Beach: The resort lies near the southern end of the 14-mile-long white-sand beach that lines the Gulf of Mexico coast of the island of Longboat Key. The dunes remain intact at this end, so to reach the beach you use any of several walkways. Once there you’ll find beach watercraft, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas.
Golf Courses: The resort has 45 holes of golf.
Links on Longboat Course: Water hazards come into play on all 18 holes of this 6,748-yard, Par 71 course laid out along the Gulf of Mexico. Pink and white oleander and more than 5,000 palm trees line the fairways, which trail through a bird sanctuary. Harbourside Course: Willard Byrd of Atlanta originally designed the three nine-hole courses—Red Hawk at 3,314 yards, White at 3,342 yards, and the Blue Heron at 3,314 yards—that make up Harbourside. These were later reconfigured by designer Ron Garl, who added more contour and elevation and improved the putting surfaces. Situated on the Sarasota Bay side of the island, these 27 holes trail through stands of live oak, sabal palms, palmetto, and southern pine. Playing here is a different experience from Islandside, at once more open and more trap riddled.
Spa & Fitness Center: The 4,000-square-foot Fitness Centre stands just a short stroll from the Islandside lodging at one end of the building containing the golf pro shop and Spike’n Tees open-air restaurant overlooking Islandside’s Links on Longboat course. The fitness center consists of an aerobics room with windows on three sides and a mirror on other and views of the Islandside golf course. There are three adjoining rooms offering high-tech cardio equipment, free-weights, and strength training equipment.
There is a beachfront swimming pool at the Resort Center, where they occasionally screen movies outdoors. There is also a 291-slip marina on Sarasota Bay in the Harbourside development.
Dining: Several dining options are available ranging from formal to poolside casual. At The Resort you will find Sands Pointe, which merges Florida, Mediterranean, and European culinary traditions (e.g., pan-seared black grouper, veal chop with mushroom sauce, Kansas City strip loin) from its perch overlooking the pool and beach. There is also poolside and beachside service from Barefoot’s Bar & Grille, and Spike ‘n Tees, which overlooks the Islandside Links on Longboat golf course serves breakfast, lunch, and fresh fruit smoothies. Within Harbourside, the choices are Portofino Ristorante and Bar for northern Italian cuisine overlooking the marina and The Tavern & Whiskey Bar in the Harbourside golf clubhouse for farm-to-table fare.
392 Reviews on “The Resort at Longboat Key Club”
A beautiful complex with 20 beautifully maintained and watered green clay/Har-Tru courts. We had a great clinic with Jackie, lesson with John and Zo was always there to provide game matching in singles and doubles. We miss you, but hope to be back soon!
It’s a fantastic tennis facility. The courts are immaculately kept. The tennis coaches are very keen to help you develop you skills/game play. You are welcomed to the club as though you are a long standing member not just a holiday maker. Before you arrive for your vacation you can pre book lessons, games etc, the team also arrange matches for you with to play with other members or guests during your stay.
Beautifully maintained courts and landscaping, plus great instruction.. Welcoming to all ages and skill levels.
We spent a week at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The Tennis Gardens are a very nice 20 court facility. We really enjoyed our stay. The staff, Susan, Sandy and Zoe were very helpful in arranging things for us. We had instructions from John and Jackie and it was excellent. We will defintely come back. Peder, Birgit and Maria
Outstanding facility. Great environment. Very personal, accommodating and professional for someone visiting only 3 days. Productive Valuable instruction with “world class” pros. Scheduling and setting up play a breeze via a dedicated tennis concierge. On a side note, I actually had my card case fall out of my bag and they tracked me down before I realized it was missing avoiding an airport problem later that day. I can’t wait to go back!
I just spent 4 days at the resort. It was my first time tbere. The courts were in incredible condition and the best amenity that they have there is Zo, the Tennis Concierge. I emailed her before arriving and she hooked me up with several terrific mstches/partners. They were excellent Tennis players and, as importantly, nice nice people.
I recently spent 4 nights at the Resort with the focus of the trip being a tennis get-away. The weather was not very good during the first two days but the savior of our trip was meeting the Tennis Concierge, Ms. Zoebeida Smith. She invited us to play in her round robin on Sunday and actually filled in as our fourth. She then helped us set up court time and matches the next day prior to our departure. She was professional and could not have been nicer. She truly represents The Tennis Gardens well. Our group will be returning to The Tennis Gardens next year due to the five star customer service from Zoe. Can’t wait!!
