Room, Tower (Escalera, Pool View)

The private balcony looks out over the resort's infinity-edge, zero-entry pool, which has lounge seating, poolside food and drink service and a 16-person hot tub overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It suits guests who like to be close to the pool at Zota Beach Resort. The pool is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The room has 1 King Bed with premium bedding and sleeps 2 guests. Rollaway or extra beds cannot be added, so it is best suited to two adults sharing one bed.

Yes, the room has a private balcony overlooking the pool, which makes it an easy spot for morning coffee from the in-room coffee/tea maker or an evening unwind. Personal audio and music devices are not permitted on balconies, the pool or the beach, which helps keep the atmosphere relaxed.

It is a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, towels, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Zota's in-room bath amenities are from wellness brand Tammy Fender. Accessibility features include braille/raised signage, a grab bar near the toilet and a raised toilet seat.

A daily $40 resort fee covers two in-room bottled waters, wireless internet, in-room coffee, valet parking, pool towel service, fitness center access, a daily newspaper, two pool or beach lounges each day, business center use and unlimited local and toll-free calls. The 24-hour fitness center is on site. The room itself also has a flat-screen TV with cable, a refrigerator, a safe, an iron and ironing board and daily housekeeping.

This Tower Room is in the Escalera Tower and is a standard room category with a pool view. Zota's premium rooms are slightly larger and are in the Opal Tower on the south side of the property. If extra space matters more to you than the pool outlook, the premium category is the step up.

Zota Beach Resort sits directly on the Gulf on Longboat Key with on-property beach access, and the pool is on site. Viento Kitchen + Bar is on the second floor and serves breakfast and dinner, with a daily Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Cascades Pool Bar serves lunch and light fare, with food from noon to 6:00 p.m. Beach umbrellas carry a fee.

Yes. With one king bed, a private balcony and a pool outlook, it suits a romantic getaway, an anniversary or a weekend escape for two. The resort has no on-site spa, but the in-room bath amenities add a spa-style touch, and Viento's open-air, Gulf-facing setting is a good choice for dinner.

Check-in is from 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m. You will need a photo ID and the same credit or debit card used to book, and a pre-authorization hold is placed on the card. Zota is valet-parking only, with valet included in the resort fee. Breakfast carries a surcharge, and in-room dining from Viento Kitchen + Bar is available during limited hours.