Gateway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Gateway attractions
Activities
Mangroves & Midnight Pass Beach Kayak Tour
NZ$101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Venice Clear Kayak Glass Bottom LED Night Tour
NZ$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Manatee Adventure tour of Osprey with Florida History
NZ$110
per adult
Sarasota: Siesta Key Clear Kayak Tour with Guide
NZ$143
per adult
Private Luxury Boat Charter
NZ$639
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key 4 Hour Private Charter, Many Options, Most Popular!
NZ$1,218
per traveller
Our pick of the best Gateway Hotel Deals
Ramada by Wyndham Venice Hotel Venezia
425 Us Highway 41 Byp N Venice FL
The price is NZ$177 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$177
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Terrible experience. I selected this hotel for the amenities, pool, restaurant, and pool side bar. What I got was a pool that was 115 degrees (so much for a cool dip) and dirty, a bar that the bartender didn’t know what price to charge apparently because my bill was different every time or how to ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota
881 Venetia Bay Blvd Venice FL
The price is NZ$226 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$226
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, nice, updated. Very nice staff. My only issue was that I had a room by the ice machine and I heard the noise of it throughout the night. I would definitely stay here again, however, I would ask for a room far from the ice machine lol"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Motel 6 Venice, FL
281 US 41 Bypass North Venice FL
The price is NZ$143 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$143
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Venice ...
8.2/10 Very good! (554 reviews)
"Very nice location, and staff. Food very close."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$253 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$253
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,205 reviews)
"I would certainly stay at the Sparks again. The tile around the pool could use some cleaning. Really appreciated the bar and the bartender!"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is NZ$673 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$673
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful beach view"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is NZ$381 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$381
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,621 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to the beach. Walking ditto some great restaurants. Needs more towel bars and could be cleaned a little better."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Gateway
Find the best Gateway areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Venice Island
If you're spending some time in Venice Island, Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are top sights worth seeing.
South Venice
While visiting South Venice, you might make a stop by sights like Venice Area Audubon Society and Jacaranda West Country Club.
Golden Beach
While Golden Beach isn't home to many top sights, Venice Beach and Centennial Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Venice Gardens
If you're spending some time in Venice Gardens, Jacaranda West Country Club and Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
Venice Groves
When in Venice Groves, you can plan a visit to Jacaranda West Country Club and Venice Area Audubon Society, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
