Riptide Oceanfront Hotel

Right on the beach! Have stayed here before and loved it! we didnt like the part where we had to leave!

Overall we were very disappointed in our stay. Upon entering our room, we found 30-40 termites both dead and alive along the window sills, flying across the room, and crawling on the bed. When we notified the front desk staff, they were very apologetic and did wipe the windows off but also shared that management had tried spraying for them outside the building (meaning they were aware that the room was infested with termites and still placed us there). The hotel itself is very outdated and in need of updates and repairs. The front door was very hard to close and lock. The bathroom door doesn't lock at all or even close all the way. The windows were super old and don't open because several of the locks were broken off. One window wouldn't fully close or lock on one side. There isn't an exhaust fan in the bathroom so any time you shower the whole room gets hot. The shower had a lot of soap scum residue and the corners of the floors were moldy. The air conditioner is just a window unit. It was dirty with the "change filter" light flashing and didn't work well. We asked twice to have a manager contact us and never received a response. It was also sargassum season so we had to trudge through several feet of seaweed to get to the ocean. On a positive note the location was nice and front desk staff were friendly.

Staff was nice and helpful butway too outdated, sheets looked dirty,toilet seat was unhinged, small rooms

Great place.

Awesome location clean and friendly Small bathroom

Highly recommend the riptide hotel. Great staff, great view, overall great vibes and great vaca.

I recently stayed at the Riptide Hotel and appreciated its beachfront location. Being able to walk directly from my room to the beach was a major highlight of the stay. The room was clean and included a small kitchenette, which was convenient. The hotel also provided ice and beach chairs for guests to use. While the location is excellent, the property would benefit from some updates. The exterior of the building appears to need fresh paint, and the rooms, although adequate, could use some modernization. The bathroom was quite small. The staff were friendly and helpful during daytime hours; however, services were very limited in the evening. After returning from dinner, I found that the bar, restaurant, and office had all closed by approximately 8:00 p.m. The property felt very quiet and somewhat deserted at night, which did not create a strong sense of security. Additionally, it would have been helpful to have information available regarding local grocery stores, restaurant delivery options, and area attractions. Overall, the Riptide Hotel is a reasonable choice for travelers seeking an affordable beachfront stay. If your primary goal is easy beach access and a clean place to sleep, it offers good value for the price.

Great location, very clean, staff very friendly!

Great stay. Would return.

Before I booked I asked about a late check in. They said to notify them and they would have a key ready. I agreed and booked the room right after. Well, I forgot to remind them until 7:30pm that day when we had a layover. I figured it might be in their notes but that was presuming too much. By the time I reached out they were closed. They close at 6pm on a Friday, which was shockingly early. There was no one to call so I sent an email. No response. One would think that they might be looking at their bookings that hadn’t checked in prior to closing up, and reach out to the customer. Again, that must be presuming too much customer service. I was still hoping for the best so we took an Uber to the property. No key, no lights and no one home. There was a sign posted with a phone number to call for emergencies after hours. I called. No one answered. Good thing they posted a line that no one answers. It’s was past midnight at this point. So, we went around the corner to the Marriott and found a very pleasant, very accommodating young lady who helped us book an accommodation there for the night. She said she had heard other people complain about the Riptide. Upon looking at the hotel the next day, I was glad it didn’t work out. It didn’t look like the pictures. Much more run down in appearance. I take responsibility for not confirming the late check-in earlier. I have to own that. I just expect a little more customer service from boutique hotels.

Great location, cute little short stay spot while waiting for Cruise!

great location, walking distance to entertainment and food, and also at a great relaxing location on the boardwalk

Great place

The staff was absolutely amazing we were coming off a cruise ship and they held our luggage till room was ready. I cannot thank them enough because coming off a cruise you are exhausted and they did all they could to help us even letting us sit at the bar. Everything was wonderful

Everything was wonderful

I was in love with the location and the Tiki bar in the middle of the property with live music and nice drinks.

Great Location!!! hotel does need some updating. The staff was amazing and the daily live bands at there ocean front bar was fantastic. Hotel was quite old but decent. The first night our a/c broke but the next day they gave me another room and it was a lot better.

Right on the/direct access to beach/boardwalk……..we were only there one night so did not use the cooktop/kitchenette area……overall our room was clean……no headboards on the beds so pillows kept falling between bed and wall….bathroom was extremely small and the ventilation was not the best……not sure I would book again for more than one night

The room was comfortable and clean. Good service and fun to be. Live music every day. Right on the boardwalk and beach

Exceptional