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Rod & Reel Motel

877 N. Shore Dr., P.O. Box 1939, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216
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Rod & Reel Motel
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Bellingham
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

The Rod and Reel Motel used to be a funky old motel at the end of Annia Maria Island by the fishing pier. Old fisherman stayed there. Now, The Rod and Reel Motel has a new coat of paint and is calling itself a "Resort". That would be fine if it actually were a resort not just cinder block rooms... More

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New Port Richey, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We were at the Island for a Wedding and we were very lucky to of stumbled on the Rod and Reel Resort. From the Road side it can be a little different, But once you go inside it was Paradise. Just what we needed for a great get away. It would be a dream come true to own a place... More

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Orlando, FL
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16 hotel reviews
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50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 via mobile

This is a small motel in a great location. We rented the suite because it was the only room with a king size bed. All other rooms have full size beds ( no queen size in any rooms ). It's right next to a small pier where you can have the best grouper sandwiches. It is right on the water... More

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Lakeland, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011

We recently stayed, and found it to be over priced for what was offered. stayed 4 days, and found it to not the cleanest I have ever found. Walk out of the shower to find your feet dirty from floor. Found holes in walls in bath where the old towel rack use to be, drywall chipping away around the bath... More

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Largo, Florida
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2009

THE GOOD: Location is umbeatable...on the bay, Nice landscaping Very Clean V ery quiet Very knowledgeable employes Well equiped room (closet, fridge, microwave, small cooktop, dishes) Semi private patio for the ocean front room, BBQ picnic table should i repeat clean clean clean, updated look no musty smell like a lot of Florida beach places can have THE BAD BEDDING,... More

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Peoria
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2006

I enjoyed the location very much u can't get any better than staying on the beach and wonderful flowers and wildlife I just worried about how clean everything really was because we were provided dishes that were not clean they had bits of orange s stuck to them other then that its a lovely place and would love to stay... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2005

Great place to stay, low price, great people, awesome view

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A TripAdvisor Member
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2004

I can hardly wait to go back!! My beau and I had a marvelous time. We checked in with no problem and stayed over the weekend, checking out was even a breeze. Speaking of breezes you shall find no other breeze better than off the water of the pristine sands right out your door. Sunsets are a spectacular site. One... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011
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Also Known As:
Rod & Reel Hotel
Rod And Reel Motel
Rod & Reel Hotel Anna Maria
Rod Reel Motel
Address: 877 N. Shore Dr., P.O. Box 1939, Anna Maria, Anna Maria Island, FL 34216
Region: United States > Florida > Anna Maria Island > Anna Maria
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Anna Maria

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