4/5 - Good
Parking is tricky, and the roads flood horribly when it rains a lot, but it's a really lovely place to visit.






If you're spending some time in Ilexhurst, Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach are top sights worth seeing.

While Key Royale might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park.

Room HVAC was very ineffective, too cold or too hot. Bath rooms was tiny, showers were luke warm at best. Toilet handle broke. TV volume would pause and samsung logo kept circling like it was loadingnonstop. Called front desk after the 1st night, they claimed it was fixed it was not dealt with poor ...
Reviewed on 17 February 2026

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Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Rooms were very clean, as was the pool area and the beach. Staff was attentive and very responsive to text messaging. They ran out of pool/beach towels very quickly unfortunately. And it’s a shame that there is no food or drinks at the hotel, other than a vending machine.
Reviewed on 24 February 2026

Room HVAC was very ineffective, too cold or too hot. Bath rooms was tiny, showers were luke warm at best. Toilet handle broke. TV volume would pause and samsung logo kept circling like it was loadingnonstop. Called front desk after the 1st night, they claimed it was fixed it was not dealt with poor ...
Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Very clean and the perfect location! Close to the beach, restaurants, and the grocery! We loved the heated pool in February.
Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Absolutely loved it!! It was perfect!! Loved, loved the view!!!
Reviewed on 1 February 2026

You can do some window-shopping at West Coast Surf Shop during your visit to Holmes Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Island Gallery West during your travels in Holmes Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
You can take time to visit AMI Paddleboard Adventures during your travels to Holmes Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Parking is tricky, and the roads flood horribly when it rains a lot, but it's a really lovely place to visit.
The Cedar Cove Resort is right on the beach. The sunsets were amazing!
A great place to go to unwind.
Nice clean beach! No dangers at all.
Busy
Enjoyed walking the beach and picking shells and sitting in the lounge chairs and enjoying the sunsets.
