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7.9

733 reviews

Golden Host Resort Sarasota

Golden Host Resort Sarasota

4675 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34234, Florida, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Golden Host Resort Sarasota

Welcome to the Golden Host Resort Sarasota, where your dream vacation awaits with just a touch of sunshine and a sprinkle of Florida charm! This delightful 3-star motel, located at 4675 North Tamiami Trail, promises to provide the perfect getaway just 2.9mi from the vibrant city center. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape or a fun-filled family trip, you’ll find the Golden Host is a treasure trove of amenities ready to pamper you. With prices starting from $307, you can indulge in a comfortable stay without breaking the bank!

Dive into the delightful outdoor swimming pool or head to the sun deck to soak up the sun while sipping on a cocktail from the bar. Feeling adventurous? Pack your beach essentials, as the motel also offers beach chairs and umbrellas for rent, perfect for a day on the sandy shores of Sarasota. Hungry? Enjoy an enticing meal at the on-site restaurant, where delicious flavors await. With 733 glowing reviews, it's evident that guests rave about the friendly 24-hour front desk staff and the abundance of free perks like WiFi and parking, making your stay even more enjoyable!

But that’s not all! The Golden Host Resort offers cozy non-smoking rooms equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing, and free toiletries, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Unwind on your private balcony, whip up a snack in your kitchenette, or gather with loved ones in the picnic area or lush garden. With live music performances adding a lively touch to your evenings, your stay at the Golden Host is bound to be filled with fun and memorable moments. So pack your bags and embark on your Sarasota adventure today!

As you dive deeper into the Golden Host Resort experience, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the splendid on-site dining at the Bahi Hut. Featuring mouthwatering American cuisine, this charming eatery is a fabulous spot to kick-start your day with a hearty breakfast or unwind after a sun-soaked afternoon. Indulge in culinary delights that appeal to every palate while enjoying the lively ambiance. Whether it's a casual lunch or a cozy dinner, the Bahi Hut ensures your taste buds are tantalized, adding a delicious touch to your vacation.

Now, let’s not forget about the pièce de résistance— the heated saltwater outdoor pool! Exclusively for adults, this inviting oasis beckons guests to lounge in its refreshing waters, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Why not soak up the sun at the shallow end or enjoy a late-night dip under the stars? The pool area is the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments with friends or that special someone, creating a dreamy vacation atmosphere you won't want to leave.

For those yearning for a bit of outdoor fun, the motel offers a picturesque picnic area where laughter and memories come to life. Kick back in the lush gardens, fire up a grill, and savor a meal amidst swaying palm trees and the aroma of sizzling delights. With so much to discover at the Golden Host Resort, your days will be brimming with excitement and opportunities to create cherished memories. So grab your sunglasses, and let the adventure begin!

Closest airports

Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport

1.5mi

St. Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

38mi

Tampa International Airport

41.7mi

Punta Gorda Airport

46.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Double Room with Pool View in Golden Host Resort Sarasota

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Double Room, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

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Relax in our spacious and stylish Double Room with Pool View, featuring two comfortable Queen size beds, a private bathroom, kitchenette, and a balcony. Enjoy the convenience of amenities such as a microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV, while taking in the scenic view from your patio. Perfect for a family getaway, this room can accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child.

Studio - Disability Access in Golden Host Resort Sarasota

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Studio, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Welcome to our Studio - Disability Access suite, offering a spacious 355 sqft retreat with modern amenities such as a private bathroom, kitchenette, and a flat-screen TV. Relax on the cozy patio overlooking the pool or unwind in the comfortable king size bed.

King Room with Pool View in Golden Host Resort Sarasota

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King Room, Pool View

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

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x3

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This room features a private balcony or patio as well as a refrigerator, microwave, and a coffee machine. Free WiFi is provided. Please note that the room rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies).

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Studio, 1 King, Accessible

350 sqft

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

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This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Studio, 1 King

240 sqft

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

Refrigerator

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Offering free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The studio features tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Studio in Golden Host Resort Sarasota

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Studio

1 King Size Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x5

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x3

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Room With Pool View

Balcony

Refrigerator

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Room Pool View

Premium, King, Accessible, Pool View, Patio

1 King Size Bed

Patio

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Premium, 2 Queen, Pool View, Patio

2 Queen Size Beds

Balcony

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Premium, King, Pool View, Patio

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Balcony

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Premium

1 King Size Bed

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Premium King Bed

Accessible Room

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Room Accessible

Guest reviews

7.9

733 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Andres

9.1

October 2021

The hotel is a good place. It is clean, nice and the staff is friendly and Kind. You have to know that it isn’t a resort, so you have to understand for example, that the regular rooms (like the one I chose) is small but really comfortable. You have all necessary to stay and pass your weekend, for example.

