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Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $85
$75 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34234
  • Place, Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ringling College of Art and Design
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and two wall-mounted lamps.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a blue armchair, and a small table.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a mirror, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a painting on the wall.

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(180 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a lamp.

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sarasota

With a stay at Golden Host Resort - Sarasota in Sarasota (North Trail), you'll be a 2-minute drive from John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and 9 minutes from St. Armands Circle. .This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Lido Beach and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Siesta Key Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • New College of Florida - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dewar's Clubhouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

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.
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.

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
  • 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: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1513 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 597 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 245 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 2629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 2629 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

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Great place to stay. Clean room and nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

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enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jasmin

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The Best experience my family enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

sara

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Good hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lainie

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Loved the vibes!! Was so fun to stay for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nandeesha

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Very nice hotel, friendly front desk. Overall we enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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The pool was nice, I enjoyed me stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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I was only there 2 nights but in a pinch I'd stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Nice stay near the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Clean, affordable, comfy beds, great location. Perfect budget stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian Wesley

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Parking was safe and easily accessible. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn

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Love this place. CLean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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This is a super cute motel - very vintage Hawaii style. Rooms were large and very clean, staff was friendly and efficient. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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Great location Friendly staff Clean rooms Minutes from SRQ
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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This place was great. Super clean rooms, very friendly service, so close to the airport, and the oldest tiki bar in Florida. I would book there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuming

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Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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Great place! Very relaxed atmosphere! We would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that it was retro and hostess was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Orlando

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Amazing staff, room was extremely clean and the location and amenities were great. Having the bar right there was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Douglas

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Near beach and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jody

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Very clean and quiet. Great location for the airport. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

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It was a very enjoyable stay. Great place, we'll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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Nice stay for the money charged. Free parking and close to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was great and easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

albert

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very affordable, many amenities and staff were enthusiastic ,professional and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026