St. Regis Longboat Key Resort Evaluation

Whereas Florida has no scarcity of beachfront motels, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, certainly one of Sarasota’s new luxurious stays, actually shines among the many relaxation. The lodge, which was simply named to T+L’s 2025 It Record, spotlighting one of the best new motels of the yr, started welcoming company in August 2024, marking the opening of the enduring model’s second lodge within the Sunshine State.

The resort confronted uncertainty shortly after its opening, with Hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting the west coast of Florida again to again final fall. Although there was minimal injury to the lodge and a giant clean-up, by the point I visited in early December, the whole lot was working easily at full capability, able to welcome the incoming vacation season rush.

The journey fell on the weekend of my birthday, which the entrance desk agent slyly took observe of once I handed her my ID at check-in. My assigned butler, Jennifer, and the remainder of the workers went above and past to have fun me, from easy and considerate touches like candles with my in-room breakfast pancakes to the extravagant gesture of decking out our poolside cabana with balloons, streamers, and a “completely happy birthday” graphic blown up on the flat display screen. However one of the best half was taking part within the St. Regis’ signature night ritual (and my new favourite get together trick): the champagne sabrage at sundown.

Learn on for my absolutely evaluation of St. Regis Longboat Key Resort on the southwest coast of Florida. 

The Rooms

The 168-key lodge options visitor rooms and 26 spacious residential-style suites, every full with a non-public terrace—some have ocean views. Visitors get pleasure from walk-in closets, rainfall showers and soaking bathtubs within the spacious loos.

I stayed at a Jacob John Astor one-bedroom suite measuring slightly over 1,000 sq. toes, with a separate bed room and front room, making it really feel like a real residence away from residence. The design by HBA Miami is glossy and trendy, with refined touches of coastal-inspired decor that brighten up the areas.

Meals and Drink

The newly opened lodge already rivals a number of the longtime high eating places within the space, serving up the whole lot you might be craving on an all-indulgent, anything-goes seaside trip. On the upscale CW Prime, company are handled to prime cuts of meat and seafood cooked on a Josper grill. Pre-game the massive dinner by having fun with a signature French 125 (a French 75 with Cognac) within the restaurant’s stylish and secluded speakeasy lounge.

The rooftop bar Oshen, specializing in Nikkei-style delicacies and omakase tastings, is one other beautiful eating expertise on the lodge. It’s the recent ticket spot amongst company to observe the solar set over the Gulf of Mexico, whereas sipping on a cocktail expertly crafted by the lodge’s mixology workforce.

Daytime eats are extra informal, however don’t skimp on high quality. Monkey Bar is a Polynesian-themed beachside spot providing gentle bites and basic tiki cocktails. Close by, Aura is the plain selection for lunch throughout a pool day, specializing in Latin American delicacies (the Birria tacos and guacamole have been a spotlight) in addition to day by day tequila and mezcal tastings. 

Riva, a coastal Italian joint, rounds out the resort’s culinary choices, the place a sprawling breakfast buffet and à la carte menu are provided by day, and a number of Italian classics and selfmade pasta are served by evening. Visitors also can take part in pasta-making lessons with the restaurant’s govt sous chef.

Actions and Facilities

Past the seaside, a number of swimming pools (there are family-friendly and adults-only swimming pools), and spectacular eating places, the resort boasts devoted butler service, which has been a St. Regis staple for over a century. However essentially the most distinctive amenity is the five hundred,000-gallon saltwater lagoon housing an ecosystem of native stingrays and practically 40 forms of fish—the one pool of its variety at any Marriott lodge on this planet.

Visitors also can take pleasure in cabana experiences for a further price. A daybed on the seaside will run you $150 for an umbrella, butler service, in addition to meals and beverage service. The poolside cabanas are a bit costlier—from $325 to $475—with the identical choices because the seaside bundle, plus a non-public TV and complimentary gentle bites.

The Spa

The 20,000-foot spa is centered across the therapeutic energy of water by way of varied thermal experiences, together with an out of doors vitality infinity pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, a Finnish sauna, a snow bathe, and a chilly plunge (my favourite was the eucalyptus steam room). Visitors also can take pleasure in La Mer facials and Sothys physique remedies.

Whether or not you’re searching for the restorative results of an power therapeutic session or the strain reduction of a deep-tissue therapeutic massage, the therapy menu is as spectacular as it’s sturdy. Essentially the most noteworthy (and pocket-burning) providing, although, is perhaps the $975 Illuminate & Raise therapy that tightens and plumps the pores and skin for immediate outcomes.

Household-friendly Choices

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is ideal for an upscale household seaside trip. Whereas there are definitely areas that aren’t fitted to youngsters—suppose the foyer bar and adults-only pool—dad and mom may select to arrange camp on the sprawling principal resort pool with a winding lazy river and a cascading waterfall wrapped round it. 

The saltwater lagoon off the pool space is one other hit with youngsters on the resort. They’re usually pressed up in opposition to the lagoon-viewing window to observe the stingrays and fish swim by. Youngsters aged eight and older can expertise the wildlife up shut by way of a guided snorkeling tour, the place they get to feed the stingrays and swim with the fish. Again on land, two resident Aldabra tortoises, Jack and Rose, steal the hearts of resort company.

Accessibility and Sustainability

The resort has elevators on every flooring, valet parking designated for drivers in wheelchairs, roll-in showers, in addition to ADA-compliant visitor rooms and customary areas.

Sustainability efforts embody the saltwater lagoon, the place a workforce of aquarists keep the well being of the ecosystem and maintain the wildlife secure whereas instructing company in regards to the significance of marine conservation.

Location

Positioned on Sarasota’s longest barrier island, St. Regis Longboat Key Resort includes 18 acres of prime beachfront actual property. When you may discover extra to do on-site than you’ve got time for throughout a weekend journey, you’ll be able to attain top-rated eating places and charming boutiques in downtown Sarasota by automobile in about quarter-hour.

Find out how to Get the Most Worth Out of Your Keep

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is owned by Marriott Worldwide and participates in Marriott Bonvoy, the corporate’s rewards program that helps members earn factors to redeem free of charge stays. The lodge can be operating plenty of particular affords by way of October 2025, together with the Keep Longer & Save Bundle, the place company with a reservation of 5 nights or longer obtain a reduction.

Nightly charges at St. Regis Longboat Key Resort begin from $899.

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