The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
Sarasota, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional · guest rating
5-star resort with a private beach on the Gulf of Mexico, on Longboat Key island, with a spa, lazy river, kids' club and several restaurants.
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is on Longboat Key, a barrier island off the Sarasota coast. Its appeal centers on the private Gulf of Mexico beach, with lounge chairs, a poolside bar and a pace made for unwinding. The island is a peaceful place with long beaches and sunsets over the water, and from there you can drive across to Sarasota for cultural outings.
The resort has a spa with a sauna and steam room, a lazy river, a hot tub, a hair salon, a shop and a cafe. Butler service is a hallmark of the brand; ask the hotel about its scope. Restaurants include CW Prime, Riva, Aura and Oshen; confirm hours and reservations before you travel. Babysitting and a kids' club make it a possible choice for family trips.
Why stay here
- 5-star resort with a private beach on the Gulf of Mexico
- Spa with sauna and steam room, lazy river and hot tub
- Several restaurants and bars within the resort
- Kids' club and babysitting service for family trips
- Tip: request a Gulf-view room and rent a car to get around
The setting
The resort stretches along the Gulf shore, with several buildings, pools and gardens with waterfalls, as seen in the aerial photos. Rooms have roomy beds with white linens, modern bathrooms with a freestanding tub and balconies with wicker furniture, some overlooking the pool or the beach. If the sea matters to you, request a Gulf-view room and confirm it with the hotel before arriving.
What we like
- Private Gulf of Mexico beach a one-minute walk away
- Spa with sauna and steam room, plus a lazy river and hot tub
- Several restaurants and bars inside the resort
- Kids' club and babysitting service
- Calm island setting, ideal for relaxing
Worth knowing
- On an island away from downtown Sarasota, so almost everything requires a car
- Demand is often high in winter and spring, so book early
Don't miss
Catch a sunset over the Gulf, where dolphins and sea turtles are possible visitors along the shore. If you leave the island, Siesta Key is about 31 minutes by car and St. Armands Circle is a popular shopping stop.
Facilities
- Private beach with lounge chairs
- Full-service spa
- Sauna and steam room
- Lazy river
- Hot tub
- Pool with bar
- Restaurants and cafe
- Kids' club
- Babysitting service
- Fitness center
- Hair salon and shop
- Concierge
- Car service with driver
- Pets allowed
Location
The resort is at 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive, on Longboat Key, an island off Sarasota; it is not in the city center. The island's beaches are a one-minute walk away, Shoppes of Bay Isles about three minutes by car, Siesta Key about 31 and Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) about 26. You need a car to reach Sarasota; traffic varies.
Address: 1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL, 34228
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Frequently asked questions
Is the St. Regis in the city of Sarasota?
No, it is on Longboat Key, a barrier island in the Sarasota area. You need a car to reach downtown and the museums, so plan your transfers.
Does it have a private beach?
It is listed with a private beach and lounge chairs on the Gulf of Mexico. Beach services can change with the season, so check with the hotel.
Is it a good place to go with kids?
It has a kids' club, babysitting service and a lazy river. Confirm ages, hours and conditions for each service with the hotel before booking.
How far is the airport?
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) is about 26 minutes by car. The hotel is listed with a car service with driver; ask how to request it.
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