Historic Hotels & Resorts in Longboat Key from NZ$843

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your trip to Longboat Key. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the popular beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a top 4-star resort for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers 6 restaurants and free WiFi. Powel Crosley Estate is a short 14-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your visit is Zota Beach Resort.

In Longboat Key, you’ll find 878 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Longboat Key Beaches, Jewfish Key and Harborside Golf Course at Longboat Key Club. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Longboat Key, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, while every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Longboat Key, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.