Room, Tower (Opal, Partial Gulf View,)

This room at Zota Beach Resort has a private balcony with a partial Gulf view. Zota sits directly on the Gulf on Longboat Key, so you get a glimpse of the water and the coastal light rather than a full, straight-on panorama. The balcony works well for morning coffee from the in-room coffee/tea maker. Personal audio or music devices are not permitted on balconies, which keeps the outdoor space calm.

The room has one king bed and a double sofa bed and sleeps up to 3 guests. It suits two guests comfortably, with the sofa bed giving a third person their own sleeping space. Premium bedding and fresh sheets are provided.

The private bathroom has a shower, towels, a hair dryer and bathrobes. Toiletries are from wellness brand Tammy Fender, which brings a spa-ritual touch to the room. The bathroom also has a grab bar near the toilet and a raised toilet seat, and the room has braille/raised signage.

A daily $40 resort fee covers valet parking, wireless internet, in-room coffee, two in-room bottled waters, pool towel service, fitness center access, a daily newspaper, two pool or beach lounges daily, business center use and unlimited local and toll-free calls. Breakfast is available but carries a surcharge, and there is a fee for beach umbrellas.

Viento Kitchen + Bar is on the second floor. It serves breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. and dinner from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., with a daily Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Its Floribbean menu blends Florida, Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors. Cascades Pool Bar serves lunch and light fare from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., with drinks from 11:00 a.m. until sunset. Limited-hours room service is also available, drawing on Viento's menu.

The signature infinity-edge, zero-entry pool has Gulf-front views, lounge seating and poolside service, and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A 16-person hot tub overlooks the Gulf. The resort has on-property beach access, and two lounges a day are included in your resort fee. Pool and beach facilities are for registered resort guests.

Yes. Zota is popular for romantic getaways, anniversaries and weekend escapes. For a longer stay, the room has a refrigerator, a desk, an iron and ironing board, an in-room safe and daily housekeeping. A 24-hour fitness center is included in the resort fee.

Zota has no on-site spa, but the Tammy Fender bath products bring a spa-style touch to your room. Parking is valet only, with no self-parking option, and valet is included in the resort fee. Trailers, boats, RVs and jet skis cannot be accommodated.

Check-in is from 4:00 p.m. until midnight, and there is no after-hours check-in. Check-out is at 11:00 a.m. You will need a photo ID and the same card used to book, and a pre-authorization hold is placed on it. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is about a 23–25 minute drive, and a taxi costs about $40 one way.