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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound offers a coastal getaway near Manatee Public Beach. Guests can dine at Compass Bar & Chill, use the 24-hour gym, or relax on poolside sun loungers. Visitors love the location and pool area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Marina View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(136 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Marina View

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Marina View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
12324 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL, 34209

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palma Sola Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Upscale hotel near Manatee Public Beach
Located close to Cortez Beach, Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Compass Bar & Chill, offers lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A water dispenser, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a dock
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, beach locale, and pool
Room features
All 123 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Compass Bar & Chill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 600 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 28.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound Hotel
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound Bradenton
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound Hotel Bradenton

Frequently asked questions

Does Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound located?

Situated near the bay, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Manatee Public Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1475 out of 1861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1861 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room and amazing breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was excellent. The location of the hotel is very close to beaches and the hotel has great views to the marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff had excellent customer service. Rooms were very clean. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked all the super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place …. Great people … very clean !!! And the breakfast was great !!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable and room was spotless. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel and close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean property with great pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flutur

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and customer service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very close to beach
View from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family vacation :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at this hotel. The room was great overlooking the marina. And, the breakfast was delicious with many options.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option, rich buffet breakfast, and very friendly staff I would return without a doubt!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean attractive and everyone was nice, like the restaurants on the property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and property was very clean Yhe staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really able to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark Hoyt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything fine. Great place and atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel, lots of things to do at the hotel and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, our 3rd time at property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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