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Jul 16, 2008 by Sterling from Lebanon, TN
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[2] • Location:[7]

• The room was excellent, that was the only thing.
• Renovations start at seven in the morning across from our room.

“Exposed wires handing from the ceiling in hallways was a major concern. The staff was not friendly, and lied to us about how much of their renovations were finished. Valet was a joke, no main entrance, just a plywood walkway down a dark path no exterior lighting, unsafe conditions. No restaurant or pool, when we called they were finished, when we got there they were nowhere near. Just a horrible place to stay all around, not worth the prices they were charging, but it was Daytona weekend, and their horrible hotel conditions plus the price they charged wasn't worth the stay. The room itself was very nice, except the shower leaked over the entire bathroom floor every time it was used. I would vote no stars if it was an option. This hotel is the bane of Atlantic Beach.”

Apr 13, 2008 by Gary from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[3] • Location:[3]

• It will be nice when it is finished.
• Dirty, noise.

“The hotel is under construction and we should have been notified of this. The room was nicely done but not really ready for occupancy. The refrigerator was not plugged in, outlets not working, coffee maker parts mismatched, construction dust everywhere. Very loud vacuuming at 8:30AM outside the door.”

Apr 9, 2008 by Gaye from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Loved the renovated room and location.
• Did not know the entire hotel was under renovation!

“Had to park down the street. No public areas, i.e. pool, lobby, restaurant, bar, etc. The only thing renovated was the rooms which were lovely. However, getting in and out was a mess and the elevators stopped and we had to haul luggage down 9 floors at checkout! I would stay here only after renovation complete and would not have stayed here if I had known the situation.”

Apr 2, 2008 by Melissa from Greer, SC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful location and newly remodeled room.
• No restaurant or pool access due to construction.

“The hotel is undergoing remodeling which when complete will make at least a 4 star rating. The room was beautiful and the shower was fantastic with dual heads and ceramic tile. Our room was oceanfront with a balcony. The location is walking distance from many restaurants and shops and hopping night life. We will definitely stay there again.”

Mar 24, 2008 by Randy from Bolingbrook, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The rooms are very opulent and meticulously cared for.
• Remodeling and construction noise.

“The hotel is undergoing major renovations and being converted to a 5 star facility. It is located right on the beach and has many restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. If the new rooms are any indication of how the rest of the place is going to look then this place is a winner. With the construction and such it is a little difficult to find the parking and entrance but don't let that stop you from staying here. The staff and the rooms are fantastic!”

Mar 24, 2008 by Brad from Baldwin, FL
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• None.
• Under construction, no facilities available.

“Overall trip was very disappointing, I was not notified of any construction, and otherwise I would have not selected this hotel. The staff, all two of them, was very friendly.”

Mar 23, 2008 by Yeliz from Nuremberg, AE
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• The rooms are new and so perfectly nice and clean.
• It was so loud in the room areas and messed in the lobby.

“The worker in this Hotel started at 7 am to work with loud machines, so we couldn't sleep very well. The whole building is in reconstruction. But I didn't know that. The Park space was very dark und they were no security service it wasn't safely. The lobby and the enter from the hotel is a mess and a building site place. Also no internet access like they told us.”

Mar 4, 2008 by C.J. from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[2] • Location:[7]

• The TV was nice.
• It was under construction.

“I refuse to ever stay at this place again. The hotel was under construction and I was not notified until I arrived. Upon arriving I noticed everyone had on hard hats. None were provided to use. There was no eatery in the hotel or bar like advertised. I went down to the make shift lobby to ask about internet access and over heard the fire marshal tell them no one else can check in. Makes you feel safe when the only rooms open are on the eighth floor. Since there was no other, there was no hot water. I was told to run the water for about an hour before getting in. I asked if they would be willing to book me a room elsewhere, but that was going to double my travel expenses. Overall, I don't care if this is the nicest hotel in Jacksonville, I will never stay there again. Stay away until at least next year.”

Feb 25, 2008 by Charlotte from Citrus Heights, CA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• It was on the beach.
• Under construction.

“Hotel was under construction. Only had a few rooms available. Elevator did not work, had to carry luggage up stairs, makeshift lobby, work begin at 7:00 - 9:00. Rooms were clean though.”

Feb 23, 2008 by Ben from Lowell, MA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• The location is great.
• Bring your own hard-hat.

“The entire hotel is under construction. No amenities at all. Construction starts at 7AM every day of the week. Avoid this property.”

Feb 22, 2008 by Michael from Atlanta, GA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[2] • Location:[8]

• The room and proximity to the beach.
• The hotel should be closed, completely being renovated and is dangerous.

“The room itself was great. However, the hotel is almost completely demolished as they are gutting all common spaces and expanding the hotel. I suspect they are violating several state and OSHA laws by being open.”

Feb 21, 2008 by Christi from Marrero, LA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• The only thing positive I can say is the staff was nice.
• It was a complete construction zone including no working elevators at times and I was on the 6th floor, and mold smell everywhere.

