Zota Beach Resort, Longboat Key ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

4711 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, United States, 34228

Rooms and Suites

Zota Beach Resort has 187 rooms and suites in two buildings. Escalera Tower guest rooms offer queen or king beds. Opal Tower one-bedroom suites include a separate bedroom, a living room with a queen sleeper sofa, a private balcony, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a microwave. Escalera Tower one-bedroom suites feature a separate bedroom, a living room with a queen sleeper sofa, a private balcony, a kitchenette with seating for four, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator. Escalera Tower two-bedroom suites have two separate bedrooms, each with a balcony, a living area with a full-sized sleeper sofa, a private balcony, a kitchenette with seating for four, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator. Rooms have resort, pool, partial Gulf, or beachfront views. Dog-friendly rooms are available with a plush Opal Paws dog mat, food, and water bowls.

Dining at Zota

Viento Kitchen + Bar features 'Floribbean' cuisine (Floridian, Caribbean, and Mediterranean). Viento features an open-air lounge with hand-crafted cocktails, a floating wine wall, and a fireplace; open for breakfast (7:00 am- 11:00 am), dinner (5:00 pm - 10:00pm), and happy hour (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm) daily. Cascades Pool Bar offers poolside light bites and drinks. In-room dining is available with selections from Viento Kitchen + Bar, including breakfast.

Leisure and Activities

Zota Beach Resort has a sun-drenched pool deck and a zero-entry infinity-edge pool. Guests can rent poolside bungalows equipped with a TV, refrigerator, and safe. A fitness center is open 24/7 and includes cardio machines and strength training. Guests can access the beach with towel service. Local activities include St Armands Circle shopping, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and beaches. Top local golf courses are University Park Country Club, Tatum Ridge Golf Links, Founders Golf Club, and Sara Bay Country Club.

Location and Transport

Zota Beach Resort is on Longboat Key, 15-20 minutes from downtown Sarasota, directly on the beach facing the Gulf of Mexico. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is 25 km away. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 88 km away. The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle; the concierge can arrange transportation. Nearby landmarks include Sister Keys (4 km), Longboat Key Club Moorings (4.5 km), and Joan M Durante Community Park (2 km).

Services and Amenities

Zota Beach Resort offers self-serve laundry and dry cleaning (Monday-Friday). The hotel provides a business center and meeting spaces, including the 2,752-square-foot Zara Zota Ballroom (capacity: 170-300 guests), and the Escalera Tower One Bedroom Two Queens Boardroom Suite (capacity: 14 guests). The Zara Zota Ballroom has 13-foot ceilings and contemporary chandeliers. Accessible areas of the resort have self-operating lifts or sloped entryways. Opal Paws program welcomes dogs (30 lbs or less) with a gift bag (waste bags, dental stick treats), a dog mat, and food/water bowls.