Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel

Overall:

"A great place to eat." — source Skoosh

"We would definitely stay there again." — source Orbitz

"just steps from the beach, beautiful salt water pool, very relaxing atmosphere, would stay again, the only suggestions I have is they leave the pool side tiki bar open longer and play music, the sunsets are a must see." — source Hotels.com

"I stayed there in July of '09 and overall it was a good stay. I would definately recommend an ocean view room." — source Travelocity

"Great hotel for the price." — source Expedia

Clean:

"Exceptionally clean and well maintained." — source Skoosh

"The rooms need some maintenance, beds are a little hard and bathroom tub tiles had mold (no reason for that, if the cleaning would be done correctly), humidity in the room is very high." — source Hotels.com

"The hotel is a bit older and need some updating and some deep cleaning. Overall cleanliness was good, but need to clean out vents and fix the grout in the bathrooms." — source Travelocity

"Hotel was nice location, staff was excellent, pools were clean, open air cabanas galore, service on the beach with chairs and umbrellas, small but good restaurants." — source Expedia

"The beach is steps away, and the water is clean and warm." — source Hotels.com

Service:

"While not a 4or 5 star hotel in appearance it provided the level of service and customer care that was very refreshing." — source Orbitz

"When we arrived, we were greeted by the most friendly and helpful staff." — source Travelocity

"I have been in the service business in one job or another for 30 years and I was so pleased with the way my family and I were treated." — source Travelocity

"The staff is extremely courteous and always at the service of their guest." — source Travelocity

"The hotel had good service and the rooms were appropriate for the money." — source Travelocity

Location:

"We've been visiting the area faithfully (about once a year) since the early 1990s, and staying at the Sandcastle exclusively since about 2004 — the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the bathroom and mini-fridge accommodating of a week's needs, and the staff, from the Mistress of the Poolside Bar to the housekeeping and front desk staff, just wonderful." — source Skoosh

"If I could talk to the owner, I would convert the hotel into a beach resort since they have such prime location." — source Hotels.com

"Property consists of several buildings of different ages located on the same property." — source Travelocity

"We visited other beaches in the area and found that the Helmsley offered the best." — source Expedia

"The location is quiet, the beach is world class, I would stay again, just bring my own chairs next time." — source Hotels.com

Value:

"The price and location are great and it has a wonderful view of the Gulf." — source Hotels.com

"In a Florida which I find very over-produced with artificial charm, this place is the real deal." — source Travelocity

"All in all the Sandcastle is definately the best place to stay in Sarasota for the price." — source Travelocity

"This hotel is a quaint ""Old Florida"" style hotel and is a good value for your money." — source Travelocity

"If you're looking for a reasonably priced getaway, you can't beat the location." — source Travelocity