Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Sarasota/Bradenton, Sarasota

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Floridays
2 Queen Room
Standard Room
Balcony Room
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Floridays
2 Queen Room
Standard Room
Balcony Room
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The hotel

The Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound Hotel is a delightful oasis nestled in a stunning waterfront location. Drawing inspiration from the laid-back and carefree Margaritaville vibe, the hotel offers you a unique tropical experience like no other. With its mesmerising views of the Anna Maria Sound and pristine beaches just a stone's throw away, the hotel provides a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. One of the standout features of the Compass Hotel is its Margaritaville-themed ambience. It's not just a theme; it's a way of life! Everywhere you turn, you'll find colourful beach decor, funky beachcomber furniture, and surfboards adorning the walls. And oh boy, those signature cocktails! Sip on a "Fins to the Left" or "Cheeseburger in Paradise" at the lively on-site bar. You'll be singing along to "Margaritaville" before you know it!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

located at the entrance to Anna Maria Island–a private, 220-acre island escape steeped in history, but Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach are just a short drive away. The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Bradenton is approximately 30 miles (about 48 kilometers).

Hotel information

123 rooms. All rooms have air conditioning, 50" LCD Smart TV, High-Speed Internet, Mini-Fridge, Coffee Maker, Iron & ironing board, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
  • Special offer - Stay before 31st Dec 2025 and receive breakfast and car parking complimentary. Offer subject to change. 

Complimentary parking

Sunrise at Compass (breakfast). Compass Bar & Chill (daily specials, daily happy hour, open from 11:00am-10:30pm ). Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar is attached to the hotel.

Outdoor pool. Bicycle hire*. Fitness centre.

Complimentary WiFi is available in all public areas and rooms. Concierge. Gift shop. 24 hour front desk.

This hotel has a resort fee of $22 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: 2 Bottles of water upon arrival - Fresh daily pool towels - Daily parking - 24/7 Fitness Centre - WiFi - Welcome Cabana (located in lobby) with Coffee, flavoured water, and afternoon snacks. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival. 

*Denotes local charge 

Please note: Compass by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound requires guests to be 21 years of age or older to check in and guests must have a valid credit card that matches a government-issued ID.  

Please note: This Hotel has an incidental hold of $50.00 per night on the credit card provided at check-in. 

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (255)
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Nov 12, 2024 chris g

3rd time stating here. Always a great experience. Very nice Hotel. Staff is always awesome. Restaurant is a great experience. Wait Staff and bartenders are very friendly. I want to give a shout out to Cindy in the restaurant. Very helpful and great hospitality. See you all soon
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Nov 9, 2024 JulieJacknG Peninsula, Ohio

I travel ALOT! I cannot say enough positive things about this hotel. First, the warm & welcome greeting when we arrived. Made us feel like VIPs. Then the room was spacious and comfortable, and the pillows are heavenly. It is a short drive to the beach. We enjoyed good live music at the Floridays next to the hotel. Food was decent. The next morning… Read more
I travel ALOT! I cannot say enough positive things about this hotel. First, the warm & welcome greeting when we arrived. Made us feel like VIPs. Then the room was spacious and comfortable, and the pillows are heavenly. It is a short drive to the beach. We enjoyed good live music at the Floridays next to the hotel. Food was decent. The next morning the breakfast buffet was delicious. They had an older woman working and she kept checking on everyone and it was nice to have her conversation. Everything we had was delicious. We only stayed one night but cannot wait to return. Beautiful and clean. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel!

Nov 3, 2024 davival Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

We stayed at the Compass Inn for two nights, and were very impressed with the hotel. It is in a very quiet area, next to the bridge which goes across to Anna Maria island. Our room was upgraded to a marina view, which was extremely kind of the hotel staff, as the view from our balcony was lovely. The rooms are quite spacious and very clean, with… Read more
We stayed at the Compass Inn for two nights, and were very impressed with the hotel. It is in a very quiet area, next to the bridge which goes across to Anna Maria island. Our room was upgraded to a marina view, which was extremely kind of the hotel staff, as the view from our balcony was lovely. The rooms are quite spacious and very clean, with comfortable beds, and tasteful decor. I would say that the air conditioning unit in our room was quite noisy, but didn’t really affect our sleep. Breakfast was part of our package, and everything we had was great, with plenty of choices to suit all tastes. We did eat in Floriday’s restaurant twice during our stay, which is attached to the hotel, and the dinners we had were excellent. The staff were very friendly, especially the lady at breakfast, and made for an excellent vacation. Thanks to everyone at the Compass Inn! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional service, great location, reasonable prices.

Oct 14, 2024 cmann2 Cincinnati, Ohio

The staff at this hotel is amazing; like Ritz Carlton/Four Seasons amazing. After the recent hurricanes they welcomed us in and bent over backwards to make us feel at home during a time of extreme hardship for us (and our neighbors). The GM, Front Desk Team and restaurant staff were all exceptional. As an example, I was waiting in line to extend… Read more
The staff at this hotel is amazing; like Ritz Carlton/Four Seasons amazing. After the recent hurricanes they welcomed us in and bent over backwards to make us feel at home during a time of extreme hardship for us (and our neighbors). The GM, Front Desk Team and restaurant staff were all exceptional. As an example, I was waiting in line to extend our reservation; a dude walks out from behind the desk and asks what I need. I told him and he said “I got it, you’re all set.” Bam, that easy. No waiting for computers or other normal procedures, just instant, easy service. (Turns out it was the GM, who miraculously remembered my name the entire visit after this interaction). This is my new go-to hotel recommendation for people visiting the island. KILLER service, clean and comfortable accommodations, and super reasonable prices. Very close to the beach and Anna Maria. Read less
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Sep 30, 2024 Tina_Dechert Loxahatchee, Florida

From the time we checked in to the time we left everything was excellent. Hotel was very clean and accommodating, Great location, the views are to die for. The pool was very clean and the cabana lady Cindy took great care of us. The room was beautiful with water views and balcony. We will be back for sure.