Information & Amenities
This island Colony Beach Resort on the Gulf of Mexico features 21 tennis courts, a spa, a fitness center, and a freshwater pool overlooking the private, sandy beach. The Colony Dining Room offers sophisticated Continental cuisine and superb views of the Gulf. Indoor and alfresco dining are available at the Monkey Room, wittily decorated with a monkey motif.
This resort provides complimentary supervised activities for youngsters age 3-12, in addition to a playground. The water-sports center rents kayaks, Hobie Cats, windsurfers, boogie boards, and other equipment.
Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby at no charge.
Kinder Kamp (ages 3 – 6) and Kidding Around (ages 7 – 12) are the Colony's two complimentary children's programs, offered 365 days a year. The programs are held whether there be one child or a hundred who opt to participate. From 9 AM to noon and from 1 PM – 4 PM, kids can choose from a variety of activities that draw from the natural surroundings of the resort, including nature walks, sailing instruction, kayaking clinics, shell collecting, scavenger hunts, fishing, beach games, swimming, creative arts projects, and tennis instruction. Trained and qualified professionals who have a recreation and/or education background supervise all programs. Other programs offered on a seasonal basis include Family Fare (ages 13-17), an interactive program for children and their parents.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Spa services on site
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Full-service health spa
- Concierge desk
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Parking (free)
- Parking (valet)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of rooms: 234
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Hair salon
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Library
- Clubhouse
- Grocery
- Picnic area
- Patio
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Supervised child care/activities
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Children's club
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Rooms
This Colony Beach Resort offers 234 one- and two-bedroom suites, located in 18 three-story buildings clustered along the white-sand beach.
Suites have furnished balconies with views of the garden or tennis courts. Each suite includes a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, and dishes. Separate living rooms have wicker-frame furniture with floral-pattern upholstery. Master bathrooms feature a jetted tub, steam shower, and separate mirrored dressing area.
High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge). DVD players may be available on request (surcharge).
All suites are nonsmoking.
In-Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Balcony
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Jetted tub
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Clock radio
- Welcome amenities
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available (surcharge)
Located Near
Mote Marine Aquarium - 2.5 miles
Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary - 3 miles
St. Armands Circle - 4 miles
Downtown Sarasota - 6 miles
Myakka Wildlife Tours - 7.5 miles
Selby Gallery - 7.5 miles
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - 8.5 miles
Bellm Cars & Music of Yesterday Museum - 9 miles
Historic Spanish Point - 17 miles
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - 17 miles
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): Approximate driving time to Colony Beach Resort is 15 minutes and distance is nine miles.
Getting there: One-way taxi fare from the airport is approximately $36–$75 (price subject to change). The resort has a driver on call, and airport transportation is available (surcharge). Car rentals are available online.
Getting around: Longboat Key and surrounds are best explored by car. Car rentals are available online.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended for tennis and dining.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Address
1620 Gulf Of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, FL 34228
USA
Nearest major airport:
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton)
Area:
Longboat Key, Florida, United States of America