The tennis facility is awesome. The instruction was exceptional. The staff was extremely accommodating however with that said the tennis concierge Zo smith was out of this world. She constantly went out of her way to to make sure myself and two tennis buddies were taken care of. She went out of her way to stop what she was doing and arrange a solid player for us to play doubles when we didn’t have a lesson. Thank you Zo !!!!! Regards Joseph Tooma
The Tennis Gardens @ Longboat Key Resort r fantastic . The courts / grounds / clubhouse r immaculate , however the ever pleasing staff is clearly 5.0 +. I am a recreational and a competive player / PTR Instructor/ USTA CTA president and a USTA Board member and play to a 3.5-4.0 level doubles and singles . My wife is an intermediate ” lesson taker”, who loves the Game , however not real interested in competive play , but is willing to hit w/ like skilled players . She enjoyed a number of private lessons while we were @ Gardens for (1) week, while Zoe Smith Tennis Concierge , arranged great competive doubles and singles matches for me , all week long.
My son who is a D1 college player and I ( a 4.0/4.5) just spent a fantastic week at Longboat Key where we played tennis every day. On day 1 I took a lesson from John the head pro and my son took a lesson with Sammy. Both were terrific. Thereafter Zo, the tennis concierge extraordinaire, found me a spot in a doubles game with players of similar ability every morning the rest of the week. I paired with and against other resort guests or from her seemingly never ending roster of members looking for someone new to play. The facility was beautiful and the courts well maintained. Everyone on the staff was fantastic and made us feel welcome. The rest of the resort was great too. We played golf most afternoons. Plus we had a roomy comfortable room with lovely views. Thanks and we will be back!
The Resort at Longboat Key Club in Sarasota is fantastic! Beautiful rooms , great service, food and amazing tennis. My husband was working and I wanted to play in a game, I was put in a mixed doubles that initially got rained out. I was so disappointed but the tennis Concierge Zo went so out of her way to find me another game that she herself and the head pro helped formed a foursome so I could play. Facilities are beautiful and everyone here is very accommodating and helpful . I live in Boca Raton but this is now my new favorite place in Florida to come for tennis and relaxation .
The Resort at Longboat Key Club is a first class full service tennis center and resort offering an unforgettable tennis experience. Knowledgeable and expert tennis instruction, top notch pro shop and tennis cafe. The courts are second to none with 16 courts and a stadium court. The resort provides one of the most beautiful beaches plus 45 holes of golf, an incredible spa, fitness center, several top restaurants, boating and many other amenities.
At the Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club, a guest is greeted with warmth, receptivity and the desire to do everything possible to help create a wonderful tennis experience. And a special thanks to Sandy and Zoe in the Pro Shop for their generosity and willingness “to go the extra mile.” I’m grateful to each of them. In addition, the Gardens are situated within a lovely setting and provide an abundance of excellent clay courts to play on. My thanks again for a terrific time.
While staying at the resort with an oceanfront view that compares to my oceanfront view in Princeville, Kauai, HI we were able to enjoy sumptuous clay court tennis at the Tennis Gardens. I’m a 4.5 player and my husband is 4.0. The Tennis Concierge was able to set up matches for us everyday we were there and the pro helped my husband immensely during clinic.
Third year in a row going to the resort. Celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary there this year. We had a great time with the assistance of Zo at the Tennis Gardens! She made sure we had our fill of tennis during our 8 day stay….. We will be returning year after year!
Absolutely loved the pros & the facility. We took five semi-private lessons in three days because the pros were so skilled, and booked our return trip for 3 months later before leaving. Highly recommend!
Fabulous luxe resort with a terrific tennis program and instructors. Sammy and John are awesome instructors and Ron and Jackie are merciless drillers who keep you moving. The level of play is broad. Zoe will find you an opponent and a court everyday if you wish. You’re right on the Gulf of Mexico with a white sand beach, attentive beach staff, golf, luxe accommodations, good restaurants and all the shops/restaurants of st. Armand’s circle and sarasota minutes away.
Excellent facility in a beautiful area. The strengths are the game matching. instruction and the large number of courts. Zo who handles the game matching is very helpful and does a good job of matching players of similar ability. The only negative is the beautiful clay courts are kept too wet from the underground water system.
