Siesta Palms by the Beach — Hotel in Siesta Key

Not a bad place. You're paying for convenience to the beach although a few things to note. Access to the beach was easy however, you have to pay to rent the chase lounges and associated umbrella that come along with it. We were immediately approached by a beach attendant telling us that if we wanted to stay we had to pay $60 plus taxes in order to enjoy the beach. That was frustrating and unexpected and you're only allowed to stay there until 4:00 p.m. before they remove the equipment. We thought that was included with the stay.

With regards to the actual facility, it definitely needs some TLC. Whereas a lot of it seems to be cosmetic it does feel a bit little dated and run down. Naturally some of this is to be expected by being so close to the water however, we did experience a plumbing issue, and both sets of blinds that cover the large sliding glass doors need to be replaced and do not work. It's listed as a four bedroom but it's really two bedrooms with two beds thrown in to two closet-sized rooms. I suspect that's typical with VRBO style type facilities this close to the beach.

We just felt like a 14-page "ground rules" binder that greeted us prior to arrival and also on the kitchen table when we got here doesn't seem to match the overall condition of the place. The minimal interaction with the staff was fine and they were fairly quick to respond to text messages.

Repairs and improvements to the cosmetic issues would definitely increase my overall rating of the place. It may not bother others as much as it did us but for the the price we paid this is...

Drove up from Naples and wanted a place near the beach so my wife could enjoy while I tended to some family matters. We tend to stay in more upscale full service resorts but were stuck finding a room as it was still high season and it was an unexpected unplanned trip. We usually make reservations months in advance, not weeks as with this. I found the last room that they had available and they were relatively close to Gulf Place where my brother lived. Management was very accommodating regarding my wife's allergies to down, feathers, etc. They removed all that from the room as well as changing filters and other decorative things that might have been contaminated with those things. The room was spotless. The place was a 2 minute walk to the beach. Much better than I expected. The only problem I had was with the guests staying above me. I was in room 125 on the first floor. They were noisy heavy walkers which made the ceiling creak loudly disturbing our sleep every time they walked above our bedroom (which was quite a few times per night). I also had to tell them to remove their guest's cars from my assigned parking spot a few times. They always complied but that was annoying. The SPA not working properly is about all I can say that was negative (other than the guests above me (and their guests)) regarding the place. I give it my full recommendation with the caveat that you choose a room on the...

We stayed here for a couple of nights and had an amazing experience! The property is very conveniently located—just a short walk to the beach, convenience stores, and restaurants.

Our room was exceptionally clean and smelled fresh. The bathroom was spotless, and there were plenty of beach towels for our family of five. They also provide beach chairs, an umbrella, and a wagon, which made it super easy to get everything to the beach.

The room had TVs with YouTube TV and Roku, and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to prepare breakfast or even dinner. We stayed in a one-bedroom apartment with two queen beds and a sofa bed that could be unfolded—perfect for our family.

Another big plus: it was very affordable compared to other rentals in the area.

Highly recommend Siesta Palms by the Beach—we’d definitely...