Bay Island Travel Guide
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Things to do
Sarasota - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
฿2,135
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
฿1,975
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key Electric Bike Sunset Tour
฿2,391
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
฿4,879
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Siesta Key, FL - Clear Kayak LED Night Glass Bottom Tour
฿2,176
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
฿1,975
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Bay Island
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,229 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,229
฿3,234 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,679 reviews)
"BEST STAY EVER! We travel 2x a year always 1x to Florida this tops all years. So welcoming, wristband door keys, water and popcorn in room, rug between beds so me feet to get sandy in the middle if the night, adult pool, both pool/towel staff as well as pool servers were AMAZING! ohhhh and free parking ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is ฿5,632 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,632
฿7,304 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,363 reviews)
"It’s got a cute lil vibe (updated with character)…the breakfast was a nice perk as well. The pool is large and the gym was somewhat smaller but sufficient with only 3 people in it, would have felt cramped with 2 more people (total of 5). They did run out of pool towels but overall this was a nice ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is ฿2,472 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿2,472
฿2,794 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,612 reviews)
"Old Florida style motel property. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Adjacent tiki bar was a good time. Great place to unwind after a hot summer day. Live music on Friday night was nice addition. Not fancy, but clean and comfortable for a great price!"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is ฿9,289 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿9,289
฿12,001 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Nice resterant The only issue is we didn't get the room we wanted in the new taller building like we asked The other building we where in was just ok not like the newer one won't go again"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is ฿5,066 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,066
฿6,589 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,652 reviews)
"The staff is amazing there, they run a nice system which works for people checking in and out."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
6600 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is ฿4,258 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,258
฿4,811 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,244 reviews)
"The property was very filthy, carpets have not been washed in a long while, the room was filthy, and there were No Draws, No Safe, No coffee maker. For a Hilton Hotel, this one is a disgrace. Ice machine on my floor was not working, Hotel breakfast was sparse, no waffles or pancakes. In the sunlight ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Bay Island
Find the best Bay Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Siesta Key Village
Siesta Key Village is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Farmers Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Siesta Key.
Photo by Michael Serrao
Open Photo by Michael Serrao
South Village
If you're spending some time in South Village, Siesta Key Marina and Crescent Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Aloha Kai
While there might not be top attractions in Aloha Kai, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Beach Playground.
Bailey Hall
Bailey Hall might not have many top sights, but Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Point of Rocks
While Point of Rocks isn't home to many top sights, Siesta Key Beach and Point of Rocks are some notable places to visit nearby.
