Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton
Address: 1040 University Parkway, Bayou Oaks, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America, Sarasota, Florida, US
Price range: $111–$263 per night
Rating: 8.27

What guests think

Guests of Residence Inn by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton often highlight friendly, helpful staff, clean and quiet suites with practical kitchens, and a convenient location near the airport, creating an easy, comfortable stay for business and short leisure trips.

Several reviews note dated decor, dim lighting, occasional odors, thin walls, and a very small pool, plus limited nearby dining. Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from very nice with a good selection to disappointing, and the coffee divides opinion. A minority report rude or slow front-desk interactions and missed housekeeping. Expect a generally comfortable, convenient stay with some aging elements and variable extras.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities include a small but clean pool, a gym with a water refill station, outdoor grills, and free, easy parking. Pet friendly policies were noted.

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KEVIN

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Being a facilities manager i would get my employees a parking lot vacuum.. just saying

10

Adiary

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Front desk staff was amazing! Super nice and extremely helpful. Loved grilling out and enjoying our evening in the outside area

10

Michael

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We showed up with our dog and everything went very smooth and we had a comfortable night.

10

silvana

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great suit room! We were given a Handicap accesible one: 113, first floor. Hotel is in a safe area. Very clean overall. Suit was perfect! Like a small one bedroom apartment. Loved the privacy of the room, (a door separates the room from the kitchen and couch area). Very quiet. Two TV's, spectacular, well stocked kitchen. Staff was friendly. Loved that the gym has a filtered water dispenser and you can refill your water bottles there. Pool is very small but it was clean. We didn't try the breakfast so I can't comment about it. Parking was free and a breeze. Wi-fi worked fine. Our room had the sink outside of the toilet/shower area; loved that. Shower had body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers. Overall we had a great one night stay and would recommend this place for the $135 rate that we paid on a Memorial Sunday weekend.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas very clean, but a few reported dirty hallways, lingering smoke or musty odors, and lapses in housekeeping during multi day stays.

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10

Julie

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Even though it was very close to the airport, it was quiet and peaceful

10

Laura

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk man was amazing. Very helpful and friendly . Overall nice and quiet and comfortable for business. However Inside of room smelled of mold and had trouble with allergies

4

scott

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty halls, breakfast a joke

10

Patrick

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean hotel.

10

Robert

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Clean and quiet. Well run and staffed with enthusiastic friendly people.

8

Julie

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Would’ve loved a better price due to hurricane evacuation. Would’ve liked an earlier check in due to hurricane evacuation. Would’ve loved a later check out due to airline rescheduling due to hurricane evacuations. Was there four days and nobody cleaned our room. Also their coffee is gross. Way too strong like mud! The best part was Carey the desk lady.

10

Susan

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel! Clean, quiet with very friendly staff!

2

Harvey

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

old and smelled like a bar in the room definitely was a smokers in the room disgusting and disappointing

10

Christana

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean and the room was nice. The staff were very kind.

10

Kathryn

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

very friendly staff, room very clean

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and practical with kitchens and generally quiet for many, and Wi Fi worked reliably for at least one guest. Several note dated decor, dim lighting, thin walls, poor pillows, and maintenance issues like a broken sofa bed.

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Julie

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Even though it was very close to the airport, it was quiet and peaceful

10

Laura

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk man was amazing. Very helpful and friendly . Overall nice and quiet and comfortable for business. However Inside of room smelled of mold and had trouble with allergies

6

Pamela

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Daytime front staff were good. Night time one’s not so much. Room was old but clean. Thin walls. I could hear others talking and TVs going. Breakfast was awful. Had to ask for sheets for couch pull out. They did bring them very quickly.

8

Jacqueline

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The space of the unit was nice! The breakfast also was very nice. I enjoyed the fresh oatmeal and many toppings, including the cinnamon. I would like it more if it didn’t have the popcorn ceiling. Some upgrades to the building to make it more modern would be nice for the price. Other than that, great stay!

10

Jill

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really appreciated that the room was able to be kept dark and it was so quiet at night.

10

Jeffrey

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kari was a combo front desk receptionist and concierge and ambassador of Marriott BonVoy. She was wonderful. Room was ideal for our stay. In my opinion, better than a typical hotel because of the kitchen accessibility. However, breakfast in morning prevented us from using😃. Think I just found my new choice when traveling.

4

Yolanda

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is outdated. Really old. The rooms are gloomy and dark. The lighting is very limited. Rooms and hallways are very dark. The sofa bed was broken. This hotel is overpriced. I paid $300 for such a poor facility.

10

Thomas

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

This place was great. The only complaints are that that the pillows suck (small and overly soft, no head/neck support) and the placement of light fixtures (& maybe bulb wattage) didn’t really provide adequate light. The staff was friendly helpful & great.

