Resort At Longboat Key Club, SarasotaResort At Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 55 hotels we score in Sarasota. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $603 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on a 410-acre beachfront estate along the Gulf of Mexico, the Resort At Longboat Key Club provides 229 suites in Longboat Key, Florida. The property caters to families and couples through various activities including sailing, fishing, and access to 45 holes of championship golf. On-site facilities include five restaurants, a full-service spa, a marina, and tennis courts. Guests can use the gulf-front pool and hot tub or visit the nearby Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. While the resort offers extensive recreational options and modern interiors, some guests find the room decor lacks local Floridian character. The resort also provides valet and secure parking services.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

Extensive golf and tennis facilities

Multiple on-site dining options

Full-service spa and marina

Watch out for

Rooms lack local character

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