Sunseeker Resort Punta Gorda - Cruise-Like Luxury on the Water…read more Sunseeker is a beautiful, modern resort that truly feels like you're on a cruise ship without ever leaving the dock. The buildings are new, the grounds are immaculate, and the harbor views are stunning. What We Loved * The bellmen and golf cart drivers were outstanding--friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. * The infinity pool is beautiful and offers amazing views of Charlotte Harbor. * We stayed in a spacious, modern villa that was stocked with complimentary snacks, coffee, and sodas. * Stretto Italian Steakhouse was excellent. It's pricey, but the food, atmosphere, and live piano player made it worth the splurge. * The pool food was good, and the service throughout the resort was consistently excellent. Things to Know Before You Go * Entering the pool area felt a bit like going through TSA. Bags are searched, and I even had to remove a banana from my bag, which seemed excessive for a resort. * Outside drinks are not permitted in the pool area. * The Buy One, Get One (B1G1) drink promotion is a bit misleading. It only applies at certain locations and is limited to beer, wine, and well liquor. * Reserved lounge chairs on the 8th-floor pool deck cost $25 each. * During the summer, not all restaurants and shops are open every day. Some restaurants don't reopen until Wednesday, and the ice cream shop closed at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, so it's worth checking seasonal hours in advance. * We ate at The Tiki at Half Cracked and ordered the crawfish shrimp & grits. It came in a tomato-based broth, which was unexpected and made the dish more acidic than we expected. It wasn't our favorite. * Several amenities and entertainment ended earlier than advertised. A number of venues closed early, and one evening the live band finished before its posted end time, which was disappointing. Overall Experience One unexpected bonus of visiting during the week was how peaceful the resort felt. There were plenty of open lounge chairs, the pools weren't crowded, and it was easy to relax. By the weekend, however, the resort became much busier. We couldn't find a pool chair by 12:30 p.m. Overall, Sunseeker is a beautiful destination with a luxury, cruise-like atmosphere, excellent staff, and comfortable accommodations. While some policies, extra fees, seasonal hours, and early closures took away from the experience, we'd still return and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing waterfront getaway.

