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Zota Beach Resort

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
  • Place, Longboat Key Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Coquina Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, IMG Academy
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Escalera, Standard View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Longboat Key

When you stay at Zota Beach Resort in Longboat Key, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lido Beach and Coquina Beach. .This beach resort is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Siesta Key Beach and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from IMG Academy.
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What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coquina Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lido Beach - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
  • IMG Academy - 28 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South Philly Cheesesteak Co. - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Longboat Key Club (The Tavern & Whisky Bar) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riva - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shore Longboat Key - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portofino - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Zota Beach Resort

Beachfront resort with a private beach and 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.

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
  • In-room 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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

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
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

Reviews

Zota Beach Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 663 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property was very nice. only one dislike: We were booked in room 205. To access the elevator to get to our room we had to travel through the outside concession/bar area by the pool. So you rolled your luggage right through this area which felt funny rolling right by people eating or drinking. Better route would have been inside away from outside area. Everything else was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was nice but service at the bar was terrible had 2 bartenders there and they like look at you dont ask what you want. I had to ask how do i ask for service here because i was lost. The rooms are ok and the beach access. The restaurant shoudnt even be opened the service was the worst i ever had. Food was not good for the price. I have been to alot of wonderful places . The restaurant ruined our whole experience. We ordered a wine bottle and it took over 30 minute's to come our appetizers had come before the bottle. Dont get the pasta dishses. Fettuicine Alfredo came with like a spoon full of Alfredo sauce and the meat pasta taste like can spaghettis. Worst restaurant i ever been to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosenny, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

WANESSA

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for paradise without the chaos, Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key is it. Longboat Key itself is a gem – stunning, peaceful, and blissfully free of the crowds you’ll find at other Florida beaches. The water is so clear it looks like something out of the Caribbean, and the beach is breathtakingly beautiful. The resort matches its surroundings perfectly. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable – friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming. From the moment we arrived to the day we reluctantly left, everything was flawless. If you want a relaxing escape with amazing views, clear water, and exceptional service, this is the place. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!! Beach umbrellas should be no charge
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service and great property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
you know the location is great and a facelift is needed staff very nice and knowlegable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The property location is perfect. The staff is not friendly or helpful in any way. The front desk- you will have to wait 15 min or longer to ask a question, even if you are the only person in the lobby. The restaurant, no one is there eating and several staff standing around talking but will not acknowledge customers. The pool area is always trashed with food, trash, wet towels. There is staff standing around talking but no one cleaning up the area. The beach is nice and the folks that work on the beach do a nice job with the chairs and equipment. Next time we will look into other resorts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with partner
It was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
3 cockroaches found in room and stench coming out of bathroom since day 1. Charged for amenities that should be included in the nightly rate. Restaurant was expensive, food was mid, and portions were very small. I've stayed at hotels in Mexico that are far better than this hotel. Will not come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great resort for adults. The clientele and staff was friendly and classy. Really enjoyed the easy access to the ocean and the dining options. Great relaxing vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

KAY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Inconsistent

This hotel had the hopes of being a great stay, but the word that comes to mind is inconsistent. The $20 breakfast was average at Best, poolside bar food was OK but they forgot all condiments, silverware or napkins were delivered. The front desk tried to fix the problem of the constantly blinking lights in the room from the Smoke alarm and some mother system but all they did was put blue tape over the lights, which was dumb because we had already covered them with Band-Aids. Had to ask repeatedly for items such as bags for the ice and the ice bucket was the size of a tissue box, and they forgot the do not disturb sign twice so the maid open the door while I was in the shower. The beach crew was great, and the view of course was lovely. But inconsistent just was the theme of the day
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise, woodside

Disliked: Staff & service
This is NOT an upscale hotel although the prices reflect that. The service was below average except for the valet who was too notch.The rooms were decent & were pretty big. If your bringing your dog beware as you have to walk to the front of the property (very hot grounds) just for them to use the bathroom!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how clean and quiet this place is. Being a small building complex helps control the amount of people. The beaches are beautiful. Love how pet friendly it is, but also keep all the rooms neat and clean and not smelling like animals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Boonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sleek modern hotel. Nice and quiet - good breakfast option. Beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025