Points to improve: - at the bathroom, you don’t have a place to put you shampoo or you body wash. I had to put it down. - I don’t know if housekeepers had a lot of work but when we arrived to the place our room wasn’t ready and we had to wait almost 20 minutes. Then, when we went to the room and check everything, the mini refrigerator was dirty. I didn’t say nothing because I knew that we didn’t use it, but for next time more attention at details. - it’s important that at the terms and conditions to be clear because we didn’t know that we had to leave a deposit of $100 dollars.

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Heather

10

October 2021

The location was great. We loved the laid back atmosphere. Pool and grounds were very inviting. Renovations are being done but were in no way a hassle. Was not overly crowded. Rooms very clean. Best of all was the bed there. Linens all very clean and soft. Nice pillows too. The bar was a good time also. Staff is very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely go back. Great spot for a lil weekend retreat.

No complaints.

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Troy

8.2

April 2023

Quaint throwback to old Florida. The pool area was nice and clean with plenty of seating in both sun and shade. Staff was very friendly. Standard room had a comfortable bed and pillows. The room was small, and clean. The cute little retro fridge / freezer combo and microwave worked well. The historic tiki bar is super cute, but was understaffed on our visit. The Golden Host is located on a section of US41 with some older motels, but is within a few miles of many restaurants, roads to beaches and the Sarasota airport.

My only complaint was that the shower curtain was not long enough to prevent water from flooding the bathroom floor. We were able to wipe up the water from the new vinyl floor, but it meant we had wet towels to mess with each time we showered. Additionally, there is no place in the shower to put soap/shampoo/etc except to put them on the shower floor.

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Linda

8.2

February 2023

The room was cute. There were new, retro-looking appliances and accessories, which gave the place the feel of a beach bungalow in the '50s. The bed was comfortable (but be warned- it is on a platform that is a bit larger than the bed itself-- despite the installed plastic bumpers, I managed to bang my shin right away). The shower was walk-in with a curtain; it was plenty big enough to shower in and it felt much cleaner than standing in a tub. The location (on Highway 30, the Tamiami Trail) was perfect for coming and going but a bit noisy and not really walking distance to anything but a pizza place and the site's own Tiki Bar (which we did not visit). There is a beach nearby, but we did not visit it. We did visit the Ringling Museum (very close by) and did some birding (excellent spots nearby). We found good restaurants nearby: 1933 Pub and Grill for dinner and Mama G’s Coffee for breakfast (great sweet and savory pastries).

As noted, it's not right on the beach nor within walking distance of cute restaurants and shops. And "Resort" is stretching things a bit-- there was a sort of food truck "Tiki Bar" on site, and there was probably a pool (we didn't check it out) but it's a motel (outside entrances), not a hotel. That being said, the price was very competitive for the area and the rooms were unique and comfortable. We would stay there again.

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Karen

9.1

January 2023

The on-site manager and bartender in the Tiki bar are the unsung heroes of this resort. They were both friendly and accommodating, going above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. In addition to getting a free drink coupon for the bar, the manager walked me to my room assisting with luggage and making sure I found it easily. Also, he extended my checkout time when I told him I had a later flight. Close proximity to the airport is a real plus with an Uber ride costing less than $7. The room I was in had a mid-century modern kind of decor and was really cute and functional. The Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge on the property also is a plus.

There were a couple things that were a bit of an inconvenience/disappointment for me. There is a pool, but the heater was not working, and in January it's a little too cool to get in it without it. The style of bed has the corners stick out from the mattress so they are easy to bump into when the lights are low in the room. They have plastic guards on the bed corners which help but the cushion ones would be better. It may be typical for Sarasota prices, but I think the resort is a little overpriced for the area since there is only one restaurant within walking distance. With that said though, I plan to return there on future trips when I need a nice place close to the airport.

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Amanda

10

October 2021

The only minor downfall was they are still under construction but it didn't effect us or our stay at all!

Everything was great. From the salt water pool, to the live music and bingo at the tiki hut. The beds were comfy, the room was adorable and the balcony was so relaxing. The real star of our stay was Robert the manager. He was amazing and went above and beyond to accommodate our every need and make us laugh and smile.

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Ronald

9.1

February 2023

The room was clean and comfortable. Bed was slightly softer than I am used to. The pool area was wonderful and the Bahi hut was great. The neighborhood didn’t have a lot to walk to and the traffic was pretty heavy. All in all, very satisfied.

