We're visiting from Hawaii--a family of 5 (kids 3, 5, and 10) and after leaving Orlando, we…read morespontaneously drove to Anna Maria Island with no reservations. Everything was sold out, and after calling around with no luck, I finally found BridgeWalk on Yelp. Noah answered and was AMAZING from the start!!He helped us secure a last-minute weekend BridgeWalk and we drove over right away. As a mom, this meant everything to me--our youngest is on the spectrum, and he was completely calm and comfortable in the room. That rarely happens when we travel, so having a space that felt safe for him was huge. The room was spotless, the bathroom was super clean (we loved the shower and tub combo) and the enclosed balcony was such a nice touch. Every staff member from parking to front desk to housekeeping was kind, welcoming, and professional. The location is perfect! There areshops and restaurants downstairs, Daiquiri Deck across the street, mini golf for the kids, and the beach just steps away. They also provide beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels, which made everything so easy for our family. We loved it so much, we extended another night! As a mom who values comfort, cleanliness, and genuine service this place is a 10/10. We will absolutely be back.

Nice resort, cute pool, friendly staff. They clean everyday. Parking attendants are very efficient…read more This resort is right in the middle of everything you'd want nearby within walking distance. Beach is maybe 100 ft across the street. Bars everywhere. But I'd def stay here again. Bring ur own towels tho they only give a certain amount per day.

The location was great the front desk staff was great but that's it. General manager does not like…read morebeing called out on their mistakes. Room was extremely dirty and dusty. Human discharge on sofa, broken marble slab going in and out of the shower with I got injured with. Julie is nice in front of you but on the phone is a complete different story. Was not happy with her attitude towards a guest. Waiting to hear back from owner and will update after.

This is our new favorite place to stay. The staff were…read morefriendly and very helpful. The location is great and the beach is steps away. The room was immaculate. We loved our time here. Would definitely recommend!

Very outdated and was probably amazing back in the 90's. No housekeeping and you have to do…read moreeverything. Plus the front office hours are from 9 to 5 so if you need anything it better happen at that time. Wifi and internet kept going out and AC wasn't working when we arrived on a Saturday. Pool was small and did not have the 3 pools they boasted about. Our room was very dirty whem we arrived with dental floss on the window sill. Very disappointed. Location was the best thing.

Great place to stay! Pool is nice and they have two on site! No food options on site is not a…read moreproblem. There are restaurants ALL AROUND YOU! Not sure why people would complain about that. WiFi is spotty but you're on vacation and at the beach. Disconnect for a bit it won't kill you! Front desk staff was awesome anytime we had a question! We will be back. We've stayed here a few times now. Money well spent! Some of these low ratings are just laughable. People are allowed to have opinions, all I'm saying is the things being complained about are a little sad! Perfect place to lay your head at night and to relax in the pool after being by the BEACH all day in a BEACH town.

The place looked OK from the outside, like many other small resorts in the area. Pool area looked…read moreclean and so did the room. No front office to go to, so everything is online. Close to the beach, thinks looked good. But then, the issues started. First, we were told checkout was at 10am. I emailed the 2 emails I was given to ask if we could get late checkout, and never got a response. Then, there was 2 TV's. One in bedroom, one in living room, and 3 remotes. 2 spectrum remotes and one TV remote. Neither spectrum remote did anything so we only had one remote for both TV's. I called the after hours number at 10pm on Sat and was told they would bring me one in the morning (which means they obviously had one on hand). I told them we were checking out in the morning but said he couldn't bring it until then. In other words, he didn't want to be disturbed on a Sat night TO DO HIS JOB!!!! Second, the front door had a blind inside the pane of glass and would not go down all the way. We had 2 girls sleeping in the living room and only way to stop people from looking in was to put something against the door. Finally, there in only one wall AC unit in the entire unit which is in bedroom, which means if you have people using the pullout bed, you have to leave the bedroom door open, so privacy is out the window. Considering how much competition there is in the area and lack of service we got, doubtful we would come back or recommend this place.

Stayed here for the easter weekend. Everything is in walking distance, including the beach. The…read morepier down the street you can rent rod and reels and fish. The cottage we stayed in had a full bath no tub but a huge shower. It was very clean. Had a full kitchen pots and pans. Glasses, silverware, plates bowls. It had a sink, small refrigerator, gas oven and gas stove, a microwave oven, toaster, flat screen tv. Cable and wifi. Ceiling fan and a wall ac. Two queen sized beds. Table 2 chairs dresser and a comfy-swivel chair. It has 8 pillows i was extremely happy. Tile floors. Outside the have 2 chairs and table for every place. The have chairs to lounge in and sunbathing in. A gas grill. It's very quiet two places down even had coconuts in the trees. Its about a block and a half from the beach and a block and a half from the pier in the opposite direction. Yes your on an island. It's a very nice place definitely will be back.

Loved staying here. It is super basic, a bit old but clean and comfortable and all that we needed…read morefor a short stay at a beautiful beach. Great location on a beautiful ,quiet beach ..no crowds, no fighting for chairs , just very laid back and simple. We had two rooms with kitchenettes. One room was across the road from the other which was okay but we didn't realize that when reserving. No big deal really but worth letting others know to check when booking if its across the street.The price was amazing...please don't jack it up ! Eric and the staff were very friendly and accomodating. The little beach shop has some basic items and beverages which was great. We had a great time and we would definitely come back !!

