Hilton Longboat Key Beach Resort

The location for the resort was excellent and the public places were in good shape. However, there was nothing special about the rooms themselves and were not exactly what you would expect for the price. Stay here for the beach, but expect to pay a high price for doing so.

Staff was very friendly. Room was clean & fresh. Loved pool area.

This is by far the best hotel on the beach stretching from Anna Maria Island to Sarasota (Longboat key is about half-way between the two). My room was a pool-side view but actually had a better view of the ocean (Gulf of Mexico) than many ocean view/front rooms I've stayed at in other hotels. If you're looking for a classy place to stay in a safe area, this one is for you. My wife was happy with my choice. It was definitely worth the extra $$$ spent than some of the other choices. My only regret was I didn't stay longer!

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I am likely to return to this hotel because of the location and what they have to offer. However I was not pleased that it is pet friendly and the first room I was in smelled like dog!

I have stayed at the Hilton Longboat Key many times for many years. I Have always liked it,
easy to get in and out and not too big.
Some good places to eat nearby.

This hotel sits right on the beach and is small enough to keep the beach from being too overcrowded. When you get down to the beach you find comfortable lounge chairs, some with umbrellas for shade (first come, first serve.) The suite was a nice size, as well as clean and comfortable. Both rooms had a small balcony with a beach view. We found the suite to be great for a family. Some of the common areas such as the pool restrooms and hotel hallways were surprisingly run down for how much we paid to stay here. The pool area and outdoor eating area were nice. The worst thing about this hotel is that you do not get complementary breakfast. When we went to eat breakfast there was nothing to direct you where to go or what breakfast options were available. Someone finally pointed us toward the buffet which turned out to cost $14.95 per person, even for our kids! We paid more for that breakfast than dinner in a restaurant the previous evening. That experience somewhat soured the whole stay. ...read more

Overall a nice place to stay. Beautiful beach and friendly staff. We had a very long wait for dinner in the restaurant -- the staff seemed to be overwhelmed by one large party outside (10 adults, 8 kids). We did not order for 45 minutes; however, it appeared that our server was actually the manager and she was very calm and collected -- liked her a lot. The antiseptic in the pool bathroom was overwhelming and acrid. The pool was beautiful but very chlorinated. The overall feel of the hotel is a little bit run-down, but still nice. Did not feel it was worth $250/night. ...read more