We stayed at Sunseeker Resort over the July 4th weekend, so we fully expected it to be busier than…read morenormal. Overall, we had a wonderful vacation, but there were definitely some highs and lows. Let's start with check in. When we arrived, the lobby looked like the entire state of Florida had decided to check in at the exact same time. The line was LONG, but to their credit, it only took about 25 minutes. Before our stay, I specifically called the resort because my husband has severe allergies and asthma triggered by pet dander. I was assured we'd be placed on a non pet floor. At check in, we reminded the staff again, but unfortunately, we were assigned a room that had very clearly just had a pet in it. Within five seconds of walking inside, my husband's allergies went into overdrive. Thankfully, the front desk was very understanding and immediately moved us to another room, and inside that room he had no issues. However, there were at least six dogs on our floor during our stay, so every walk to and from our room caused his allergies and asthma to flare up. What was really disappointing was finding out at check out that there is actually a pet free tower specifically for guests with allergies. Had we been placed there from the beginning, it likely would have made a huge difference for my husband. Now for the MVP of our trip, Lauren Hill. She is the manager at level blue & she completely turned our experience around. When we booked our hotel stay, I was able to reserve lounge chairs for July 5. At the time, I was told that July 4 would be first come, first served and that reservations would not be accepted because of the holiday. However, when we arrived on July 3, we were told that all of the lounge chairs for July 4 had actually been reserved and were completely sold out. Needless to say, I was frustrated. While ordering drinks at the adult pool, I noticed Lauren helping one of the servers and asked if she was a manager because she was dressed a little differently. Thank goodness I did! She listened, genuinely cared, and somehow worked her magic to secure five lounge chairs for us on July 4. She also told us about the rooftop fire pit reservations for the fireworks, and we were able to book one of those too. Lauren did not just solve problems. She made us feel like valued guests. She is the definition of outstanding customer service, and honestly, if it were not for her, this review would look very different. Sunseeker is incredibly lucky to have her. She deserves every bit of recognition for the way she takes care of guests. The rooftop fireworks experience was a lot of fun. Watching both the fireworks from the adult rooftop should have been the perfect experience. Unfortunately, several people who had not paid for reserved seating decided to stand directly in front of us, completely blocking our view of the county fireworks. It would have been nice if staff had stepped in since many guests had paid for those premium seats. Thankfully, once the resort's own fireworks began, we had an incredible view. The resort absolutely knocked their fireworks show out of the park. It was beautiful! Now...the food. Unfortunately, the food was the biggest disappointment of the trip. I ordered the tuna poke bowl, and the tuna was a grayish brown color that did not exactly inspire confidence. But the real surprise was the two scoops of white rice, which were completely frozen solid. I honestly did not know frozen rice was a thing, but apparently it is. The pizza downstairs was ok. We enjoyed the BBQ Chicken pizza, which was our favorite. The family pool was beautiful and had a great atmosphere. One thing that caught us off guard was the towel policy. The lounge chairs had noticeable mold and mildew stains on them, so I asked for extra towels, . I was told the policy was strictly 1 towel per person. I'm sorry this is luxury Hilton Curio Collection resort, not a holiday inn.. Buy more towels so you can accommodate your guests, or have chair covers like do they upstairs at level blue. Now for the best part. The resort itself is absolutely stunning. The adult only rooftop pool and bar are incredible, the family pool is beautiful, and the rooms are gorgeous with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Charlotte Harbor. Waking up to those water views every morning was pure bliss. Despite a few frustrating moments, we genuinely enjoyed our stay. The beautiful property, amazing pools, incredible fireworks, and exceptional staff made for a memorable Fourth of July weekend. If there is one area Sunseeker could really improve, it is the quality of the food. The resort itself feels like a five star destination, but the dining simply did not match the caliber of the property. Elevating the food experience would take this resort from great to truly exceptional. And one last time, Lauren Hill deserves every bit of recognition she can get. She did not just improve our stay. She saved it!

Great spot right off the Gulf of Mexico in Punta Gorda FL. Older locals crowd mixed in with…read moretourists and young families. Fisherman's Village is nestled between a resort styled hotel right on the water. Filled with coastal styled boutique shops and a couple restaurants sprinkled in you'll have a nice time strolling along the boardwalk with views of the ocean on each side. Super cute way to catch a sunset and some drinks. Be sure to check out their brewery style restaurant and Tiki Bar. The older staff on site are very friendly. Would love to visit again.

Our stay at Fisherman's Village was exceptional! We stayed in a two bedroom suite that was…read morebeautifully decorated, spotless with incredibly comfortable beds. Our wraparound deck overlooking the water offered breathtaking views. It was so much fun to spend the day shopping and then simply walk back to our room. Everything about our stay was relaxing and enjoyable! I highly recommend Fisherman's Village and would definitely stay there again!

I'm in an upgraded corner marina view. More like upgraded highway and parking lot view. It's really…read moremusty in my upgraded room. The front desk staff have flat affects and obviously give no clucks. No easy food options either. Go somewhere else. And in a titanium Marriott member....

I took a recent doggie vacation to Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda, which was a comfortable and…read moreenjoyable stay for me and my dog, Biggie Smalls. The front desk staff was welcoming upon check in and gave me a $6 coupon for the restaurant that I forgot to use for breakfast and you can't use it on cocktails. The rooms were sparkling clean with more than enough room for my dog's crate and my luggage. The bathrooms were bright and I liked the rainfall shower with awesome water pressure. The location made it really easy to explore the area. There was a really cute dog park only 10 minutes drive away. The water views next to the hotel were also great and nice to stroll in the evening when I arrived and the next morning. I would happily stay here with my dog again.

Beautiful hotel located south of the bridge. Complimentary parking and free bike rentals. A short…read morewalk away from the water and a few dining options. The breakfast was great and they also had a little bar that had happy hour. Check in was a breeze and the room was spacious and clean. The water pressure in the shower was excellent and the view of the water from the room was beautiful.