“This place is a complete construction site and unfit for occupants. The construction starts at 7:00 am and there is non stop loud noise all day. Upon arrival the TV and toilet didn't work properly and then on the morning of my departure the elevator was not working and I had to climb 7 flights of stairs to get back to my room. I feel the owners of this hotel are stealing from people buy taking money to stay there.”

Feb 11, 2008 by Sherril from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[1]

• The Room was fine.
• NA.

“The Hotel was under total renovation. We checked into a side door which was filled with dust and construction materials. The power kept going in and out, no room service. Construction Noises. The whole place was a construction zone - literally! Outside of the room was a nightmare. The place was no where ready for any kind of occupancy.”

Jan 4, 2008 by Greg from Dallas, TX
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[10]

• Updated Rooms.
• Hotel was under construction. Not a safe environment!

“Hotel is still under construction. Not a very safe place. Hotel rooms are updated and nice. Hotel should not be open until construction is complete. Very nice area around the hotel!”

Oct 25, 2007 by Valerie from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[1]

• Receptionist at front desk very nice.
• The hotel was under complete renovations and unfit to stay in. The front desk was very understanding, when we stated that we did not want to stay.

“Hotel was in great location, but unfit to stay in while under complete renovations including hanging ceiling tile, water dripping from the ceiling, mildew smell through out, and too much else to mention. Staff was pleasant.”

Aug 20, 2007 by Jacqueline from Old Town, FL
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[4] • Location:[3]

• The close proximity to the beach and the pool.
• The location was hard to find, we had to pay for parking, rooms werent the greatest.

“Well we drove around for 2 hours after calling them for directions, the neglected to tell us to turn right on a small street. So, we ended up driving all around Jacksonville. When we did find the sea turtle inn, we had to pay an additional 10.70 to park in the parking lot.”

Jul 30, 2007 by J. from Smyrna, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• Some furnishings showing age.

“Getting better? This hotel is under renovation, and I stayed two nights in an unrenovated room on the 8th (top) floor. The room had a great south-facing view of the coast and surrounding beach town. Everything was comfortable and relatively clean, considering that the room had some age to it. I bet it will look really great after renovations are complete. I would stay again in the same room or a renovated room.”

Jul 27, 2007 by Ronnie G. from Needville, TX
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[5] • Location:[7]

• The staff were pretty helpful.
• Under construction, dirty, amenities non-existent.

“This was by far the worst hotel experience we have ever had with any provider. The power went off in the room for hours, the TV went out, the hot water took several minutes to come on, the corridors were filthy with construction dust.”

Dec 19, 2006 by Susan from Lawrenceville, GA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[6]

• There were nice restaurants with walking distance.
• I had to pay $10/day for parking--I was a guest right? Why should I have to pay for parking?

“The hotel could have been so much nicer. The room was supposed to be non-smoking, but it had obviously been smoking and the tried to cover it up with air freshener. The carpet was filthy, the air conditioner to loud and ineffective. Water stains on the ceiling and some of the wall paper was coming off the wall. I was supposed to have an oceanfront view/sunrise view, I had neither. I had a side-ways view of the ocean/sunrise--my view was of the adjoining restaurant roof. There was only a refrigerator, no microwave and when I returned that evening I found the maid had removed the two soft drinks I had left in the fridge. I did not enjoy my stay and I will never return and I will tell everyone I know never to stay there.”

Sep 11, 2006 by from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[9]

• Location.
• Being refurbished.

“The hotel made no mention until we had arrived that the pool was closed due to overhead work being done. Note that this is a beach hotel, and swimming during the late summer or early fall is pretty much an "assumed" part of the stay. The hotel registered our 3 rooms (for several days) at $70/day more each than the Internet agreed rate, and had to change the rate when I discovered their room rate on the sheet handed to me after checking in. Oops. A breakfast was charged to my room on the morning of our arrival, our arrival being 6 hours later that day. Another oops. Sloppy. Renovations were needed long ago. Hammer drills provided background noise during the day. I was not impressed by the hotel.”

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Amenities at The Sea Turtle Inn, Atlantic Beach

24-hour front desk AM/FM Alarm clock radio Adjustable thermostat Air conditioning Automated Teller (ATM) Baggage Storage Banquet facilities Bar/Lounge Bathrobes all rooms Bathroom amenities Beach Beach activities Business center/services Closet Coffee maker Color TV with remote control Complimentary in-room coffee Concierge services Cribs Available Electronic locks Elevators Fire alarms/Smoke detectors/Sprinklers Gift shop/News stand Golf nearby Hair dryer

Internet Access Iron/Ironing Board Jogging Laundry/Valet Services Luggage Hold Meeting facilities Newspaper delivered (Mon-Fri) Non smoking rooms available Parking - fee Pet Policy; No Pets Allowed Plantains Restaurant Pool - outdoor Post office Refrigerator Room service - limited hours Safe deposit boxes Self-service laundry facilities Telephone w/ Voice mail & Data port Transportation services Valet Parking Volleyball Wake-up services Water sports Work Desk with Lamp