Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

3.0 star property

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Lounge
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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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4675 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34234
  • Place, Sarasota Jungle Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony/Patio Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, *Balcony/Patio*, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(170 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sarasota

With a stay at Golden Host Resort - Sarasota in Sarasota (North Trail), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lido Beach and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from St. Armands Circle.

What's nearby

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New College of Florida - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Asolo Theatre for the Performing Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ringling College of Art and Design - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mymamma - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dewar's Clubhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gulf Breeze Bar & Casual Dine Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunnyside Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota

Golden Host Resort - Sarasota offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and 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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Golden Host Resort - Sarasota Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1418 out of 2476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 549 out of 2476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 2476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 2476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 2476 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was construction happening during my stay so I didn’t get the best experience but with that being said i did have a great time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Massiel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jack

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights. First room, 101, smelled like a sewer. Asked for a different room. None available. Identified shower drain as source of stench and plugged it and tried to ventilate room. Went to check out in morning, but was offered room 116. This room was fine. Would not chance staying ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was dirty and has cobwebs. The plastic where the pillows were was filthy the door and floorboards were bad. The curtains didn’t close all the way causing light from outside to come through all night. Our room was near the stairs so we heard people walking by throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sufficient. Had all the necessities. Staff was friendly. Too chilly for the pool. Was a bit noisy with construction.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jill

I give them an A+ for communicating prior to arrival. Check in staff was pleasant. Room is dated which is fine but in my opinion could have been cleaner than it was. Staff during stay were flipant at times. Amenities listed were not available. Location for my flight schedule was ideal
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good people, fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were able to check in a little early, room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sydney

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and neat and friendly staff. The decor was a bit retro mid century. Refrigerator and microwave and coffee maker. Perfect for one person or a couple. I am a travel health professional and found this a pleasant surprise. I’ll be staying here for my 13 week contract.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was ok, but over rated. Was disappointed we did not have a continental breakfast. Besides the initial cost of the hotel this was the first place we stayed that required an additional 150- deposit on your credit card, in case there was damage to the room. They said it is refunded at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Windel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sixth or sevent time in this property. Everything is always perfect. Staff if kind and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sixt or seventh time in this property. Everything is always perfect. Staff is kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Instructions in the room as to how to use the microwave and TV remote. The remote was elaborate and the only function I was able to use was the up and down channel#
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and attentive staff. Comfortable rooms. Excellent communication before, during and after stay. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time in Sarasota and I felt we got very lucky selecting Golden Host! It was close to the airport and anything else we needed. The room was clean,beds were comfortable and the staff was amazing. the pool area was gorgeous and welcoming! Even enjoyed a nightcap at the tiki bar!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

NANCY

Room was clean. Staff helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting, retro motel that's clean. Fun tiki bar on property and worth visiting. Bartenders are fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026