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Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$87
$77 nightly
$87 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

Explore the area

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4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34234
  • Place, Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarasota Classic Car Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony/Patio Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony/Patio Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, *Balcony/Patio*, Pool View | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, *Balcony/Patio*, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(142 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View, Accessible

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

With a stay at Golden Host Resort - Sarasota in Sarasota (North Trail), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Mall at University Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • New College of Florida - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sarasota Classic Car Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mymamma - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Captain Brian's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Mable - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

Hotel in Sarasota with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
At Golden Host Resort - Sarasota, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Golden Host Resort - Sarasota Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1271 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 498 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 2239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 2239 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

Reception staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five stars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip Scott, Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was our first trip to Florida and I have to say, was not disappointed! The only thing I do wish was the restaurant was open but being that we stayed during off season, it wasn’t that bad. Everything was in close range to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Calvin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOISEY, DIRTY UNKEMPT ROOM BROKEN FLOOR TILES, DIRTY BASE BOARDS, DOORS WALLS CORNERS. NO ICE MACHINES , SCREAMING AIR CONDITIONER. NOISEY OUTSIDE OF POOL ROOM . NO OVEN WORKING FOR APPITIZERS, NASTY DRINKS , NO ENTERTAINMENT AS PROMISED ! OWNER SHAHA COULDN'T CONTACT. MANAGEMENT SARCASTIC., ALOOF UNAVAIABLE. DESK CLERK NOT @ STATION 5 TIMES THAT I CSLLED OR PERSONALLY WENT TO FRNT DESK. COFFEE AWE FULLY LACKING. BED A TRIPPING HAZZARD ! WANT "REFUND" ASAP ! MANAGER DIDNT RETURN PHONE CSLLS IR TEXTS & EMAILS. 🐽🐀🐁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Staff & service
The staff here were fantastic! Very very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room. It’s a little outdated and the bathrooms and ceilings could use an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t Want To
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front Desk staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edilma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome people
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Tucker

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was as advertised.

8/10 Good

Chungwhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jetsan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great stay. It’s obvious they just did cosmetic work for remodel but it’s clean and decent. Great stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Axel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025