Overall, another outstanding experience. This was our third stay at "The Resort" in as many years. Each of the last two trips, we've increased the length of stay from the prior year. That right there should speak to how much we enjoy it. We had a "beach view" room which was actually over the pool with a clear view of the beach as well. Some "beach view" rooms are not over the pool. We like being over the pool as well, so we request it. There are also rooms available with golf course views or a lagoon view (which seems like it would be very quiet, but we never tried it) The rooms are spacious with a small kitchen with refrigerator, and small clothes washer and dryer.... all are wonderful conveniences. They are perfect for keeping simple breakfast foods and for washing wet swimwear, etc. There is daily housekeeping service that keeps everything at a high level of cleanliness. The resort is convenient to all that is on Longboat Key, St Armands, and Sarasota. I recommend having a car, though the resort does provide some shuttle services. Service by the staff is always friendly and very accommodating. They are obviously trained to always be helpful. As resort guests, you get access to the private restaurants, and other facilities that are otherwise limited to members of the exclusive Longboat Key Club. Of the restaurants, we like Portofino's located on the harbor. Otherwise we usually take a short drive to various other fine restaurants on the island or St Armands. Hint: For some of the better restaurants, make dinner reservations in advance of your trip. Our daily routine while at the resort was to use the excellent health club facilities each morning located adjacent to the golf course. There are plenty of free wights, strength machines and cardio equipment. Yes, the resort is very expensive with lots of expensive add-ons. Be prepared for that. If you go with the idea of watching every penny, you will not enjoy it. In return, you get a very high end experience which, for us is worth it.

My husband I spent three wonderful nights at this beautiful property and really loved it. We only wished we had stayed longer! There is so much to do and see in the area, on the different keys, as well as a lot of excellent restaurants to try. Our favorite day, however, was spent staying right on property and enjoying the beautiful pool and beach. The staff members are so helpful and courteous throughout the resort, especially Christian on the beach who ran around in the heat to secure us great spots and got us completely set up. He also took the time to give us some much needed suggestions about the area that really helped us navigate when we went exploring. I can not say enough great things about this resort and can't wait to go back!

I book for myself and couple friends several nights here. We are from europe Ambiance luxury . people are soo nice The beach is sooo beautiful . We loved to play racquets close to the lagoon Breakfast was nice. We had food at latitude Restaurant it was amazing i never ever ate a dessert so good in my life the entire table loved the sweets I had to ask for” to go” the cheesecake yuzu and pure chocolate Worth every pennies we spent in this resort Will be back soon

We came here from Seattle to experience East Coast with our kids. Headed to Boston from here. Pros: the beach is beautiful, the sand is white and soft, the water is so clear. The weather was perfect. Our room was a spacious one bedroom and really was quite large and well appointed. The food at the pool/beach and Latitudes restaurant was delicious. Cons: this place is WAY overpriced. Not only R we paying way too much for the room for what they deliver, they nickel and dime you for everything. Pickleball costs $35 per person, not including paddles and balls. So my family of 4 would be $140 to get on the court. Chairs/umbrellas at the beach is $85/day. We r paying $1700/night for a room and can’t sit on the beach without paying more?!? The restaurant at the resort while delicious is over priced. Bottom line, 5 star prices not 5 star service, they didn’t even offer to help us with our bags to our room at check in.

The Saturday before Easter around 12:30, all chairs were taken at both the beach and pool. I was aware it’s the busiest day of the year. The beach staff were nice about it but not helpful. Olivia and Sully at the pool were also out of chairs, but went out of their way to find a solution. They turned a disappointing situation into a great day for my son and I. Their actions are a great example of what makes LBKC Resort a top resort in the area. Kudos to Olivia and Sully.