We were there for a week (which unfortunately was cold :( ) but the staff seemed nice, I would say nice, but not overly helpful but did do thier job. It is a clean place, nice spacious rooms, nice grounds. The beach is nice (though could not swim.. freezing!!) lots of shells to find. What is nice is the chairs and cabanas are free, which unlike some places that charge for ev-er-y-thing! There is not much to do on the resort except swim, beach, drink and eat, Golf or use the fitness center (which is nice but a bit small but very modern). This is truly for a relaxing, do nothing vacation. In regards to the restaurants on property, we only tried Sands Pointe for lunch and a dinner. The food was good but greatly over priced.. which is not unusual within a resort property. I advise going to St. Armands Circle and shopping and dining or down to historic Sarasota or numerous other places for good resonable priced food.

Just back from my first visit to the Longboat Key Club - what a wonderful experience! The location is fabulous, the resort first class, and the hotel, views, and beach are spectacular. The hotel automatically upgraded me to a 10th floor room with commanding views over the Gulf, and the private little balcony was just the place from which to enjoy it. Spent time on the fine, white powder beach, which was not at all crowded and just lovely. The pool is large and warmly comfortable with excellent poolside service from an attractive and very friendly staff. Everything from check in to departure couldn't have been better. I've stayed at several nice hoels in the Sarasota area and this one is by far the best. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this resort!

Ideally located at the beginning of Longboat Key...you are a very short drive from St. Armand"s Circle with restaurants and shopping yet directly on both the Gulf (great, great beach) and the inlet bay for fishing et al,. Hotel consists of multiple high rise, very ugly buildings with not much of a pathway to connect them. The main building has the main dining room where you also have breakfast and so you walk thru either a parking lot or on the edge thru ugly pathways to get to the main building. Rooms are spacious enough and most have terraces (ours overlooked the Gulf and beaches...very pleasant) Bathrooms could use some updating (tub/shower combo, leaky faucet etc) Staff is very friendly and helpful, parking is easy, food is better than adequate but not excellent....if you like large portions you will be in heaven

I cannot add much to the other reviews. I concur with all that has been said about this great resort property that is hidden in plane view. There is nothing that you will not enjoy about staying at LKC.