3-Star Hotels in Manatee County

The new hotel, the facilities, supplies and everything are very new. The breakfast is pure western style. The airport pick-up service feels average. When it arrives, it is said that there will be no pick-up service after 7 o'clock. The drop-off said that there is no early shift. It is estimated that it is only available during normal working hours. It is too early or too late to be prepared to take a taxi back and forth. There are McDonald's and pizza nearby. It's okay to deal with it. It's okay if you don't pay much attention to food, or take a taxi to go to a far place.

This horrific experience occurred this past weekend, January 26-28. We were advised prior to our arrival at the Hilton Garden Inn by family who had checked in earlier that the hotel had NO hot water. On arrival late Friday afternoon, we asked about problem and was told that heater had been fixed and that water was being warmed and would be hot later that day. This turned out to be a complete lie! When we called the front desk the next morning at 730 am after finding only a cold shower, we were told that the heater had not been fixed but that plumbers had been called. We checked back to the front desk mid-morning and were told the plumbers were still coming but hadn't yet arrived. We checked back again early afternoon and was told the heater would not be fixed until two days later. Apparently parts weren't available until then! I asked for our rooms to be comp'd but was only offered a free buffet breakfast and a $50 one night discount. I told the front desk manager Rick Ring that was not adequate given that I was told on check in that the problem had been fixed and that front desk staff lied to me. Ring responded that $50 was the maximum discount he was authorized to provide. I asked Ring to speak with the general manager Catlin Naser who was off site but access was denied stating he wasn’t available. Hard to believe that the general manager couldn’t be contacted if there was a fire or worse! I asked without hot water how did they clean dishes, etc. used for breakfast which was to me a sort of a disgusting, unhealthy thought. I mentioned that I led a group of ten families who had stayed at the hotel before and would now would not return but that didn't matter. I am a frequent traveler. What I have encountered problems like this in the past, my rooms are always fully comp'd and alternate hotel, which is also covered by the hotel without the hot water, is offered for the stay. Feels like the owners of this Hilton Garden Inn are dishonest or have gone cheap and don't understand importance of good customer service. Or if they do value good customer service than there is a failure in the management and training of their employees. In any event, we with our ten rooms will not stay there again. We will seek reversal of charges through our credit card company. I will report the food health and safety question to Florida Health next week, when their call center will be available. With this review, we hope all will beware of this Inn until their management changes. Bad place and bad people. PS After posting this review, we witnessed another irate guest who “wanted his money back” which was refused by the front desk. He apparently had not been told at check that was no hot water. The shouting match went on for about fifteen minutes ending with the front desk threatening to call the Sarasota Police. With choices, why spend your money here? Honesty and integrity matter.

Located in Bradenton, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of IMG Academy and Coquina Beach. This vacation home is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Tampa Bay and 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from St. Armands Circle.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home, which features a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower.Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.

When you stay at this villa in Bradenton Beach, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Anna Maria Beach. This golf villa is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from IMG Academy and 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from Tampa Bay.This smoke-free villa features hiking/biking trails nearby and sailing nearby.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your villa, which features a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower.Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.

When you stay at Haley's at The Anna Maria Island Inn in Holmes Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bean Point Beach and Manatee Public Beach. This apartment is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Coquina Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from De Soto National Memorial.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This apartment also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with 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.

While this is an older hotel, (paint on paint) we found the location was great, on the water walk, great pool and hot tube. Staff could not be any more pleasant and accommodating. We used the suite with two adults and 3 children. Sofa bed not bad (its a sofa bed). two queen were comfortable. We loved it.

The entire staff was helpful, we checked in after office hours, and the staff made sure we received text message with the information on our room. The attendant was aware a ready for our arrival, Great Team work and communication between staff members.

This just might be the Best Courtyard by Marriott we have ever stayed at. Great big spacious room , plenty of parking , Professional Staff & great location. Located just off Interstate 75 there is shopping & many Restaurants close by. Highly Recommend this Hotel if you are staying in Sarasota area.

Located in Holmes Beach, Palm Tree Villas is a 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 6 minutes from Anna Maria Beach. This apartment is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bean Point Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Cortez Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

With a stay at Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn in Bradenton Beach, you'll be in the entertainment district, a 3-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Cortez Beach. This apartment is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from IMG Academy and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Lido Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.