Hotels in Longboat Key, Florida

Longboat Key overview

Longboat Key is a relaxing place distinct for its beaches and oceanfront. You'll find extensive bar and dining options. Spend a relaxing day at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when the weather is nice. Make some time to see popular sights such as University of South Florida Sarasota and Mote Marine Aquarium. If you're looking for a family-friendly getaway, Longboat Key is for you.

Where to stay in Longboat Key

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Longboat Key can comfortably accommodate all visitors. There are 235 hotels in the Longboat Key area and you can shop as many as 59 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 45%.

• • 38 2-star hotels with an average price of $50 per night
• • 130 3-star hotels with an average price of $79 per night
• • 55 4-star hotels with an average price of $140 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 25954 user reviews of Longboat Key hotels:

• • Sandpiper Inn - Florida (Longboat Key)
• • Beach Castle Resort by RVA (Longboat Key)
• • Resort at Longboat Key Club (Longboat Key)
• • Cabana Beach Club by RVA (Longboat Key)
• • Sea Club I Beach Resort by RVA (Longboat Key)

How to get to Longboat Key

Fly in to Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.), 5 mi (8 km) from downtown Longboat Key.

What to see around Longboat Key

Fun activities like boating and golf are on hand, along with attractions such as:

• • Cannons Marina
• • Marina Jack
• • Greens of Manatee Golf Club
• • Heather Hills Golf Course
• • Historic Bridge Street Pier

Known for its family-friendly sights such as:

• • Mote Marine Aquarium
• • Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
• • Fun N Sun Parasail
• • Fish Hole Adventure Golf
• • People at Play

It's well known for its beaches and these favorite places for nature lovers:

• • Sarasota BayWalk
• • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
• • South Lido Park
• • Coquina Baywalk
• • Coquina Beach

Some popular places in the area to visit include:

• • University of South Florida Sarasota
• • Ringling Museum of Art
• • St. Armands Circle
• • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
• • Siesta Key Public Beach

When to visit Longboat Key

If you're still deciding when to visit, here are the seasonal norms to help you plan:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 79°F day, 51°F night
• • April-June: 90°F day, 60°F night
• • July-September: 91°F day, 71°F night
• • October-December: 87°F day, 52°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 9.4 inches
• • April-June: 12.9 inches
• • July-September: 26.4 inches
• • October-December: 7.5 inches