About Southpoint Suites
Southpoint Suites offers economy long stay lodgings with an outdoor swimming pool off Interstate 95 and US Route 1 in Jacksonville, Florida. Highlights include free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. Gorgeous Sunshine State beaches are just 15 minutes’ drive away.
Smart, colourful rooms with air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms feature ironing equipment, free local calls, desks, flat-screen cable televisions and kitchenettes boasting stoves, fridges and microwaves.
Conveniences at this pet-friendly property include a fitness suite, launderette, 24-hour reception, free wireless printer, lift, vending machines and complimentary weekly housekeeping. Children can stay free.
A grab-and-go breakfast is included. Eateries located within half-a-mile include diners and coffee shops plus fast food and bar-grill restaurants.
Situated five miles from upscale outdoor shopping at St Johns Town Center, Southpoint Suites is 15 minutes’ drive from EverBank Field, the downtown home of American football’s Jacksonville Jaguars. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is eight miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy location near the freeway and dining
Guests liked the way there were plenty of eateries nearby plus bus stops, petrol stations and convenience stores. The easy access to Interstate 95 and US Route 1 appealed to drivers, who often reported it was a doddle to reach downtown Jacksonville, golf courses, sports venues, industrial areas and shopping malls plus the port and the airport. Beachgoers were pleased to be within easy driving distance of top Sunshine State beaches along the Atlantic coast. The free parking was another bonus.
positive:
Shared facilities and well-equipped rooms praised
The large rooms with reliable Wi-Fi were reportedly fairly quiet and usually clean and comfy, according to many reviewers. The well-equipped kitchenettes appealed to extended stay guests who were able to prepare their own meals. Those looking to economize welcomed the usually competitive room rates and often felt they got fair bang for their buck. Shared facilities like the inviting outdoor swimming pool and handy fitness suite also proved popular.
positive:
Upbeat about customer care
Reviewers often said they encountered pleasant, obliging and professional employees who provided good customer service. Animal lovers liked the pet-friendly policy.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Maintenance and cleanliness issues
Cleanliness and maintenance problems bothered guests in certain rooms. These included leaky windows, ineffective air-conditioning, aging kitchen appliances, inadequately cleaned carpets and kitchens, stale smoky smells and lingering pet odours. A few visitors reported cockroach encounters. It inconvenienced some critics that the free housekeeping only occurred once a week.
negative:
Mild security concerns
Several travellers wondered if some of their fellow guests were possibly up to no good and claimed they had mild concerns about security as a result.
negative:
Free breakfast disappointed some diners
The free grab-and-go breakfast was a letdown for several diners who were hoping for a more extensive choice of food and drink options.