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Reviews of Captiva Beach Resort (open private beach access) 2 stars

6772 Sara Sea Circle, Sarasota, FL 34242, United States

#12 of 55 hotels in Sarasota

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 308 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to stay for a beach getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Crescent Single
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was great!

    Nice and clean, plenty of parking and a 5 minute walk to the beach. All staff were friendly and helpful. There were chairs and umbrellas left behind for people to use, which saved us time & money, really helpful! The beds were super comfy, best nights sleep!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Luxury Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    Great location. Cottage was cute

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Perfect beach bungalow
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Crescent Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly staff. The beds were wonderful here. I can’t stress enough just how wonderful they were.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Very clean resort just at steps of the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Florida Family Single
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very clean and the staff is super attentive but the best of all is that literally you are a few walks from the beach.. I’m from Miami and I will Travel again for 3 hours just for this beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Captiva Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean,spacious, modern, 2 full bathrooms and great location!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Quiet and comfortable old Florida style stay for families right next to beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sunset Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. This place is awesome- great value and fabulous for families.

    I really liked the room we had. It was huge, we had a king bed in the bedroom, a living room, and a kitchen. There weren’t a lot of utensils in the kitchen, but just enough to get by for a few days. The big screen TVs in the bedroom and living room are awesome. Everything was clean. Some of the facilities are a little dated, but it’s charming. It’s old Florida style. I really liked it. The pool was great, they even brought out umbrellas for people to sit under. Walking distance to the beach. Just a two minute walk! When you get to the beach, there are roped off areas that you cannot sit in, but if you walk, just a little way to the right or left, you can find a spot on the beach. We didn’t spend a lot of time sitting on the beach, we were snorkeling almost almost the whole time. My 10-year-old son and I got to see and swim with a manatee!! Great spot for kids it’s quiet compared to the downtown area of siesta key. The transportation is very easy, just call the frog hop and they will take you wherever you want. Make sure to tip them well! We went downtown once, but it was so busy and loud that we just ended up staying Where we were at. There was a pizza place and a place called Captain Kurts. Both of those were great restaurants, and we also cooked meals (we bought groceries at Trader Joe’s that was just a few miles away) in our little studio. It was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Awesome rooms and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Retreat Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall the Resort meets the expectations; with that said , moving towards electronic registration instead of filling paper could be the next step

    The rooms and the location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Just ok for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sunset Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accommodations just minimal.

    just ok. Cramped.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Excepcional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Florida Family Single
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really love this place,we definitely have to come back soon

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    A relaxing and convenient stay just steps from the beach — great for a quick family getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Captiva Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The microwave wasn’t working correctly because the door was loose, which made it kind of a hassle to use. Not a huge issue, but something worth fixing for future guests.

    The location is excellent, just a short walk from the beach, which was super convenient with kids. The room was spotless, very clean, and well-organized. The staff was friendly both at the front desk and on the beach — the guy helping out down there was especially helpful. We used the grill, and even though it was a little dirty, it worked fine for us. Parking was also super convenient, right outside our room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Perfect resort if you want to spend most of your time at the beach !!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Florida Family Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like that on the private beach that they had parts of it sectioned off for rental chairs only. Seeing as we are from FL we knew to bring our own but had to walk farther to set them up.

    The resort was in perfect walking distance to the beach & captains courts village which was amazing !! I did not like how certain sections of their private beach were only for chair rentals but we still found a space easily. The staff was great & the rooms/property were very clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Once again, another fantastic stay here. The staff are extremely friendly and the location of the property is fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Luxury Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    clean happy place close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Captiva Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    had this weird rule about where you could sit on the beach once you got down to the beach between 9 AM and 4 PM so that there was just this very small area that you could sit if you weren’t willing to purchase the chairs and umbrellas from the resort. that part was weird to me.

    Super clean and polished. But also retro, like mad men vibes, we loved it! Very close to the beach.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sunset Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I like everything easy beach access comfortable clean room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Retreat Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great as always. No issues.

    Location, location, rooms got remodeled recently. Jen at the front desk was amazing. We visit every June. Thanks again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely Perfect Mini Vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • The Luxury Single
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only thing that I did not like was that I had to leave to return to my reality. I also did not like that I had to return to the cold temperatures.

    The proximity to the beach is perfect. Private beach is amazing. Short walk to the Gulf water. Amenities are abundant. Fun for all. The room is perfect for Solo travel.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    No more going to islands for vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • The Luxury Single
    • Stayed 3 nights

    should add more umbrella by the pool area.

    The room setup was perfect with all the needed amenities. Loved the location since its close to the beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    9.0
    I would go back to this resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Getaway Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Good location for money spent. Very clean and staff was freindly

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    terrific stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hideaway Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a little more family than sexy

    super cute

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • The Siesta Key Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the beach and restaurants. Friendly staff. Clean comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    10
    Sweet mini resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hideaway Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cute, retro design. Good location. Outdoor Ping Ping table. Outdoor shower.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • The Luxury Single
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location and staff. Very clean, convenient parking.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sunset Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great room clean and very useful great outdoor entertainment with games and quiet

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Our stay was short but worth while as the property was charming, welcoming and memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Florida Family Single
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom sink in room 12 felt a little bit small but stylish. One thing though about the beds: I would suggest to change them to platform frames and remove the cheap feeling under-bed drawers, making underbed storage for luggage much more convenient. As a designer, I wish the name "Captiva" on the outside wall glowed a different color like pink or teal.... the white is nice though and stands out...a color would be a great wow-factor update. In our bathroom (room 12) there was a slight sewer scent as you showered. It only happened when showering. The door to our room didn't stay shut and we had to type in the lock code to keep it closed. Would like to have heard exterior themed music in the background - something beachy or islandy. On the exterior courtyard, the only thing I'd update would be a more dressed up area for the wakeboards and beach things instead of just set in the corner. It wasn't trashy but could be stepped up just a little. Otherwise, very good spot for those things. I wished there was a bike check out at the resort. There was an led remote but didn't see what it went to. Could have just been a dead battery. The refrigerator was a nice side but the door was inconvenient as it opened the incorrect way for where it sits in the kitchen area. That can be changed easily by simply swapping the hinge mechanism to the other side. Simple 15 minute fix.

    Beach: Clean, convenient and looking good considering the hurricane damage it sustained. Room: everything was great....we all felt that the modern updating was in line with the retro vibe the resort has. Comfort of the beds was amazing!!! Loved the entrance doors but the painted little windows felt a little cheaply done (maybe try a dark tint instead?) Location: perfect. Amenities: outside seating was great. Cabana was quite lovely. Spacious outside area and was quite clean and vintage-modern feeling. Very tasteful. Very Instagram worthy! Nice to have a wide range of things to use on the beach. Nice touch! Love the uplighting in the courtyard. Love the cleaning staff...they were very nice and welcoming. Loved that the interior design wasn't overly beach-cheap feeling. Tasteful decor and not cheesy. Nice flatscreen tv. Lots of charger ports/outlets

    Stayed in March 2025

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