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Reviews of Gulfview Hotel on the Beach

2 out of 5
Gulfview Hotel on the Beach
625 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1158 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ramadan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excessive smoking in the hallway Can smell marijuana even in the rooms. Restrooms didn't have any hand-wash The toilet flash was not working
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and friendly stuff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shirin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went through hell at our stay , room was filthy smelled so moldy people on the around balconies smoking cigarettes and weed even tho its none smoking, woke up early in the morning from being sting by bugs and ants on the beds , developed hives from the bites ,got asthma attacks from the musty moldy smell and the smoke that gets in the room from the unit ac in the wall , ac was on but room was extremely hot , front disk promised full refund and was ghosted after that no refund or manger contact at all .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 24, 2024
My apologies but are you sure that you have the correct hotel? If you would like to call me, I would be happy to discuss your concerns.

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Carpets were dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Joyce was so helpful and kind .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super convenient, lots of dining and cool places in easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from JP on May 25, 2024
Having lots of dining options and cool places within easy walking distance can definitely enhance a hotel stay! It's so convenient to be able to explore and experience the local area without having to travel far. It sounds like you were able to make the most of your time by immersing yourself in the nearby dining scene and exploring the surrounding attractions.Staying in a location with such accessibility to various amenities and attractions can truly elevate the overall experience of your trip. It's great to hear that the hotel's location added to the convenience and enjoyment of your stay. Thanks for sharing this aspect of your experience, and here's to more adventures in similarly vibrant and accessible locations!

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is outdated but the location and service are outstanding. A hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from JP on May 25, 2024
It sounds like despite the outdated facilities, the hotel managed to win you over with its exceptional location and service. Sometimes, the charm and character of a place can outweigh its physical appearance. Being considered a hidden gem speaks volumes about the unique qualities and positive aspects that the hotel offers.Your experience highlights the importance of looking beyond superficial features and appreciating the hidden treasures that certain places have to offer. It's great to hear that the location and service made your stay memorable despite the outdated facilities. Thanks for sharing your perspective, and here's to discovering more hidden gems in your future travels!

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 24, 2024
Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location I had a balcony facing the bands playing on Shepards stage!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from JP on May 24, 2024
That is great to hear! Not everyone enjoys the free entertainment!

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty from previous occupants, obvious they did not properly clean and sanitize. Refrigerator full of rust and loose sand in the carpet. I would not book this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 25, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with cleanliness at the hotel as it was not up to our normal standards. We did offer you another room but you chose not to move.

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very dirty and just not worth the price that we paid. Coffee grounds still left in coffee pot from last people that stayed there. Rusty bathtub and the smell of musty moldy was too much. Overall the worst experience in a hotel we had on vacation. Definitely would not be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 17, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at the hotel. We would have been happy to change your rooms as it wasn't up to our usual standards, if you had brought your concerns to our attention.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel had everthing i needed microwave shove ssink could not ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 16, 2024
Thanks for the great comments!

10/10 Excellent

April, Fairmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED BEING RIGHT ON THE BEACH.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on May 16, 2024
We do have the best location!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I always stay at the Gulfview. Older and smaller, but great location and staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 13, 2024
And we love having you stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The private beach area was nice, hot tub option a plus, and live band/music next door. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 12, 2024
It sounds like you had a wonderful experience! Having a private beach area and a hot tub option definitely adds a luxurious touch to any stay. And having live music nearby must have made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your positive review!

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and property very clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 12, 2024
That's fantastic to hear! A clean room and property can truly enhance the overall experience, making guests feel comfortable and at ease during their stay. Thanks for highlighting this important aspect of your experience!

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 12, 2024
Thanks!

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Monroe Twp

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old facility in serious need of a renovation and update. Everything was as clean as such old and used up facilities could be, but the underlying carpets and other elements are just old and used up. I was disappointed that there was no housekeeping and no breakfast also.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on May 5, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for any disappointment you experienced during your stay. Your comments regarding the need for renovation and updates are duly noted, and we assure you that we take them seriously. We are constantly evaluating ways to improve our facilities and will take your feedback into consideration as we plan for future renovations. We only do daily housekeeping upon request as many of our guests prefer to no be disturbed.

6/10 Okay

Chris

It was so so
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Jp on May 4, 2024
Ok Okay

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on May 5, 2024
Thanks for the great rating and for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always have a good time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 30, 2024
That is so great to hear! Come back and see us again!

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Able to relax and enjoy myself.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 30, 2024
Thanks!

2/10 Terrible

Juan Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is not that great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 30, 2024
Thanks for your feedback.

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Clean and close to everything. Also right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be very nice and that you appreciated the cleanliness of our hotel. It's wonderful to know that our convenient location, close to everything, and our beachfront setting contributed to a pleasant stay for you.

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 27, 2024
And we would love to have you stay with us again!

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
First part of stay was ok, but noisy, from people upstairs second part was noisy because of motel construction on their hotel entrance that I was not warned about, and the dust coated the interior of my car
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 27, 2024
That sounds incredibly frustrating. It's understandable to expect a peaceful stay, especially when you're not only dealing with the noise from other guests. However, the hotel was not doing any construction during your stay and we have no control of any roadwork being done by the city.

8/10 Good

Karri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 23, 2024
Thanks!

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from JP on Apr 23, 2024
Thanks!

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and quick check in. Room was clean, beds comfortable, towels and sheets clean. Excellent location, beach was beautiful. Lots of dining and shopping close by!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had an easy and quick check-in process and that your room met your expectations with cleanliness and comfortable beds. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our excellent location, with a beautiful beach nearby, as well as the abundance of dining and shopping options in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Proximity to dining, entertainment, beach. Reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 21, 2024
Thank you for the great rating and staying with us. Our fantastic location offers easy access to the beach and multiple shops and restaurants.

