Windward Travel Guide
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Visit Windward
Things to do

Punta Gorda/Boca Grande: Cayo Costa State Park/Cabbage Key
Top hotels in Windward

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village
"Very nice accommodations. When we had a problem with the AC Linda was very willing to help get us into another vacant room. Great view of the bay"
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
"We stayed here while waiting for our new home to be completed. We liked the breakfast, the hot tub and the fact that they didn't charge a pet fee. The warm chocolate cookies in the afternoon were an extra treat. We were disappointed when the hot tub broke and was down for nearly a week while waiting ..."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
"Chose this hotel because of convenient distance for a conference I attended. Big mistake. Room does not look like the advertised photos. Breakfast was a joke. Better to advertise no breakfast. I'd never stay or recommend this property to anyone."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Sunsuites Villas At Sunseeker Resort, Curio By Hilton

Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
"Sad that no one was there to help at the front desk for my issues on Friday night so I called on Monday to complain as one does. & they told me bc I didn’t"
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Windward

Palm Island
If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Lemon Bay and Don Pedro Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cape Haze
Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island State Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Rotonda Sands
While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach.
Placida Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Placida Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State Park.
Coral Creek
When in Coral Creek, you can plan a visit to Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.




