501 W Venice Ave, Venice, Florida, United States | (618) 248-8274
Reasonable rates less than a 10-minute walk to Venice Beach
Homey apartments include kitchens or kitchenettes
Two outdoor heated
pools
Lovely tropical gardens
plus terraces, patios, and communal grills
Coin-operated laundry convenient for longer stays
Business corner with a computer
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free bike rentals
Free self-parking
Breakfast not served
Not on the beach
Some room furnishings are a bit dated
Built in the 1950s,
this two-and-a-half-pearl property is less than a 10-minute walk from Venice
Beach. The 23 apartment-style rooms are pleasant and homey, with expected tropical details, and range from efficiencies with
kitchenettes to two-bedroom units with full kitchens. The hotel has a pair of small outdoor heated pools, and bikes can be rented at no extra cost. It's a good choice for travelers looking for a budget-friendly home away from home, and those who prefer and independent vacation without the trappings of big-box resorts. The grounds are
tropical and well-kept, and the units are clean and modern, with lower rates than at other nearby properties, such as the Inn at the Beach.
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Scene
Vintage apartment-style hotel for independent travelers
Tucked into quaint tropical gardens
along a road that leads to the beach, this 1950s style block of apartments reads vintage from the outset, with it's utterly retro sign emerging from all of the palm trees and greenery. The atmosphere throughout this hotel is ready-made for laid-back vacations within proximity to the beach, and while there isn't really a scene in terms of socializing, the vibe here is tropical-relaxed. There are two small outdoor pool areas with red stone tiles and lounge chairs, along with covered and open patio areas with plastic
chairs and tables -- the pools and barbecue areas are popular gathering spots. A small office serves as the lobby, but for the most part guests are here in search of an independent getaway. With that in mind, most guests are families and couples.
Location
In a residential area, a 10-minute walk from the beach
Venice Beach itself is less than a
10-minute walk from this property, which is split into two parts. Half of the hotel is on busy Venice Avenue, and half is on the more secluded and residential
Menendez Street. There are a couple of restaurants within
a five-minute walk of the hotel, and Centennial Park and
Venetian Waterway Park are within a 15-minute walk. Venice Theater and
Venice train depot are about a 20-minute walk. It’s about a 35-minute drive to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and about a 70-minute drive to the Southwest Florida International
Airport.
Rooms
Clean, homey apartments with kitchenettes or kitchens
There are 23 apartments on this property and each offers everything a traveler would need for an independent stay. The look is definitively homey, with simple light wood-veneer and oak furniture plus lots of tropical prints fabrics on the soft furnishings. Decor does vary a bit from unit to unit, but most have some combination of carpeted and tiled floors -- done in olive green and white shades, respectively -- and each includes a modern kitchen or kitchenette. The latter -- available in efficiency units -- include mini-fridges, sinks, microwaves,
toasters, and coffeemaker. Studios, one-, and two-bedroom units have full kitchens, with full-size refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and dining tables. While perfectly pleasant, the aesthetic is slightly dated in the apartments, and we did spot a bit of wear like cracked floor tiles. All units include air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with cable. Bathrooms can be small but include shower/tub combos -- some which are a '70s-era yellow veneer -- plus small vanity sinks. Toiletries and towels are provided.
Features
Free bike rentals, use of barbecues, and outdoor pools
As a small property that caters to guests looking to entertain themselves on their own, features here are limited -- breakfast is not served and there is no restaurant. There are two, small heated outdoor pools, one of which has a deck with lounge chairs. The hotel's gardens are a nice place to kick back, and there are patios with seating as well as barbecue areas with outdoor patio tables. Guests can also rent bikes
for free, and there's a coin-operated laundry room. There is a small business
corner with computer, printer, and fax machine. Self-parking is free, as is Wi-Fi.