6/10 Okay

Kimber

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on May 10, 2024
THANKS!

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and in need of updating. Fee for chairs on the private beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from JP on Apr 26, 2024
Thanks for the great rating!

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay without breaking the wallet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found our hotel to be a good value. Providing comfortable accommodations at an affordable price is something we strive for, and we're delighted that we met your expectations. We hope you had an enjoyable stay and that we can welcome you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean. The young lady at the front desk was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 15, 2024
That's great to hear! It's always refreshing when you encounter kindness and warmth, especially at the front desk. Positive experiences like that can really make a difference.

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 16, 2024
Thanks for the great rating!

6/10 Okay

Sophy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Not the best but definitely not the worst
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from JP on Apr 15, 2024
Got it, sounds like it was a decent experience overall. Even if it wasn't exceptional, it's still nice when things go smoothly. Hopefully, your next encounter will be even better!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 15, 2024
Thanks for the perfect rating and for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was near the water and very nice place. The outside band stopped at a good time and was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you for providing further feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear that you appreciated our hotel's proximity to the water and found it to be a pleasant place overall.We are pleased to note that the outdoor band, while initially disruptive, stopped at a reasonable hour and did not significantly impact your experience. We understand the importance of ensuring that our guests can enjoy their stay without excessive disturbances, and we appreciate your understanding in this regard.Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our service. We hope that despite the challenges you encountered, you were able to enjoy some aspects of your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on May 4, 2024
Thanks!

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, most electrical outlets did not work. Loud band playing until 2:30 AM. Smell of marijuana strong in hallways.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 11, 2024
We are deeply sorry to hear about the multiple issues you encountered during your recent 6-day stay with us. It is distressing to learn that your experience fell so far short of the standard we strive to maintain for our guests. I do wish that you had reported any of these issues so that could have addressed them immediately.The cleanliness of our accommodations and the functionality of amenities such as electrical outlets are paramount to us, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by their inadequacies. Additionally, we understand the disturbance caused by the loud band and the strong smell of marijuana in the hallways, and we regret the impact this had on your comfort and enjoyment during your stay.Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we assure you that we are taking immediate action to address these concerns. Our team will conduct a thorough investigation into the issues you have raised to ensure that appropriate measures are implemented to prevent their recurrence in the future.

4/10 Poor

David, Apopka

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a little upset that multiple people were smoking weed on the pool deck. Thought it was going to be handled when the manger came out but she was joking around with them. With kids around, was not sure how hard it would’ve been for them to just go by the beach. Floors are filthy, but it’s exactly what you pay for, a beach motel so for the price it’s really good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 9, 2024
Thank you for sharing your recent experience at our hotel. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the situation you encountered on the pool deck. Your concerns are valid, and we understand the importance of providing a comfortable and family-friendly environment for all our guests. We understand and respect the legality of medical marijuana use in Florida and recognize that it's a personal choice for our guests. While we cannot control how our guests use their medication, we are committed to ensuring that all guests feel comfortable and safe during their stay with us. We take matters like this very seriously, and rest assured, we are addressing this issue with the utmost urgency. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention and apologize for any discomfort it may have caused.

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was older but in good condition. Was in a good location that was walkable. There were taller buildings around that would make it difficult at times for internet to work. Liked that it had a small beach and you didn’t have to go off property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 7, 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us at the Gulfview hotel. We are so glad we could be of service and make your stay excellent. We pride ourselves on first class service

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Travelled with partner
great beach and deck on property. staff was attentive. however, the internet was intermittent and at times very slow the out door band from the next door neighbor hotel was extremity loud and played till after midnite. we paid extra for semi ocean view and it was on the side where this band was located and we could not get to sleep. also, the room could use updating plus needs a light over the kitchen sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 7, 2024
My apologies that you did not enjoy the live entertainment. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. We work hard to make sure that all of our guests have a wonderful time and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. Our fantastic location offers easy access to the beach and multiple shops and restaurants.

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If the carpeting on the stairs and hallways was replaced that would make a huge difference-spells like mold The room I was in was very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from JP on Apr 4, 2024
Thanks you for your feedback. You are exactly correct which is why the carpeting is scheduled to be replaced as soon as business permits.Come back and see us.

4/10 Poor

Thomas V

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The floor is bad need to replace and the toilet need to fix it very slow not good and lobby and the hallways are not good need maintenance over all it’s ok but or a hotel it’s bad
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from JP on Apr 4, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Average room, good location & nice helpful workers. The hotel is nothing fancy but we just needed a place to shower & sleep… we didn’t spend much time there. However it was nice to catch the sunset on the beach & relax in the hot tub after adventuring all day. I believe the price reflects what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 4, 2024
It was such a pleasure to host you here in beautiful Clearwater Beach. We're delighted that our clean, generously-appointed amenities, outstanding location, and delightful service all added up to a great value. Nothing beats a beautiful sunset after a long day of adventures! We can't wait to make your next visit with us even better.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Rooms need some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 2, 2024
Thanks for the high rating and your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Deisy, Gainesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and it’s own little beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for the great review. I am glad that you enjoyed our beach.

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a small affordable hotel with beach access off the main strip. Good value. Get a water facing room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Jp on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for your compliments! I am glad that you enjoyed your stay!

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Gulfview needs an update, glfresh coat of paint, and updated bathroom fixtures, artwork, etc. It has the bones to be a great hotel, just needs an upgrade. The Gulf views were amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Jp on Mar 31, 2024
We'll keep your comments in mind for future improvements. It would be an honor to host you again should you be back in the area. We have done some behind the scenes upgrades as business permits.