1603 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, Florida, United States | (888) 223-6949
Located between a bay and the private Bradenton
Beach
Beach-themed cottages with kitchens and porches; option of ocean views
Outdoor heated pool with lounge chairs and tables
Beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas available to
borrow
Private fishing dock and boat slips for rent
Laundry room and daily housekeeping
Small gift shop and business center
Free parking and Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
No on-site dining options
Some units are dated
Most rooms do not have views of the ocean
The three-pearl Tradewinds Beach Resort is a homey, beach-themed hotel that stretches between a private beach on one side and a bay that’s ideal for fishing on the other. The 33 beach-themed apartment-style rooms are a bit dated for some, but they're spacious and include flat-screen TVs, full-size kitchens, and living rooms with sofas. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool and offers beach accessories for guests to borrow, plus free Wi-Fi and a guest laundry room. But be aware that Tradewinds lacks on-site dining. Travelers may also want to consider Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort, which provides a Grab & Go breakfast and on-site massages.
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Scene
Vibrant, beach-themed hotel catering to couples and families
Couples and families make up most of the guests at this conveniently located hotel, which is essentially a line of cottages on opposite sides of a driveway that stretches from a beach to a bay. The property is made up of pastel yellow, pink, and blue cottages. The lobby is located in a small yellow building and has interior blue walls, and hanging decorative pieces of ocean animals and fish. Between each unit are lovely green gardens with tropical plants, stone tables and benches with blue and red mosaics, charcoal grills, and white awnings, all of which seeks to encourage relaxation during a beach vacation.
Location
Easy access to a private beach and a bay area, near a trolley stop
Tradewinds Beach Resort has an ideal location in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. Guests can access a private beach from one side of the resort, while on the other side is a bay that’s ideal for fishing from the resort’s private dock. The closest restaurant is a one-minute walk away and others can be reached within a five- to 10-minute walk. There's also a trolley stop a minute from the hotel that takes travelers across the island. For shopping, entertainment, and dining options, travelers can walk 13 minutes south toward Bridge Street. Cortez Market -- the local supermarket -- takes three minutes by car to reach. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is a 27-minute drive away.
Rooms
Tropical-themed rooms with full-sized kitchens and patios, some with ocean views
The hotel offers one- and two-bedroom apartment-style cottages with beachy, tropical-themed, arguably dated interiors. Decor features include beach art on walls, tropical bedding, tiled floors, white woven tables or dressers, and kitschy black couches with sea horse, seashell, and coral patterns. Units have bedrooms separated from the living rooms and kitchens. Full-size kitchens have large refrigerators, stoves, ovens, microwaves, coffeemakers, sinks, and dishes, though some guests have noted that kitchens lack salt, pepper, and other basic condiments. Units also include flat-screen TVs, dining room tables with four chairs, and outdoor patios with plastic chairs and small tables. A few cottages have ocean views. Bathrooms have yellow walls, shower/tub combos, and illuminated mirror cabinets.
Features
Outdoor heated pool, beach accessories to borrow, free use of laundry room, and a gift shop
Tradewinds Beach Resort has a variety of family-friendly amenities, including an outdoor heated pool that’s surrounded by lounge chairs and stone tables with benches and umbrellas. Beach accessories such as towels, chairs, and umbrellas are available to borrow. The private fishing dock that extends to the bay can accommodate boats in rentable slips. There’s a free laundry room for guests to use and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Guests can make use of a computer in the lobby free of charge. There's also a small gift shop in the lobby that sells children’s toys, snacks, drinks, and even wine.
