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February 2024 by Dawn Tillery
Room was ready hours prior. Awesome service at the desk. Location is amazing. Right on the beach.. beautiful sunset.. we were able to park early. now for the negatives: room smelled to the point I got a severe migraine that lasted two days and i only stayed 1 night. We left as soon as I woke up. I am very sensitive to mold mildew and perfume smells. No heat and didn't realize that til after the office closed, which is 4pm. I was scared to sleep under the blanket which i didnt. This is a no on my maderia beach stays. Kind of expensive for what it was.. really outdated and needs a big face-lift inside.. this room 111 should be checked as to why it smells so bad ? ? it smelled of roach bait/spray for the palmetto bugs. ?Rooms: Needs a major face lift and deodorizerNearby activities: John's pass is about 1 mile.Walkability: Lots of stuff to do near by
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January 2024 by Doug Barrett
The views and location are excellent. The property itself could use some polishing though. Small things like missing light fixture globes, or the strings on the blinds missing and/or broken could be fixed. As the hotel is in a damp location being next to the gulf, wiping the accumulated grime off the window frames would also help boost the appeal. Overall I wouldn't stay again, but I also wouldn't recommend someone not stay. The staff is friendly and helpful, it's just not for me.
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January 2024 by Therese Monaghan
Perfect for me. So close to the water. Excellent experience. Love the sunsets from the rocking chairs.
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November 2023 by Julie Brack
Been here several times...I love this hotel, clean rooms and steps from the beach. Will go back again and again.
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November 2023 by Bryan Lacey
It's one of my favorite places to stay.... affordable, great view, and no resort fee....parking fees or any other silly charges. Clean room, nice location, and great staff.
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October 2023 by Jocelyn B
I arrived at the Schooner hotel on Monday and had booked my room through Friday. The front desk guy was really nice and informative. The check in process was super fast. The walk to my room (109) from the reception office was quick and really pretty. There’s a court yard with lots of tropical trees and plants and the ocean being RIGHT THERE was breathtaking. I got to my room and was happy to see that it was clean, brightly lit, and had some modern upgrades to it cosmetically. I had read the reviews on this hotel prior to booking and I felt like I had a grasp on what I had booked: a small mom and pop hotel that’s been around for a while, very cheap, a little run down on the outside, but close to the beach. And that’s all true. My first two days were amazing - being on the beach is a game changer. There’s no doubt about it: the location is SWEET! It was nice to be able to be steps away from my room when at the beach - super convenient. Good service note to highlight: my friend had sat down on the edge of our king size bed and one of the bed frame feet broke underneath him. We went up to the front desk and I told the guy about it before we left to go out shopping. He was appreciative that we said something, and by the time we were back from shopping, the bed was fixed!Unfortunately, we only stayed 2/4 booked nights. The weather in the area took a turn and we experienced heavy tropical rain. Because of that rain, the roaches came out. I’m not sure where they came from - the drains? Tiny holes? We spotted multiple, killed a couple. Then we both looked at each other and we KNEW we couldn’t sleep in that room with the cockroaches (everyone calls them palmettos, but rest assured, they are cockroaches). We quickly booked a room at a different hotel on Wednesday night for the rest of our stay. I called the front desk the next morning and told the guy that I left and I wasn’t coming back because of the roaches. He said “okay, I’ll refund you for last night and tonight” it was SUPER simple - honestly, it seemed like he was used to it. If you’re okay with sleeping with roaches, it’s a great location at a cheap rate. I, however, will not be coming back. I gave this hotel 2 stars because the staff was really friendly and the location is amazing. But I would not recommend this hotel to my friends or family because of the roaches. I recommend spending a little extra on a nicer hotel if you’re planning on coming to the area.Safety: cockroaches carry bacteria that, if deposited on food, can cause salmonella, staphylococcus, and streptococcus.
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August 2023 by Astona Martin
This place is a litter older.. BUT with that said. The room are cool... AC works.. everything works.. might not be new. But it's clean and everything works.. beautiful location.. couldn't ask for a better spot to relax.. have fun.. pool is beautiful.. just over all.. a great place.
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August 2023 by Jean Stout
Although this is an older hotel and needs some work.. Chuck and his staff are amazing and make our stay awesome..Location is perfect.
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August 2023 by Logan L
Great affordable hotel. Rooms are cozy and clean, and the view of the beach is great. Would recommend.
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August 2023 by CJ Casto
I used to love Schooner’s. Been going for years, but it’s different now that Brian sold it. We are pretty sure that housekeeping came in our room and stole at least 15 pieces of our clothing. I’m so disappointed and disgusted. The bugs are so bad, the bathrooms flood when you shower, the tub faucet doesn’t work, no lightbulb in refrigerator and it also leaks water all over your food. My only assumption is since they plan to tear it down to rebuild, they just don’t care about it anymore. My family will never be back ?
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June 2023 by donovan croker
Loved the magic show. One of my fav stops in Madeira beach
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May 2023 by Pam Leidenbor
For being an older hotel can’t say enough good things about it. Room was clean. Everything was right there ocean, pool and great dining in local restaurants within walking distance. Most of all the service was great. Big shout out to Tracey who made our time much more enjoyable. Keep talking girl !!!!Walkability: No steps at all if you stay on the lower level. Beach was right there.Food & drinks: Great drinking and dinig in walking distance.
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May 2023 by chastin shanks
Low key, cozy little hotel right off the beach. Very nice staff and easy check in process. Clean rooms and the ACs work great.
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April 2023 by Sheila Hardin
Great experience! Loved the small town, persinal feel. Staff so friendly and helpful. Thanks Chuck and Tracy!Room was small, but perfect for 2 people. Microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot made for easy breakfasts and lunches. The bed and pillows were very comfortableNearby activities: John's Pass is only 1.2 miles away. Made a nice daily walk.
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April 2023 by Brian & Ashley Bowers
If you’re looking for the Hilton, don’t stay here. It’s a quiet, friendly mom and pop hotel. The location is perfect. Rooms are small if you plan on staying inside all day. Clean rooms and grounds. Staff very accommodating. Some good restaurants within walking distance. Pool is extremely comfortable, temperature wise.Would stay here again. Can’t beat price with the view.
