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This is a lovely little hideaway, nestled next to the beach in densely vegetated Longboat Key. The pace of life here is gloriously slow, with bicycles as popular as cars. At sunset, cocktail specials are served at the bar, with tropical drinks poolside. Latitude's Beach Café, where you can dine indoors or out, has a great reputation for its seafood creations in a casual setting. There are over 114 upmarket shops and restaurants down at St Armand's Circle, 7 miles away, where a free shuttle bus will take you if you want to have a few drinks. Rooms are newly renovated and well equipped, with upgrades available for a pool view.
Where is it?
On the beach at Longboat Key.
Getting around
Free scheduled shuttle bus to St Armand's Circle with shops and restaurants. Free parking.
Eats and drinks
Latitude's Beach Café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Nightly cocktail specials. Tiki bar.
Fun and games
Outdoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, bicycle rental, Hobie Cat sailing, jet ski and kayak rentals, cabanas and volleyball.
Handy stuff
Room service (7.00am-9.30pm). Laundry service. Gift shop. Complimentary High-speed wireless Internet service.
Mobility
Good general access around the property.
Wheelchair access
Good general access around the hotel.
Room info
80 rooms and 22 suites on 5 floors in 1 building with 2 lifts. All with balcony/patio, air-conditioning, TV with pay-per-view films, coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, iron and board, and hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms on request. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping max 4 persons (rollaway beds on request).
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