Island Breeze Inn - Venice

The property was affected by the 2 hurricanes that hit Florida this year, 2024, so there was some damage to one of the buildings. Apart from that, this family owned Inn is well maintained, and the staff was quick to respond to and fix our concerns. Also, the pool and the area around it were very clean and a nice spot to relax in, after a day at the beach or thrifting nearby. Publix is a 5 minute walk across the street. The BurgerBrew in the Publix plaza has very good food with a sports bar setting.

We found this to be pretty dirty inside the room. Our main overhead light didn’t work and the towels and sheets had stains so it just had a grimy feel. I think a deep clean is needed because it was very dirty in all cracks and crevices and there were mystery splatters on a few walls. It was also very loud at night with people talking outside our room. Wouldn’t stay here again. Pool was nice and warm but small. The employees seemed nice but I’d rather have them be mean and stay in a clean hotel.

The pool area was dirty, they need to clean it more often.

We liked that it was managed by a very friendly family. The pool was well maintained and heated.

Very nice family-run operation, congenial atmosphere with beautiful private swimming pool and clean area to BBQ. On Venice Island convenient to everything!

The staff was the best part of the stay. We had a problem with the shower not draining and they fixed it right away. The blankets that we were supposed to use needed to be washed, they smelled horrible. The other occupants seemed to be monthly tenants and some of them were very loud and ignorant. The dip in the pool and laundry facility was excellent.

Room was basic, no tissues. Bed was horrible. One side was broken you slept in a dip. Pool was under construction so no available.

The pool was nice. Bed was comfortable. Good place for a short term stay.

Rooms really dated. Dingy towels and bed linen. Flat pillows. Otherwise, clean property and pool. Very close to Venice Beach and Venice Avenue. Very friendly staff.

The owner greeted us was very pleasant and helpful with surrounding places to go and see. The room was well kept. Bathroom remodeled new very nice. Only problem not enough outlets in the room. Didn't have any problems with bugs. Neighbors were respectful. Nice pool area but small. Great place to stay for cheap in Venice on the main drag just miles from the beach. I would stay there again.

Stayed here for five days while my condo was getting ready. The ONLY good thing about this place is location in downtown. This place is a dump, plain & simple. Even at occasional low prices. Rooms are filthy, and good luck with getting everything to work properly. Do you like multiple cigarette burns in your blanket, cockroaches, a dirty pool, hot water that takes 15 minutes to arrive, or maybe gang-like fights in the parking lot all night are your thing? Than this may be the place for you! How about crappy door locks, or house keeping staff that doesn't speak one word of English? Again, your dream place. The "I don’t care attitude" runs rampant through out the staff. Such a shame...

This place is so run down and filthy that we had to leave- we could not stay there. We found cockroaches in the bathroom, the doors had holes in them, the grounds outside were unkempt. Horrible place. Obviously the owner does not care about customers and has no pride of ownership to fix this place up.

Dirty floor in the room. Bathroom sink dirty. Every towel and wash cloth in the bathroom was dirty and/or stained. The cleanest piece of linen was the bath mat. Bed linen was musty and made my skin itch. I ended up sleeping clothed, on top of the bed. Was dirt cheap so I guess the common theme is dirt. Venice is a beautiful area, though.

Totally run down, dirty towels, room needed deep cleaning and looks nothing like the picture. Great job of photo shopping. I will not stay there again.

Towels were very stained didn't feel cleaned. The bathroom sink stopper didn't work and barely any cold water came out. When I brought this to the office attention they ignored my request to fix. Also cockroaches in the room.

