Resorts in Siesta Key, Florida

Kayaking, swimming, cycling, canoeing and nature hikes are just a few of the activities favored by the outdoor enthusiast visiting Siesta Key, Florida. Boasting some of the finest, whitest sands in the world, Siesta Key, a small barrier island just off Sarasota, offers premium bird-and nature-watching experiences.

Expect to see plovers, snowy egrets, storks, spoonbills, ibis, great herons and five-foot tall Florida Sand Hill Cranes, amongst hundreds of species. Myakka State Park, Selby Botanical Gardens and Mote Marine Aquarium are nearby, also appealing to the nature lover. After busy days of adventuring, relax at a number of Siesta Key resort hotels sure to please the avid adventurer.

Turtle Beach Resort Hotel & Marina

Turtle Beach Resort Hotel & Marina offers premier accommodations in Siesta Key. Hammocks, hot tubs, private boat docks and bike (and canoe and kayak) rentals, and such unusual touches as a bottle of sherry wine come with every room. Gas grills on your own private deck provide ideal surroundings for a relaxing evening meal. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a family trip, the Turtle Beach Resort will not disappoint. Pets are welcome, even in the bay front cottages.

Turtle Beach Resort Hotel & Marina
9049 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota, Florida 34242
(941) 349-4554
turtlebeachresort.com

Palm Bay Club

The Palm Bay Club offers beachfront condominium accommodations for the visitor seeking luxury and relaxation right on the sand. Whether you plan a long stay of more than a month or a short stay of a few days, Palm Bay Club offers championship tennis courts, two heated swimming pools, barbecue grills and a fishing pier. Best of all, it is just steps away from one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. Check your email or surf the web from your room or poolside while sipping a Mai Tai.

The Palm Bay Club
5960 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota, Florida 34242
(941) 349-1911
palmbayclub.com

Tropical Breeze Resort and Spa

Directly on the beach or across the street, all units of the Tropical Breeze Resort and Spa present the visitor with luxury room appointments, including granite countertops, newly renovated bathrooms, microwaves, fridges and Jacuzzi tubs in some rooms. The Tropical Breeze Resort makes an ideal getaway for couples seeking romance or lots of fun in the sun.

Tropical Breeze Resort & Spa
140 Columbus Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34242
(941) 349-1125
tropicalbreezeinn.com

Article Written By Misty Murray

Misty Murray has been writing professionally since 1987. An award-winning, senior advertising copywriter, she's written for major clients in Southern California and Hawaii. As lead writer for a popular Big Island home magazine, she specializes in Hawaii homes and interior design. She has also written for national magazines. Murray holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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