Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort

We checked in yesterday for my birthday weekend trip. They had a great 3 night deal and I am so glad we took advantage of it. We usually stay at vacation rentals in Holmes Beach, but decided to try out the Bradenton Beach side of town this time. We are in the normal studio room, and it’s great for our needs. It’s clean, bed is comfortable, shower/​tub, mini-​fridge and microwave, basically exactly as described. The lady at the front desk is super nice, and the view is incredible. It’s right across from their own beach and we have been walking to restaurants close by so there are a lot of options within walking distance (if you don’t mind walking 5 – 10 blocks). It looks like they have a hut on the beach for spa services– I haven’t checked it out but I am highly considering looking into it more tomorrow.
Parking is great, you get a pass and just park anywhere, and they also have covered parking which is nice.
Haven’t been to the pool yet but saw a lot of people there today so I am assuming it’s warm enough to get in. They offer beach towels when you check in, and also lounge chairs on the gorgeous, private beach.
I highly recommend this hotel– it’s been great so far. The only weird thing is that you have to pay 25 cents for ice, I find that super strange and wish they wouldn’t do that because who has quarters on them these days? Luckily we had two because we got them for the toll road but otherwise, we wouldn’t have been able to get ice.

Wonderful staff, a small «Old Florida» appeal. This is not one of those mega resorts, this is footsteps to a Private Beach, Sunset at your door, Convenient to tons of Adventure nearby Awesomeness.

We loved our stay and the room was much bigger than I thought it would be. We (family of four) stayed in a studio suite. The staff has been amazing, gave cookies to the kids upon arrival, called to make sure we liked our room.
This was our first stay for AMI and we will be returning here again for sure!

Rooms are exceptionally small, size of single car parking spot. Bathrooms are old and mold on fixtures, caulk, etc. Continental breakfast is not served until 9 am so if you have kids you will have to go elsewhere. Pull out bed has springs poking through and not usable. Cost was high, 3 nights about $ 700 and value low.