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Zota Beach Resort

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront resort with outdoor pool

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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 spacious lobby with a modern sofa set, a round coffee table, and a small seating area with stools.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wardrobe, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Escalera, Standard View)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wardrobe, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, a teal armchair, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wardrobe, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a wardrobe, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden cabinet, and a painting on the wall.

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Longboat Key

Beachfront retreat .At this Longboat Key resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Longboat Key Beaches and 3 miles (5 km) of Cannons Marina. Also, Longboat Key Public Tennis Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Jewfish Key is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

4-star beachfront resort with outdoor pool
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like cabanas (surcharge) and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Zota Beach Resort like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Longboat Key resort is smoke free.

  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: USD 100 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Zota Beach Resort to the airport?

Zota Beach Resort is 13.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zota Beach Resort?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zota Beach Resort on Oct 18, 2026 start from $315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Zota Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zota Beach Resort.

How close is Zota Beach Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zota Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Zota Beach Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Zota Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Zota Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Zota Beach Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Zota Beach Resort have a pool?

Zota Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Zota Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zota Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Zota Beach Resort to downtown Longboat Key?

Zota Beach Resort is 1.1 mi away from Longboat Key.

Zota Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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

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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

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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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Amazing hotel and service
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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Nice place for a long weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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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

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Wonderful views, beach access, bar, restaurant and hot tub. The room was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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I like it because it was compact and less crowded
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Hotel was clean. Beach was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic! Five star hotel right on longboat key beach. Staff was great and food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, helpful, food was good and the service was good. I would definitely stay here again. Amenities were also great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great resort for getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at a beautiful, quiet spot! We had a wonderful experience at Zota Beach Resort. The location is absolutely beautiful and incredibly quiet, making it the perfect place to truly unwind away from the crowds. The facility itself is modern, clean, and very well-maintained, but the real highlight was the staff—everyone we encountered was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and hard-working throughout our entire stay. As a bonus, the resort is in a great spot with some fantastic local places to eat just a short distance away. Highly recommend for a relaxing beach getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing! We will be back this summer for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at Zota! The beach was one of our favorite parts—clean, calm, and not crowded at all. The water was crystal clear and the temperature was perfect. The food was excellent, much better than we expected, and the service throughout our stay was warm and friendly. A small issue came up with our final bill, but the hotel handled it professionally, and we really appreciated their prompt help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb all around. Will stay again! From food to staff to room. Peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Had such a great stay! The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect. Would definitely come back!”
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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