Morning coffee wasn’t always available or fresh. Walking on sidewalks on Tamiami was stressful with the volume and speed of traffic. Generally a nice area though.

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Randy

8.2

June 2021

I loved the decor of the inside and the cute retro outside, they were completely remodeling while we were there so the outside was a bit disorganized but the room we stayed in was ADORABLE and super clean! Brand new literally. I definitely would recommend staying here for the price.

Nothing really.

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Christopher

8.2

February 2022

The room was spotless. No bugs, everything appeared to be new. Flooring was laminate which was great (not carpet), A/C was cool, fixtures new, water temp and pressure was great, retro style microwave and refrigerator worked great, coffee at office area very good, pool area very nice and whole motel is being refurbished to be have a mid-century modern look. Staff was always available, professional, helpful, efficient and courteous.

Bed felt like a taco bed, curtains didn’t keep light out very well, A/C making a low vibration sound and bed is a platform bed with sharp corners at two locations one of which I finally bumped my leg on. They is no coffeemaker in the room yet but they are on back order. I told manager about these items and I believe he is going to try and address them as they really are trying to make this motel a really nice place. Once they resolve these issues, this will be a super nice little retro motel with no equal - it just isn’t there quite yet.

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Mark

8.2

February 2023

clean; convenient appliances in the room (refrigerator/freezer, microwave, hair dryer, big screen tv); great swimming pool and outdoor lounge area.

The bed mattress was too soft and sagged in the middle. The cheap plastic shelf to hold soap and shampoo, which is attached to the wall of the shower stall, was broken. The floor in our unit needs to be mopped regularly.

Points of Interest Around Golden Host Resort Sarasota

Attractions

The Ringling

0.9mi

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

3.2mi

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

3.3mi

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

17.1mi

Egmont Key

20.2mi

Fort De Soto Park

20.7mi

Little Manatee River State Park

22.9mi

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

25mi

St. Pete Beach

26.9mi

Salvador Dalí Museum

27.6mi

St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts

28.1mi

North Straub Park

28.3mi

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

28.6mi

Sunken Gardens

29.2mi

Coffee Pot Bayou

29.8mi

Restaurants

Bahi Hut

Cuisines

  • American

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Salt water
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Golden Host Resort Sarasota

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Golden Host Resort Sarasota

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Golden Host Resort Sarasota

What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Host Resort Sarasota?

Rooms at Golden Host Resort Sarasota become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Golden Host Resort Sarasota?

Yes, there is parking available at the Golden Host Resort Sarasota. The hotel offers free public parking on site, and reservations are not required.

How much does a stay at Golden Host Resort Sarasota cost?

Accommodations at Golden Host Resort Sarasota can start from $307. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Golden Host Resort Sarasota?

The hotel offers Double Rooms with Pool View, which accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child, and come with 2 Queen size beds. Studios are also available, including a Studio with disability access that accommodates 2 adults and features a King size bed. The King Rooms with Pool View accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, with a King size bed. All rooms, including the disability accessible room, do not allow smoking.

What is there to do in Golden Host Resort Sarasota?

Guests at Golden Host Resort Sarasota can spend their time in various leisure activities offered by the hotel. They can relax and enjoy swimming in the outdoor swimming pool, which is available for all seasons and features a heated, saltwater system. The pool also has a shallow end for guests' convenience. For those who prefer a day at the beach, the hotel provides beach umbrellas and chairs/loungers for a comfortable beach experience.

The hotel also offers live music performances, allowing guests to enjoy some entertainment during their stay. There is a bar available on-site, called Bahi Hut, where guests can savor delicious American cuisine. Additionally, guests can engage in activities such as playing bingo and board games or solving puzzles, ensuring a fun-filled time at the hotel. Overall, guests have various leisure amenities to choose from and can customize their stay according to their preferences.

Is there a swimming pool at Golden Host Resort Sarasota?

The Golden Host Resort Sarasota has one pool available. The pool is open all season and is located outdoors. It has a heated, saltwater system and a shallow end. However, there are age restrictions, and only adults are allowed to use the pool.

Does Golden Host Resort Sarasota have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Golden Host Resort Sarasota has a restaurant on site called Bahi Hut. The restaurant offers American cuisine.

What methods of payment does Golden Host Resort Sarasota accept?

Golden Host Resort Sarasota accepts payments in the form of Discover, Visa, and Mastercard. However, cash payments are not accepted at this establishment.