Thick black mold on showerhead Housekeeping let themselves into the room at 9am after banging on door and waking us up

Normally I would not like to comment or leave something that is bad for a business I understand at times we fall short on people expectations but I am extremely disappointed with the money spent for one night. Thinking it would be perfect due to the location only being minutes away from downtown, plus reviews and photos looked good .After speaking with a few locals, and previous guest it appears this place has been always like this and it was not just a fall short once .What really bothered me in the cleanliness of this property, I would be ashamed to leave guest stay here .The sheets were not clean they had stains on them we did not even sleep under them and used our blankets we brought to put over the bedding and used our towels to put on top of the pillows, the towels in the bathroom looked like they were just hung back up from the last guest they had black stuff all over them, the shower floor was black from oils and mold , the shower head had so much mold on it , which I did clean off because I had to shower wore flip flops to shower , there was black mold all along the shower, the shower head was just hanging out of the wall. The sink had hair and other things in it which we were unsure what it was. The door leading to the back was unlocked which luckily we noticed. The apartments or housing right behind had guest or people that did not seem very trustworthy , they sat out front and you can smell weed coming from them, it was not a safe feeling with them behind there.

This place disguises itself as a delightful Inn with “Old world Florida charm” when in actuality it’s a VERY dirty motel. Stains on the linens, holes in the coverlet, grime around the toilet and shower. Dirt, stains, holes in the wall. Zero care or attention to this place. Didn’t even look swept. An easy can of paint inside and some actual re-invested money would do wonders. Whoever owns this absolutely does not care and is not trying. The photos they show with the nice wood ceilings, that’s about as good as it gets, and even our ceiling had some a gross bodily spray on it. There was not one clean surface. We played “floor is lava” all night. Sure they have a heated pool, if you like swimming with a leftover cup of noodles. For $140 in season, it’s actually criminal that they’re even in operation and that Expedia peddles this garbage. So incredibly gross, we slept fully clothed and got out the next morning ASAP. Book here if you want to spend all night imagining what bugs are crawling around the floor underneath you or where all the stains on your sheets came from. SO GROSS.

Unfortunately of our group of three rooms that we booked for one night, one of them had bed bugs. The other two did not appear to be infested but gave us an uneasy feeling. They didn’t seem too concerned with how serious this was but did refund the party that had the bugs in their room. They did not offer any other assistance. Rooms are old and in need of repair. They seem to have semi permanent tenants in some rooms. Would not recommend. Find a reputable chain hotel/motel that is nearby.

The fan made a loud, clicking noise, the bathroom was dirty along with the shower. The man next-door had bedbugs. My wife slept on top of the bed she wouldn’t get under the covers. My wife asked for paper towels they never came. The closet light didn’t work. We couldn’t get out of here, fast enough. Worst place to have ever been in. It should be torn down .

Good ubication, but the A/C was very noises and did not let sleep

Nothing like the pictures.

I did not end up completing my stay here. We checked in around 2:55. The room was definitely not as pictured or described on the website. It could not have been larger than 10’x10’ square. The tiny bathroom had a tiny toilet that was pretty tight. We figured it was one night and we could make it through. We freshened up before taking a walk and going out for the evening. We arrived back to the room around 9 ready to call it a night. When we pulled the bed down to go to sleep there was a black crawling bug. That was enough for my wife and we decided we would not risk spending the night in that room. She squashed the bug as I went to the desk informing them we would not be staying through the night! We asked for a return of our booking, and of course was told that it was third party so unable to refund!! We elected to make the 2 hour drive back home even as tired as we were.

Room needs more lighting Window unit a/c noisy Reasonable cost

I actually was disappointed in the size and furnishings in the room. The photo I saw on line led me to believe we would have more space than we actually had. Still, the room was clean and the Inn conveniente to Historic Venice Downtown.

The bathroom was too small. No outlet on wall. Bed not comfortable.

I am sure that this was a fine motel in the time. While they have attempted to upgrade, the a/c is so loud sleeping is not possible. The bath tile is great but the bath is so small. The bed seemed soft but was OK. If you are passing though or planning to spend little time here during your visit, the place is OK but if you need a respite, look elsewhere.

Looks like property and building hasn't been upgraded since the 70’s. Took forever to get not water from shower and sink. Wi-Fi didn’t work.

Room was very small, dark and bathroom was smaller than on an RV. Mold in the shower and the only place to set anything down in the bathroom was on the toilette. Very old and not well maintained.

The rooms are not big and the bathroom is small, but you can walk to downtown Venice.

I believe it was family owned. Everyone from Check-in to check out was very friendly and accommodating. Due to my business obligations, I needed to Check-in early. I also needed a parking spot big enough to park a 16 foot trailer. They gave me a no worries, no problem attitude and accommodated all my needs.

