Zota Beach Resort

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
  • Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Coquina Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • IMG Academy
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View

  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

  • 73 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room, Accessible, Partial Ocean View

  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room, Pool View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View

  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 35 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Longboat Key

When you stay at Zota Beach Resort in Longboat Key, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. .This beach resort is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Lido Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from St. Armands Circle.

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cannons Marina - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jewfish Key - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 24 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mean Deans Local Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Zota Beach Resort

Beachfront resort with a fitness center
Zota Beach Resort offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 187 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.
Grab a bite to eat at Viento Kitchen + Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Viento Kitchen + Bar - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cascades Pool Bar
  • Viento Kitchen + Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 45.2 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access
  • Valet parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Zota Beach Resort Longboat Key
Zota Beach Longboat Key
Zota Beach
Zota Beach Resort Resort
Zota Beach Resort Longboat Key
Zota Beach Resort Resort Longboat Key

Zota Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1029 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach right outside our balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fantastic just if you want to eat outside of hotel, nothing much is easily in walking distance. I rented a bike and rode to Sarasota a few times but sometimes it would have been nice to have more options closer. However the beach and pool were a fabulous set up and worth the inconvenience to me. Hotel room and amenities were amazing as well
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Align

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy with our stay. We had an issue with our room and the staff was super friendly and attentive, they handled the situation right away and we had a great stay. The ground are clean and well maintained. The rooms are spacious and the bed was comfortable. The area is quiet, come here if you’re looking for a peaceful beach get away from the bustle of city life.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I will not return. Check-in experience was very disappointing and the room left much to be desired. Sofa bed was very uncomfortable and the bathroom was small. The food and service at the restaurant was superior. The room rate was 604.00 per night. I’ve never experienced a more disappointing stay. Not at all worth the price Not the Opal experience I hoped for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie, Orlando

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AQUILES

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Guillermo, Tampa

Disliked: Staff & service
Bad food quality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our visit. Will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after getting married and it was a fantastic experience! As soon as the staff knew they made our stay feel very special and we were incredibly well looked after and even gave us some extra treats too! An incredible place to stay with just the most wonderful staff - thank you everyone for making our day really special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritta, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and organized, Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So good ambience to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

raimel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort is amazing. The staff are all superb. Very comfortable pool area with an easy access to the beach is, fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in staff asked about my name. Telling me my name is spelled like a man. Beach staff had 4 guys just sitting there doing nothing. But unwilling to help us get settled in beach chairs. Saw them helping other people though. That was so nice of them. Overall not too impressed with this visit to Zota.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, perfect walk onto the beach, friendly valet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison, Coral Gables

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Zota, the front desk, valet, bartenders housekeeping staff are all excellent, friendly so helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location. Bad service
We have been going to Zota since 2019. The service has changed a lot . The staff is not friendly like they used to. There was construction going on next door! And it wasn’t mention when I made the reservation. Felt we were treated differently than other guests! For example when I went for breakfast I was sat away from everyone else in the corner where the fan wasn’t even working. When there was other tables available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location. Bad service
We have been going to Zota since 2019. The service has changed a lot . The staff is not friendly like they used to. There was construction going on next door! And it wasn’t mention when I made the reservation. Felt we were treated differently than other guests! For example when I went for breakfast I was sat away from everyone else in the corner where the fan wasn’t even working. When there was other tables available.
The fan in this corner doesn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this hotel, and it was amazing! The atmosphere is perfect for relaxation, which is exactly what we were looking for. While it would be nice to have a few more amenities for kids, everything else was wonderful. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the restaurant offers great food. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024