museum and has a classic tiki themed indoor bar with pecky cypress walls, mood lighting and cool tiki masks on the walls." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel is nothing special is semi clean old building, two floors easy to park close to downtown." source Priceline

    "The room was okay, but not as clean as I felt it should be and there was no air the the bathroom, so it was humid everytime you showered." source Travelocity

    "Wish it was a queen bed instead of the 2 double beds but the room was always clean and the view was nice." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "furthermore, I went in to request a refund for the WiFi services I would no longer use due to the fact that I had checked out and was told by [." source Orbitz

    "Nice clean rooms, excellant service very friendly staff." source Travelocity

    "we enjoyed the stay, the staff was very nice, and the service was adequate." source Expedia

    "It is close to the airport which worked fine as I was down for a religous service and returned home the next day." source Orbitz

  • Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "I did not have breakfast, but did check out he breakfast and pool area and found it to be very cozy and inviting." source Orbitz

    "however i DO NOT recommend visiting the surrounding neighborhood, very rough." source Hotels.com

    "The general location is not a good neighborhood." source Priceline

    "The hotel location was perfect, the room was very clean & well maintained." source Travelocity

    "The room was nice and clean, staff was very nice, the pool was clean, great location." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "It was a great price and it was worth it." source Orbitz

    "Nice little hotel and quite, very good for the price." source Hotels.com

    "I would definitely recommend Golden Host Resort for the convenience to the airport, Route 75, Ringling Museum and the price." source Travelocity

    "We felt like it was a great value for the price and look forward to returning again next year." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "During my stay, after working a very long day, went into my hotel room the air was not on." source Hotels.com

    "No bathroom in lobby son had to use rest room when arrived and told w." source Priceline

More information on Golden Host Resort

Located minutes from the beaches, and one mile from the Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport is the Golden Host Resort. Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, University of South Florida, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center are all nearby. Museums, restaurants, and shopping are all less than 1 mile from the Golden Host Resort.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

80 rooms.80

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

80

Directions

From Sarasota Bradenton International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 1.6 miles. Go west on Airport Circle toward Bradenton Connection. Turn right onto University Parkway. Turn left onto US 41/North Tamiami Trail/FL 45. The hotel is located on the right.

Area

Sarasota is located 32 miles southwest of St. Petersburg, FL on US Highway 41. The Golden Host Resort is half a mile from the Sarasota/ Bradenton International Airport SRQ, and minutes away from the beautiful Gulf Beaches, downtown Sarasota, cultural

Attractions

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Dining

Restaurant / Dining InformationThe Golden Host Resort is walking distance to Barnacle Bills Seafood Restaurant, and minutes away from fine dining including Primos Italian, Carrabas, Outback Steak House, Daruma Japaneese, Two Senoritas Mexican, Columbia Restaurant and more.

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