Customer Service was outstanding! I arrived after check in and desk hours. The gentleman at the desk courtesy called to make sure I was still coming. He was polite and understanding, upon my arrival he was courteous and got me checked in quickly. I recently stayed at a ho

Small and fairly clean, the pictures are a bit misleading. It has more of a roadside motel vibe with old lawn chairs outside the rooms and a sitting area behind the rooms that look right into your room through the curtains that don't fully close. saw the property manager arguing with a guest he thought had been smoking in the room in the middle of the parking lot. overall it was ok for the price and a short stay but not a place I would recommend to families with kids.

The people next door had a major fight for hours . The front office said they would call the police and never did . The other side kept the truck running and speaking very loud. We were supposed to stay three night we only stayed 2 . I did not feel comfortable in that motel the manger would not refund us the 3rd night.

I always enjoy my stays there the staff is helpful and friendly good place to stay

I visit SW Florida for business every December-January and I never fail to include this hidden gem on my itinerary. The location cannot be better and yet it’s affordable, well-appointed, with a friendly and accommodating staff and ownership. I’ll happily stay here every winter on my way to Naples, FL.

Easy check-in/checkout process. Friendly staff great location.

Easy check-in. Kind staff.

Bedding had a musky odor mattress was old and lumpy. Person at front desk was rude and disrespectful. Bath towels had stains on them. Couldn’t wait for daylight to get out of there.

Housekeeper stole my wallet while I was gone, then "found" it and returned it to me later, only after the owner demanded I give her a reward, which I did. He then proceeded to ask, "What about me?" and ran out and stood in front of my car, preventing me from leaving until I lowered my window to speak with him. Since I wasn't willing to give him any more money, he asked if I would at least leave him a positive review. I told him I would so he would step away from my vehicle.

Stayed here for five days while my condo was getting ready. The ONLY good thing about this place is location in downtown. This place is a dump, plain & simple. Even at occasional low prices. Rooms are filthy, and good luck with getting everything to work properly. Do you like multiple cigarette burns in your blanket, cockroaches, a dirty pool, hot water that takes 15 minutes to arrive, or maybe gang-like fights in the parking lot all night are your thing? Than this may be the place for you! How about crappy door locks, or house keeping staff that doesn't speak one word of English? Again, your dream place. The "I don’t care attitude" runs rampant through out the staff. Such a shame...

Property is 3 blocks from main Venice. Walkable to beach and restaurants.

Affordable and historical, within walking distance of downtown.

Older motel right on 41 Tamiami, room was clean but bathroom is tiny. Don't expect any modern aminities, there aren't any. While the wifi was slow and spotty, it least it worked (most of the time), the same thing could not be said about the tv. Not a big deal as downtown Venice offers plenty of entertainment options for the evening. Motel is less than a 10 minute walk from the beach (just a few by car) and has everything close by. Downtown is literally right around the corner. If your looking for just a place to stay and nothing else, this motel offers great value for money. But again, don't expect too much comfort. We had a working mini fridge and (assumingly) a working microwave in the room. AC and fan are noisy but doing what they're supposed to do: cooling down the room. Also, bring your own pillows, the ones on the bed were rock hard. Bed itself was fine. We'll opt for a bit more comfort next time.

This is a very BASIC motel. It is old but in good enough condition. The room was small but the bed comfortable, it had all the minor amenities of an upscale motel like Hilton Garden Inn (little coffee maker etc) but done on a shoe string, it was very clean and in decent condition. For convenience the location is in the middle of town with a quick drive to the beach, plus services and food all nearby. For a one night stay, it served the purpose.

It was good place and location.

The room was very clean, staff friendly and cordial. Walking distance to Venice shopping district.

Price, rooms are very simple, but real close to beach and are cleane!

Very clean, older property. Very reasonable rates and a short walk from Venice Rd. I'd stay again!

Rooms really dated. Dingy towels and bed linen. Flat pillows. Otherwise, clean property and pool. Very close to Venice Beach and Venice Avenue. Very friendly staff.