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Sandpiper Inn

2.0 of 5
5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228
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Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Longboat Key
4.0 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
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Replicator
Bristol, England
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
4
people found this review helpful

The Sandpiper Inn is great if you are looking for a beach holiday with easy access to a beautiful sandy beach. Its clean and has all the amenities, big comfy bed, kitchen with cooker, fridge, freezer, dining table and chairs, sofa, tv and free internet access. Its peaceful and quiet and oh, did I meantion right on the beach! You... More

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AlinaR25
Jersey City, New Jersey
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We had a great 10 day stay at Sandpiper Inn in June 2011. We stayed in Room 107. It was clean and we did not hear any noise from adjacent rooms, even though our neighbors brought two dogs with them. The inn is small but well kept, the grounds are very clean and while they do not offer maid service,... More

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jimbonnie
central florida
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4 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I just returned from a spectacular trip to the Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key, Florida. This hotel is such a wonderful example of "Old Florida" . It consists of 11 bungalows directly on the Gulf of Mexico. We stayed in unit # 105 and it was perfect ! It is a 1 bedroom with kitchen and all... More

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Rookie2442
Stuart, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I live in Stuart, ,FL and we took the trip across the state to Longboat Key not knowing what we were in for. What we found when we got to Sandpiper was the perfect little inn to spend our 2 year anniversary. It was steps from a beautiful beach that we enjoyed the entire weekend. We only... More

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BitsysMom
San Francisco, California
1 review
8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
8
people found this review helpful

My family and I traveled to the Sandpiper recently and I was Horrified at the lack of cleanliness; old, mismatched towels, and just the general condition. Granted, the unit was small and we knew that going in but there is no air-conditioner in the bedroom and the bedroom doesn't cool down. In the bathroom sink, water filled the basin -... More

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LongboatSandpiper, Owner at Sandpiper Inn, responded to this review
25 March 2011

We do have an" Old Florida" building and we are working very hard to improve this 1960's property. However, our rooms and grounds, as commented by many trip advisor reviewers are very clean. The Sandpiper Inn Longboat Key does offer a breakfast option at local restaurants, but unlike our property on the Jersey Shore, it is not a traditional B&B,... More

Gitcheegumee
Elk River, Minnesota
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have to say this is a magical place to stay - we had a gulf front view out our window - what an amazing way to wake up each morning! Beautiful white sand path down to the beach - perfect! Chis and Harold are amazing - so kind and helpful! They take pristine care of this beautiful property! Anyone... More

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TravelKatBermuda
Bermuda
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2010

This inn offers quaint, comfortable, and reasonably-priced accommodations. The innkeepers, MaryLou and Richard, are very warm and friendly. We were pleasantly suprised to be greeted with their big smiles and handshakes - we felt personally welcomed, as if they were welcoming us into their home. (Even their sweet cat came to meet us at their door!) The spacious kitchenette was... More

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caihooves
lancashire
Contributor
17 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

returned from Sandpiper Inn 3 weeks ago, this was our 3rd year staying at Sandpiper Inn and once again it was fabulous. Richard had put us a little welcoming notice out which was a lovely touch. Stayed in a 2 bed apartment this time which was much better as our son is now 16, he used wifi alot and we... More

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KSH1965
Schererville, Indiana
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010

Our trip started out to Florida for a friend's wedding, we knew that we did not want to stay with all the guests, so we looked on line and found the Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key. What a find. We were greated by MaryLou and Richard with smiles and taken to our room. This is a very small resort with... More

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bwagner1111
Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010
4
people found this review helpful

We came down to vacation with family who were staying @ Arbors by the Sea (next door- great place to stay!), and chose Sandpiper Inn due its proximity to Arbors. The moment we arrived the innkeepers were very rude. When I shared that we were excited to be there with my wife and 2 girls ( 3 years & 9... More

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CGCullison, Owner at Sandpiper Inn, responded to this review
14 August 2010

Our Innkeepers/Managers were not providing rude service, they were simply explaining our rates and policies, which are clearly stated on our website and your confirmation letter, (which was booked for only 2 guests). Since we are a small property, that aims to provide an outstanding, peaceful & quiet experience for the Sandpiper Inn guests, we must reiterate our policy about... More

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Address: 5451 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228

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