Colony Beach & Tennis Resort   Location 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive Star Rating     Hotel Description The Colonys 800 Foot Private Beach is On Longboat Key With 10 Miles of Open Beach Available For Walking, Jogging and Shelling. Chaise Lounges, Chairs and Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Longboat Key Map    Back to top Amenities Room Service Fitness Center or Spa Golf Pool Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Tennis Business Center Restaurant Meeting/Banquet Facilities Laundry/Valet Services Back to top Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Longboat Key Property & Location Nearby Locations: Exit airport and turn right on University Parkway. Proceed approx 300 yards, turn left on US41. Continue on US41 South for about 4 miles, turn right on Gulfstream Avenue (789 North). The road changes its name to the John Ringling Blvd. Follow to St. Armand's Circle. Proceed 1/4 of the way around the circle (staying in the right hand lane) turning on to 789 West towards Longboat Key. The Colony is approximately 3 miles down 789 West on the left hand side of the road. Go through the Guard Gate and continue to the right you will make a half circle until you reach the high-rise building. The check-in desk is in the lobby of the high-rise building.Directions To The Colony from Sarasota/Bradenton AirportExit Tampa Airport and follow directions to I-275 south to St. Petersburg. Take I-275 South for about 35 miles until you merge with I-75. Proceed south on I-75 to Fruitville Road exit 39 (new exit #210). Take Fruitville Road to the west for approximately 6 miles to US Highway 41 South. Turn left and proceed one block to Gulfstream Avenue (789 North). Turn right onto Gulfstream Ave. Proceed to the large traffic circle at St. Armand's Circle. Proceed 1/4 of the way around the circle (staying in the right hand lane) turning on to 789 West towards Longboat Key. The Colony is approximately 3 miles down 789 West on the left hand side of the road. Go through the Guard Gate and continue to the right you will make a half circle until you reach the high-rise building. The check-in desk is in the lobby of the high-rise building.Directions To The Colony from Tampa Airport Sarasota Brandenton Airport 9 MilesTampa International Airport 60 MilesSouth West Florida International Airport 78 Miles Back to top Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Longboat Key Information Description: The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is a relaxed, upscale beachfront destination with a village-like ambiance. It is a tropical retreat that offers charm, comfort, and friendly service with spacious all-suite accommodations on one of the most naturally beautiful islands in the world. The Colony is recognized as the No. 1 Tennis Resort in America. Highlights of the Colony  • all-suite property  • just off the coast of Sarasota, directly located on the Gulf of Mexico  • area cultural & arts attractions  • great shopping at Le Tennique designer boutique and The Colony Sports Shop  • 18 acres with 18 villa buildings  • 21 tennis courts (hard & soft)  • beachfront heated swimming pool  • award-winning waterfront restaurants  • Piano lounge with nightly entertainment  • Tastebuds Gourmet Market and Wine shop  • Separate men's and women's health spas  • Full-service salon  • Comprehensive Fitness Center  • Complimentary, year-round children's recreation programs  • On site Flower Shop. The Colony on Longboat Key is an island resort that's easy to find. We are just off the coast of Sarasota, on the central west coast, just south of the Tampa Bay area. If you're driving, Sarasota is easily reached from either 1-75 or US 41. If you're flying, The Colony is just 9 miles from the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, 72 miles from Tampa International Airport. Rooms:234 Room Types: 1 King or 2 Double beds available upon request. Spacious 780 square foot one-bedroom suite in close proximity to the beach with full European-style kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, living and dining room, private master bedroom, sun balcony, cable television, in-room safe, whirlpool bath and steam shower, air conditioning and daily maid service.AS1 1 King or 2 Double Beds available upon request. Spacious 780 square foot one-bedroom suite mid-property tennis court view with a full European-style kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, living and dining room, private master bedroom, sun balcony, cable television, in-room safe, whirlpool bath and steam shower, air conditioning and daily maid service.BS1 1 King or 2 Double Beds available upon request. Spacious 780 square foot one-bedroom suite mid-property garden location with a full European-style kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, living and dining room, private master bedroom, sun balcony, cable television, in-room safe, whirlpool bath and steam shower, air conditioning and daily maid serviceCS1 1 King or 2 Double Beds available upon request. Apartment-size 1,080 square foot, two-bedroom suite close to beach with a full European-style kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, living and dining room, private master bedroom and upstairs second bedroom, sun balcony, cable television, in-room safe, whirlpool bath and steam shower, air conditioning and daily maid service.AS2 1 King or 2 Double Beds available upon request. Apartment-size 1,080 square foot, two-bedroom suite mid-property, tennis court view with a full European-style kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, living and dining room, private master bedroom and upstairs second bedroom, sun balcony, cable television, in-room safe, whirlpool bath and steam shower, air conditioning and daily maid service.BS2 1 King or 2 Double Beds available upon request. Apartment-size 1,080 square foot, two-bedroom suite mid-property, garden view with a full European-style kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, living and dining room, private master bedroom and upstairs second bedroom, sun balcony, cable television, in-room safe, whirlpool bath and steam shower, air conditioning and daily maid service.CS2 Run of House 1 King or 2 Double Beds available upon request. Spacious 780 square foot, one-bedroom suite with full European-s Polices: Check In:16:00 Check Out:11:00