Quick & easy check in, I was thanked for being a rewards member & for being elite. Room was nice,…read moreI got an upgrade to a harbor view room. I liked the layout of the room. Everything seemed newish. Bed however was uncomfortable, quite firm & the pillows were not the best which is unusual. First morning went down for breakfast, instantly noticed the scrambled eggs were at a dangerous temperature, heat level 1 of 10 setting, opened the lid and no steam came out, barely warm. Bacon was almost out, orange juice and coffee empty. This was 1+ hour till closing, there was only 2 customers there, no staff present but a tip jar. Also QR code signs about tipping staff everywhere. Furniture there was uncomfortable and unpractical, more style over substance. Less than an hour later I had an upset stomach. I was out all day and when I returned the room had not been serviced. Next day I skipped breakfast and messaged in the app to please get service. I also noticed that I've made a request two days before checking in for some toiletry items to be delivered, which had not been.. I followed up on that in the app when I got back to the hotel this afternoon thank goodness the room had been serviced in the missing toiletry items were there.

The good reviews on this place are mostly FAKE. Look closely... The fact that I paid $170 a night…read moreto stay here perplexes me. This is the worst hotel, by far I've ever been to. The first room they gave me smelled so bad, I honestly thought I was on a prank show. They said it was there last room, so I tried to endure it. Then the fridge started buzzing so loud there was no way I could sleep. So at 11:30pm, I went and told them I had to leave and that I couldn't stay there and only when I said I was leaving did they move me to another room. Both rooms were absolutely disgusting. Brown stains (blood or poop, you decide) on mattresses, carpet, etc in BOTH rooms. Bugs (knats I think?) I would have slept in my car if I didn't have to show up presentable to a work conference the next day. DONT STAY GERE

1. Treat you like the Mandarin 2. Rooms fully furnished…read more 3. Kitchen fully furnished 4. Cupboards fully furnished 5. Refrigerator/Dishwasher Human sizes 6. Esplanades/gallery's ...$-$$-$$$ 7. Staff top notch 8. Cleaning staff top notch 9. Beach access! 10. Crime ZERO 11. Parking free 12. Fishing / Boats 13 Sunsets / Dolphins/ Shells Or you could mess up and go to the Watermark Hotel in Baton Rouge

Our reservation was for 2 nights and we wanted to stay longer. The resort is across from Peace…read moreRiver so we could walk along the river and watch the sunset. Resort pool is great, as was the gas grill available for guests. It is a small, cozy and quiet resort and other guests are friendly. Not much to do in Charlotte Bay or Punta Gorda, but it was peaceful. Upside, pool table on pool deck. Downside, pool table is threadbare and torn. The unit was comfortable, clean and nicely furnished, but there was a TV cable stretched across the living room wall. Check in was quick but staff gave us no information about unit or the area. Staff on duty next day very friendly and gave us good info. So, with the problem issues mentioned, we still give it 4 stars.. Realistically, it is a 3 star resort, but the location and the pool will bring us back someday.

From the owner: Nestled in the serene surroundings of Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte Bay Resort and Club is your home…read moreaway from home. Our resort offers a tranquil retreat for travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. With our well-equipped rooms, amenities, and close proximity to Gulf beaches and vibrant local attractions, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Experience the warm hospitality, unwind by the pool, or explore the natural beauty of Charlotte Harbor. Your relaxing getaway awaits at Charlotte Bay Resort and Club.

Noel at the front desk couldn't have been nicer!…read more A credit to your hotel and a reason to return. Charley

The accommodations are fine and equivalent to several specialty properties that I've stayed in…read more What make the Wyvern exceptional is the rooftop lounge on a pleasant Florida evening.

Needed a place to sleep super last minute/late and chose this place because it was cheaper and had…read morevacancies. Our room at most had sheets that had changed since the last person stayed there. Don't think much else got done because everything was filthy, there was a hole in the wall stuffed with toliet paper to "fix" it, didn't take photos of the sheets that we wouldn't sleep in because there were burn holes from a cigarette in both the pillow cases and sheet. Was expecting it to be not be an incredible experience but didn't expect to have to lay towels down to sleep because we couldn't get ourselves in sleep in the sheets. The girl at the front desk was also incredibly rude both on the phone and when we got there to check in.

