Description / Location

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. 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, and boogie boarding. The Arctic Algae Body Treatment, the Fresh Air Oxygen Facial, Swedish massage, and more are available at the resort’s spa.

Accommodations

This Colony Beach Resort offers 234 one- and two-bedroom suites, located in 18 three-story buildings clustered along the white-sand beach. Suites have furnished balconies with views of the Gulf, garden, or tennis courts. Each suite includes a kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, and dishes. Separate living rooms have wicker-frame furniture with floral-pattern upholstery. Master bathrooms feature a jetted tub, steam shower, and separate mirrored dressing area. High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge). All suites are nonsmoking.

Restaurants & Bars

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.

Activities

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.