Seaspray Surf Lodge

Our Vero Beach getaway….we arrived at around 5-5:30 pm to a welcome note as office was closed…not open until 6. We quickly found our room on the second floor. The place was pretty empty, maybe three rooms occupied. We were assigned room 12. I booked this room about 2 months prior to arrival, spoke to the receptionist on the phone and explained we were 3 adults traveling. She assured me that the king suite would fit the 3 of us with king bed and futon. It was never suggested that maybe we should get 2 rooms side by side as the futon was tiny, maybe fit for one child. Upon entering room you walk into the ‘living area/kitchen what felt like 85 degrees! In the bedroom you find a wall air con unit, the only air con unit for the 2 rooms. The bedroom felt like 68 degrees. I called when we noticed and felt how hot the living room was and could not imagine any of us sleeping in the so called futon in that heat. Her response “the way I position the bedroom door, the air jets out into the living room”. There was no air ‘jetting out’ anywhere. The receptionist said there was nothing she could do. I asked to be called the next day but I did not receive any call, all that was done was an extra fan left in the room the next day, mind you there was one already in the living area facing the futon. ( on high when we arrived!) The air con in the bedroom was on continuously and is very loud and like I said it does not shut off. The futon was not big enough for an adult to sleep on or does it fit the description of a futon, there was no support on one side. When booking I was told to place a comment, to remind them that we needed sheets for the futon….no sheets left, not a big deal but just adding more to the disappointment in this motel. At $286 a night I would expect a bit more. When we did get home I started reading ALL the reviews and there are a few about the air con that I missed. That is a total deal breaker. So if you don’t mind 80 degrees inside in Florida heat this place would be fine for 2 adults, nothing more. If the receptionist attempted to make things right and move us to another room it would have made a difference but I was shut down as soon as I called. Maybe a room that is not in direct SUN all day would be cooler. I am really not sure but Stay away from room 12 or any rooms on that *****. There are plenty of other motels/airbnb in the area to book with. I have added pics to see the room set up as well and how the cold air is ‘supposed to jet around the door’. I cannot recommend this motel.

Meg was so helpful with our late check in needs. Lovely place to stay.

Well . . . It was about as expected. Right by the beach. Older, dated, but clean. Note- housekeeping is spotty - not every day or even on a schedule.

Nostalgic property with friendly staff

Very nice property indeed. Great location, good service, and low key feeling with relaxed environment. Nice pool and great beach. I did have a serious problem with Internet once, and as a remote worker this was a problem for me. I was told Internet is not reliable on the island. I went to the very nice library which booked a private room for me for my video conferences while visiting. So it worked out. I would go to the Sea Spray again. it was a good experience staying there.

Arrived and had to go find front desk person. Room smelled. Tv remote didn’t work. Office didn’t open until after 10am on checkout day. Was rated a 9 out of 10. Very disappointing.