At a glance
- On a private white-sand beach
- Island House Spa
- 45 holes of Championship Golf
- Large Beachfront Swimming Pool
- 38 Har-Tru Tennis Courts
One of the reasons you should book with Virgin is for all of the extras you get!
Hotel information
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 championship golf courses, and with 38 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, barrier island just off the coast of Sarasota.
Getting around
FREE parking.
Eats and drinks
Sands Pointe (fresh seafood; 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), Barefoot's Bar and Grille (light, poolside dining, 11.00am-5.00pm. Live entertainment, weather permitting, Fri-Sat), The Grille (steak and seafood; lunch and dinner), The Dining Room (buffet; seasonal).
Fun and games
Large beachfront swimming pool, 38 tennis courts, 45 holes of championship golf*, Island House Spa with a range of treatments*, supervised Kids Klub* (5-12 years; 9.30am-3.00pm), Jacuzzi and fitness centre. Bicycle hire. Longboat Key Moorings*.
Handy stuff
FREE Internet access. Concierge. Laundry facilities*. Room service. Double beach lounger and cabana or umbrella, per accommodation, per day.
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Room info
218 rooms on 10 floors in 7 buildings with 9 lifts. All with balcony, air-conditioning, cable TV with pay films, alarm/clock radio, mini-bar, kitchenette with coffee maker, stove, fridge and microwave, in-room safe, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Club Suites with 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.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge
Total Flexibility: Why not combine your week here with a week at the Regal Sun Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando? For total flexibility we can tailor-make your holiday to suit your needs.