10

silvana

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great suit room! We were given a Handicap accesible one: 113, first floor. Hotel is in a safe area. Very clean overall. Suit was perfect! Like a small one bedroom apartment. Loved the privacy of the room, (a door separates the room from the kitchen and couch area). Very quiet. Two TV's, spectacular, well stocked kitchen. Staff was friendly. Loved that the gym has a filtered water dispenser and you can refill your water bottles there. Pool is very small but it was clean. We didn't try the breakfast so I can't comment about it. Parking was free and a breeze. Wi-fi worked fine. Our room had the sink outside of the toilet/shower area; loved that. Shower had body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers. Overall we had a great one night stay and would recommend this place for the $135 rate that we paid on a Memorial Sunday weekend.

10

Kelvin

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, nice people, great value. Nice breakfast buffet.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with standout front desk staff mentioned by name; however, a few guests experienced rude or slow check in and inconsistent responsiveness at night.

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Robert

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Clean and quiet. Well run and staffed with enthusiastic friendly people.

10

Joshua

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent!

10

Ana

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff was very rude the whole time and wasn’t willing to help. Probably won’t go back to this property as on that same street have many hotels. When I stay in a hotel I really look for good customer service.

6

Pamela

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Daytime front staff were good. Night time one’s not so much. Room was old but clean. Thin walls. I could hear others talking and TVs going. Breakfast was awful. Had to ask for sheets for couch pull out. They did bring them very quickly.

10

Kristy

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Late check in. Kerri was wonderful-kind, helpful, friendly, and super accommodating. Would stay again if return to the area.

10

Nancy

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have enjoyed this residence inn many times. This stay was as expected. Staff is friendly and helpful especially at the front desk.

10

Susan

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel! Clean, quiet with very friendly staff!

10

Jeffrey

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kari was a combo front desk receptionist and concierge and ambassador of Marriott BonVoy. She was wonderful. Room was ideal for our stay. In my opinion, better than a typical hotel because of the kitchen accessibility. However, breakfast in morning prevented us from using😃. Think I just found my new choice when traveling.

2

Susan

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Worst front desk check in experience ever. Person did not know how to use the computer. Probably also the worst Residence Inn ever as well.

10

Kathryn

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

very friendly staff, room very clean

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Location

Conveniently close to the airport yet generally quiet and in a safe area. Some note limited dining options nearby.

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Julie

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. Even though it was very close to the airport, it was quiet and peaceful

10

Judy L

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel....the staff were terrific. Not a lot of food options around the property...but, overall, a nice hotel.

10

silvana

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great suit room! We were given a Handicap accesible one: 113, first floor. Hotel is in a safe area. Very clean overall. Suit was perfect! Like a small one bedroom apartment. Loved the privacy of the room, (a door separates the room from the kitchen and couch area). Very quiet. Two TV's, spectacular, well stocked kitchen. Staff was friendly. Loved that the gym has a filtered water dispenser and you can refill your water bottles there. Pool is very small but it was clean. We didn't try the breakfast so I can't comment about it. Parking was free and a breeze. Wi-fi worked fine. Our room had the sink outside of the toilet/shower area; loved that. Shower had body wash/shampoo/conditioner dispensers. Overall we had a great one night stay and would recommend this place for the $135 rate that we paid on a Memorial Sunday weekend.

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Dining

Breakfast reviews are mixed: several guests enjoyed the buffet and options like oatmeal and toppings, while others found it poor and disliked the coffee.

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Diego

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff specially Judy at breakfast area.

4

scott

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty halls, breakfast a joke

6

Pamela

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Daytime front staff were good. Night time one’s not so much. Room was old but clean. Thin walls. I could hear others talking and TVs going. Breakfast was awful. Had to ask for sheets for couch pull out. They did bring them very quickly.

8

Julie

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Would’ve loved a better price due to hurricane evacuation. Would’ve liked an earlier check in due to hurricane evacuation. Would’ve loved a later check out due to airline rescheduling due to hurricane evacuations. Was there four days and nobody cleaned our room. Also their coffee is gross. Way too strong like mud! The best part was Carey the desk lady.

8

Jacqueline

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The space of the unit was nice! The breakfast also was very nice. I enjoyed the fresh oatmeal and many toppings, including the cinnamon. I would like it more if it didn’t have the popcorn ceiling. Some upgrades to the building to make it more modern would be nice for the price. Other than that, great stay!

10

Jeffrey

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kari was a combo front desk receptionist and concierge and ambassador of Marriott BonVoy. She was wonderful. Room was ideal for our stay. In my opinion, better than a typical hotel because of the kitchen accessibility. However, breakfast in morning prevented us from using😃. Think I just found my new choice when traveling.

10

Kelvin

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, nice people, great value. Nice breakfast buffet.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14 $111	15 $111	16 $115	17 $115	18 $128	19 $128
20 $115	21 $111	22 $119	23 $119	24 $119	25 $230	26 $230
27 $119	28 $124	29 $119	30 $129

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				1 $159	2 $176	3 $174
4 $144	5 $149	6 $149	7 $159	8 $166	9 $180	10 $193
11 $134	12 $151	13 $151	14 $145	15 $158	16 $187	17 $190
18 $159	19 $160	20 $152	21 $161	22 $246	23 $263	24 $177
25 $202	26 $169	27 $161	28 $172	29 $178	30 $217	31 $217

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Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Guest reviews

Very good

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