The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Sarasota/Bradenton, Sarasota

Virgin rating

The hotel

Nestled on the white-sand beaches of Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, this delightful 410 acre resort-style hotel is full of relaxing features to make your holiday one to remember. You may find yourself unable to do anything but soak up the sunshine on one of the comfy loungers beside the beautiful Gulf-side swimming pool. Or you may prefer to take your relaxation to a whole new level by visiting The Spa and enjoying a treatment or massage. Either way, you’ll instantly forget about normal day-to-day life, while keen golfers will be in seventh heaven lowering their handicaps at one of the 2 challenging courses. And with 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, tennis enthusiasts are served up stirring sets of excitement daily.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On a private, white-sand beach on exclusive Longboat Key, a barrier island just off the coast of Sarasota. Distance from Tampa International Airport: 62 miles.

Hotel information

223 rooms and suites from 4 to 10 floors in 7 buildings with 9 lifts. All with balcony, air-conditioning, flatscreen TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi, alarm/clock radio, safe, iron and ironing board, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker with daily supply of freshly-ground coffee.

Guest Rooms offer beach views, and either 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children. 

Studio King Suites feature a separate seating area with queen-sized sofa bed, kitchenette with washer/dryer, dining area, and balcony overlooking the golf course or Intracoastal Waterway, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Studio King Suite Beach View are the same as above, with views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Spacious One Bedroom Suite Beach View have a private master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and dressing area, large living room with 1 queen-size sofa bed, fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, dining area, and feature views of the Gulf of Mexico, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Suite Beach View include two separate bedrooms, each with their own dressing area, living room with queen-size sleeper sofa, fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, dining area, and feature views of Gulf of Mexico, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Spacious Two Bedroom Suite Beach View are the same as above, but are larger in size.

  • Special offer - Travel between 01 May-19 Dec '24 & 01 May-19 Dec '25 and receive your 7th night free. Discount included in price displayed. Offer subject to change. Terms and Conditions Apply. Black Out dates may apply. 

Latitudes (sophisticated fine-dining and innovative cuisine with views of the pool deck and the Gulf of Mexico, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Banyan Poolside Lounge (light, casual poolside dining, tropical cocktails, and seasonal live music, open throughout the day, with beach and pool service). Spike ‘n Tees (casual, open-air dining, open for breakfast and lunch, as well as drinks during the day). Portofino Ristorante & Bar (classic Northern Italian cuisine, open for dinner). Tavern & Whiskey Bar (fresh farm-to-table food, open for lunch and dinner).

Large beachfront outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. Beach cabanas*. Fitness centre with a variety of classes including spin, yoga and HIIT classes (charges apply for classes). Longboat Key spa and salon*. Tennis and pickleball courts. 2 golf courses*. Tennis and golf instruction*. Bicycle rental*.

Concierge and bellman service, and daily housekeeping service including nightly turndown service (on request). Room service*. Complimentary self-parking (one space per room, and two spaces per two-bedroom suite). Dry-cleaning service*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $40 plus tax per day for all rooms with the exception of Two Bedroom/Spacious Two Bedroom Suites, which is $50 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change). 

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities: Unlimited Local and Toll-free calls - On-property transportation to resort amenities - Use of two beach lounge chairs, or four for two-bedroom suites (umbrellas not included, charges apply) - Poolside loungers upon availability - Access to lobby computers and notary services - In-room coffee* - In-room bottled water* - Access to resort and private club facilities including fitness centre, tennis courts, pickleball courts, golf driving range, beach, poolside lockers, changing rooms, and showers - Access to bicycles, tennis and pickleball instruction, pickelball reservations, golf instruction, golf courses, fitness classes, and spa (based on availability, charges apply) - Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Limits may apply

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hidden Summer Gem

Jul 13, 2024 Sam N

Always an amazing stay. Best hidden secret with excellent beach service, especially Jason. Much quieter experience during the summer with less crowds. We will be back soon to experience longboat Key Club. …………………………………………………………………..
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Home away from home

Jul 13, 2024 Tracy P

The chair and umbrella service at Bouche is top notch! Jason is always friendly and attentive. Spectacular beach front resort! This is my favorite vacation spot with family, but I also feel safe here when traveling solo. Views and serenity like this are hard to find.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to stay

Jul 8, 2024 skopperl Coral Springs, Florida

This is a great place. The rooms are big, clean and very nice. The best part of the stay was the staff. We never came across a friendlier stay. All went out of their way to help in any way they could. Food is expensive but good. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner on property.
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Jul 6, 2024 abby d

Olivia, Paula, and Ania are amazing ! They are super nice and thoughtful and great at what they do! Paula and Ania are the best pool servers and are very prompt. Olivia is our favorite towel girl and is super sweet. We are so thankful for everyone who works here!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Top Tier Resort with Incredible Staff

Jul 6, 2024 Gregory M

The resort is phenomenal as always with excellent staff. From the front desk to the beach crew, always with a smile and looking to make your experience great. The beach staff went above and beyond for us everyday, accommodating our large group on the busiest of days. Big thanks to Justin (great leader) and his team, particularly Zack, aj, ram,… Read more
The resort is phenomenal as always with excellent staff. From the front desk to the beach crew, always with a smile and looking to make your experience great. The beach staff went above and beyond for us everyday, accommodating our large group on the busiest of days. Big thanks to Justin (great leader) and his team, particularly Zack, aj, ram, Jason and Rob. See you all soon in august! Read less