Flamingo Inn - Motel in Sarasota - 4703 N Tamiami Trl, USA

I think this motel is a piece of Sarasota history, but the owners need to treat it as such. It could use a refresh to bring it back to its retro, vintage glory. Please don't let it be bought up and demolished! Put some $$$ into it and make this an awesome, vintage destination motel. People would pay a lot more to stay. It deserves better (same goes for some other properties along this stretch of Tamiami).

Pool is filled in with concrete , the room was clean except the comforter seemed covered in hair. They did get me a new one. Came back from breakfast they were cleaning my room with all my belongings in there some may be ok with that I am not. Don't know if they state that while doing the check in as my husband made the reservation. We only were staying two nights. Location was good and convenient to get to. Also those who need ice they DONT have a ice machine so plan for having it bc not to many close places to get ice. On a side note the manager Lorie was very helpful.

I recently stayed at the Flamingo Inn in Sarasota, FL, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. I feel compelled to share my disappointing encounter with the hope that it will shed light on the issues I faced during my stay. First and foremost, the supervisor's behavior was simply appalling. Not only was he consistently rude, but he also displayed clear signs of discrimination, which is entirely unacceptable. Such behavior should never be tolerated in any professional setting, especially in the hospitality industry where guests expect to be treated with respect and courtesy. On top of the supervisor's deplorable conduct, I encountered numerous inconveniences that significantly impacted my stay. The low water pressure in the shower made it difficult to have a refreshing bathing experience. It was extremely frustrating and definitely not what one expects from a supposedly well-maintained establishment. To make matters worse, upon entering my unit, I was greeted by the presence of a large dead cockroach. This discovery not only disgusted me but also raised concerns about the overall cleanliness and hygiene standards of the Flamingo Inn. Moreover, the TV in my room had frequent connectivity issues, preventing me from enjoying any uninterrupted entertainment. Considering the prevalence of technology in today's world, it is disheartening that the hotel could not ensure a reliable TV connection for its guests. The advertised "free" Wi-Fi was nothing short of a disappointment. The connection was extremely unreliable and frustratingly slow. It is misleading to advertise a service as complimentary when it fails to meet even the most basic expectations. Adding to the list of letdowns, the hotel's listing showcased a beautiful pool; however, upon arrival, I discovered that it had been inexplicably cemented over. This misrepresentation was highly disappointing, as I had been looking forward to enjoying a relaxing swim during my stay. Despite these numerous disappointments, I must acknowledge the positive interactions I had with the cleaning staff. The two cleaning ladies were the only bright spots during my time at the Flamingo Inn. They were kind, cordial, and pleasant to talk to. Their efforts should be commended amidst an otherwise disappointing experience. Until new management is hired and significant improvements are made, I cannot recommend anyone to stay at the Flamingo Inn.

This is an old 1 story motel, very nostalgic! The rooms have been updated. Ours was clean & comfortable & as described. Soap, shampoo, other toiletries were provided. The owner was very pleasant & friendly. It was a fine choice for our one night stay.

Laurie took good care of us putting us in a room that provided quiet and a lovely patio to sit. Coffee less than a mile away, plan on eating breakfast out. Decent quality for the cost. Beds were so comfy and soft. Good location. Would stay here again.

I was here for 5days and had to remind them the room was rented while there was a broken sink in the bathroom. Laurie is never at the front desk and became irate when I informed her she never gave me a receipt nor did the housekeeper ever offer us clean linens. I had to request these items from work as well as clean the room myself after work. I was already being targeted because of my race by management or whomever lives on-site (because they don't identify themselves) inquiring about my son and my registration card has everyone listed on it. I got in only because I have history around town. I would never recommend this place to anyone because Larie told me she got a complaint about my room, but would not say why. Asking around I was made aware that it was my daughter who was visiting and has mental health problems. She is highly unprofessional. With that she asked to copy my bank card. Who does that???

Clean and adequate for one night stay for my visit to Sarasota. It's a short drive to a beach. very peaceful and quite for being directly on Tamiami. Owners are nice and very accommodating. They made sure and provided everything I needed during my stay.

This was close to downtown and had a great café across the street. The owners were wonderful - Bindy and Shawn. They went out of their way to help us with directions, places to go, etc. The cleaning lady was friendly and helpful. The only negative is there were no shelves in the bathroom.