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Sunburst Inn

2.5 star property
Sunburst Inn offers an oceanfront escape along the pristine white sand beaches where guests can enjoy guaranteed sunshine and coastal relaxation

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Travelers find beachfront bliss at Sunburst Inn with its white sand beach, free cabanas, and loungers. This smoke-free property offers WiFi, paddleboard rentals, and complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby St. Petersburg-Clearwater Beaches.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a red headboard, white bedding, and two red pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted shelf with towels, and a patterned wall behind the bed.

Studio

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a round mirror above it, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a glass coffee table.

Studio

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a pink sofa, a green cabinet, and a large plant.

Standard Queen Room Gulf Front 21

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a floral wallpaper, a teal upholstered headboard, a white bed with a yellow pillow, and two bedside tables with gold lamps.

Studio Suite (3 adults)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a kitchenette area.

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white and pink bedding, a yellow headboard, and a patterned wall.

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and yellow pillows, a green headboard, and a wall-mounted round mirror.

Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a green headboard, a white bed, a round mirror, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Studio

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a round mirror with a gold frame, and a modern floor lamp.

Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a teal wardrobe, and a wall with leaf patterns.

Standard Queen Room Gulf Front 22

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Indian Shores, Sunburst Inn is near the airport and on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Russell Stadium, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and mountain climbing. Visit our Indian Shores travel guide
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19204 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, FL, 33785

What's nearby

  • A pink hotel with a beach and ocean in the background.
    St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A fountain with water spouting from three pipes, surrounded by a tiled pool and trees.
    Town Square Nature Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A beach with sand dunes, grasses, and the ocean at sunset.
    Belleair Beach
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Time Out
    4 min drive
  • Clear Sky on Park
    3 min drive
  • Salt Rock Grill
    4 min walk
  • Mahuffers
    1 min walk
  • Voila Merci
    10 min walk

About this property

Sunburst Inn

  • Motel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
  • Sunburst Inn provides amenities, such as a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Free bike hire, beach towels and a paddleboard on-site
    • Smoke-free property, beach umbrellas and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

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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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Paddleboard

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 195.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 4 per cent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunburst Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 195.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sunburst Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunburst Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sunburst Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).

Where is Sunburst Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores motel is just steps away from Town Square Nature Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Belleair Beach and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunburst Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sun & Fun

Great little gem across from mahauffers!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buyer beware.

We thought we booked at certain price per night room but were charged 50% more. We've come to this area 1-3 times a year for the last 25 years and never paid so much for so little. Always we stay on the beach but we have never had such a poor experience. Only good part was the person at the desk was friendly - the $ discrepancy wasn't her fault, and the place is on the beach.
Verified

6/10 Okay

lisa

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae Ann

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Be careful!

The beach is nice, the place itself a dump.Be careful when booking a room with “street view”!! The view is the least problem, it’s such a busy street that you will not get any sleep at all. Windows are thin as paper and disgustingly dirty When traffic slows down a bit at night live music from the bar across will keep you awake. Service is non existent, but they bombard you with text messages if you start questioning their dishonest room listing, had to block them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute mom & pop beachfront motel, perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was at a great location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love at first site

We loved this little Inn. Just steps away from the private beach. Pet friendly for my daughters dog. I am in love with this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was filthy. It does not look like the picture. Our view was out a small dirty window. Looking at sand piled, tables and chairs covered with rat poop. Air conditioning is wall units that are so old and loud, you either didn’t sleep or died of the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love the deck area that gives a prefect view of the Gulf!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The two ladies that manage the property are so nice and welcoming, they will help with anything you ask and give great advice about anything you ask them! Will be staying there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021