ZOTA BEACH RESORT, Longboat Key
Overview & Features
Rooms & Suites
Zota Beach Resort offers 187 guest rooms and suites across two towers, Escalera and Opal. Options include standard guest rooms with queen or king beds (380 sq ft), one-bedroom suites with separate living areas and kitchenettes, and two-bedroom suites with private balconies. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, refrigerators, and furnished balconies with views of the resort, pool, partial Gulf, or beachfront. Mobility-accessible rooms are available with 32-inch-wide door openings.
Dining & Drinks
Viento Kitchen + Bar serves 'Floribbean' cuisine-blending Floridian, Caribbean, and Mediterranean flavors-for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant includes an open-air lounge with a floating wine wall and fireplace. Cascades Pool Bar offers cocktails and light bites by the infinity-edge pool. In-room dining is available with selections from Viento's menu. Happy hour runs daily from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Leisure & Activities
The resort features a zero-entry infinity pool, a 24-hour fitness center with Gulf views, and direct beach access with towel service. Poolside bungalows (rentable for $179-$349/day) include TVs, refrigerators, and safes. Nearby activities include golf at University Park Country Club, water sports on Anna Maria Island, and visits to Mote Aquarium or Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Dog-friendly amenities include Opal Paws mats and treat bags.
Location & Access
Located on Longboat Key, the resort is a 15-minute drive from downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle, known for boutique shopping and dining. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is 14 miles away; Tampa International (TPA) is 55 miles. No shuttle service is provided, but the concierge can arrange transportation. The property is beachfront, with Gulf of Mexico access.
Services & Events
The resort offers a 2,752-square-foot Zara Zota Ballroom for events (up to 300 guests), a business center, and audiovisual support. Wedding packages include beach ceremonies and ballroom receptions. Concierge services assist with golf tee times, kayak tours, and spring training baseball tickets. Laundry facilities are available, and rollaway beds or cribs can be requested. Dogs under 30 lbs are permitted with amenities provided.
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Getting around beach destinations
All Transportation Methods Available
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Private beach
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Playpen
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock