Anna Maria Beach Resort

A resort is meant to have amenities, entertainment, dining options, room service, some basic amenities by the pool deck such as water, an attendant or sunscreen. This “resort” is more of a 3 stars hotel. Not because it is poorly maintained, it’s actually in very good repair. But it lacks of everything what guests deserve when they are paying $912 for a room per night. At that price for what was delivered I give this hotel -5 stars. We did enjoy, but the experience and value was not delivered by the hotel.
I find it absolutely wrong that there is no ice machine and that you have to drive .5 miles to their sister property to get your own ice… they give it to you from a chest freezer. How about if they get their own chest freezer (amazon has $100 options!)and they keep ice ready for their own guests so the inconvenience of driving is not even an option. No vending machines? No bar? No pool bar/service? Sad!
TV had only 3 channels. Kidding me? We are not in the middle of Antarctica!
Check out is 10am and check in is 4pm. Thank you for the early check in and late check out, we appreciate that this was accomodated. Still, I haven’t seen such an early check out and late check in from all my travels and 20 years managing and working at different hotels myself. It takes away from the expetience and the time you can actually relax l (minua the time going to sister properties to get ice or going to mini marketa to buy baaic thinga like a coke, which I trust you should offer as a basic offeting for your guests who just drove X hours to your hotel (we drove 4hrs to find out you guys dont have any F&B)).
The room was spotless and nicely decorated. Pillows are incredibly thick for such a soft mattress. Bed sinks in the middle.
Now, selling water in the room at $12 a bottle? No comments. If you were to sell at $6-8 probably you’d sell so much more volume and capitalize on water sales. Opportunistic approach considering you don’t sell anything. It should be the other way around, offer 2 complimentary bottles of water like most hotels worldwide do, and the rest charge on consumption. Not very hospitable.
Pool deck repair and beach access is great. Underused, could benefit from basic f&b and service… again… at $912 some water dispensers would be welcome! Oh yeah, I have to buy water because hospitality is not a thing at this “resort” so tab water is not offered.
Anna Maria Island overall is beautiful. Beautiful beach and small eateries across the island. I trust this hotel can or eventually will do better. In the meantime I wouldn’t stay here again and I would enquire on any of the above things before booking here.

I recently stayed at Anna Maria Beach Resort, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The location is perfect, with stunning beachfront views and easy access to the beach! The accommodations were top-notch—spacious, beautifully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The staff went above and beyond, providing outstanding service and making sure every detail was attended to. The resort’s amenities, including the pool, and recreational activities, were fantastic and well-maintained. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with a touch of luxury, Anna Maria Beach Resort is an absolute gem. Highly recommended!