John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - 24 min drive
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 24 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Mean Deans Local Kitchen - 25 min drive
Bonefish Grill - 17 min drive
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - 6 min drive
About this property
Zota Beach Resort
Zota Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can retreat to a cabana or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lido Beach. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness centre and 1 hot tub. Viento Kitchen + Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
187 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Fence around the pool
What to do
On a private beach
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 2017
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairwells
Grab bar near toilet
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Viento Kitchen + Bar – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 44.80 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Beach access
Fitness centre access
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
Newspaper
Pool access
Valet parking
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20.00 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zota Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Zota Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Zota Beach Resort?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 14 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zota Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Zota Beach Resort and nearby?
Zota Beach Resort has a private beach and an outdoor pool, as well as 1 hot tub and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Zota Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Viento Kitchen + Bar.
Does Zota Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Zota Beach Resort like?
Zota Beach Resort is located a short 5-minute walk from Longboat Key Beaches. Travellers give top marks for the resort's prime location.
Zota Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Lovely hotel!!!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Sept 2024
Bad food quality
Guillermo
Guillermo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Sept 2024
Really enjoyed our visit. Will be coming back.
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2024
Very nice resort.
Roberto
Roberto, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2024
We stayed here after getting married and it was a fantastic experience! As soon as the staff knew they made our stay feel very special and we were incredibly well looked after and even gave us some extra treats too!
An incredible place to stay with just the most wonderful staff - thank you everyone for making our day really special.
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
Valerie
Valerie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sept 2024
Rene
Rene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Sept 2024
Very nice and organized,
Clean and convenient
Maritta
Maritta, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
So good ambience to relax
Melissa
Melissa, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
This resort is amazing. The staff are all superb. Very comfortable pool area with an easy access to the beach is, fantastic.
raimel
raimel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Sept 2024
Check in staff asked about my name. Telling me my name is spelled like a man. Beach staff had 4 guys just sitting there doing nothing. But unwilling to help us get settled in beach chairs. Saw them helping other people though. That was so nice of them. Overall not too impressed with this visit to Zota.
Noel
Noel, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
25 Aug 2024
Spacious room, perfect walk onto the beach, friendly valet.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
The staff at Zota, the front desk, valet, bartenders housekeeping staff are all excellent, friendly so helpful!
alison
alison, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2024
Beautiful location. Bad service
We have been going to Zota since 2019. The service has changed a lot . The staff is not friendly like they used to. There was construction going on next door! And it wasn’t mention when I made the reservation. Felt we were treated differently than other guests! For example when I went for breakfast I was sat away from everyone else in the corner where the fan wasn’t even working. When there was other tables available.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2024
Beautiful location. Bad service
We have been going to Zota since 2019. The service has changed a lot . The staff is not friendly like they used to. There was construction going on next door! And it wasn’t mention when I made the reservation. Felt we were treated differently than other guests! For example when I went for breakfast I was sat away from everyone else in the corner where the fan wasn’t even working. When there was other tables available.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
This was our second stay at this hotel, and it was amazing! The atmosphere is perfect for relaxation, which is exactly what we were looking for. While it would be nice to have a few more amenities for kids, everything else was wonderful. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the restaurant offers great food. We can't wait to return!
Douglas
Douglas, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Yusvany
Yusvany, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Clean ocean front hotel on Longboat Key.
This hotel was clean. The balcony looked over the pool and you could see some ocean view too. The rooms were a little outdated but functional. The location was perfect. Beachfront and chairs and towels were provided. Umbrellas were available for a fee.
We have a great time at Zota. The only issue that could be improved on was the size of the bathroom.
There is a grocery store (Publix) close by. Shopping and food at St. Amanda was about a 15 min. Drive.
Brandy
Brandy, 6-night family trip
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6/10 Good
11 Aug 2024
Property was clean, dining wasn’t that good and staff at dinning weren’t friendly, food took forever. Not much to do besides pool and beach. At 9 pm everything is close and there’s nothing else to do than going to sleep . Hotel should have even at the pool or music or movies night or something. Only valet parking, staff hit my car mirror.
Maylin
Maylin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Great
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Great beach spot
Great resort,fantastic stretch of beach, and good food for the onsite eating. All in all, pretty perfect couple of days. We did have the AC go out in the room, but maintenance got it taken care of quickly and effectively (Way to go TJ!)
Ken
Ken, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 July 2024
Love this place... but they need a refresh!! It is showing its age. Loose 1 star for AC problems and loose 1 star for old tower that needs a refresh.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
A Mini Paradise Stay
Great resort for a mini paradise stay. Friendly, courteous staff, good food, wonderful experience. Rooms are a bit small but comfy. Great beach - love it!! We’ll definitely vacation there again!!