Zota Beach Resort

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A spacious restaurant with wooden ceilings and large windows offering a view of the ocean. Tables are set with white chairs and dining ware.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a balcony with a view of the ocean, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach with umbrellas.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
A spacious lobby with a modern sofa set, a round coffee table, and a small seating area with stools.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $293
$259 nightly
$293 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Tower (Escalera, Standard View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Tower (Escalera)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Escalera, Standard View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Tower (Opal, King , Partial Gulf View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Tower (Opal)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Tower (Escalera, Two Queens )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Tower (Escalera, Two Queens, Standard View)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Tower (Escalera, Roll-In Shower, Pool View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Tower (Escalera, Roll-In Shower, View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Roll-in Shower, Tower (Opal, Partial Gulf View, Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Pool View, Tower (Opal, Two Queens, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

When you stay at Zota Beach Resort in Longboat Key, you'll be on the beach, 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 7.4 mi (12 km) from St. Armands Circle.

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lido Beach - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • St. Armands Circle - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • IMG Academy - 28 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Siesta Key Beach - 40 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pork Belly's Eatery And Catering Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Zota Beach Resort

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. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Null
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and nice room, great staff and beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location by the beach, with a nice pool area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the location and beach views were perfect and the staff made it easy to relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing and the staff were very nice. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful vacation at Zota Resort. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. We had a beautiful view of the pool and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to visit with top notch staff. The pool bar is incredible and you're going to love the chocolates each evening. We are excited to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Epic beach close to Publix and other restaurants. Super awesome views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great pool and gulf view, dogs welcome. The pool was beautiful and the layout of the rooms and pool and beach access was perfection. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel and service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our second time staying here and we enjoyed it! The location is great! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Just wish there was a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and staff was great. Shoutout to Roger from Viento Cafe. Best server any can ask for. I highly recommend everything about the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place for a long weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed here multiple times. It's always amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff here is awesome. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed and the beds are wonderful. Food and drinks are tasty. We will definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay here. We traveled with our 80 year old family member and everyone went out of their way to make her comfortable. The food was spectacular, and the cocktails were delicious. The walk to the beach is very easy and the pool was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views, beach access, bar, restaurant and hot tub. The room was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very nice. Everyone from the front desk, valet, wait staff and housekeeping were very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect and the beach is nice and not overly crowded. We really enjoyed our stay here. This is the second visit and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, nice pool and beach, good breakfast. Complimentary parking a plus and parking staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Hotel was clean. Beach was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it because it was compact and less crowded
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with very convenient amenities. The pool area and beach access are very clean, accessible, and accommodating to all guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026