The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Sarasota, Gulf Coast Beaches

Guest Room King Beach View
Guest Room King Golf Course View
Tavern Restaurant
Portofino Restaurant
Poolside Restaurant
Golf course
Barefoot Bar and Grill
Tavern Bar
Beach boardwalk
Portofino restaurant terrace
One or Two Bed Suite living area
Junior Suite Beachview
Guest Room King Beach View
Guest Room King Golf Course View
Tavern Restaurant
Portofino Restaurant
Poolside Restaurant
Golf course
Barefoot Bar and Grill
Tavern Bar
Beach boardwalk
Portofino restaurant terrace
One or Two Bed Suite living area
Junior Suite Beachview

The hotel

Nestled on the white-sand beaches of Florida’s relaxed 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 golf courses, and with 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, tennis enthusiasts are served up stirring sets of excitement daily.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Families
  • Kids Club
  • Free Parking
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On a private, white-sand beach on exclusive Longboat Key, a barrier island just off the coast of Sarasota.

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 board, bathrobes, hairdryer, mini-fridge with ice-maker, microwave 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 maximum 2 adults and 2 children. Junior Suite with kitchenette and washer/dryer with a spacious living/sleeping area, dressing room, 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Junior Suite Beach View with kitchenette and washer/dryer with a spacious living/sleeping area, dressing room, 1 king-size bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

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 maximum 4 adults.

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 maximum 6 adults.

  • Golf Offer: receive two rounds of golf per person (green fees only) when staying a minimum of 7 nights between 1 May '20 and departing no later than 1 Oct '20. Offer is valid for a maximum of two adults in the Guest Room, Junior Suite or 1-Bedroom Suite categories; maximum of four adults in the 2-Bedroom Suite or Deluxe 2-Bedroom Suite categories. 

  • Extra Bonus: book a minimum of 7 nights and receive up to 20% off the cost of your accommodation for stays completed 1 May–17 Dec '20. Offer will be applied at the time of booking. Subject to black out dates. 

Parking included in the resort fee.

Sands Pointe Restaurant (sophisticated dining and innovative cuisine), The Pointe Lounge, Barefoots Bar and Grille (light, casual, poolside dining, tropical cocktails, seasonal live music), Spike ‘n Tees (casual, open-air), Portofino Ristorante & L’Ancora Bar (classic Northern Italian cuisine), The Tavern & Whiskey Bar (local cuisine), 21 (an eclectic menu).

Large beachfront outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, 20 Har-Tru tennis courts, 45 holes of challenging golf*, The Spa, with a range of treatments and services*, fitness centre, exercise studio*, private marina (Longboat Key Club Moorings)*. Complimentary bicycles/helmets, water sports*.

Concierge service, daily housekeeping service including nightly turndown service (on request), room service, Resort Fee includes daily supply of in-room Keurig coffee, use of tennis courts, fitness centre, bicycles (helmets provided), Daily use of poolside loungers and umbrellas - Use of towels and chair covers - 2 beach chairs per day, (4 chairs for Two Bedroom Suites; additional chairs and beach umbrellas available for a nominal charge), local/toll free phone calls. Notary services.

This hotel has a resort fee of $14 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Use of resort tennis courts - Access to the fitness centre - Bicycles (helmets provided) - Daily use of poolside loungers and umbrellas - Use of towels and chair covers - 2 beach chairs per day, (4 chairs for Two Bedroom Suites; additional chairs and beach umbrellas available for a nominal charge) - Library usage of books and media - Local and toll-free telephone calls - Parking (valet or self) - Daily newspaper - Daily supply of in-room Keurig coffee - On-resort transportation and scheduled transportation to St Armand's Circle - Notary services - Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

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 Great resort with excellent staff

