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Reviews of Sunburst Inn

2.5 out of 5
Sunburst Inn
19204 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 184 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sunburst Inn on 2024/4/15
We are so happy you liked the Sunburst Inn and its location. We hope to host you again in the near future. Take care.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a amazing place! Coming back once a month!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Sunburst Inn on 2024/4/6
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Sunburst Inn. Your room will be ready for you every month, take care.

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great beach location, good location near restaurants and sports bars , nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sunburst Inn on 2024/2/15
It was great hosting Steven at the Sunburst Inn. We are so happy he enjoyed the beautiful beach and local restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Smyrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room had everything we needed and was cheap and convenient for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sunburst Inn on 2024/1/29
Hi Patrick, we are so glad you had a great quick getaway at the Sunburst Inn. We hope to host you again in the near future. Take care.

10/10 Excellent

chun sum

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Sunburst Inn on 2024/2/4
It was great hosting Chun Sum at the Sunburst Inn. We hope to host Chun Sum again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Sunburst Inn on 2023/12/26
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Sunburst Inn. We hope to host you again soon. Take care.

10/10 Excellent

Marylou

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

lisa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wedding weekend
Sun Burst recently underwent a renovation. But it is still not done like it was suppose to be. The garage under the penthouse is still full of new and old renovation items, we were suppose to be able to park in there. Another of our rooms #3, has disposable paper curtains on the window (the kind you would get from Home Depot when painting your walls). The penthouse: it has a lot of nice amenities. The first floor (after a flight of stairs) has a washer and dryer, and a nice bathroom. Then a very small bedroom? with a full size bed that is from wall to wall so its hard to get into. Only a desk, no closet, no TV, no mirror, not even a door. Down the short hall is a bigger bedroom with a king size bed, nice dressers, no closet, no mirror, no TV and NO door. So NO privacy from anyone else staying with you. After going up "another" 13 steps to the kitchen/ living room area, its very nice with a full size kitchen with full size appliances, a TV, nice bathroom and a deck with a priceless view of the gulf. (and has a sofa bed) Too many stairs for us, especially when you have to carry all of your luggage and kitchen items up two flights of stairs. The office workers were very nice. Parking not good, only 10 spots for 12 units.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Elise on 2023/4/27
Thank you Lisa for your review. Yes we had a major renovation done to the sunburst inn , we still have a little tweaking to do in the rooms but most of it is already done. We do have tv's on back order for some of the bedrooms but all units have new 50 inch TV in them . As for the carport yes we do have stuff in it but as we told you that their was enough parking for the rooms you booked . We have 12 rooms and 11 parking spots that are not always filled . We also told you to leave spots open in the front lot by the street for guest that are not in your party and you can have the rest of the parking lot where you can block each other in . you just had guest parking in our lot that were not staying at the inn. We told you where you can put your over flow guest at . You also knew that the Penthouse was 2 story's so there were steps . The shades for room 3 are also on back order . Our inn is absolutely beautiful and our guest are loving it .

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time here! The views and back patio area were very inviting and we had dinner at the picnic table overlooking the Surf and Sunset. I would recommend this place to anyone. This is my 3rd time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Monique on 2023/4/7
Hey Brent! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay!!! We look forward to seeing you next time! Thanks for the great review!

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front was amazing! Free parking but very tight quarters especially when backing out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Elise on 2023/3/1
Thank you mark for a great review, We cant wait to host you again