Beautiful setting, superbly maintained clay courts, excellent range of tennis activities: private lessons, daily clinics, mixed doubles. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Director John Woods not only tweaked my backhand, he gave me a new tennis/life philosophy: aim high and go deep. Ron Shields is the nicest, toughest drill-sergeant ever, and Zobeida Smith is the capable Tennis Concierge coordinating it all.
I had great fun playing in the round robin mixed doubles this morning. Great group of tennis players with fun attitudes and good tennis! Thanks for a great morning if tennis!
My husband and I have visited Long Boat Key Club in attending a Medical Tennis conference for the last 6 years.We love the tennis facility, the beautiful setting of Longboat Key and nearby St Armand’s Circle with its wonderful restaurants and shopping. This year I am coordinating the tennis schedule of our 50 tennis playing doctors in attendance at the medical education- tennis conference. The Tennis Gardens’ har-tru courts are superb. The staff from head pro John Wood, court maintenance director Lynne Green to the tennis desk staff Susan have been exceptional in working to facilitate our tennis activities. We have 25 new attendees this year who have all visited numerous tennis resorts. All are extremely impressed with the tennis facilities and are excited about returning to Longboat Key Club for future conferences.
Friendly, Professional and Enjoyable. Zo, the tennis concierge, was very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.
I thought the facility was beautiful, the atmosphere was elegant and the service was professional and incredibly friendly. They seem to think of everything and even the small details were well taken care of. As we were a group of 12, we were assigned a service representative to take care of us for the day – Zobeda Smith. She was a complete delight and took excellent care of us, making sure everything was arranged properly and went off without a hitch. She was very knowledgeable about the facility and worked very hard to make sure we all had a wonderful day.
Excellent facility and staff! Enjoyed my lessons from Maraj and John! Sandy was very helpful in the pro shop!
The 20 courts of the “Tennis Gardens” are stunning. As importantly, they are extremely well maintained. The is a benchmark environment for some outstanding tennis! I have to say, though, the entire team makes Resort at Long Boat Key set apart from the rest. There is a healthy mix of extremely experienced pros (from Bollettieri & The Colony) and younger pros. I took 3 lessons from 3 different pros and one was as good as the next. The ladies in the pro shop are extremely helpful, welcoming and accommodating. They even have a Tennis Concierge (Zo) who make sure you have a tennis match from club members, guests or anyone else she knows. Trust me, Zo will get you great match with some incredible people. I can understand if a few people are outstanding servants, but when an entire team (at the Tennis Gardens and the entire LBK Resort) is so good, it has to be part of the culture of the resort–great leadership! I love it.
The courts are kept in near perfect condition. Their tennis coordinator Jo, is great at putting players together for fun matches. Nice café for snacks and all the tennis clinics you might ever want.
Beautiful resort and grounds. Outstanding tennis facilities and pro shop. The ladies, especially Zo, most helpful in arranging matches and clinics. The young pro named Jackie is really good. Gorgeous beaches and convenient airport. Great area restaurants. The only negative would be the lack of a washer/ dryer in the lodging on the beach. The USTA promotional package with the free full breakfast and discount on lodging is a good value.
A great spot for the Har-Tru player. Plenty of courts, variety of pro’s and clinics. The Court 21 was great for beers, a bite and some good tv watching. They could use a broader selection of food, but this is the quiet season
The Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club is a tennis players dream! Plenty of well kept Har-True courts, including an intimate Grand Stand. There are plenty of strong and capable pro’s and clinics at all levels. You can also pick up unique and varied gear in the proshop to change into after the great sweat on the court. And after a great time on the court you can relax and chat and chew at the Court 21 cafe! It has plenty of screens for watching hours of tennis along with some spirited cocktails. This is a premier property with top of the line pro’s.
We had a lovely experience at The Tennis Gardens while visiting Sarasota, FL. A round robin mini tournament was organized by Zo Smith and it was a great tine for all. The staff and players were all so friendly and we definitely will be back. Thank you so much for a wonderful day!
Exceptional facilities, courts well prepared, staff eager to arrange matches if required.
It is a nice facility, clean, and the staff is friendly. Easy to find people to play tennis.
My family spent a week at this resort on our family vacation and we had a blast! The beach is awesome…and the tennis facility at the Tennis Gardens is even better. The coaches/pros are fantastic…and we really enjoyed the daily clinics and round robins. and our kids participated in the tennis camp as well. I highly recommend this resort…and we’ll be back next summer! Troy & Lynn Leonard (from Ocala, FL) PS…Zo is the BEST! We love her enthusiasm!!
