Downtown Punta Gorda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Punta Gorda, FL / USA - 12 25 2019: Punta Gorda city downtown building and blue sky
Punta Gorda, FL / USA - 12 25 2019: Punta Gorda city downtown building and blue sky
Statue of Juan Ponce de Leon (1460?-1521), who was a Spanish explorer and soldier who was the first European to set foot in Florida. He also established the oldest European settlement in Puerto Rico and discovered the Gulf Stream (a current in the Atlantic Ocean). Ponce de Leon was searching for the legendary fountain of youth and other riches.

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Ponce de Léon statue.
Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda Florida. Beautiful walks and scenery. 
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Our pick of the best Downtown Punta Gorda Hotel Deals

Wyvern Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Wyvern Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
101 E Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda FL
The price is AU$369 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$369
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Clean spacious room in convenient location.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Wyvern Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside

Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside

3.5 out of 5
33 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda FL
The price is AU$380 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$380
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Beautiful room and high quality bedding. The young woman named Lauren who checked us in was a breath of fresh air. She was attentive and patient, showing excellent social skills.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside

3 out of 5
101 HARBORSIDE AVENUE Punta Gorda FL
The price is AU$441 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$441
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (810 reviews)
The best

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

4 out of 5
5500 Sunseeker Way Punta Gorda FL
The price is AU$336 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$336
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Punta Gorda. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,814 reviews)
Clean room, attentive staff!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites

3 out of 5
1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda FL
The price is AU$454 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$454
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,093 reviews)
La suite a surpassé nos attentes. Propreté impeccable. Équipée de tout ce dont on avait besoin. La vue sur la plage était charmante. La grandeur de l’unité était parfaite. Nous aurions pu y être 4 sans se sentir à l’étroit. Le personnel est très aidant et généreux. C’est un endroit paradisiaque.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
812 Kings Hwy Port Charlotte FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$252 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$252
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Used the shuttle to get to the airport. They change the time on me at the last minute for that, but it was still good. They had the breakfast out very early. Thank you.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Punta Gorda

 John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is an outdoor shopping paradise. a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching.  Madeira Beach, FL

Historic District

While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Peace River and A. C. Freeman House.

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Charlotte Park

While there might not be top attractions in Charlotte Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Punta Gorda History Park and Fishermen's Village.

Charlotte Park
Peace River not far from Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda, Florida.

Punta Gorda Isles

If you're spending some time in Punta Gorda Isles, Fishermen's Village and Punta Gorda History Park are top sights worth seeing.

Punta Gorda Isles
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Burnt Store Isles

Though Burnt Store Isles may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park and Punta Gorda History Park.

Burnt Store Isles
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Eagle Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eagle Point and surrounding area, you can visit Alligator Creek Preserve and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park.

Eagle Point
The peace river at Punta Gorda, Florida, USA

Maple Leaf

Though Maple Leaf may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peace River and Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens.

Maple Leaf


Downtown Punta Gorda Travel Guide

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