Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort By Rva, Longboat Key - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

5841 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, United States, 34228

Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort By Rva offers fully furnished apartments with views of the ocean, garden, or pool. This 3-star Longboat Key hotel features beach access, barbecue facilities, and a heated pool.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort vary in size from budget-friendly hotel rooms to spacious three-bedroom condos, all equipped with kitchen facilities. Each unit includes free WiFi and cable TV, and guests can choose from options featuring private patios or ocean views.

Leisure & Outdoor Activities

On-site leisure options include complimentary beach lounge chairs, shuffleboard courts, and a putting green. Guests can enjoy cooking outdoors with barbecue grills and utilize the picnic area for dining al fresco.

Services & Local Area

Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort By Rva provides essential services including a coin-operated laundry room for guests’ convenience. Nearby, notable attractions such as Coquina Beach and the Florida Maritime Museum offer opportunities for exploration.

Location & Transportation

Located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Silver Sands provides easy access to nearby transport, including bus routes within walking distance. The hotel is a seven-minute drive from the Buttonwood Harbor and 18.5 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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One-Bedroom Apartment Garden View

Max:

4 persons

46 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

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One-Bedroom Apartment Pool View

Max:

4 persons

48 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Pool view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Longboat Key900 m

Airports

Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) 25.8 km

St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 81.4 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessible Amenities

“The hotel offers excellent facilities for guests with disabilities, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience for everyone.” view full review

Fun Outdoor Activities

“We had a blast using the bicycles and fishing poles provided by the resort, making our stay active and adventurous.” view full review

Refreshing Pools

“Both pools were well-maintained and provided a refreshing escape after a day at the beach, perfect for relaxation.” view full review

Grilling Delight

“The availability of gas grills for outdoor cooking allowed us to enjoy wonderful family meals while soaking up the sun.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Front desk
Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Laundry

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Beach towels
Sun loungers
Barbeque grills

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Kitchen
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

5841 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, United States, 34228

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5841 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, United States, 34228

City landmarks

5550 Gulf of Mexico Dr

Joan M Durante Community Park

1.2 km

Church

Island Chapel

780 m

Church

Christ Church of Longboat Key

1.3 km

Island

Sister Keys

1.7 km

Island

Jew Fish Key Island

2.6 km

Island

Beer Can Island

3.6 km

Beach

Coquina Beach

4.7 km

Longboat Pass

3.6 km

Bridge

Longboat Pass Bridge

3.6 km

1465 Gulf Dr S

Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp

4.1 km

2651 Gulf Dr S

Coquina Bayside Park

4.4 km

1438 Gulf Dr S

Coquina Beach Gulfside North Pavillion

4.2 km

Beach

Beach Market at Coquina Beach

4.5 km

Public Building

Manatee County Marine Rescue

4.3 km

Nature reserve

Leffis Key

4.5 km

200 Bridge St

Bridge Street

6.1 km

Coquina Baywalk

4.5 km

2350 Gulf Dr S

Leffis Key Preserve

4.7 km

Andrews Christian Church

4.7 km

Museum

Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez

5.7 km

11655 Cortez Rd. W.

Cortez Cultural Center

5.7 km

101 Waterfront Drive

Riverwalk

6.3 km

Nearby

Cannons Marina

570 m

Restaurants

Harry's Continental Kitchens

730 m

525 Saint Judes Drive

Solorzanos Pizzeria Longboat Key

610 m

5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr Unit 4

Euphemia Haye Restaurant

870 m

5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

74%

liked the resort and would come back again

Beautiful beach

Spacious rooms

Ineffective front desk

Poor check-in experience

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

9.4

Service

5.0

Dining

7.0

Paul

United States, March 2025

9.0/10

This beach resort is a hidden gem that has it all—beautiful private beaches, stunning views, and a friendly atmosphere. The rooms were exceptionally clean and spacey, and we truly felt at home. We enjoyed seeing dolphins and manatees during our stay, which made for a fantastic experience. However, it would have been nice if the dining options were more varied, especially for breakfast. Overall, great value for the money spent!

Rooms

10.0

The room we stayed in was immaculate and spacious, offering a partial view of the ocean and overlooking the pool. It felt very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was very nice, and the housekeeping crew was diligent and attentive. Everyone was helpful during our stay.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic, right on the gulf beach, providing easy access to the sand and surf. It was a quiet area, perfect for relaxing.

Dining

7.0

While we loved the on-site dining options, it would have been great if there was more variety, particularly for breakfast. Still, overall it was enjoyable.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained, with a large pool area that was beautifully landscaped and just steps away from the beach.

John

United States, December 2024

6.6/10

I was really looking forward to my family's reunion at Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort, but unfortunately, the experience was marred by the unhelpful front desk staff. While the resort itself has great amenities and easy access to the beach, the poor service and booking mix-up left a sour taste. On the plus side, the resort is clean and cozy, but I couldn't overlook the frustrating interactions we had upon arrival.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms we were assigned were fine and clean, overlooking the pool with a partial ocean view, but we did not get the specific rooms we had reserved months in advance.

Service

5.0

The customer service was the most disappointing part, with the front desk staff being combative and unhelpful regarding our reservations.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, with direct access to the beach and a great pool area.

Dining

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-kept, and I appreciated the availability of chairs and umbrellas on the beach, enhancing our stay.

George

United States, December 2024

8.0/10

I had an amazing stay at this resort! The beach was quiet and felt private, with stunning views from our lanai. The amenities like the heated saltwater pool and on-site laundry made our stay convenient and enjoyable. However, the check-in experience was quite frustrating and detracted from what could have been a perfect getaway.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were comfortable and clean, offering lovely views.

Service

5.0

The front desk staff were rather unhelpful and combative during check-in, which was disappointing.

Location

10.0

The resort is located on a private beach, offering a peaceful retreat where we saw dolphins and manatees.

Dining

Facilities

9.0

The amenities such as beach umbrellas, loungers, and a heated pool were fantastic.

Beautiful beach

Ineffective front desk

Clyde

United States, October 2024

6.8/10

Our stay at Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort was quite a mixed bag. While the location and facilities offered a wonderful beach experience, the service left much to be desired, particularly during check-in. The room was clean and cozy, but the issues we faced with the front desk staff overshadowed some of the positive aspects of our trip.

Rooms

7.0

The room we stayed in was clean and cozy, recently remodeled which was a pleasant surprise. However, it felt damp and a bit cramped.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, we had a negative experience with the front desk staff who were combative and unhelpful. It put a damper on our reunion.

Location

9.0

The resort is ideally located right by the beach, making it easy for us to enjoy sun and surf. Access to both locations was a nice touch.

Dining

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were impressive, featuring clean pools, accessible beach amenities, and even activities like biking and fishing. It felt very much like a classic Florida hideaway.

Bill

United States, October 2024

6.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the resort. While the facilities were clean and quite impressive, my stay was marred by some serious issues with the staff at check-in who made things more complicated than they needed to be. However, once we got past the check-in issues, the room was decent, and the surroundings were beautiful. Overall, I enjoyed the amenities, but the front desk service was a letdown.

Rooms

6.0

The room was decent but not what we originally reserved, which was frustrating.

Service

5.0

Service at check-in was lacking, making the arrival stressful.

Location

9.0

The resort is located in a beautiful area, just a short walk from the beach.

Dining

Facilities

8.0