1325 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, Florida, United States | (937) 315-4602
Across the street from a white sand beach with water sports and a dock
Spacious, cheery apartments and studios with fully equipped kitchens
Some units have pretty Gulf views
Three heated outdoor pools with toys for kids
Small cafe offering snacks and coffee
Stunning sunset views from the beach and some rooms
Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking
Loaner beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, and towels
A few old tube TVs
Some units are dark
Tortuga Beach Resort is a family-friendly value hotel right across the road from a white sand beach on Anna Maria Island. Studios and apartments are large and feature fully equipped kitchens, patios or terraces, and beach-y decor (think: wicker furniture and tropical prints). The property offers three pools -- one of them overlooking the bay and exclusive to Bayfront units -- a dock for water sports, and a small cafe selling coffee, breakfast items, and snacks. Freebies, such as Wi-Fi and loaner beach chairs, umbrellas and towels, add value.
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Scene
A family-friendly hotel on the beach
With a convenient location right across the road from the beach; large apartment-style suites and studios complete with kitchens and patios; three pools, and a pet-friendly policy, Tortuga Beach Resort is a favorite among families. Rooms are scattered across the property in several low buildings surrounded by tropical plants and stone paths featuring koi ponds. The lobby is a cheerful, airy space located in one of the buildings off the first parking lot. It features beach-y decor with aquamarine accent walls, a long front desk decorated with marine motives, and paintings of local fauna. There's a small gift shop right off the lobby.
Location
Right across the street from a white-sand beach near restaurants and bars
The hotel is located on the island’s main drag, which connects Anna Maria to Bradenton, Longboat Key, and Sarasota. There is a long white-sand beach offering water sports and a dock located right across the road from the hotel. Restaurants, bars, and supermarkets can be found within a short walk or drive from the property. The international airport is a 25-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Spacious, well-equipped apartment-style suites and studios
The property offers several room types ranging from standard hotel rooms with kitchenettes to two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, patios or terraces, and water views. All feature similar decor, with wicker and rattan furniture, tropical prints, and tiled floors. Standard amenities include flat-screen or tube TVs, HBO and free Wi-Fi. Apartment-style units feature either one of two rooms; between one and three bathrooms, and fully equipped kitchens complete with dishwashers and washer/dryers. Some apartments and studios feature jetted tubs.
Features
Three heated pools, a small cafe, and nice freebies
While its proximity to the beach is the main attraction here, the hotel’s heated pools are always busy with children. Bayfront Villas share a small private pool and whirlpool with bay views. Those looking to take part in water sports have several options on the pretty white sand beach, complete with a dock. While most units have their own washer and dryer, there is also a laundry room available for hotel room guests. Freebies, such as Wi-Fi; parking; HBO, and beach chairs, toys, towels and umbrellas add value. Le Petit Cafe serves breakfast items and snacks.
