Village of the Arts Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Village of the Arts
Activities
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
AU$86
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Anna Maria Island & Bradenton Beach Parasailing Tour
AU$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bradenton: Anna Maria Island Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour
AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
AU$116
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Sarasota
AU$124
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Village of the Arts Hotel Deals
Kompose Boutique Hotel
965 University Pkwy Sarasota FL
The price is AU$106 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$106
13 July - 14 July
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! (5,660 reviews)
"Great place for a nice week stay"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
12324 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton FL
The price is AU$315 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$315
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! (2,354 reviews)
"Breakfast super"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Golden Host Resort - Sarasota
4675 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota FL
The price is AU$121 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$121
19 July - 20 July
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! (2,605 reviews)
"We always stay here when we visit Sarasota because, it's very peaceful here, bed is comfy, the pool is nice (think that the hours should be extended cause 8pm is awfully too early to close), tiki hut on premises is a plus. Overall, we always have a nice time here"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
The Don CeSar
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach FL
The price is AU$575 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$575
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,228 reviews)
"Personal amable"
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr Sarasota FL
The price is AU$518 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$518
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! (1,019 reviews)
"We were delighted. The views were amazing! The staff members and personnel, very nice and respectful. Ms. Milic at the front desk was very polite and professional. We are more than happy to be there to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Thank you and God bless you."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
The price is AU$285 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$285
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! (5,648 reviews)
"Muy bueno"
Reviewed on 11 July 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.
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.
South Bradenton
While visiting South Bradenton, you might make a stop by sights like Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and DeSoto Square.
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.
