Sunburst Inn

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Studio
Reception
Standard Queen Room Gulf Front 22

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
19204 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL, 33785
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    8 min walk
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
    16 min walk
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Indian Shores

At Sunburst Inn you'll be within steps of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Town Square Nature Park. Highlights at this beachfront motel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and free use of bicycles. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Indian Shores motel include John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pinellas Trail - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jimmys Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joto's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Time Out Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sunburst Inn

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Sunburst Inn offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Indian Shores motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sunburst Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Indian Shores motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Languages

English

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 parking

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 195.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 4 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 195.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Sun Burst Inn Indian Shores
Sun Burst Inn
Sun Burst Indian Shores
Sun Burst Hotel Indian Shores
Sun Burst Inn Indian Shores, Florida
Sun Burst Inn
Sunburst Inn Motel
Sunburst Inn Indian Shores
Sunburst Inn Motel Indian Shores

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunburst Inn?

Sunburst Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sunburst Inn?

Yep, Sunburst Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sunburst Inn?

Yep, Sunburst Inn is on St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Fun beach activities include water tubing and swimming.

What makes Sunburst Inn a romantic place to stay?

Free beach cabanas, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sunburst Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunburst Inn?

No, Sunburst Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunburst Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunburst Inn?

Dogs are welcome at Sunburst Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Sunburst Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf is a short 8-minute walk away.

Sunburst Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 187 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love, love, love my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a amazing place! Coming back once a month!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay
Dusk on the beach
The pier nearby
Yummy pizza nearby
Across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great beach location, good location near restaurants and sports bars , nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Smyrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room had everything we needed and was cheap and convenient for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

chun sum

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marylou

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wedding weekend
Sun Burst recently underwent a renovation. But it is still not done like it was suppose to be. The garage under the penthouse is still full of new and old renovation items, we were suppose to be able to park in there. Another of our rooms #3, has disposable paper curtains on the window (the kind you would get from Home Depot when painting your walls). The penthouse: it has a lot of nice amenities. The first floor (after a flight of stairs) has a washer and dryer, and a nice bathroom. Then a very small bedroom? with a full size bed that is from wall to wall so its hard to get into. Only a desk, no closet, no TV, no mirror, not even a door. Down the short hall is a bigger bedroom with a king size bed, nice dressers, no closet, no mirror, no TV and NO door. So NO privacy from anyone else staying with you. After going up "another" 13 steps to the kitchen/ living room area, its very nice with a full size kitchen with full size appliances, a TV, nice bathroom and a deck with a priceless view of the gulf. (and has a sofa bed) Too many stairs for us, especially when you have to carry all of your luggage and kitchen items up two flights of stairs. The office workers were very nice. Parking not good, only 10 spots for 12 units.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time here! The views and back patio area were very inviting and we had dinner at the picnic table overlooking the Surf and Sunset. I would recommend this place to anyone. This is my 3rd time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front was amazing! Free parking but very tight quarters especially when backing out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First day we were suppose to check in . It was around 5:30 before they checked us in. They had been doing renovation for like a year. Our room was the only room that was suppose to be done . First no hooks to hang towels , walls were wet because they had just painted. The room was set up like backwards. There was just a few inches between the bed and the kitchen sink to walk through to the bathroom. Second day there I’m making the bed on that side against the wall and something caught my leg. Maybe a bird or some thing and rip my leg open. Cut it pretty bad three days later I ended up having to go to urgent care because it was so infected. Third day I noticed everything underneath the sink was all wet had to get everything of mine out lay it out to dry obvious sink was leaking. I told them a few . One of the staff did check it and the whole plumbing was totally loose. Someone did come in and tighten it up while we were gone.A Long story short , sink was still leaking shower backed up water clear over our feet. We would have to wait 45 minutes between showers for it to go down so each of us could get a shower. We told them it was like two or three days later that they came back in and a plumber came in and fixed it so that was better. Then our toilet started leaking from the bottom was never fixed. The room was damp. The whole time we stayed there or clothes were damp. It was just miserable. I did ask for another room and the Manager told me she couldn’t do that.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were efficient and welcoming. Location is exceptional for beach lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sun & Fun
Great little gem across from mahauffers!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view!!
Hotel has a great view of the gulf! Nice outside area to hangout or visit with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely lovely to have a place that opened directly to our own portion of the beach. This place was relaxing and the people were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I loved this place. It is nothing fancy, but it has everything you could possibly need, including a well-equipped kitchenette even in the small unit I was in. It is family owned, so no corporate lack of authenticity. The Sun Burst Inn has character. And for a place directly on the beach, it is a great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite
Love it here..steps to the beach..rooms are comfy..and we can bring the puppers..my new favorite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been going here for the past 6 years . We love the staff , the uniqueness of the place with some renovations but still an old Mom and Pop vibe . The beach is right there of course as well which makes it perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is rarely there but the beach and gulf being right outside your door is amazing. The rooms are small and dated but clean and serve the purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022