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First day we were suppose to check in . It was around 5:30 before they checked us in. They had been doing renovation for like a year. Our room was the only room that was suppose to be done . First no hooks to hang towels , walls were wet because they had just painted. The room was set up like backwards. There was just a few inches between the bed and the kitchen sink to walk through to the bathroom. Second day there I’m making the bed on that side against the wall and something caught my leg. Maybe a bird or some thing and rip my leg open. Cut it pretty bad three days later I ended up having to go to urgent care because it was so infected. Third day I noticed everything underneath the sink was all wet had to get everything of mine out lay it out to dry obvious sink was leaking. I told them a few . One of the staff did check it and the whole plumbing was totally loose. Someone did come in and tighten it up while we were gone.A Long story short , sink was still leaking shower backed up water clear over our feet. We would have to wait 45 minutes between showers for it to go down so each of us could get a shower. We told them it was like two or three days later that they came back in and a plumber came in and fixed it so that was better. Then our toilet started leaking from the bottom was never fixed. The room was damp. The whole time we stayed there or clothes were damp. It was just miserable. I did ask for another room and the Manager told me she couldn’t do that.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Elise on 2023/2/11
Thank you for your review, Yes we were doing a full renovation on the inn , We did not want to cancel your reservation , We explained to you what was going on and you were fine with it. As for the room setup we ask you time and time again if we could put it back the way it should have been done the first time . As for the leaks we got our plumbers here asap it did not take days.When you told us about your leg CJ went under the bed and felt for any sharp objects and nothing was there. We also asked if you needed medical att, you said you were fine. Also i did give you a refund for any inconvenience you had with your stay . This is a old mom and pop inn you never know what you will find when you start renovations . We are still tweaking minor issues as they arrive .Thank YouElise

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were efficient and welcoming. Location is exceptional for beach lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from E on 2022/8/24
We are glad you had a great time , We hope you will be back soon Elise CJ

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sun & Fun
Great little gem across from mahauffers!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/8/24
Thank you Michael for your great review, We hope you will come back and visit again Elise and CJ

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view!!
Hotel has a great view of the gulf! Nice outside area to hangout or visit with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/8/3
Thank You Kathleen for your fantastic review, We are glad you had a great time , Cant wait till you come back Elise and CJ

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely lovely to have a place that opened directly to our own portion of the beach. This place was relaxing and the people were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/8/3
Thank you Rahul for your great review, Cant wait for you to come visit us again Elise and CJ

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/6/22
Hi Bryan Thank you for the great review , We hope you will come back again Elise and CJ

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I loved this place. It is nothing fancy, but it has everything you could possibly need, including a well-equipped kitchenette even in the small unit I was in. It is family owned, so no corporate lack of authenticity. The Sun Burst Inn has character. And for a place directly on the beach, it is a great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/6/22
Hi Carol Thank you so much for your great review , We hope you will come back and stay . Elise and CJ

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite
Love it here..steps to the beach..rooms are comfy..and we can bring the puppers..my new favorite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been going here for the past 6 years . We love the staff , the uniqueness of the place with some renovations but still an old Mom and Pop vibe . The beach is right there of course as well which makes it perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/4/14
Thank you Gail So glad you keep coming back , We love our return guest , cant wait to you come back again . Be safe stay healthy Elise and Riley

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is rarely there but the beach and gulf being right outside your door is amazing. The rooms are small and dated but clean and serve the purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be careful!
The beach is nice, the place itself a dump.Be careful when booking a room with “street view”!! The view is the least problem, it’s such a busy street that you will not get any sleep at all. Windows are thin as paper and disgustingly dirty When traffic slows down a bit at night live music from the bar across will keep you awake. Service is non existent, but they bombard you with text messages if you start questioning their dishonest room listing, had to block them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Riley on 2022/2/18
Good morning. We have our room listed as a street view, which is the only option it gives us to list it as. We cannot control the amount of traffic on the street, and it depends on the day how traffic will be. We have guests that absolutely love your room, and say it is very quiet, again when there is typically little traffic like usual. You texted me this information and asked if I was able to switch your room, and I apologized and let you know I would typically upgrade your room but we had no availability to be able to move you. We greatly apologized for the amount of traffic on the one night you stayed, and we were trying to let you know this information through text and you chose to block us. I'm sorry you are unhappy with your stay, but again as I let you know we cannot control traffic at certain hours. Next time you go on vacation, I suggest you ask management for more information on your room.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/1/26
Thank you for a great review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute mom & pop beachfront motel, perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Elise on 2022/1/26
Glad you liked our mom and pop , cant wait till you come back

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was at a great location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Elise on 2021/11/16
Hi Kimberly Thank you for your great review. We have been working on up dating our property but been busy. We strive on cleanliness and doing all enhanced cleaning. We hope you will stay with us again Thank You Elise And Riley

