Sun Burst Inn

We stayed here for our honeymoon and loved it. In this day and age, there is no excuse when booking a hotel to not know exactly what to expect. I expected old school Florida cracker motel on the beautiful beach. I was NOT expecting the Ritz Carlton and that’s exactly what I got. Especially for the price, I was more than satisfied.
I can’t really say I had much interaction with the staff, with the exception of a couple of gals cleaning on the second story when we were sitting out on the balcony. I asked for a roll of toilet paper and was told «only if you can catch it» lol.
I was a little apprehensive about the wall shakers as opposed to having central heat and air. It was fine, but we stayed during a cool spell in October so who knows what July would be like? I also docked one star for the floor, room 13 please check it! It seemed like it needed work in a couple of spots but other than that I really had no issues.
Pro Tip: There is a bangin ass barbecue food truck that sets up across the street at Mahuffers. The greens were to die for. Also, try Slyce for delivery because you know you’re drinkin at the beach ha ha. But seriously their pizza was so good we ordered it twice.
Thank you Sun Burst Inn for making our stay great, we’ll see you again!

Somewhat pleasant staff and nice location right on the beach. I stayed for two nights in a little suite next to the main office. The suite is comfortable, a bit shabby and a little dirty, but it’s at the beach and I’m willing roll with that. The construction about three yards away next door was distracting, with the constant sound of some machine loudly beeping as it continually backed-​up, but not the fault of the motel. What is the fault of the hotel is the cockroach infestation. Everywhere. On the walls, the floors, under the towels, behind the furniture, everywhere in the kitchen. Tiny little roaches. All for over $ 150 a night, with no cancellation or refund policy. Nope.

Not sure what these good reviews are about…
Beach location gets a 5 star rating for sure but everything else is lacking.
This is a dog friendly hotel yet there is no place to walk you dog for a potty break and dogs are not allowed on St. Pete beaches. Rooms are in disrepair with old furnishings, dirty appliances, broken beach furniture, and questionable linens. Parking is a nightmare. Only one space per room and that is if you can even fit in the tiny parking lot! Backing out onto Gulf Blvd is a harrowing experience as you cannot see oncoming traffic.
Maybe this all could be overlooked if a charming group of people ran the place. This is not the case. Front desk staff are rude, abrupt, and very unfriendly.
Don’t overlook this review and ‘just try it anyway.’ Their cancellation policy is very strict and I would be surprised if they are in business much longer.
The St. Pete/​Clearwater area has too many other good options for you to waste your time here.

The ultimate experience for the quiet vacation. This is a local favorite with hidden charm and door to sand delivery. We stayed on the 2^nd floor this time but since all the rooms are on the sand it’s hard to not have a great room!

Nice place! We stayed in the economy room facing the ocean. Great beach access that is not crowded. I would definitely come back here again, especially for the price. The coffee shop down the road is within walking distance and is awesome! The muffins are the best.