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Colony Beach Resort in Longboat Key, Florida |
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Colony Beach Resort
1620 Gulf Of Mexico Dr
Longboat Key, Florida 34228
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Top-ranked tennis resort on a white-sand beach
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Colony Beach Resort Amenities
This island resort on the Gulf of Mexico features 21 tennis courts, a spa, a fitness center with sauna, steam room, and classes, and a freshwater pool overlooking the private, sandy beach. The Colony Dining Room, winner of Florida Trend magazine’s 2004 Golden Spoon Award, offers sophisticated Continental cuisine and superb views of the Gulf. Indoor and al fresco dining are available at the Monkey Room, wittily decorated with a monkey motif. This resort provides complimentary supervised activities for youngsters age 3-12, in addition to a playground. The water-sports center rents kayaks, Hobie Cats, windsurfers, boogie boards, and other equipment.
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Recreation
Selected as the No. 1 tennis resort in the country by Tennis magazine, this resort offers 21 courts, clinics for every level, a team of seasoned instructors, and round-robin play. The resort highly recommends advance booking for tennis courts and clinics. The fitness center includes elliptical trainers, treadmills, Lifecycles, Stairmasters, and free weights. Exercise classes vary and might include Pilates, yoga, stretching, and Latin cardio. The outdoor pool overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Beach activities include swimming, volleyball, tetherball, and basketball. Hobie Cats, kayaks, boogie boards, and other equipment are available for rent. The resort provides complimentary supervised activities for children age 3-12.
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Features
What to expect: Tucked away in a very secluded enclave of Longboat Key, the resort is set along an 800-foot-long white-sand beach bordering the azure Gulf of Mexico. Three-story buildings arrayed in clusters along the shore house the one- and two-bedroom suites. Vacationing couples and families are attracted to the resort’s top-seeded tennis facilities, sandy beach, and activities for all ages.
Amenity highlights: Tennis magazine has rated this resort the No. 1 tennis resort in the nation for eight consecutive years: 1996–2004. The resort offers 21 hard and clay courts, complimentary court time, 10 instructors, clinics, round robins, and even a Tiny Tots Tennis program for children 6 and under. An outdoor pool overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Beach activities include volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking, boogie boarding, and kayaking. The Arctic Algae Body Treatment, the Fresh Air Oxygen Facial, Swedish massage, and more are available at the resort’s spa.
Insider tip: St. Armands Circle, known for fine dining, entertainment, and designer shops in a tropical setting, attracts visitors from around the world. Jazz concerts are presented here regularly. Located less than four miles from the resort, it’s a great place to see and be seen.
Colony Dining Room - Recipient of the Florida Trend 2004 Golden Spoon Award and accolades from The Robb Report, Zagat, and local and national press. Wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with dazzling views of Gulf of Mexico. Contemporary Continental cuisine, including fresh local seafood such as bass, grouper, and shrimp. Vegetarian entrées, children’s menus. Lunch, dinner, Sunday champagne brunch. The Monkey Room - Monkey motif, spirited ambience. Indoor and outdoor dining. Regional and international fare with a tropical accent. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Monkey Room Bar - Screaming Yellow Monkey cocktail and other exotic drinks, plus specialty martinis. Live entertainment nightly. Sea of monkeys decorates one wall. The Monkey Room Patio Bar - Outdoor bar by the beach, overlooking the Gulf. Creative cocktails, light fare. Tastebuds Gourmet Market and Wine Shop - Gourmet sandwiches, specialty foods, soft drinks, freshly baked pastries, and a great selection of wines.
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Colony Beach Resort Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Colony Beach Resort
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Overall: 3.89 |
Service
4.00 |
Condition
3.58 |
Cleanliness
3.84 |
Comfort
3.79 |
Recommend
73.68 % |
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| Great place to take children. My Grand daughter loved it there. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was very satified with the room, supplied everything one needs when traveling with children. Staff very helpful in answering any questions you had. Great place to stay. I will be coming back soon.
Reviewed by traveler from New Jersey on September 6, 2006 |
| Hotel of choice |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We enjoyed the suite,it was roomy with many extra comforts & ammenities. The whirlpool tub & steam bath was wonderful. The beach was beautiful with plenty of chairs for guests to use. We will make this our hotel for all beach vacations in the future. The only downfall was the price of drinks at the outside bar and the lack of attentiveness from the bartenders.
Reviewed by traveler from Largo, Fl on September 6, 2006 |
| not impressed |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
No |
| Although our room was spotless, very large and comfortable, I felt the buildings were a bit rundown. The landscape was overgrown and overall, the buildings could use a facelift to keep up with the area. The pool was very nice, with enough chairs at both the pool and beach. There was a nice play area on the beach for young kids.
Reviewed by traveler from Holtsville, NY on August 30, 2006 |
| Clean but not updated |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Enjoyed the beach very much. We thought the property was a little outdated and the rooms were fine, We expected a little more posh for the money spent in the off season(first part of August) The staff was mostly friendly, some were not. Had to remind the staff that we paid for a two bebroom when checking in.
Reviewed by traveler from East central Nebraska on August 16, 2006 |
| Great beach, not so great accommodations |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Absolutely gorgeous beach but "garden view" turned out to be the parking lot with a couple of bushes; front desk personnel were rude and combative; parking was woefully inadequate; beds and furniture were extremely hard and uncomfortable.
Reviewed by traveler from Tampa on August 14, 2006 |
| Tired family beach resort |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| The beach setting and family-centered environment are the attractions however the rooms are tired and poorly maintained. The layout of the resort always reminds me of densely packed surburban townhouses which does not take advantage of the setting. Rooms were not clean on arrival. The Sunday brunch was beautifully presented and quite good. We were there 16 years ago and it has not changed at all!
Reviewed by traveler from New Jersey on August 9, 2006 |
| Would definitely go back! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Very relaxing hotel experience. Very kid friendly with an excellent daily children's program; well-supervised. Wide, private beach with super-soft sand. Playground, tether ball, and volley ball nets on beach. Great hotel service.
Reviewed by traveler on August 3, 2006 |
| Great Service, Needs some updating. Room furniture not so comfy. |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We were very impresses with the service and food. Sunday brunch was one of the best we have ever had! Staff was also courteous ans prompt to your every need. Resort itself could use some updating along with more comfortable furniture, very stiff. Location is also excellent, right on the beach.
Reviewed by traveler from Orlando, Florida on July 27, 2006 |
| Excellent for families |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The two-bedroom suite is large and comfortable, excellent for travelling with children.
Reviewed by traveler from New Orleans, LA on July 27, 2006 |
| Great location- sub-par service |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Main problem was "check in" confusion at front desk. Mngmt. was not able to provide a suite with a King size bed we purchased. We had to settle for a suite with two double beds which really turned out to be very uncomfortable. Carpet was not very clean for the duration of our stay.
Reviewed by traveler from Chats., GA. on July 26, 2006 |
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