Haley's at The Anna Maria Island Inn

The bathroom is so cramped that showering and washing your hair are difficult, and the sink is about the size of one in an airplane bathroom. The couch blocks the only small closet and doesn’t face the TV, while the coffee table has to be moved constantly because there’s barely room for it. We booked a king suite with a couch bed, but the king bed and couch are in the same room. Calling that a suite feels like a stretch. I wouldn’t recommend it. I also noticed the hotel staff don’t seem to respond to reviews, which makes me wonder if they care.

Getting into the room took a lot of driving around. Haley's has no front office, and after about 30 minutes on hold, a woman who answered the number on the sign told us to check in at another property. That place no longer handled Haley's check-ins, despite what the 866 number said, and sent us to a third location. There, we were told there was no reception at Haley's and given a room number and entry code. Back in the car we went. The bathroom sink and shower were tiny, about RV-sized. The communication and service were terrible, and this was the worst place I’ve ever stayed.

The beach was only about a three-minute walk away, and we loved the sunset views. We also made good use of the pool and the outdoor shower for rinsing off sand, with nice places to eat and hang out nearby. Our room and separate kitchenette were spacious, though the bathroom was so small it was hard to move around with the door shut. The AC wasn’t especially cold either. The property is older but looks newly renovated. We had a great two-night stay, and check-in and checkout by text and phone were very convenient, especially since I’d initially read that we needed to go elsewhere to check in. I’d consider staying again next time we visit Anna Maria Island.

We booked this less than a week before our spontaneous island trip, and the little room worked out perfectly for a short stay. It was very clean, with coffee and a toaster provided, and daily housekeeping was helpful in such a tight space. We were close to the beach and local restaurants, but the area still felt quiet and tucked away. We loved our getaway, and I’d recommend Haley’s to a couple looking for a peaceful spot to recharge.