Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Village of the Arts
Activities
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
AU$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
AU$112
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Shell Key Shelling & Snorkel Kayak Tour - St. Pete
AU$90
per adult
Our pick of the best Village of the Arts Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
Fully refundable
The price is AU$90 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$90
10 Sept - 11 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,961 reviews)
"All great"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is AU$238 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$238
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is AU$248 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$248
7 Sept - 8 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. ...
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Drive Sarasota FL
The price is AU$260 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$260
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! (1,139 reviews)
"We had a great stay at The Westin Sarasota! The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location. The breakfast was delicious and had a good variety of options. The staff was friendly, and everything felt well-maintained. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the Westin ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is AU$460 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$460
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
1601 Gulf Of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL
The price is AU$1,277 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$1,277
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"Perfecto"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
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.
Our guide on 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 LECOM Park and Emerson Point Preserve.
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.
