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 Restaurant (with a sweeping view of the Gulf of Mexico, offering sophisticated dining and innovative cuisine; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Pointe Lounge (features unique casual fare perfect for a late night dinner; bar open from 11.00am till 12.00am and light bites served daily from 2.30pm-10.00pm), Barefoots Bar and Grille (light, casual, poolside dining, offering tropical cocktails and panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico; open weather permitting for breakfast and lunch; seasonal live music), Spike ‘n Tees (casual; light breakfast and lunch in an open-air setting overlooking the Islandside golf course), Portofino Ristorante & L’Ancora Bar is located harbourside, (offering classic Northern Italian cuisine, open for dinner, closed on Mon; overlooking the beautiful Longboat Key Club Moorings in the marina village), The Tavern & Whiskey Bar, located adjacent to the Harbourside Golf Pro Shop (offers casual yet sophisticated dining with a local perspective, open for lunch and dinner), Court 21 Cafe & Lounge overlooking Centre Court at the Tennis Gardens (offers an eclectic menu; Continental Breakfast daily, lunch and late afternoon snacks).
Fun and games
Large beachfront outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, 45 holes of challenging golf*, Island House Spa with a range of treatments and services*, fitness centre, exercise studio*, supervised Kids Klub* (5-12 years; Tue-Sat 9.30am-3.00pm with morning, afternoon and full day sessions), private marina (Longboat Key Club Moorings)*. Complimentary bicycles/helmets, watersports.
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 Two Bedroom Suite Beach View with 1 king-size bed in the master bedroom, 2 double beds in the guest room and 1 queen-size sofa bed in the living room. 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, flatscreen TV with pay-per-view films, high-speed Internet access, alarm/clock radio, in-room safe, iron and board, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini-fridge with ice-maker, microwave oven and coffee maker with daily supply of fresh-ground coffee. Guest Rooms with wet bar and either 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping max 4 persons.
Room Upgrade
Club Suites – with kitchenette and washer/dryer with a spacious living/sleeping area, dressing room, 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping max 4 persons.
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, washer/dryer and dining area, sleeping max 4 persons.
Two Bedroom Suite Beach View – as above but with a guest bedroom with 2 double beds and dressing area. The bedrooms are separated by the large living room, sleeping max 6 persons.
Two Bedroom Deluxe Suites (available on request) – as above but more luxurious and spacious, sleeping max 6 persons.
Minimum stay
3 nights 29 Jun-03 Jul '12.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.