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Suntide Island Beach Club

850 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Owen Sound, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We stayed here Feb. 2013. We had a two bedroom, small but efficient, thirty feet from the pool. We were about two to three hundred feet from the Gulf. The sand beach is beautiful clean beach, suited for beachcombing. Twenty minutes walk to St. Armands Circle, a boutique style shopping and dining area. The rooms and furniture is somewhat dated... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Myself and my family visit Suntide every year without fail. The resort is absolutely lovely and the people staying there are so welcoming and now feel like family! The staff are all very kind and friendly and are always there when needed. The resort and beach itself are kept immaculate and are always updated. The beach is absolutely beautiful with... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

First time stay and a little dubious given some of the negative comments on this site...none of which were founded in our experience. We had two units for an adult family reunion over prior to Christmas...both 2-bed units very clean and comfortable. A couple of very minor maintenance issues attended to within an hour with friendly service. Off season so... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

I have been going here for over 20 years and the other guests have become like family--I don't rent a car,it's a short walk to St. Armands circle with it's shopping and restaurants and there always seems to be someone who will take me grocery shopping.The hot tub is a favourite meeting place especially in the evening.The decor is changed... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

Having read through all these reviews,I would ignore the bad ones.My Husband and I have been coming to this resort for twenty years,with Family or friends and we have never experienced the awful things that have been said. The staff are wonderful! Walt manages the place and keeps it impeccable and Cheryl is a delight to see every year.The housekeeping... More

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012 via mobile

Although this resort is dated and rather small without a ton of amenities, it's perfect for the getaway couple looking for a place to just relax in the sun! Would not recommend this resort to families with children looking for a lot to do because really there's not much on the whole island. We couldn't even order in dinner, no... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012 via mobile

My family stayed here recently. We enjoyed the beach and pool, but this was overshadowed by the horrible staff. The number of and absurd nature of all the rules is comical. Our room's carpet was wet at check in. When we inquired about the reason for wet carpet, the office personnel had no reason. They said, "just keep the fan... More

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Cumming, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Location location location! That all that really needs to be said. If you want a beach in your back yard this is the place. No sterile hotel lobby to walk through just open your door and you're steps away from the beach. The outdoor decks and grills made it feel like home. We lived in our bathing suits the first... More

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Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012 via mobile

My family owns several weeks and we go each year at least once. Great location, very clean and well maintained. While this is billed as a resort, it is better described as a small timeshare complex. Each unit has a kitchen and living room, furnished with basic equipment, plus a gated parking area with assigned parking space. This was my... More

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Clermont, Georgia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We bought our week 30 years ago when we lived in Sarasota. We visited many timeshares before we decided on Suntide. Outside of some problems in the early years with the old management, we have not regretted our purchase. Walt, Sheryl and the gang have been exceptional. The units and the grounds are not just "kept up" they are constantly... More

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Also Known As:
Suntide Island Beach Club Hotel Sarasota
Suntide Island Beach Club Hotel
Suntide Island Beach Hotel
Suntide Island Beach Club Sarasota, Florida
Address: 850 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Region: United States > Florida > Sarasota
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
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Ranked #7 of 14 Speciality lodging in Sarasota

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