Golden Host Resort
Hotel Overview
Middle, not so bad
Clean, nice staff, but breakfast served in plastic and only acceptable taste
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Cris me
- Dec 30, 2011
Fair to midland
The hotel reminded me of the "Bates Hotel" from the movie "Psycho." It was desolate and somewhat...
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TheaDora
- Sep 10, 2011
Golden Host Resort Rooms
- Standard Queen
- Room one queen bed include Cable satellite TV, Individually controlled air conditioning, Data ports, AM / FM alarm clock radio / wake-up calls, Coffee / tea maker, Hairdryer, Complimentary toiletries available upon request, Iron / ironing board, Cribs, Rollaway beds available at a nominal fee, A Few Smoking rooms available on resquest.
- Standard Double
- Room with two double beds include Cable satellite TV, Individually controlled air conditioning, Data ports, AM / FM alarm clock radio / wake-up calls, Coffee / tea maker, Hairdryer, Complimentary toiletries available upon request, Iron / ironing board, Cribs, Rollaway beds available at a nominal fee, A Few Smoking rooms available on resquest.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Sarasota.
- Nearby airports
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport-SRQ (1/2 mile) Tampa International Airport (60 miles).
- Area description
- Located in the heart of Sarasota, the Golden Host Resort, Sarasota is within easy access to the city's various transportation options and centers.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Pool
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Bahi Hut
- A Tropical Cocktail Lounge,where the Mai Tai's have been voted the best of Sarasota.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
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Guest Reviews (32)
Ratings and reviews for Golden Host Resort
- All travelers (32) 2.8 / 5
- Business (2) 2.5 / 5
- Couples (14) 2.6 / 5
- Families (4) 1.8 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Singles (8) 2.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.3
- Hotel staff:
- 3.4
- Room comfort:
- 2.9
- Location:
- 3.5
- Value:
- 3.5
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
monty57
motel not a hotel
the hotel was more like a motel would not every go back location in a bad section of town service was bad
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Eugene
From Old Florida
Golden Host Resort on Sarasota is, for me, a very friendly reminder of what the old resort type hotels in Florida were like when I was a child. There is a very nice, large pool, two(!) shuffleboard courts with the equipment still in tact, a picnic area with an outdoor grill, tropical gardens, rooms that open directly onto this "tropical paradise," a second story outdoor lounge for sun bathing, a separate "tiki lounge," and even a connected restaurant, although this has been closed for a long time. In other words, the place is old, 1950s at the latest, but has a charm of its own if you do not mind the old plumbing, ac units, and '50s decor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
The Golden Host is within a long walk of the world famous Ringling Museum of Art, Ringling Circus Museum, the Ringling Mansion, Asolo theaters and Historic Asolo Theater, New College of USF and USF, Manatee-Sarasota Campus.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
genlicious
Good for the price
Its ok just for sleep, good location but still having just 2 stars
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cris me
Middle, not so bad
Clean, nice staff, but breakfast served in plastic and only acceptable taste
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
unkn
don;t believe what you see in the brochure
hotel was a bit dirty, continental breakfast was wasn't worthy. will never recommend to anybody.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
TheaDora
Fair to midland
The hotel reminded me of the "Bates Hotel" from the movie "Psycho." It was desolate and somewhat creepy. I realize August is the off-season in Sarasota, FL but the hotel should show signs of life. It is badly in need of resuscitation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
HollyJ
okay motel
It was actually okay. Wasn't expecting much from the price and the pics are a tad misleading as others have stated. It's pretty old and right on the outer edge of what could be a bad area, but actually for the price it couldn't be beat. Super 8 a couple of doors down was asking $79 a night and looked ten times worse. It was relatively quiet, basically safe, and just your basic room. Not much on the breakfast - toast and a couple of doughnuts and coffee, completely gone if you don't get there early. Same thing with the ice machine, get to it early. Pool area is okay. Agree with fellow travelers, beds are hard as rocks. Good location for getting to and from downtown/bayfront area. Staff extremely nice and helpful. We decided to stay in Sarasota a second night and they gave us a good deal[...]. Bahi Hut next door had good drinks and a lot of fun people it seemed, pretty small though. We wouldn't mind staying again, would rather spend the $ on other things than waterfront accomodations, especially since it's so close to everything.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Party Like a Rockstar
Fantastic Value!
At first I was expecting low quality considering the price but I was amazed! The rooms were very clean, the pool was beautiful and the staff was very helpful. There tiki lounge was at the utmost quality with great prices, a wonderful atmosphere I would recomend this hotel to anyone!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
There are several beaches closely located to the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Carole
Very nice people and close to
Very nice people and close to everything! I will go back there the next time i go to Sarasota!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
very kind place, save money and
very kind place, save money and enjoy feel like in the golden seventies
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
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