Pros

  • Mid-range motor inn located one mile from Siesta Beach
  • Homey Studio, One- and Two-Bedroom Suites
  • Most suites have full kitchens
  • Outdoor pool and lounge chairs for sunbathing
  • Barbecue grills on the pool deck
  • Computer and printer available in the lobby
  • Laundry facilities provided
  • Pets allowed (for a fee)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Snacks for sale and free coffee in the lobby
  • Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, and outdoor parking
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Cons

  • Not within walking distance of beach
  • Some of the rooms have dated decor and furnishings
  • Road noise heard in some rooms
  • Location has heavy traffic during peak season
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Bottom Line

The 43-room Hibiscus Suites - Sarasota/Siesta Key is a mid-range property that’s a five-minute drive from the beach. The hotel has a lovely heated outdoor pool with a spacious sun deck dotted with lounge chairs and palm trees, as well as barbecue grills. Free breakfast is served in a cozy dining room, and other conveniences include laundry machines and a computer corner. Pleasant suites have flat-screen TVs in bedrooms and living rooms, as well as kitchens, while Studio Suites offer mini-fridges and microwaves, though some of the decor and furnishings are dated. Travelers seeking something within walking distance of the beach might want to consider the (pricier) Captiva Beach Resort instead.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Hibiscus Suites – Sarasota / Siesta Key

Scene

Affordable, mid-range motor inn

The two-story, peach-painted Hibiscus Suites Inn is a well-maintained motor lodge with pink shutters framing windows, a Spanish-tiled roof, and palm trees dotting the grounds. Outdoor hallways face uncovered parking lots. True to its name, the motel has blooming hibiscuses throughout the property and bright paintings of the flowers in the small and simple lobby, plus homey comforts that enforce its motto of “your home away from home,” such as free coffee. A few palm trees and the red hibiscuses provide some tropical ambience at the outdoor pool that’s in the parking lot, and there's a lovely fountain skirted in colorful flowers.

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Location

Located beside the Siesta Key bridge, a five-minute drive to the beach

Sitting on Stickney Point Road, the Hibiscus Suites Inn is across the street from a motel and residential property, and within walking distance of a strip mall with shops, restaurants, a market. More dining options and shopping are on Gulf Gate Drive, two minutes away by car. Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach are a five-minute drive across the bridge. Snorkeling at the Point of Rocks takes 10 minutes by car. For a livelier scene, the Beach Club Siesta Key is a 15-minute drive. The Sarasota Opera House in downtown can be reached in 20 minutes, while the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is a 30-minute drive.

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Rooms

Pleasant suites have full kitchens and living rooms; Studio Suites have mini-fridges and microwaves 

Suites have a homey feeling thanks to dark earth tones, rattan ceiling fans, and wooden furniture, though some elements look a bit hodgepodge and dated. One- and Two-Bedroom Suites all have living rooms with sofa beds and flat-screen TVs, as well as kitchens with microwaves, coffeemakers, oven/stoves, toasters, and refrigerators, while Studio Suites have mini-fridges and microwaves. One-Bedroom Suites come with either one king or two queens, and Two-Bedroom Suites come with one king and two queens. All rooms also have air-conditioning, wall safes, flat-screen TVs, irons/ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Outdoor hallways sometimes offer patio chairs. White-tiled bathrooms are standard with shower/tub combos and shell-shaped basins, as well as a small range of toiletries, plus hairdryers can be requested at the front desk.

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Features

Cozy breakfast room, outdoor pool with lounge chairs, laundry room, computer corner, and lobby snacks

Facilities are limited, but well-maintained, with a lovely outdoor pool that's surrounded by a large sundeck with lounge chairs. Barbecue grills are also offered. Free continental breakfast is served in a bright and inviting dining room, which has rattan furniture positioned around large windows, a flat-screen TV, and a buffet counter that offers breakfast provisions, including a waffle maker. Self-serve laundry machines are also on-site. A computer and printer are available for guests' use in the small lobby. A small shelf is stocked with chips and candy that are available for purchase at the front desk, plus free coffee is offered throughout the day. Wi-Fi and parking are free.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hibiscus Suites – Sarasota / Siesta Key

Scene

Affordable, mid-range motor inn

The two-story, peach-painted Hibiscus Suites Inn is a well-maintained motor lodge with pink shutters framing windows, a Spanish-tiled roof, and palm trees dotting the grounds. Outdoor hallways face uncovered parking lots. True to its name, the motel has blooming hibiscuses throughout the property and bright paintings of the flowers in the small and simple lobby, plus homey comforts that enforce its motto of “your home away from home,” such as free coffee. A few palm trees and the red hibiscuses provide some tropical ambience at the outdoor pool that’s in the parking lot, and there's a lovely fountain skirted in colorful flowers.

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Location

Located beside the Siesta Key bridge, a five-minute drive to the beach

Sitting on Stickney Point Road, the Hibiscus Suites Inn is across the street from a motel and residential property, and within walking distance of a strip mall with shops, restaurants, a market. More dining options and shopping are on Gulf Gate Drive, two minutes away by car. Siesta Beach and Crescent Beach are a five-minute drive across the bridge. Snorkeling at the Point of Rocks takes 10 minutes by car. For a livelier scene, the Beach Club Siesta Key is a 15-minute drive. The Sarasota Opera House in downtown can be reached in 20 minutes, while the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is a 30-minute drive.

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Rooms

Pleasant suites have full kitchens and living rooms; Studio Suites have mini-fridges and microwaves 

Suites have a homey feeling thanks to dark earth tones, rattan ceiling fans, and wooden furniture, though some elements look a bit hodgepodge and dated. One- and Two-Bedroom Suites all have living rooms with sofa beds and flat-screen TVs, as well as kitchens with microwaves, coffeemakers, oven/stoves, toasters, and refrigerators, while Studio Suites have mini-fridges and microwaves. One-Bedroom Suites come with either one king or two queens, and Two-Bedroom Suites come with one king and two queens. All rooms also have air-conditioning, wall safes, flat-screen TVs, irons/ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Outdoor hallways sometimes offer patio chairs. White-tiled bathrooms are standard with shower/tub combos and shell-shaped basins, as well as a small range of toiletries, plus hairdryers can be requested at the front desk.

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Features

Cozy breakfast room, outdoor pool with lounge chairs, laundry room, computer corner, and lobby snacks

Facilities are limited, but well-maintained, with a lovely outdoor pool that's surrounded by a large sundeck with lounge chairs. Barbecue grills are also offered. Free continental breakfast is served in a bright and inviting dining room, which has rattan furniture positioned around large windows, a flat-screen TV, and a buffet counter that offers breakfast provisions, including a waffle maker. Self-serve laundry machines are also on-site. A computer and printer are available for guests' use in the small lobby. A small shelf is stocked with chips and candy that are available for purchase at the front desk, plus free coffee is offered throughout the day. Wi-Fi and parking are free.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

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