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Hideway at Sandy Beach – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
5607 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
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“has potential”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2007

While the Sun Tan Village Motel could be a quaint affordable motel we found many factors distressful. Perhaps most alarming is the fact that the manager will walk into your unit without knocking-this happened twice. Management is stingy with toilet tissue and bath towels. Our party of 14 reserved three large units months ahead of time, they felt the need to make us aware we were too many to supply with towels, toilet paper, etc. Management seemed to forget we paid over $3,800.00 for six nights. The units on the first floor have been remodeled and are much more comfortable than the dark dreary units on the second floor. We didn't need plush and elegant. The rooms were clean. However, we had to wash every dish, pan and silverware before using them. There is $150.00 charge for dirty dishes left in the sink, previous tenants put poorly washed dishes in the cupboard. The gas grills are filthy, utensils dirty. The pool is nice but the cushions on the pool chairs are thread bare and torn. What could make up for mediocre accommodations is management with cheerful hospitality skills, offering ideas of where to eat and activities on the island-this doesn't happen at the Sun Tan Village. The pool deck had not been hosed down the entire week. Crushed crackers on the ground and sticky tables remained unless customers cleaned them. We visited with many return customers around the pool. Everyone was disappointed with the new management/owners and found the price had increased significantly without offering any improvements to the facility. All were searching the island for a different hotel/motel next year.
Errol's Taxi service was a valuable asset to our vacation. They provide excellent service. The drivers were prompt courteous, the fees are affordable. They offered ideas and interesting facts about the island -- Five stars for Errol's Taxi service!

  • Liked — Affordable, visiting with other residents
  • Disliked — poor management
  • Stayed April 2007, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Loved the Sun Tan Village Motel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2006

A great spot for a relaxing and quiet vacation. The room was very clean and the couple that managed the place treated us like family. The beach is just across the street with easy access.
We used the public transportation "trolley" for the one mile trip to get downtown every evening. It was reliable and inexpensive. I believe it was twenty five cents to ride one way per person.
The area itself gets pretty congested with traffic around 5:00 so if you are driving, be prepared to wait and slowly make your way to the restaurant and shopping area but once there, lots of food choices and a variety of shops to check out. Several of the bars also offered live entertainment.
I would highly recommend this little motel. Or efficiency room and kitchen had everything we needed and the grocery was less than a mile away. We were able to relax, explore the beach, and discover the area.

  • Liked — Location
  • Stayed November 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Sun Tan Village”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
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  • Stayed December 2008, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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5607 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Price range (per night):* INR5,321 - 48,673

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