We had a nice stay. Being 100% honest, it's far from a fancy place and rooms are a little beat up,…read moreshowers doesn't have a lot of water and there were some itens that could be updated/replaced... BUT you can't beat the convenience of being steps away from the beach, if that's what you're looking for, like we were. We will probably stay here again for that reason. We stayed at a very nice hotel, also by the beach, triple the price and the beach access had a gate, you have to go thru the dunes, etc. this place is literally at the beach.

Friends took us for Friday night dinner and it was our first visit. Back open for dinners after…read morelast year's devastation from the hurricanes. The dining room has beautiful views of the gulf. The wait and server staff are all friendly and accommodating. Now, the food: I had the blackened snapper that was delicious and then ate the leftover baby back ribs for dinner the next night. Probably the best ribs I've ever had! They also have a great upper patio!

Usually good with accommodating bartenders and wait staff, great wings! However Ralph ( bartender…read morewith dark hair glasses) extremely rude and dismissive yesterday, asking for two moose passes for 4 of us to dine, I would have bought the second pass needed if he wasn't so bad!!!!

As we pack up to leave on this beautiful Saturday morning, we reflect on what a relaxing,…read moredelightful time we have spent here! As others have noted in their reviews, Ken and Jeff are constantly working to keep up this lovely family resort. It is clean and landscaped beautifully, and the rooms are just right! With a sitting area in our two bedroom, we enjoyed the recliner and couch as we watched movies in the evening. In our full kitchen, we stocked the refrigerator from the local Publix and made our breakfast and lunch, which we packed for the beach. Many guests chose to grill out as we saw when we would load up to go to a local restaurant for dinner, but we preferred eating out! On our first night at Hurricane Hanks restaurant down the road, we met up with a resident who offered us more ideas for restaurants for dinner. There's nothing like walking right out onto the beach to spend a morning watching the waves, seeing dolphins frolic, observing osprey catching their breakfast, and swimming in the water among schools of fish. Many of the guests knew each other from yearly vacations, and we have already made our reservation for next year! Anna Maria Island is quiet and family friendly. White Sands Resort offers shuffleboard and corn hole right next to the pool, but the best show is the sunset. On our first night, we were surprised to see how many lined the beach to see God's beauty, of course clapping at the end! Thank you to Ken, Jeff, Joy, and Esther for a wonderful stay. We wish you the best in the coming year, and we look forward to seeing you again!

We've been coming to Ana Maria Island for 30 years always renting a different place every time…read moreanyway we stumbled upon White Sands Beach resort maybe two years ago and it was absolutely spectacular the rooms are just perfect the bedding is comfortable the white sand is blinding and the color of the water is absolutely spectacular. Most of the folks that go here come back year after year and I understand why. Nothing like a family owned business they were card and it shows. I will be back.

From check in through check out everything was great. The room is very nicely decorated,…read morecomfortable and the A/C and ceiling fan did a great job combatting the August heat. The text communications were helpful and timely. The bed was very comfortable and the beach is just steps behind the room!

This is our new favorite place to stay. The room was wonderful and the beach is beautiful and…read moreclean. Jenny took great care of us at check in and met all our needs. Anthony went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Nicole was very helpful as well the next morning. We will definitely be back

Nice place for sunset. Otherwise mediocre drinks, slow bar service, and overly priced…read more Told 30 minute wait for a table, and it was 90 minutes.

Great spot and decently priced compared to other places in the area. The unit was very clean and…read morenicely equipped with washer/dryer, full kitchen and a pantry. Cross the street and you're at the beach. They have a pool and spa on site. This was our first trip to Anna Maria Island and we will definitely return. Also, the beach club gives you a 10% discount for return bookings. The only reason it didn't get five stars is because of the beds. A little tougher than we are used to sleeping on but not enough to ruin the stay. We will definitely return and I highly recommend staying here

This review is for Room #3…read more Pros: Clean room Assigned parking spot Complimentary assigned parking Two pools and a hot tub Shared patio Beach chairs, towels, ice chest available Cons: Room three was small with very little storage space. The shower head is low. If you're taller than 5'5, good luck Drove about an hour from Tampa airport. Due to Covid, check in was contactless. They texted me when my room was ready. Your parking spot has your room number. There's not a lot of extra parking, but I don't think it's needed. The room: room3 was small. It had a very comfortable bed, two chairs, tv, microwave, toaster, mini fridge, coffee maker all in one room. Kind of like a typical hotel room. The bathroom was small. I did like that they had dimmer in the bathroom. They do offers toiletries: shampoo, bar soap. The bed was comfortable. The AC worked well. The room had two doors. The back door opened up to a cute shared patio and the pools The pools: the one facing the street has a grill you can use. This is also where you can find beach chairs, ice chest, carts. Both pools have clean pool towels. The other pool has a hot tub, but we eventually figured out you have to turn it on for heat at least 10 mi prior to going in. The beach: nearby. Probably a 5 min walk down a dead end street. The beach was nice. Not too many people in that area. Of course, you won't find any service in that part. That's where the beach chairs that you can borrow come in handy. Extras: many restaurant nearby. You can walk to some. There's a trolley that passes by often that takes you to hot spots. The trolley is free.

First time staying in Haley's Couples Retreat and kicking myself for not doing my research several…read moreyears back when we first discovered Anna Maria island. I loved the location of this little motel. It's located less than a block from the gulf side and less than five minutes away from the bay side. Each apartment has its own parking number which was convenient. I don't know if it was the pendemic or the heat that kept people away but, it was quiet and nice just the way we like it. This little motel can teach big hotels one thing or two in how to accommodate/treat guests. The apartment was clean and neat, we will stay in this little place again if we have the opportunity. A little on the pricey side but worth it it's like the adage says location, location, location location.