Pros

  • Located directly on the beach, with great views of the Gulf of Mexico
  • Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and water sport activities at John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi
  • Rooms are apartment-style with full kitchens, separate bedrooms, and balconies
  • On-site cafe open during the day and beach bar
  • Multiple pools and a spacious gym
  • Kid-friendly amenities include wading pool, beach volleyball, and ping-pong table
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Cons

  • Some rooms are worse for wear
  • Housekeeping isn't included in reservation, but is available for an extra fee
  • Daily fee to use beach chairs and umbrellas
  • Upfront deposit required for all reservations
  • Only one parking space per reservation
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Bottom Line

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites is a 107-room upper-middle-range hotel with apartment-style units (some with ocean views). The hotel is steps away from the beach and also within walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and water sport activities located at John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk. The island-style rooms are spacious, but some are showing minor wear. Unlike a typical hotel, this property doesn’t have regular housekeeping services (which are available for a fee), but does offer family-friendly amenities like a children’s wading pool. Travelers seeking more modern digs for similar rates might want to check out Crystal Palms Beach Resort, which includes housekeeping in its room rates.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites

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Family-friendly hotel suites located on the beach in Treasure Island

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites is a six-story apartment-style property, located directly on the beach in Treasure Island. The building's exterior is a sunny yellow, and balconies overlook both the Gulf of Mexico and the town of Treasure Island. A brick drive leads to free self-parking on the first level of the property. The grounds are lushly landscaped with tropical plants and trees. Bubbling water fountains and waterfalls, as well as meandering paths in the courtyard also add ambiance.

Inside the lobby, there’s a small front desk area with wicker furniture and decor, and a brochure table with information about nearby attractions. Rooms are connected through outdoor covered walkways and feature full-size kitchens and apartment-style floor plans, including private balconies. Rates are fair for the area.

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Location

Walk to restaurants, shopping and water sport activities at John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk

The hotel is located within a half-mile of John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, where there are a variety of water sport options (parasailing, jet-skis, fishing charters, and boat rentals) as well as numerous restaurants and boutiques. The Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Center is located less than two miles away and offers a 9-hole par-3 golf course, eight clay tennis courts, and two hard courts.The 18-hole Tides Golf Club, overlooking Boca Ciega Bay, is five miles away.

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Rooms

Big apartment-style rooms with tropical style; the best two-bedroom suites feature panoramic beach views

Rooms are apartment-style with separate living room and bedroom areas, as well as full kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, eating utensils, and stovetops. Two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites are available. The decor has tropical influences such as wicker accents, pelican-shaped lamps, and green or white wooden headboards reminiscent of plantation shutters. Bedding is modern and high quality, though beds themselves are a bit on the small side. Despite a 2012 renovation, some kitchens are a tad more dated than others, and there are also some minor signs of wear (such as scuffed furniture and walls). Bedrooms are carpeted, and there is tile flooring throughout the rest of each unit. Each room has a private balcony, washer/dryer combo, and a sofa bed, as well as a 42-inch flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

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Features

Located on the beach with multiple pools and a beach bar

At the hotel, there are multiple pools and whirlpools, including a separate children’s wading pool and a large freeform pool and beachfront sun deck. The Sunset Beach Bar serves tropical drinks, offers boardwalk seating and westward views of the Gulf, while the Sunset Café serves breakfast and lunch. The on-site gym features cardio equipment and weights. Other amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites

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Family-friendly hotel suites located on the beach in Treasure Island

Sunset Vistas Beachfront Suites is a six-story apartment-style property, located directly on the beach in Treasure Island. The building's exterior is a sunny yellow, and balconies overlook both the Gulf of Mexico and the town of Treasure Island. A brick drive leads to free self-parking on the first level of the property. The grounds are lushly landscaped with tropical plants and trees. Bubbling water fountains and waterfalls, as well as meandering paths in the courtyard also add ambiance.

Inside the lobby, there’s a small front desk area with wicker furniture and decor, and a brochure table with information about nearby attractions. Rooms are connected through outdoor covered walkways and feature full-size kitchens and apartment-style floor plans, including private balconies. Rates are fair for the area.

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Location

Walk to restaurants, shopping and water sport activities at John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk

The hotel is located within a half-mile of John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk, where there are a variety of water sport options (parasailing, jet-skis, fishing charters, and boat rentals) as well as numerous restaurants and boutiques. The Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Center is located less than two miles away and offers a 9-hole par-3 golf course, eight clay tennis courts, and two hard courts.The 18-hole Tides Golf Club, overlooking Boca Ciega Bay, is five miles away.

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Rooms

Big apartment-style rooms with tropical style; the best two-bedroom suites feature panoramic beach views

Rooms are apartment-style with separate living room and bedroom areas, as well as full kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, eating utensils, and stovetops. Two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites are available. The decor has tropical influences such as wicker accents, pelican-shaped lamps, and green or white wooden headboards reminiscent of plantation shutters. Bedding is modern and high quality, though beds themselves are a bit on the small side. Despite a 2012 renovation, some kitchens are a tad more dated than others, and there are also some minor signs of wear (such as scuffed furniture and walls). Bedrooms are carpeted, and there is tile flooring throughout the rest of each unit. Each room has a private balcony, washer/dryer combo, and a sofa bed, as well as a 42-inch flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.

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Features

Located on the beach with multiple pools and a beach bar

At the hotel, there are multiple pools and whirlpools, including a separate children’s wading pool and a large freeform pool and beachfront sun deck. The Sunset Beach Bar serves tropical drinks, offers boardwalk seating and westward views of the Gulf, while the Sunset Café serves breakfast and lunch. The on-site gym features cardio equipment and weights. Other amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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