Jun 30, 2020 SAESWANK Spartanburg, South Carolina

We are finishing up our 5 night stay. We staying in a new renovated studio and the room is very nice. Great layout and use of space. Having a washer/dryer is a game changer as we could wash out swim suits each evening. The full kitchen is very nice. The bathroom is huge. The staff here makes the resort. If you need food/drinks, Paula and… Read more
We are finishing up our 5 night stay. We staying in a new renovated studio and the room is very nice. Great layout and use of space. Having a washer/dryer is a game changer as we could wash out swim suits each evening. The full kitchen is very nice. The bathroom is huge. The staff here makes the resort. If you need food/drinks, Paula and Anna do an amazing job of taking care of resort guests. You can tell they love their job. Hannah at the pool was amazing. She worked so hard making sure everyone had towels, umbrellas and chairs. She always was smiling. She must be the hardest working employee onsite. The beach was great. The sand is super white and soft. The greenish/blue color of the ocean reminds me of the Caribbean. Some days there was no wind and the ocean was flat as glass. We rented kayaks two days and loved it. We were able to see manatees and dolphins up close. Due to COVID, there is no maid service but if you text or call, someone will deliver what you need quickly. There is still construction by the pool and it can be heard throughout the day. Once completed, the new lobby and restaurant will be beautiful. We will 100% stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating No Longer a Welcoming Beach

Jun 28, 2020 FLMin Central Florida, Florida

After more than 20 trips we are giving up on this resort, and all Opal properties! We have been coming to this resort for more than 15 years but we now find their beach policies less than welcoming. The Opal Collection of resorts has chosen to contract with a beach vendor with ridiculous policies regarding lounge chairs and umbrellas. This… Read more
After more than 20 trips we are giving up on this resort, and all Opal properties! We have been coming to this resort for more than 15 years but we now find their beach policies less than welcoming. The Opal Collection of resorts has chosen to contract with a beach vendor with ridiculous policies regarding lounge chairs and umbrellas. This vendor does not allow any umbrellas or lounge chairs to be down by the water. Instead lounges and umbrellas are set up more than 100 feet from the high tide water line. This setback means that the cooling sea breezes are instead a blast of furnace-like hot air. The rationale give was "changing wind direction" as if this beach is different from any of the countless beaches that line both coasts of Florida. I don't want to carry umbrellas to the beach and I can afford the additional charges for beach chairs and umbrellas, I just want to sit close to the water! After bringing a personal umbrella down to the water-line, we were threatened with both the police and being removed from the resort. As a Florida resident for more than 30 years, I know the mean-high tide line and below are considered public property and the line is even broader if the beach has been re-nourished, as has Longboat Key. Sadly, the resort was willing to blame their vendor and continued to threaten more than 10 families. After more than 20 trips we are giving up on this resort, and all Opal properties! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Newly Remodeled - Excellent Staff

Jun 28, 2020 BillieAnne926

Room was clean, beach staff was excellent. Jane and Zach on the beach made us feel right at home. Make sure to check for beach packages when you make your reservation. Because of COVID the staff was wearing masks, but they WERE wearing them.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxation!

Jun 24, 2020 robynguru Orlando, Florida

Ocean and sand are gorgeous! Spent most of our time there. Love the fact it's not a public beach. Staff friendly. Room very nice with an awesome ocean view. Parking was great. Can't wait to see it after renovations. We will be returning.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating So disappointed

Jun 21, 2020 christigirl25 St. Petersburg, Florida

We booked a room knowing there was a renovation but were very disappointed with what was open and what little communication there was about amenities and how to access the beach. Our room had so many insects however the hotel was sold out so we decided it would be more comfortable to just go home. Maybe this will be nice once the reno is done but… Read more
We booked a room knowing there was a renovation but were very disappointed with what was open and what little communication there was about amenities and how to access the beach. Our room had so many insects however the hotel was sold out so we decided it would be more comfortable to just go home. Maybe this will be nice once the reno is done but in the meantime I would rather just stay at the Ritz in Sarasota. Read less