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Manasota Key Resort

4.6 ★★★★★ 657 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Englewood, Florida · 0.5 mi to the sand

Private beach Ocean view On-site lodging

Laid-back beachside lodging with a retro vibe offering Tiki huts, heated pools & in-room kitchens.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 941-474-3431
  • Website manasotakeyresort.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

985 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Manasota Key Resort and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

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🌊 Ocean Views

“Had a spacious two bedroom suite with king beds for the family with a balcony view of the water, full kitchen, and parking right below.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 657 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 7 mentions

“My husband went fly fishing for Tarpon but I enjoyed the gorgeous views and beach right outside my room.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 6 mentions
👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 3 mentions

“They also have chairs and lounge chairs with umbrellas up high on the beach so you are able to pick whichever you prefer.”

From the reviews

We love the amenities. Kayaking pickleball bikes and beach chairs. The resort was full but so peaceful. So great that the beach is on 1 side and intercoastal waterway a 2 minute walk on other side of the resort. The laundry facility was so convenient.. we would love to come back with our teenage grandchildren.

★★★★★ — Maria, Feb 2026

Beautiful place right on the ocean. So many amenities, the staff is very friendly and helpful. You can walk or use the bikes to visit the State Park adjacent. Restaurants with music just down the street. We enjoyed ut so much, we added a few nights to the end of our trip to visit again!

★★★★★ — Brad, Feb 2026

This place is AMAZING ! The customer service was second to none. Thank you Shauna for accommodating us last minute and short term. The location is literally ocean front, the units are spotless and updated with every amenity you can imagine. We can not wait to come back for a longer stay!

★★★★★ — Bonnie, Jan 2026

Had a spacious two bedroom suite with king beds for the family with a balcony view of the water, full kitchen, and parking right below. I doubt you can find better for under $500/night.

★★★★★ — Charles, Dec 2025

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Getting married at Manasota Key Resort

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.