DRUG NEEDLE IN ROOM!!! This is horrific and terrible. Do not…read morecome here unless you absolutely have to. We checked into Room 136 (Non Smoking) on Thursday February 3rd. Instantly the room smelt of cigarettes. We looked passed that until we found a molded cigarette stuck to the AC unit with brown liquid around it. The smoke detectors batteries were taken out as well and weren't replaced. The AC is also broken and emitting a foul urine like odor that made me throw up. Staff didn't fix it properly. We can't breathe in this room. The AC air is making my chest, throat and stomach hurt. (Friday February 4th) We went to get some groceries at a near by Publix. Only to come back and realize the mini fridge is broken. Tested the temperature dial and waited, that didn't work. So we pulled the cabinet out thinking it could be a faulty outlet. THEN we found a DISGUSTING NEEDLE. We both instantly felt paranoid and triggered. I went down to the office and spoke to a man named Ken. Told him about the fridge, that our groceries were going bad and that there was a needle. He didn't seem concerned at all. Said someone might be by in the morning to check it out. This all happened at 8:30pm. Seems like still a reasonable time to help a guest make sure their food doesn't go bad. Considering the office is open 24 Hours this was so upsetting. The energy in room 136 and in this entire building is off. Someone was shooting up drugs in our room and there is clear evidence. We couldn't sleep. Such a Haunted feeling. It's Saturday, the morning after. We spoke to the older man who works here, he said Ken just got in and would get a us new room. We packed our things and went back down to the office. I spoke to Ken, he said there is "No Rooms" we are "Fully Booked" then proceeded to argue with me. We've walked around the building and have seen easily 20+ vacant rooms. Seems like the owner doesn't want to help. It's even hard to get towels. They make you feel like a burden for basic necessities. We had booked a long stay here so you'd think we'd be given a thoroughly cleaned room with everything up to date so that we wouldn't have to keep bothering the front desk. Ken was rude to me and I feel discriminated against. I'm writing all of this as a sit here waiting for something to be done. We do not deserve to be treated like this. I'm 19 years old and my brother is 24. We are kind people and not drugged. We shouldn't have to see a needle. How we have been treated is very unprofessional and unpleasant. This is a Hazardous Environment

This place was amazing. The pictures sold us but they did not do the real thing justice. The Bible…read moresays we can't imagine heaven but I feel like I just got a little taste of it. Besides the wonderful views and first class beautiful home, every single convenience has been provided. Most placed you need to provide your own essentials but not here. We are very grateful for our time here.

First and foremost -- 5 STARS hands down!! This house is truly amazing! It is equipped with…read moreanything you may want for a great time! The bedrooms /baths are exquisitely maintained with everything you need. The game room provides amazing family entertainment! The lanai/pool/view, well including the outdoor grilling station who needs to go anywhere!! Thank-you for sharing your beautiful home!!

This is the only place that serves breakfast in the hotel. The menu offers very few options like…read morethe other Harbor Yard eateries. We ate here 2x and got the ham & cheese omelette both times. It comes with seasoned potatoes and a slice of toast for about $14. Decent good and pricing for a hotel food court. They also serve hot coffee. Likely it's the same as what is served across the way at Riverfront Roast. No specialty coffees though. Just reg Joe to go w breakfast. We enjoyed our food and servers were always pleasant. Wait was less than 10 min each time. Quick simple reasonably priced breakfast.

This restaurant is located in The Sunseeker resort food court. The menu is limited, as are most…read moreof the restaurants here. I settled on the chicken tenders which could be plain or buffalo style She said the buffalo sauce was spicy so I got it on the side. Everything is cooked fresh but the wait was short. I had a side of coleslaw which was very good. Instead of chunks of cabbage, it was shredded, which you don't see very often. The chicken was hot and tender and the sauce was hot so I was glad I got it on the side. Good stop