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Super 8 Sarasota – reviews, photos

1.5 of 5
4309 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
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Super 8 Sarasota
Ranked #31 of 46 hotels in Sarasota
3.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Los Altos, CA
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Super 8, is really sometimes the Mediocre, but Adequate 8”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a property that appears to be in a time warp, or maybe on life support, as other reviewers have mentioned. Maybe the owners are holding out for eventual buy-out as Tamiami Trail gets developed further. In any case, the ship is not leaking water and sinking here, but damage control is adequate. The front desk area is minimal, the breakfast is, well, using the term breakfast is far too kind! But they have something. You may want to paln on a real breakfast somewhere else.

The room was clean but of course, it is a Super 8, so not exactly luxurious. Functional is a better term. I am always amused by the towels at some of these lower-cost places, here I could hold it up to the light and almost see through it. But, plenty of clean towels so no major argument there.

WiFi was weak in the room, so I used my Sprint handset as a hotspot. The pool area is out by the main road, but is working and open.

  • Stayed April 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GMmaggieA, Manager at Super 8 Sarasota, responded to this review
16 May 2012
Thank you for the review, we appreciate the time you took to review our property.
We will use your comments to assist us in improving our property and making it more comfortable for our guests stay.
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Melbourne, Australia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Comfortable stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

This place seems to have received mixed reviews, but I found it very comfortable. It was the first Super 8 I stayed in with my family, and it left a positive impression. The room was large and had two decent beds, a tv, fridge and coffee maker. The WiFi didn't work very well in the room though, so I used it in the dining area in the morning over breakfast, which was included in the price.

I booked online, but ended up paying the same as I would have if I'd just turned up and paid at the counter. I suggest others just do that during low season.

One benefit of this motel was provision of washing machines and dryers, which came in very handy. Overall it met our needs for a short stay and I would stay here again if in the area.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GMmaggieA, Manager at Super 8 Sarasota, responded to this review
14 May 2012
Thank you, we are working hard to keep the property clean and affordable
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Houston, Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“decent and affordable”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Very average motel. Basically what you expect from a Super 8. Decent size room with comfortable bed, big TV with LOTS of channels. No extra frills, but adequate. Basic breakfast. Had a problem in the bath - reported it and it was fixed that day. Not as cheap as I would prefer, but good value compared to other options in the area. Not a great motel, but nothing that would prevent me from staying here again.

  • Stayed March 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Surprising comfort at a reasonable cost”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

This Super 8 was clean and comfortable. It compared most favorably with other motels where we've paid twice as much. I give it four stars for that. The people in the office were busy but helpful. The only negative, we were supposed to be able to get wifi but couldn't connect in our room. We didn't pursue it because it wasn't that important. It was readily available in the reception area though.

  • Stayed March 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GMmaggieA, General Manager at Super 8 Sarasota, responded to this review
23 March 2012
Thank you for your comments about us,we strive to keep Super 8 clean and comfortable for all our guests.We hope to see you again.
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very nice people.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

All rooms were booked, had a bad experience up the street at the Days Inn and they gave us a room (lady at the front desk was very nice, she switched some rooms around so that we could hve a place to stay with our kids) unfortunantly, the room reaked of mildew. There was also some sort of mishap that occured in the wee hours that involved a screaming lady, her friend and about 4 cop cars. Bed were comfortable thought! If I've learned anything, its that:

1. Southern Hospitality is not dead.
2. Pay the extra $20/night to stay somewhere decent with your family.

Lesson learned.

  • Stayed March 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 4309 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
Price range (per night):* INR2,619 - 3,344

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