Hotel Tortuga Inn Beach Resort (Bradenton Beach, USA)

This tranquil location has white sand private beach areas, a marina for your boat, tasteful tropical landscaping and a free trolly that passes every twenty minutes. The sparkling pools are immaculate and inviting for on-site relaxation between visits to the beach. Beach chairs and towels are provided free of charge. The attractions of Bridge Street and Anna Maria itself are ten minutes' drive from the hotel. Nearby restaurants, shops and pubs are numerous, including the popular Gulf Drive Cafe, which is also on the beach just steps away. This venue is well-suited for larger groups as well as couples and families.

Tidy and well-appointed rooms provide either beach or bay balcony views (some balconies are even screened) with spotless amenities such as large, cozy beds and clean, perfect bathrooms. Fully-furnished kitchenettes and washers/dryers are very convenient, especially to save a buck on feeding several guests.

Helpful, accommodating staff are sure to exceed your expectations here. Warm welcomes and charming smiles set the tone for your serene visit. From front desk to housekeeping, you will feel like a top priority to them. Some are even multilingual and love to engage aspiring language learners while walking the premises or tidying rooms.

Some felt the venue was more expensive than it was worth, considering some "private" balconies are shared with other guest rooms and trees partially blocked their view of the ocean. They also felt dissatisfied discovering their king-sized bed was actually two twins pushed together. Others wished there were more dining/shopping options on-site.

Some guests complained of thin walls and being disturbed nightly by the loud goingson around their rooms.

Some of the buildings have no elevators, so walking up stairs to the second floor is required.