Village of the Arts Travel Guide

Bradenton

A sunset over a calm bay with a bridge and boats.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, marina, and various buildings.

Things to do


Top hotels in Village of the Arts

Kompose Boutique Hotel

Kompose Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is ฿1,275 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿1,275
฿2,155 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Kompose Boutique Hotel
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

4 out of 5
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿4,207 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿4,207
฿5,691 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bradenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿3,933 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,933
฿5,309 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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. ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
The Westin Sarasota

The Westin Sarasota

4 out of 5
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,764 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,764
฿6,207 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
"This hotel has a great location. The staff is so nice they care you and go through all the details that makes you feel like home. The only thing was the breakfast that we found the bread wasn't fresh, the eggs tasted like boxed frozen food . The service was nice but too slow and meals were cold. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

The Westin Sarasota
The Don CeSar

The Don CeSar

4 out of 5
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is ฿8,957 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿8,957
฿11,626 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,294 reviews)
"Positives- Most all team members were nice, courteous and more than willing to help. Beach attendants were outstanding. Negatives- 1 Roach in room first 2 minutes. Rooms small. A/C would not cool less than 71. Bathrooms were like a phone booth….TINY. Wife got 16 mosquito bites near pool area one ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Don CeSar
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

5 out of 5
1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
The price is ฿24,838 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿24,838
฿30,503 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Longboat Key. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Lido Beach and Mote Marine Laboratory ...
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
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Where to stay in Village of the Arts

Find the best Village of the Arts areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Palma Sola

Travellers like the gardens in Palma Sola, and Palma Sola Bay is a top attraction you might want to visit.

South Bradenton

While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.

Bayshore Gardens

Visitors to Bayshore Gardens appreciate its beaches. A visit to IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Powel Crosley Estate might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

West Bradenton

While there might not be top attractions in West Bradenton, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and LECOM Park.

Downtown Bradenton

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bradenton, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and Manatee Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.



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