Sunrise Motel, Tybee Island

My husband booked this hotel and I read the reviews after he had already paid for it. I decided not to tell him about the reviews and hope they were just a few bad experiences - they weren't. #1. The hotel is listed as Sunrise Inn, but the sign says Sunrise Motel. We drove by it several times before we realized this was it. Unfortunately. We were hoping it wasn't. #2. The man at the front desk from India tells my husband the room for us doesn't have a key and he'll have to let us in. My husband says that's unacceptable. Then the Indian man tells my husband he has a jacuzzi room he can put us in for $25 more (with the implication THAT room has a key). My husband says, no, we paid for a room with a key and we're not paying more. So the guy gives us the jacuzzi room for the same price and then when we're going to the room, he explains he is the key person for all of the rooms. They don't use the computerized keying system, so that man is the only way anyone gets in or out of their rooms. My husband felt he had been duped and he had already accepted the upgraded room. Now let's talk about the room. The loveseat had huge stains on it, there was sand on the floor in the bathroom, the bathroom ceiling was in need of repair, the "white" towels were 4 different shades of white and weren't matching, plus they were stained. the room smelled very musty, they carpet needed to be vacuumed better and the outlets didn't have outlet plates on them. It is a very old building that is need of some TLC and better cleaning. They are obviously in over their heads financially and don't have what it takes to make this a nice place to stay. I seriously thought about sleeping in the car, or just driving home. The website said no refund or cancellation, since we had checked in too late to cancel. So it would have been money down the drain. We made the best of it and stayed. We work hard for our money and I know we could have stayed comfortably and with better service/standards for the same money somewhere else.

After we payed we payed for our room for 3 nights ($450) he took us to our room and told us he would be our key man. he wouldnt give us a key soo I got upset and said I want my money back . he then promised we would get one later. which we never got one! Them the house keepers asked us for tips and oney which we only got One soap and two towels for the # days we wear there! STAY AWAY! DONT GO! and make sure you have a key before you pay because he want give you your money back!

My husband and I stayed 7/15 to 7/17 on Tybee island Rodeway Inn. We have friends& family status. We met with 2 friends staying at the Desoto & had a great 2 days. At checkout Saturday, Mr Patel came into our room at 10:30am while I was packing. 1 friend was sitting at table in the room to spend a little more time before we left. My husband snores so I slept on the sofa.Patel assumed that my friend stayed in room due to folded blanket on sofa. He asked how many people stay in the room and I said my husband and I this is my friend that arrived to the island yesterday. We said bye to her & she left. Then a man said "housekeeper, you tip me". I don't mind tipping , they work hard. My husband took the key &complained about the worker.I checked my bank online to be sure was accurate for our island stay. Mr Patel charged 48.00 upon leaving the hotel. I called & he said "extra person 2 days $24.00 per day" & he hung up. We left our room which was a King Suite due to his snoring. If this is a Choice permitted behavior to charge guests cards after they have paid for the room in full, then we will never stay at another Choice hotel

Mold on the wall in the bathroom. Plaster chipping off the walls. Smelled like urin. Uncovered electrical outlet for room coffee maker. No coffee at breakfast bar, if you could call it that. It was very dirty, nt eating utensils.The older Indian man that ran the place was pleasent, but the place needs a complete overhaul. The $120 a night room was worth about $20 if you were desperate for a room.

Gentleman in front office very wise ..enjoyed talking with him...you can tell this hotel has been around a while..they are trying to fix it up but has a way to go .new paint but fixtures loose and or busted..sheets appear clean and carpet was vaccumed ..had a whirlool tub but would not use...looking for a cheap hotel not extremely bad but does need help

When we checked in, the lobby was dirty. Then when we got to the room, it smelled bad. It was hot, the bed sheets had stains (On both beds). The tv did not show. The towels were placed as if someone just threw them up there. I have a 2 yr old and she did not even want to use the bathroom. I checked in @ about 11:30pm. We had to leave and find another hotel all the way in downtown Savannah. And we booked the room for 2 nights and they charged us $135 a nite. But I can say after we found another hotel, Rodeway inn did refund us our money. We stayed at the Four Points in downtown Savannah, That was a breath of fresh air. I would send anyone there. And they were cheaper.

This hotel is a great price, and I preferred it being one street over from the beach. It was quite yet in the center of the island. Everything is about 1 minute away.

When we tried to check in,...we were told by a woman who could barely speak english to come back later. She indicated that the manager was in town and for us to come back later that night. How does this place stay open ? Ridiculous.