Schooner Hotel

Hotels
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Independent
7 (120 reviews)
14500 Gulf Blvd , Madeira Beach , US

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Swimming pool
Designated smoking area

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location / great views
Friendly, accommodating staff and easy check-in
Parking included
Clean linens and generally tidy rooms noted by several guests
Kitchen/grill access and basic efficiency units available
Cons:
Property is old/run-down and needs repairs
Room quality issues: very small bathrooms, falling ceiling, broken shades
Maintenance problems and leaks during storms
Appliance/outlet problems (toaster/refrigerator/microwave issues)
Booking/availability issues and unresponsiveness after hotel destruction

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed: several guests reported clean rooms and fresh linens, but other reviews mention leaks, water damage and a ceiling falling in the shower indicating maintenance-related cleanliness issues.
Service
7.5
Mixed-positive: multiple guests praised friendly, accommodating staff and effortless check-in (some even received refunds and help with rebooking), but a few reports describe unresponsive communication around the hotel's destruction and booking problems.
Location
9
Strongly positive: many reviewers cite an excellent beachfront location, great sea views, close to food/shopping and easy beach access.
Room Quality
5.5
Negative: rooms described as small (especially bathrooms), dated and run-down with broken shades and instances of structural/maintenance failures (leaks, falling ceiling).
Amenities
6.5
Mixed: positives include parking, kitchen/grill access and working AC; negatives include poorly laid-out appliances (toaster/refrigerator placement), missing outlets and a microwave without a plug.
Value for Money
7
Mixed-neutrally: several guests feel the location makes the property worthwhile despite needed repairs; overall value aligns with the target rating.
Food and Beverage
7
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mixed: many guests enjoyed the small-hotel feel, beach access and friendly staff, but significant negatives (maintenance problems, instances of unavailability/demolition and booking/refund issues) tempered the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Make a splash in our outdoor pool or utilize the barbecue grills for a fun cookout. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property for all your connectivity needs. Feel at home in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided once per stay for your comfort. Secure your beach retreat at Schooner Hotel today and make unforgettable memories by the shore.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPA

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 7.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.5
T
TikiDreams • Couples • us
6
Schooner has been Razed
Pros:

Schooner Hotel is gone. Unfortunately this hotel was demolished January 2025. The land has been leveled Not sure if there are plans to rebuild in the future. Great views right on the beach and with additional parking across Gulf Blvd there is potential for a rebuild.

2025-02-23 • via Tripadvisor
J
James
2
Pros:

Exoedia let us book ghis hotel even though was jusr destroyed by Hekene. Money not refunded yet. Taking action asap afainst Exoedia and Schooner as both are unresponsive to my messages

2024-10-21 • via Nuitee
K
Karen
2
Pros:

Hotel unavailable—we did not get our reserved room, so we should not be charged anything either!

2024-10-16 • via Nuitee
G
George
2
Pros:

We were unable to speak with anyone at Schooner Hotel before or after our booking. we were forced to book another hotel for the same dates. police would not allow any visitors on Golf Blvd. due to clean up of Hellen damage. I believe the Schooner hotel was flooded at the time we made our reservations.

2024-10-13 • via Nuitee
M
Marc • family
8
Pros:

Good location Property needs full updating outside and inside

2024-09-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jodi
8
Excellent location
Pros:

Very happy with the location. Right on the beach. Friendly service. Parking included. Building is a little run down but very much enjoyed our stay!!

2024-09-22 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • partner
10
Pros:

The Schooner Hotel is a quaint little hotel right on Madeira beach. The staff was so friendly and so accommodating and made our trip you wonderful. It is an older building, but the rooms were clean and bright and it was so easy to feel at home here.

2024-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • friends
10
Pros:

Always love staying here. Just steps from the beach and my fave hangout, The Reef! Early check in, room was clean, comfy and cold ac! Staff is always great! Will be sad when it’s torn down and they build the high rise building.

2024-09-22 • via Nuitee
C
Cindy • family
4
Pros:

Staff was very nice and accommodating. Gave me a refund and called their sister hotel for a room. It was great. No hassle or issues. The place did not match pictures—old and a bit run down. Looked like a place a lot of construction workers stayed at. Saw many drill battery chargers,

2024-09-20 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Great little efficiency! On the beach!

2024-09-16 • via Nuitee
L
Loretta
10
Pros:

The property is old but so easy to feel at home and safe here. Close enough to food, walk down to the beach and shopping.
I love the small hotel feeling.

2024-09-07 • via Nuitee
D
dawn • partner
10
Pros:

beautiful rooms, everything was perfect!!

2024-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
MEL • family
6
Pros:

The room has a beautiful view of the sea, but it is very small. The bathroom is extremely small.
The refrigerator is far from the kitchen, and the toaster lacks a power outlet. The only outlet is occupied by the coffee maker, and the toaster's cable does not reach it.

2024-09-04 • via Nuitee
V
Vincent
10
Pros:

Extremely easy check-in! Very quiet! Right on beach! Clean! Wonderful!

2024-08-31 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • family
8
Pros:

Nice beach had kitchen and grills

2024-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Daisy
10
Pros:

Amaizing, just few feet to the beach nice and friendly staff.

2024-08-26 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • friends
8
Pros:

Le doy 4* solo porque es una propiedad que definitivamente necesita reparacion. Pero por su ubicacion le daria 5 *. Muy conveniente esta justo en la playa. El area tranquila. Ropa de cama y toallas limpias mas bien nuevas. El check in muy facil, rapido, la habitacion lista hrs antes del tiempo previsto. Es la cuarta vez en este hotel y sigue siendo mi favorito para escapadas de fin de semana.

2024-08-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • family
4
Pros:

Roof and windows leaked during tropical storm Debby.

2024-08-06 • via Nuitee
D
Dawn Guyman • partner
4
Pros:

So ceiling in shower is falling down shades broken there was a microwave but no plug to plug it in the view and closeness to beach was the only good thing at location they allow parties to go on until 1am
I live in the area and go to a different small privately owned hotel/resorts on the beach monthly and so far I have been to 8 and this one is by far on the bottom it’s a shame as they have the potential to be more with very little investment

2024-08-04 • via Nuitee
T
Travis
8
Pros:

OK

2024-08-03 • via Nuitee