Great tennis program for guests. Excellent tennis lessons. Pro shop stocked and tastefully chosen styles. Pro shop help friendly and efficient. Tennis games arranged at the drop of a hat. Water on courts, but no ice (the only weakness)
As avid tennis players and beach goers, my husband and I find the Longboat Key Club our oceanfront, home away from home. We have not experienced a better way to celebrate our wedding anniversary and even our honeymoon, than to start the day with a great game of tennis and with the excellent staff, Zo and Sammy. A relaxing cool shower and off to the beach for an afternoon of fun and relaxing play! Lunch poolside or beachside is not a pipe dream, but a wave away from awesomeness. We will return another year and possibly another… The amenities and service keep bringing us back.
Wonderful people and atmosphere. Polly and Susan were a great help in the Pro Shop. Very friendly and went above and beyond to assist us and make sure that all of our needs were met. Would HIGHLY recommend this resort to ANY skill level of tennis player. We attended two group sessions with Mirage, who is a tennis pro there. Great instruction, patient and he was able to improve my game! I am extremely impressed and happy with the value for dollar. Thank you for an exceptional tennis vacation experience.
Amazing tennis facility and staff. Susan in the store went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The pros Sam and Mirage the pros managed to make a shared lesson with our family’s different skill sets fun and educatiomal. Well worth the time.
This is a great tennis venue. The facility is first rate as are the services. The staff is very competent and helpful and did everything they could to make our stay a very positive one. They were able to set up good matches for both my wife and I whenever we wanted and one of the pros also hit with me. My wife attended the tennis clinic a number of times and was very pleased with that. We stayed on our boat in the marina (part of the resort) which is only a short walk away which was great but if you stay in the main resort it is only a short drive and, if you want, the resort will provide transport. Tennis is great here and we also love the many other attractions about the resort, marina and the Longboat Key area.
Zo and John Woods provide a tennis getaway like no other club I’ve been to. This is my third visit back to the Longboat Key Club Resort and Tennis Gardens. I have always left feeling saturated with tennis. Simply put, they are the best!!! Highly recommend for any level tennis enthusiast.
Great staff and accomodations. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Courts were freshly swept, had balls to use, makes you want to go and play!
Best tennis center I’ve ever been to. Facilities and staff are outstanding.
Tennis and staff were awesome!
We were very pleased with the overall professionalism of the staff and the overall operations of the Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club. We were extremely impressed with the private lessons for our daughter. Maraj identified some key flaws in her basic game and she came home and immediately worked on strengthening that aspect of her game. The lessons were above our expectations. The Tennis Concierge, Zo found a group for some match play during our stay. She was very observant and worked quickly to make the most out of our stay. They were both extremely accommodating with all our needs and enjoyable to talk to. Can’t wait to come back!
Our good experience, on multiple occasions starts with the pro shop and the assistance my family receives from Susan. She helps my wife and daughter outfit themselves with tennis shoes, skirts, tops, and a new racquet bag. She and the other pro shop staff help sort out the best lessons a groups to join for a game. Ron provided excellent lessons for my 16 year old and both Ron and Susan helped choose a new racquet for her. I like the quality of the ball machine and the overall facility. The cafe is fresh and friendly. I wish there was more availability for night time play under the lights but there does not seem like there is a lot of interest.
Sammy Avillas is an exceptional asset and the reason we started going to this resort. Outstanding teacher.
Do you want to play on an exceptional surface with great people in Florida resort setting? Here you are! Zoe, the consierge, scheduled competitive play every day. Jackie, Ron, and Raj, the tennis pros, provided great instructional lessons and clinics. Susan and all of the pro shop employees assisted in all of my tennis needs. The pro shop is fully stocked with the new tennis clothing, shoes, and racquets. The 20 courts have the most amazing clay surface with great views. I can list no negatives of my experience.
Great, friendly and helpful staff in the pro shop. Will find a suitable match and the clinics are wonderful. Location is over the top!
My daughter and I attended the “Tennis Tuneup Weekend” at The Tennis Gardens and really enjoyed our semi-private lessons from Mirage, one of their tennis pros. He was kind and truly knowledgeable…very worth it.
Raj @ the tennis gardens was the best! Jackie also was a great instructor too. Susan was wonderful at booking all of our lesson and so helpful with the tennis shop. And back at the Club – Christina (concierge)was a miracle worker at getting dinner reservations for us each night at the best places!! – even at a restaurant that didn’t take reservations!
Great courts, nice people.