Zota Beach Resort

WOW!!! I love Zota! My family has stayed at Zota as well as other Opal Resorts numerous times. We always have a great experience. When my friends from Texas were talking about a girls trip, I asked them to visit me in Florida and recommended Zota. We had the best time! The service was friendly from the valet to the checkin and housekeeping. We were treated like royalty by our server who took care of us while we spent the whole day talking and laughing by the pool. My friends can’t wait to return to Zota. I’m looking forward to spending this weekend at Zota with my family! Thank you Zota and Opal!

I was a little apprehensive booking this resort site unseen as it was a surprise vacation for my wife to celebrate our 25th. I was extremely happy with all aspects of Zota Beach Resort. We stayed in the newer tower. The room was very nice and totally clean. The balconies on this building are at an angle. Alowing for "pool vew" rooms to have a decent view of the ocean as well. The fridge was larger than a normal hotel fridge, the bed was very comfortable, and housekeeping attended the room during our stay. The resort was very busy, but we still enjoyed the pool, bar, and the beach. Although valet is required, there were plenty of drivers available and we never waited more than a minute or two for our car. We will be back to Zota!

Matthew and Dominic made our beach experience at Zota on Longboat Key relaxing and fun. They always greeted us with a positive attitude and a smile. We never felt rushed at the end of the day either. They know how to make guests feel relaxed and welcomed. They are a great team on a beautiful beach!

From valet, reservation desk, pool (bar-food) staff & cleaning staff all excellent. All personable & wanting your stay to be great. Location is perfect! Private beach. If you want to relax this is it. Twenty minute drive to St Ormonds fir shops, restaurants & arts

Just had an amazing stay at the Zota. The experience was beyond great. Love being able to sip on drinks right in the pool. Talk about relaxing! The poolside BBQ was absolutely delicious, perfect for a chill day under the sun. A huge shout out to Joe, who went above and beyond setting up our cabanas on the beach. Your excellent service truly made our stay unforgettable! Thank you, Zota, for a perfect getaway. Can't wait to come back!

If I could give Zota 10 stars I would. From the staff, activities, cleanliness, attentiveness, what an incredible experience! We have two kids under the age of 5, and this resort was perfect! Even with all the rooms sold out, it never felt crowded. I loved the room key as a wristband. It made it so much easier than always having to carry around a key. The food we ordered at “cascades” by the pool was delicious! And the drinks were incredible too. Honestly really happy with our stay, we will MOST DEFINITELY be back to Zota! I Highly recommend!

Beautiful Beach - nice location Hotel on a human scale it would be interesting to see the "new building" and find out if a two-room apartments (with couch bed + 2 Queen beds) is available (because unless mistaken it seems that the Hotel comprises two buildings - one of which is more recent.) Space at the pool (it's not a war to get a deckchair) very professional and attentive general manager (Roy) - very good experience

I came here with a girlfriend and we had a great time! Our room was spacious with a pool and ocean view. We stayed in the new tower, which I recommend. There was free coffee and water in the lobby everyday. We had lunch at the pool bar and it was great! We also ate dinner in the hotel outside and we totally enjoyed it. The food and service were very good. The hotel is right on the beach and the pool area is very nice. It’s also convenient to St. Armand’s Circle and Anna Maria Island. We had never heard of the Opal Collection Hotels, but now I can’t wait to visit another one. We had no idea what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised! Would definitely go back!

This is our 3rd visit to Zota. It is a terrific beachside hotel on Longboat Key. Rooms- this visit we had a King Room on 5th Floor in newer building - south wing. This is a spacious room with a nice sitting area. Huge bathroom and great walk in shower with multiple shower features. The angled balcony looks out over a new condo but still has views of the beach. On prior stays we had a larger King and even one bedroom suite that was great. The daily resort fee includes beach towels, chairs, valet parking and more. Parking is Valet only. Pool - a large infinity style pool. No children’s pool. While children are welcome other resorts have more children features. The pool was closed several hours Monday AM for cleaning. There are plenty of lounge chairs. Plus they have private areas at the pool. Plenty of complimentary towels. Also a bar and TV’s in the pool area. Games -by the pool are various activities Ping Pong Table, chess, and the beach has corn hole. Beach and Gulf - beach chairs are provided. It is an easy walk to the Gulf. The Gulf is refreshing and relaxing. There is a step down incline as you get into the water. Then it is smooth sand with a sandbar making it a very nice for enjoying the beach. The waves and surf can get a bit strong especially the undertow. Overall a great resort that is part of the Opal Collection. It now our favorite resort on Longboat Key.