Have stayed here twice. Love the location and restaurant --hate the rooms. First stay had a less than average room. Second stay had a terrible room with molded caulking in bathroom, shower nozzle and bathroom fixtures rusted, floor moldings loose from wall, everything shabby (not shabby chic!!-haha). Was told "resort" was fully booked with no other rooms available. Will not... More

We hesitate to even write this review because we truly believe we have found a hidden gem and don't want to share! The second you are greeted by George you feel at home. He sets the stage for your trip to paradise. We stay in the condos on the bay and love it. Plenty of room, full kitchens and a... More

We have been visiting the Vanderbilt Beach Resort and dining at Turtle Club for 20 years. It is always a joy to return. George is the best manager around. Rooms clean, well maintained and the beach. Ahh, the beach. Gorgeous warm water, playful dolphins. Not too crowded. Lounge chairs included in lodging. Once you visit, you will return. Can't beat... More

Vanderbilt Beach Resort is a two story hotel located between towering condos. It is a true oasis. The hotel is clean and neat, the rooms show their age but are comfortable and well appointed. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with pool and patios leading to the expansive Gulf waters. The crowning glory of Vanderbilt Beach Resort is the The Turtle... More

Our family of 3 stayed there in July 2011 for 4 nights. It is a very good place to stay - nice clean room, where you'd have all necessary necessities; housekeeping was good; very helpful staff. Overall we were very pleased with everything was saw in the room. It was not brand new, but great quality, and very well kept.... More

This place is fantastic and you will never find better people at a front desk. George is off the charts nice! We stayed in the main hotel on the beach and the room was great. The kids had a blast and the food was the best around. You can not lose at this place!! Everyone there asked, "how can I... More

My husband and I recently traveled from Blacksburg, Virginia to stay here and were delighted with the Vanderbilt. We found the front desk, valet parking, housekeeping and "beach butlers" to be exceptionally friendly and hospitable. The proximity to the Gulf, gorgeous landscaping and pool side peacefulness were our favorite amenities. Our room was very comfortable and clean. The Turtle Club... More

We stayed in the prize room #51 which overlooks the ocean. It is a beautiful view; we were able to sleep with the windows open each night and the sound of the ocean waves was spa-like. The room was clean and nicely appointed, mattress was lumpy; staff was attentive, especially the doormen. The restaurant did create a lot of noise... More

We booked this place VERY last minute, and there was only 1 room left for just the one night we stayed, so I understand fully that we probably got the bottom of the barrel room, however to price gouge us for one night in this filthy of a room was poor on VBR's part! This room should NOT even be... More