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love at first site
We loved this little Inn. Just steps away from the private beach. Pet friendly for my daughters dog. I am in love with this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Elise on 2021/11/1
Morning Rachael We are so glad you had a great time. Thank you for the awesome review, we love our return guest and we hope you do come back. Be safe stay healthy Elise and Riley

2/10 Terrible

Candius, Sarasota

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was filthy. It does not look like the picture. Our view was out a small dirty window. Looking at sand piled, tables and chairs covered with rat poop. Air conditioning is wall units that are so old and loud, you either didn’t sleep or died of the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Tammy on 2021/9/11
Sorry you feel this way , wish you would of brought This to our attention when you Stayed here for a couple of days, and as far as rat poop you need to check rat poop and Lizard poop completely different as for it being everywhere as you say , and the pile of sand that you state your had to look at is where our sea grass is and its protected meaning we are not aloud to cut it pull it ect. If you had a problem with the air we would of been more then happy to help you out i for one always turn the air down very low you however left the air in the 70's, as for everything else please bring things to our attention so we can keep you as comfortable as we can we just want everyone to enjoy there vacation

2/10 Terrible

Murranda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love the deck area that gives a prefect view of the Gulf!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Tammy on 2021/9/11
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two ladies that manage the property are so nice and welcoming, they will help with anything you ask and give great advice about anything you ask them! Will be staying there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Me and my fiancé and kids had a wonderful time. We even stayed an extra night. The room was perfect, clean, felt like home. We had perfect view of ocean priceless. We stayed 6 days. The staff was great especially Tammy she made it feel like home very friendly and helpful. I recommend the Sun Burst Inn great vacation spot right on the ocean. We can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing fancy. "Laid back". No one on site most of the time - but that not an issue. Right on the beach. Quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Very clean. I will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Laura on 2021/5/11
Thank you so very much for your review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thanks, Laura, Tammy and Elise

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great plce
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Laura on 2021/4/27
Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it.

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Laura on 2021/4/27
Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little mom & pop inn with a great location! I think we had the smallest room in the place, but it was super clean and comfortable and directly on the beach. The staff was super awesome and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Laura on 2021/4/27
Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was awesome! They let us check in early. Unfortunately when you call to ask questions or request something no one ever answers and they dont get back to you. They have washer and dryer but out of order. The grill they have is on its last legs. This place could be a diamond in the rough with a little work and attention to their customers. It looks like they come and clean and you never see them again. No one is onsite other than when they clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Laura on 2021/3/28
Thank you for your review. We are in the office from 9AM until we are finished with our work as we are a small mom and pop inn. Towel exchange is between 10AM and 12PM. We have a new grill on order as they don't seem to last long on the beach, the one that is out there is only 6 months old. The washer and dryer was just installed and we are waiting on the company to come back and finish the water lines. As for not being able to reach anyone....there is always a phone number posted on the front door for our guests to contact us. We do not answer the hotel phone after we leave for the day. Again we are a small inn therefore to save on costs we do not have a 24 hour office. If you needed anything during your stay you could have come to the office or called one of us and we would've been more than happy to help. Again, thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the sunburat Inn! Right on the beach. super convenient location, right between St. Pete & Clearwater.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Laura on 2021/3/28
Thank you so very much for your review, we greatly appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Elise on 2021/2/8
Thank you Angela for the great review , We are glad you had a great time. We hope you will come back on your next vacation

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here. Family had another room and It was like we had our own home on the beach. Definitely want to go again, and longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Elise on 2021/1/16
Thank you Ann for the great review, We are glad you had a great time . Hope to see you guys soon , stay safe and healthy

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Williamsburg Ohio

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this place to anyone very friendly staff very cool Relaxing atmosphere our furry kids had a great time as well I think the staff for being so Nice to us and our service Dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from Laura on 2021/1/2
Thank you so very much for your review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you in the future! Your furry kids were adorable and very well behaved. We're happy to hear that they also had a great time. Happy New Year!

8/10 Good

mitchell

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Laura on 2020/11/21
Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thanks, Laura and Elise

10/10 Excellent

Vega, Pinellas Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love being so close to the beach. The location o f the place is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Laura on 2020/10/7
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks, Laura and Elise

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Laura on 2020/10/3
Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thanks, Laura and Elise