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Zota Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort with a fitness center

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun loungers
Premium Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
At Zota Beach Resort, the sound of waves accompanies upscale comfort. Guests unwind on the private beach with sun loungers and cabanas or enjoy meals at Viento Kitchen + Bar. The property features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and staff ready to assist with needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Pool View, Tower (Escalera, King, Roll-in Shower)

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

Room, Pool View, Tower (Escalera, King, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Roll-in Shower, Tower (Escalera, Standard View, Accessible)

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

Room, Roll-in Shower, Tower (Escalera, Standard View, Accessible)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Tower (Escalera, Standard View)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Tower (Escalera)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Escalera, Standard View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Escalera, Standard View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Tower (Opal, King , Partial Gulf View)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Tower (Opal)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Longboat Key, Zota Beach Resort is on the beach. St. Armands Circle and Mall at University Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coquina Beach and Lido Beach. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, 34228

What's nearby

  • Longboat Key Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coquina Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lido Beach - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 27 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • IMG Academy - 28 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪South Philly Cheesesteak Co. - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pesto Bistro & Wine Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mean Deans Local Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Riva - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Zota Beach Resort

Upscale resort near Coquina Beach
A poolside bar, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Zota Beach Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach cabanas, and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Viento Kitchen + Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom, and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and beach towels
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 187 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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
  • 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Zota Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zota Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Zota Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Zota Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Zota Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Longboat Key resort is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Longboat Key Beaches and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cannons Marina. Coquina Beach and Bradenton Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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