Virgin Holidays View
Nestled on the white-sand beaches of Florida’s relaxed Gulf Coast, this delightful 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 Island House Spa and enjoying a treatment or massage. Either way, you’ll instantly forget about normal day-to-day life. Kids can work off their endless energy levels in the safety of the supervised Kids’ Klub, while keen golfers will be in seventh heaven lowering their handicaps at one of the 2 challenging golf courses, and with 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, tennis enthusiasts are served up stirring sets of excitement daily.
Where is it?
On a private, white-sand beach on exclusive Longboat Key, a barrier island just off the coast of Sarasota.
Getting around
Free parking.
Eats and drinks
Sands Pointe (fresh seafood and creative cuisine; breakfast, lunch and dinner), Pointe Lounge (cocktails and light bites; lunch and dinner; live evening entertainment Tue-Sat), Spike ‘n Tees (casual; breakfast and lunch), Barefoots Bar and Grille (light, poolside dining, open weather permitting 7am-5pm with live entertainment on the weekends), The Grille, located adjacent to the Harbourside Golf Pro Shop (offers traditional country club fare, lunch 11am to 2pm), The Dining Room (buffet; seasonal), Court 21 Cafe & Lounge overlooking the Tennis Gardens' stadium court (features an eclectic menu perfect for brunch, lunch and a late afternoon snack; open 8am-4pm; lounge open from 11am-6pm). Portofino Ristorante & Bar in the marina village overlooking the beautiful Longboat Key Club Moorings (classic Northern Italian home cooking). L'Ancora Bar (signature cocktails and an extensive wine list, live music on Fri-Sat nights).
Fun and games
Large beachfront swimming pool, jacuzzi, 20 har-tru tennis courts, 45 holes of challenging golf*, Island House Spa with a range of treatments/services*, fitness center, exercise studio*, supervised Kids Klub* (5-12 years; Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-3.00pm with morning, afternoon and full day sessions), private marina (Longboat Key Moorings)*. Bicycle hire, Complimentary bicycles/helmets.
Handy stuff
Concierge service, daily housekeeping service including nightly turndown service, room service, laundry facilities*. Resort Fee includes complimentary use of tennis courts, fitness center, bicycles/helmets, 1 double beach lounger with cabana or umbrella per accommodation per day, local/toll free phone calls, high-speed Internet access.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible 2-Bedroom Beach View Suites with either 1 king-size or 2 double beds and roll-in shower.
Room info
218 rooms and suites from 4 to 10 floors in 7 buildings with 9 lifts. All with balcony, air-conditioning, cable TV with pay films, alarm/clock radio, in-room safe, iron and board, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini-fridge, microwave oven, coffee maker. Club Suites with kitchenette, washer/dryer, coffee maker and microwave have 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping max 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Room Upgrade
Club Suite Beach View rooms available at a supplement.
Minimum stay
3 nights 29 Jun-03 Jul '12.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.