Sea Jay Motel and Marina

Hotels
8.8 (1054 reviews)
11240 1 St Street E. , Treasure Island , US
+1 (727) 367-9600
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
BBQ facilities
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean rooms and grounds
Friendly, helpful staff (GM praised)
Excellent location near beach/John's Pass
Nice, clean pool
Good value / inexpensive
Strong coffee / good on-site beverage
Comfortable rooms with AC and fridge
Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Squeaky/unstable bed frames
Loud adjoining guests in some rooms
Small bathroom for larger guests
Bathroom faucets need updating
Smoking allowed near cars/road (outdoor smoking area)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Consistently described as very clean/VERY CLEAN; rooms and pool/grounds kept fresh and well maintained.
Service
9.4
Multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and a praised general manager (David); service is a clear strength.
Location
9.3
Repeatedly noted as excellent — near the beach, John's Pass, restaurants and shopping within walking distance.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are described as clean, comfortable, retro with good AC and large fridge, but complaints include squeaky/sliding bed frames, tiny bathroom for larger guests, and dated faucets.
Amenities
9
Pool repeatedly praised as very nice and clean; good coffee, well-kept grounds and basic in-room amenities (fridge, AC) enhance the stay.
Value for Money
8.9
Described as basic and inexpensive with great value—guests repeatedly note good price-to-cleanliness/comfort ratio.
Food and Beverage
8
Limited on-site F&B details; excellent coffee noted and nearby Waffle House/restaurants available, so F&B is adequate but not extensive.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall overwhelmingly positive: many 'will stay again', 'everything was amazing', and strong praise for cleanliness, staff, pool and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:41

Property Description

Retro-style rooms with modern amenities on the bay side of Treasure Island, with a private marina, outdoor pool and shuffleboard, and the Gulf of Mexico just steps away. Sea Jay Motel and Marina offers a refreshing outdoor swimming pool and exciting water sports facilities, perfect for guests looking to make a splash and soak up the sun during their stay. Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Important information:

Please be advised, if you are staying during the dates of August 5 - August 7, 2024, our pool will be closed for maintenance. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are not available.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1054 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.8
J
Jacobson • couple • us
1
I’d rather live in a rat hole.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
G
Gustavo • family_with_children • us
10
Worth the money:)
Pros:

The property was very well kept, the rooms are very spacious and has everything you need. Love the fact that the 2 rooms are separate.

Cons:

The only thing that i would suggest is having at least one full body mirror in at least one of the rooms:) other than that the stay was great.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great staff, great spot clean rooms. 👌 Dave was great, super helpful and on spot !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Nettes und sauberes Motel. Schöner Pool, sehr nettes Personal. Tolle Lage.

Cons:

Kritik auf hohem Niveau: etwas unbequemes Bett, in den USA aber durchaus häufig, dass die Matratzen Recht weich sind.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Sera • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I love this lil gem in all the hustle n bustle of the visit island.

Cons:

I love everything

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay. Excellent location near the beach. Would highly recommend staying at this property
Pros:

Very clean rooms. Wonderful pool area. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
W
Waldrop • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Great location, and value

Cons:

Na

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Staff were friendly. Everything about this place was perfect was not disappointed will definitely stay there again

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
F
Foust • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing!! Everyone was helpful and accommodating. The rooms were very clean. I reserved 4 rooms here and every room was clean and fresh. My family had a great time. We will be staying again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
V
Van • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Kent • solo_traveller • us
3
Staff great. Bed awful. Loud adjoining guest room.
Pros:

None

Cons:

Extremely squeaky metal bed frame.
Adjoining room with very loud guests.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
C
Cosimo • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
J
julia • couple • de
10
Tolle Athmosphäre
Pros:

Sehr sauber , toller Kaffe , Pool sehr sauber und schön , beste Lage , tolle Mitarbeiter

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
L
Laurence • couple • us
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
L
Laurence • couple • us
10
Definitely staying again
Pros:

The location is perfect and quiet

Cons:

Zero complaints

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • us
10
Had a wonderful time at Treasure Island. The motel was clean, comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Great location. Waffle House on the next block, beach directly across the beach. Restaurants and shopping areas within walking distances stance. Swimming pool was nicest ever. General manager David was friendly professional and helpful.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything negative about this motel

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dan • couple • us
10
Pros:

Basic, inexpensive and VERY CLEAN. Loved it!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very clean rooms, well kept grounds and pool, centrally located but off the main road, great value, very quiet.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee